Authenticator AlternativesAuthenticators and other similar apps like Authenticator

Authenticator is described as 'Simple, free, and open source two-factor authentication app. It helps keep your online accounts secure by generating unique one-time passwords, which you use in combination with your other passwords to log into supporting websites' and is a Authenticator in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Authenticator for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Android Tablet and Mac apps. The best Authenticator alternative is Aegis Authenticator, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Authenticator are Ente Auth, Bitwarden Authenticator, Authy and 2FA Authenticator (2FAS).

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  1. Aegis Authenticator icon
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    Aegis Authenticator

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    Aegis Authenticator is a free, secure and open source app to manage your 2-step verification tokens for your online services.

    39 Aegis Authenticator alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Encrypted Backup
    3.  Biometric Authentication
    4.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    5.  Unlock with fingerprint
    6.  Data export/import
    7.  Time-based One-time Password
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Multiple Account support
    12.  Community-based
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    • Aegis Authenticator is the most popular Android alternative to Authenticator.

    • Aegis Authenticator is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Authenticator.

    • Aegis Authenticator is Free and Open SourceAuthenticator is also Free and Open Source
    • Aegis Authenticator is Privacy focused and LightweightAuthenticator is not according to our users
  2. Ente Auth icon
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    Ente Auth

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    ente's Authenticator app helps you generate and store 2 step verification (2FA) tokens on your mobile devices.

    28 Ente Auth alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Multi Device Support
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Synchronization
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Time-based One-time Password
    9.  Encrypted Backup
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Biometric Authentication
    12.  Desktop Application
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    • Ente Auth is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Linux, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Authenticator.

    • Ente Auth is Free and Open SourceAuthenticator is also Free and Open Source
    • Ente Auth is Privacy focused and LightweightAuthenticator is not according to our users
  4. Bitwarden Authenticator icon
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    Bitwarden Authenticator

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    Bitwarden Authenticator generates verification codes for two-factor authentication, ensuring your identity is verified when you log into accounts. Using industry-standards, Bitwarden Authenticator supports any website or application that uses TOTP.

    47 Bitwarden Authenticator alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    3.  Time-based One-time Password
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Biometric Authentication
    7.  Dark Mode
    Bitwarden Authenticator iconAuthenticator Icon

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  5. Authy icon
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    Authy

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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.

    70 Authy alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Encrypted Backup
    4.  Time-based One-time Password
    5.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    6.  Cloud based
    7.  Multiple Account support
    8.  Biometric Authentication
    9.  Password protection
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Works Offline
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  6. 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) icon
    2FA Authenticator (2FAS) icon

    2FA Authenticator (2FAS)

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    2FAS Authenticator is a simple and free application for Two Factor Authentication (2FA Authentication) which generates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP) and PUSH authentication*.

    52 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Time-based One-time Password
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Usability
    4.  Biometric Authentication
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Encrypted Backup
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Multiple Account support
    11.  End-to-End Encryption
    12.  Browser extension
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  7. andOTP icon
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    andOTP

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    It implements Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP) and HMAC-Based One-Time Passwords (HOTP). Simply scan the QR code and login with the generated 6-digit code.

    43 andOTP alternatives
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    Backup (Light theme)

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Backup
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Time-based One-time Password
    4.  Two-factor Authentication
    5.  Unlock pin
    6.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    7.  Biometric Authentication
    8.  Unlock with fingerprint
    9.  Icon sets
    10.  Sort by date
    11.  Sorting by tags
    12.  Password Generator
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    Unmaintained, see https://github.com/andOTP/andOTP and developers announcement on XDA https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/app-4-4-open-source-andotp-open-source-two-factor-authentication-for-android.3636993/post-87021655. The GitHub repository was also archived in June 2022.

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  9. FreeOTP icon
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    FreeOTP

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    FreeOTP is a two-factor authentication application for systems utilizing one-time password protocols with support for Android (6 or later) and iOS (11 or later). Tokens can be added easily by scanning a QR-code or by manually entering in the token configuration.

    44 FreeOTP alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  Community-based
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Time-based One-time Password
    7.  Dark Mode
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  10. Google Authenticator icon
    Google Authenticator icon

    Google Authenticator

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    Google Authenticator generates 2-Step Verification codes on your phone.

    75 Google Authenticator alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Google Authenticator Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Time-based One-time Password
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
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  11. Stratum icon
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    Stratum

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    A free open-source two factor authentication app for Android. It features encrypted backups, icons, categories and a high level of customisation. It also has a Wear OS companion app.

    41 Stratum alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Time-based One-time Password
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  Encrypted Backup
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Multiple Account support
    8.  Biometric Authentication
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Compatible with Android Wear
    12.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
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  12. Authenticator Extension icon
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    Authenticator Extension

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    Authenticator generates two-factor authentication (2FA) codes in your browser. Use it to add an extra layer of security to your online accounts.

    47 Authenticator Extension alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Authenticator Extension Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Browser extension
    3.  Time-based One-time Password
    4.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    5.  Dark Mode
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  13. Mauth icon
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    Mauth

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    Mauth (pronounced Moth) is a Two-Factor Authentication app with support for TOTP and HOTP (coming soon) and compatibility with Google Authenticator.

    24 Mauth alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Mauth Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Time-based One-time Password
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Google Authenticator
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  14. OVault icon
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    OVault

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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.

    51 OVault alternatives
    OVault screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Time-based One-time Password
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Sync with iCloud
    7.  iOS widget
    8.  Keychain
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