Authenticator App AlternativesAuthenticators and other similar apps like Authenticator App

Apps similar to Authenticator App include Proton Authenticator, which is free and open source. Other options are Bitwarden Authenticator, Authy, Google Authenticator and x2y Authenticator. Authenticators like Authenticator App are a crowded field, with more than 25 alternatives for Android, iPhone, iPad, the web and Mac.

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  1. Protect your accounts with Proton Authenticator, a private and secure cross-device two-factor authentication (2FA) that works offline. Created by Proton, the creators of Proton Mail, Proton VPN, Proton Drive, and Proton Pass.

    80 Proton Authenticator alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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  2. Bitwarden Authenticator generates verification codes for two-factor authentication, ensuring your identity is verified when you log into accounts.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  3. Authy icon
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    Manage two-factor authentication seamlessly across various platforms with secure cloud backups and offline access. From Gmail to LastPass, enhance security effortlessly. Sync multiple devices securely and protect sensitive data with robust encryption.

    100 Authy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Apple Watch
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  4. x2y Authenticator is a privacy-focused 2FA app that securely stores TOTP tokens in an encrypted vault. Features include Stealth Mode, Panic Backups, and Local PC Sync, giving you full control over your authentication data.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
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  5. Sign in is easy, convenient, and secure when you use Microsoft Authenticator. Use your phone, not your password, to log into your Microsoft account. You simply have to enter your username, then approve the notification sent to your phone.

    81 Microsoft Authenticator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
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  6. OVault icon
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    OVault is a super simple OTP app that lets you view and manage OTPs for all your accounts. Set up OTPs by scanning QR codes with your devices Camera App, or by manually providing the OTP secret to the app.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    OVault screenshot 1
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  7. Keysmith icon
     5 likes

    Keysmith is a token generator for your two-factor authentication (2FA) logins. It supports time and hash-based one-time passwords (TOTP/HOTP).

    84 Keysmith alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Linux Mobile
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  8. LastPass Authenticator offers a unique one-tap password verification experience that no other authenticator app delivers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  9. Authi icon
     2 likes

    Modern two-factor authentication app with cloud sync that values privacy and security.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
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  10. Etopa icon
     2 likes

    Etopa is a two-factor-authentication app, which runs as a web server and can be accessed using a web browser or using an Android app. You can use the Etopa.de instance or host your own.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
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  11. Duo mobile icon
     8 likes

    Duo Mobile works with Duo Security's two-factor authentication service to make logins more secure. The application generates passcodes for login and can receive push notifications for easy, one-tap authentication.

    53 Duo mobile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Apple Watch
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