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 iPhone, Android, iPad, Android Tablet and Mac 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. Stratum icon
     23 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
    • F-Droid
     
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    Stratum vs Google Authenticator Comments
    Dominik Pala
    Positive
    1

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

    • Stratum is Free and Open SourceGoogle Authenticator is Free and Proprietary
    • Stratum is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGoogle Authenticator is not according to our users
  2. Authenticator generates two-factor authentication (2FA) codes in your browser. Use it to add an extra layer of security to your online accounts.

    57 Authenticator Extension alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    Authenticator Extension vs Google Authenticator Comments
    f3l1x
    Positive
    0

    Easy, Open Source and available via Browser Addon. You can even scan the QR Code with a screenshot. BEST 2FA!!!

    Guest
    Positive
    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.
    • 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
  3. AuthPass icon
     26 likes

    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.

    219 AuthPass alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Online
     
  4. 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.

    65 Microsoft Authenticator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
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    Microsoft Authenticator vs Google Authenticator Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    easier to use and back up is possible

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Microsoft Authenticator is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Authenticator is also Free and Proprietary
  5. OnlyKey icon
     14 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
     
  6. Open-source authenticator app for iOS and macOS generates time-based one-time passwords, supports secure iCloud sync and encrypted backup, FaceID and TouchID unlocking, QR code scanning, custom icons, search, handoff for copying codes, and encrypted export.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Raivo Authenticator vs Google Authenticator Comments
    aldantanneo
    Positive
    -1

    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.
    • Raivo Authenticator is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Authenticator is also Free and Proprietary
    • Raivo Authenticator is CustomizableGoogle Authenticator is not according to our users
  7. 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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    LastPass Authenticator vs Google Authenticator Comments
    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.
    • LastPass Authenticator is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Authenticator is also Free and Proprietary
  8. Keyguard icon
     6 likes

    Alternative client for the Bitwarden® platform & KeePass (KDBX), created to provide the best user experience possible.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
     
  9. 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 (ISC)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
     
  11. OVault icon
     5 likes

    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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  12. Protectimus icon
     7 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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