Flipper Zero
Flipper Zero is a paid portable multi-tool used to research RFID, NFC, infrared, Sub-GHz, and GPIO targets for hardware and wireless security practitioners.
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- Categories
- Hardware & IoT SecurityWireless Security
- Pricing
- Paid
- Platforms
- LinuxWindowsmacOS
- License
- Open source
- Reviewed
- Last reviewed 25 October 2026
What it is
A handheld device with its own screen, buttons, and radio modules, shipped with open source firmware. It can read and write common access cards, send infrared and Sub-GHz signals, talk over GPIO, and run community apps.
What it helps with
- Testing RFID and NFC access card systems you are authorized to assess
- Capturing and replaying infrared remote signals for research
- Exploring Sub-GHz radio protocols in a lab setting
- Prototyping GPIO and UART interactions with IoT boards
Who it's for
Hardware security researchers, pentesters, and hobbyists working on devices and radio systems they own or are authorized to assess.
Worth knowing
The hardware is sold commercially, while the official firmware is free and released under GPL-3.0. qFlipper updates the device from Windows, macOS, Linux, or mobile apps.
Is the software open source if the device is paid?
Yes, the official firmware is GPL-3.0, and the device itself is commercial hardware.
How does it compare with Proxmark3?
In our view Flipper Zero is the more portable multi-protocol gadget, while Proxmark3 is the deeper RFID and NFC research platform.
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