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, Android Tablet and Mac apps. The best Google Authenticator alternative is Bitwarden, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Google Authenticator are Aegis Authenticator, KeePass, Ente Auth and Proton Authenticator.

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  1. Stratum icon

    Stratum

     24 likes

    Open-source authenticator for Android and Wear OS providing local, encrypted token storage, TOTP/HOTP support, and export options. No server communication, no corporate ties, and no data lock-in—prioritizing privacy, usability, backup, and secure multi-token management.

    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. OneKeePass icon

    OneKeePass

     27 likes

    OneKeePass supports the well known KeePass-compatible database (Kdbx 4.x). It stores and manages all your passwords and other sensitive information in a single encrypted file that can be stored in any location, including local and public cloud solutions. You keep?

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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  4. Authenticator Extension icon

    Authenticator Extension

     20 likes

    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 (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.

    • 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
  5. Microsoft Authenticator icon

    Microsoft Authenticator

     21 likes

    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.

    78 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

    • Microsoft Authenticator is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Authenticator is also Free and Proprietary
  7. AuthPass icon

    AuthPass

     27 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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    OnlyKey

     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
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  9. Raivo Authenticator icon

    Raivo Authenticator

     16 likes

    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

    cesarsagaert
    Positive
    -2

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

    • Raivo Authenticator is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Authenticator is also Free and Proprietary
    • Raivo Authenticator is CustomizableGoogle Authenticator is not according to our users
  10. Keyguard icon

    Keyguard

     9 likes

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

    77 Keyguard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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  11. LastPass Authenticator icon

    LastPass Authenticator

     14 likes

    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).

    • LastPass Authenticator is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Authenticator is also Free and Proprietary
  12. Tofu Authenticator icon

    Tofu Authenticator

     11 likes

    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
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  13. GNOME Authenticator icon

    GNOME Authenticator

     11 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
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  14. Protectimus icon

    Protectimus

     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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