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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Gnome Authenticator is a desktop 2FA code generator for Linux desktops, like Ubuntu.

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GNOME Authenticator alternatives page was last updated May 15, 2025
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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.

    37 Ente Auth alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • WebApps
    Ente Auth screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Multi Device Support
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Synchronization
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Time-based One-time Password
    9.  Encrypted Backup
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Biometric Authentication
    12.  Desktop Application

    Ente Auth VS GNOME Authenticator

     

    • 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 Privacy focused and LightweightGNOME Authenticator is not according to our users
  2. Bitwarden Authenticator icon

    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.

    57 Bitwarden Authenticator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Bitwarden Authenticator screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    Bitwarden Authenticator VS GNOME Authenticator

     
  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.

    78 Authy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Authy screenshot 1
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    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

    Authy VS GNOME Authenticator

     
  5. Google Authenticator icon

    Google Authenticator

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

    83 Google Authenticator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Google Authenticator screenshot 1
    Google Authenticator screenshot 2
    Google Authenticator screenshot 3

    Google Authenticator Features

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

    Google Authenticator VS GNOME Authenticator

     
  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.

    55 Authenticator Extension alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Authenticator Extension screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    Authenticator Extension VS GNOME Authenticator

     
  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.

    25 YubiKey alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    YubiKey screenshot 1

    YubiKey Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication

    YubiKey VS GNOME Authenticator

     

    • YubiKey is the most popular commercial alternative to GNOME Authenticator.

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GE flagGeorgia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Mauth screenshot 1
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    Mauth Features

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

    Mauth VS GNOME Authenticator

     
  10. 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.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    OnlyKey screenshot 1

    OnlyKey Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  FIDO U2F (2FA) support
    3.  Time-based One-time Password

    OnlyKey VS GNOME Authenticator

     
  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).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Flatpak
    Keysmith screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Time-based One-time Password

    Keysmith VS GNOME Authenticator

     
  12. Etopa icon

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    Etopa screenshot 1
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    Etopa Features

    1.  Time-based One-time Password
    2.  Rust

    Etopa VS GNOME Authenticator

     
  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+.

    43 OTPClient alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Time-based One-time Password
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

    OTPClient VS GNOME Authenticator

     
    Comments about OTPClient as an Alternative to GNOME Authenticator
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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.

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    • OTPClient is Free and Open SourceGNOME Authenticator is also Free and Open Source
    • OTPClient is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGNOME Authenticator is not according to our users
  14. CloudOTP icon

    CloudOTP

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    An awesome two-factor authenticator based on Flutter, supports Android, Windows and Linux platforms, and supports multiple cloud backup methods such as Onedrive, Dropbox, WebDAV, S3Cloud, etc.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone

    CloudOTP VS GNOME Authenticator

     
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