GNOME Authenticator AlternativesAuthenticators and other similar apps like GNOME Authenticator

GNOME Authenticator is described as 'Gnome Authenticator is a desktop 2FA code generator for Linux desktops, like Ubuntu' and is a Authenticator in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to GNOME Authenticator for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac and Windows apps. The best GNOME Authenticator alternative is Ente Auth, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GNOME Authenticator are Bitwarden Authenticator, Authy, Google Authenticator and Authenticator Extension.

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  1. Ente Auth icon

    Ente Auth

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

    42 Ente Auth alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • WebApps
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    • Ente Auth is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to GNOME Authenticator.

    • Ente Auth is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GNOME Authenticator.

    • Ente Auth is Free and Open SourceGNOME Authenticator is also Free and Open Source
    • Ente Auth is LightweightGNOME Authenticator is not according to our users
  4. Authy icon

    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.

    85 Authy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  6. Authenticator Extension icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  7. YubiKey icon

    YubiKey

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    The multi-protocol security key offers the highest assurance, protecting devices with passwordless workflows and strong 2FA against phishing. It plugs into computers, tablets, and mobile devices, integrates PIN or biometric for identity verification, and reduces helpdesk costs.

    26 YubiKey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
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    • YubiKey is the most popular commercial alternative to GNOME Authenticator.

    • YubiKey is Paid and ProprietaryGNOME Authenticator is Free and Open Source
  9. OnlyKey icon

    OnlyKey

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    OnlyKey is an open source alternative to YubiKey. OnlyKey natively supports: a hardware password manager, multiple two-factor methods (FIDO2, TOTP, and Yubico® OTP), passwordless SSH login, and OpenPGP.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
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  10. Mauth icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  11. Keysmith icon

    Keysmith

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Flatpak
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    Etopa

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    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

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
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  13. OTPClient icon

    OTPClient

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    GTK+ application for securely managing TOTP & HOTP tokens. Content is encrypted on disk using AES256-GCM. Master password derived using PBKDF2 with 100k iterations & SHA512 as hash algorithm. Can import encrypted backups from andOTP & Authenticator+.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
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    Easy to use, pretty low on resources, can import-export in multiple formats, encrypted out of the box with sensible security defaults and hasn't failed me yet on any QR code scan.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • OTPClient is Free and Open SourceGNOME Authenticator is also Free and Open Source
    • OTPClient is LightweightGNOME Authenticator is not according to our users
  14. Allthenticator icon

    Allthenticator

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    Allthenticator unifies digital and physical access with one smartphone-based identity. Users log in to systems and unlock doors via proximity. Supports SSH keys, passkeys, OTP, and peer-based recovery—all managed from a single admin dashboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
    • Mac
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