Google Authenticator Alternatives

Google Authenticator is described as 'Generates 2-Step Verification codes on your phone' and is a popular Authenticator in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Google Authenticator for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android Tablet apps. The best Google Authenticator alternative is Aegis Authenticator, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Google Authenticator are KeePass, Ente Auth, Proton Authenticator and Bitwarden Authenticator.

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  1. KeeWeb icon
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    Web and desktop password manager compatible with KeePass. Works online in any modern browser or as a desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  2. Stratum icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
    • F-Droid
     
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    Comments about Stratum as an Alternative to Google Authenticator
    Dominik Pala
    Positive
    1

    It works on wear os and it is open-source.

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    • Stratum is Free and Open SourceGoogle Authenticator is Free and Proprietary
    • Stratum is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Authenticator is not according to our users
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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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    Comments about Authenticator Extension as an Alternative to Google Authenticator
    f3l1x
    Positive
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    Easy, Open Source and available via Browser Addon. You can even scan the QR Code with a screenshot. BEST 2FA!!!

    Guest
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    0

    Free, open source, and a browser extension for multiple browsers so you can use it on any platform? Hell yes.

    Also it's super simple. It just does what it says on the box, no extra crap you don't want.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Authenticator Extension is Free and Open SourceGoogle Authenticator is Free and Proprietary
    • Authenticator Extension is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Authenticator is not according to our users
  4. AuthPass icon
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    Manage all your passwords across all devices. Open Source password manager compatible with kdbx/keepass. Available on Android, iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, Linux and Windows. It can also be used as a cross-platform supported two factor authentication app.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Online
     
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    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.

    64 Microsoft Authenticator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
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    Guest
    Positive
    1

    easier to use and back up is possible

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Microsoft Authenticator is a great Google Authenticator alternative.

    • Microsoft Authenticator is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Authenticator is also Free and Proprietary
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    Open the app in one tap, sign in with FaceID and copy your one-time password to your Mac in one tap with handoff. Using a one-time password manager has never been easier!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Raivo Authenticator as an Alternative to Google Authenticator
    aldantanneo
    Positive
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    Not harvesting my data, simple & open source

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    cesarsagaert
    Positive
    -2

    Open source, free, with no data collection. All I need.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Raivo Authenticator is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Authenticator is also Free and Proprietary
    • Raivo Authenticator is CustomizableGoogle Authenticator is not according to our users
  7. OnlyKey icon
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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
     
    • OnlyKey is the most popular commercial alternative to Google Authenticator.

    • OnlyKey is Paid and Open SourceGoogle Authenticator is Free and Proprietary
    • OnlyKey is Privacy focusedGoogle Authenticator is not according to our users
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    Tofu generates one-time passwords to help you protect your online accounts. These passwords are used together with your normal password when you sign into services like Google, Facebook, Dropbox, Amazon, and GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  9. 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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
     
  11. Protectimus icon
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    Protectimus Solutions provides a powerful multi-factor authentication service. We offer 2FA SaaS platform and on-premise version of the product which supports a great variety of TOTP tokens and program tokens for OTP delivery.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    LastPass Authenticator offers a unique one-tap password verification experience that no other authenticator app delivers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about LastPass Authenticator as an Alternative to Google Authenticator
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    If you're already using Lastpass Passwordmanager, then you get trouble-free sync here (as opposed to Authy and FreeOTP).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks LastPass Authenticator is a great Google Authenticator alternative.

    • LastPass Authenticator is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Authenticator is also Free and Proprietary
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