The Best Google Authenticator AlternativesTop Authenticators and other similar apps like Google Authenticator

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, Android Tablet, Mac and Windows 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, Bitwarden Authenticator and Authy.

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  1. Aegis Authenticator icon

    Aegis Authenticator

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    Aegis Authenticator is a free, secure and open source app to manage your 2-step verification tokens for your online services.

    44 Aegis Authenticator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Aegis Authenticator screenshot 1
    Aegis Authenticator screenshot 2
    Aegis Authenticator screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Encrypted Backup
    3.  Biometric Authentication
    4.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    5.  Unlock with fingerprint
    6.  Data export/import
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Time-based One-time Password
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Multiple Account support
    12.  End-to-End Encryption

    Aegis Authenticator VS Google Authenticator

     
    Comments about Aegis Authenticator as an Alternative to Google Authenticator
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    May 30, 2023
    1

    Simple, open source, no ad, import/export of your data

    Most Recent Comment
    kindofkay
    Positive •May 10, 2023
    1

    Replying to an older comment: it applies icons via an icon pack, which it links in-app as a download if you want it

    photonbaka
    Positive •Dec 13, 2022
    0

    Simple yet effective OSS authenticator app. Encrypted database, local/cloud backup; other security features much better than corporate options. Default icon pack could be included and auto-assigned, but better than nothing.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Aegis Authenticator is a great Google Authenticator alternative.

    • Aegis Authenticator is the most popular Android alternative to Google Authenticator.

    • Aegis Authenticator is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Google Authenticator.

    • Aegis Authenticator is Free and Open SourceGoogle Authenticator is Free and Proprietary
    • Aegis Authenticator is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Authenticator is not according to our users
  2. KeePass icon

    KeePass

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    KeePass is a free open source password manager, which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your passwords in one database, which is locked with one master key or a key file.

    229 KeePass alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Mono
    Entry Templates Plugin

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Password Generator
    3.  Portable
    4.  Password safe
    5.  Password encryption
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Local Storage
    8.  Autofill
    9.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    10.  Browser integration
    11.  Cryptolocker
    12.  Save Attachments

    KeePass VS Google Authenticator

     
    Comments about KeePass as an Alternative to Google Authenticator
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Dec 25, 2022
    1

    Of course can you use KeePass and apps that utilize kdbx files as a TOTP generator. Just read it up.

    Top Negative Comment
    lau22
    Apr 8, 2022
    6

    Unrelated - doesn't provide MFA codes.

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    Guest
    Negative •Jul 19, 2024
    0

    keepass does not do what goole auth does, 2FA OTPs

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    • This alternative is disputed. KeePass is a legitimate Google Authenticator alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • KeePass is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Google Authenticator.

    • KeePass is Free and Open SourceGoogle Authenticator is Free and Proprietary
  4. 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.

    33 Ente Auth alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    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.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    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 Google Authenticator

     

    • Almost everyone thinks Ente Auth is a great Google Authenticator alternative.

    • Ente Auth is the most popular Web-based, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Google Authenticator.

    • Ente Auth is Free and Open SourceGoogle Authenticator is Free and Proprietary
    • Ente Auth is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Authenticator is not according to our users
  5. 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.

    53 Bitwarden Authenticator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Bitwarden Authenticator screenshot 1
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    Bitwarden Authenticator screenshot 3

    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 Google Authenticator

     
  6. 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.

    74 Authy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Authy screenshot 1
    Authy screenshot 2
    Authy screenshot 3

    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 Google Authenticator

     
    Comments about Authy as an Alternative to Google Authenticator
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    Guest
    Positive •Jan 13, 2018
    3

    best alternative with cloud, but it is not open source

    Guest
    Positive •Aug 30, 2018
    3

    I like it's clean design and the fact that you can access all of your codes on your computer and not just your phone

    Guest
    Positive •Feb 9, 2020
    1

    Authy has a an auto-backup feature, Google authenticator doesn't. Google authenticator doesn't have any way to export/backup the keys.

    Google Authenticator Icon
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    • Almost everyone thinks Authy is a great Google Authenticator alternative.

    • Authy is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Authenticator is also Free and Proprietary
    • Authy is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGoogle Authenticator is not according to our users
  7. andOTP icon

    andOTP

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    It implements Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP) and HMAC-Based One-Time Passwords (HOTP). Simply scan the QR code and login with the generated 6-digit code.

    48 andOTP alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Main (Light theme)
    Settings (Light theme)
    Backup (Light theme)
    Discontinued

    Unmaintained, see https://github.com/andOTP/andOTP and developers announcement on XDA https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/app-4-4-open-source-andotp-open-source-two-factor-authentication-for-android.3636993/post-87021655. The GitHub repository was also archived in June 2022.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Backup
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Time-based One-time Password
    4.  Two-factor Authentication
    5.  Unlock pin
    6.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    7.  Biometric Authentication
    8.  Unlock with fingerprint
    9.  Icon sets
    10.  Sort by date
    11.  Sorting by tags
    12.  Password Generator

    andOTP VS Google Authenticator

     
    Comments about andOTP as an Alternative to Google Authenticator
    Guest
    Positive •Sep 27, 2019
    4

    It offers the same functionality as other open source TOTP apps, but additionally offers plain-text (unencrypted) and encrypted backups of your configured TOTP accounts. This app also features a dark mode for nicer view. Besides that, the app offers a lot of different icons to apply to every TOTP entry, so you can find your desired entry easier, if you have a lot in total. To make finding the specific entry even easier, you can assign tags to them, as well.

    Guest
    Positive •Jun 28, 2021
    0

    I like it because it is open source. It has good features. More secure. And doesn't have useless features unlike google auth while has more good features.

    Google Authenticator Icon
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    • Almost everyone thinks andOTP is a great Google Authenticator alternative.

    • andOTP is Free and Open SourceGoogle Authenticator is Free and Proprietary
    • andOTP is Security-focused and Privacy focusedGoogle Authenticator is not according to our users
  9. Keepass2Android icon

    Keepass2Android

     145 likes
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    Keepass2Android is an open source password manager application for Android. It reads and writes .kdbx-files, the database format used by the popular KeePass 2.x Password Safe for Windows and other desktop operating systems.

    146 Keepass2Android alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Keepass2Android screenshot 1
    Keepass2Android screenshot 2
    Keepass2Android screenshot 3

    Keepass2Android Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2. KeePass icon  Keepass integration
    3.  Sync with Google Drive
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Password safe
    6.  Unlock with fingerprint
    7.  Biometric Authentication
    8.  Cryptolocker
    9. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Sync with Onedrive
    10. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox

    Keepass2Android VS Google Authenticator

     
    Comments about Keepass2Android as an Alternative to Google Authenticator
    Guest
    Positive •Feb 18, 2019
    2

    Keepass2Android supports TOTP. The better thing is, TOTP seed works with desktop applications too. Therefore, you need only one database for desktop and mobile devices. Also, built-in Keepass keyboard allows autofill all inputs from one place, you don't need to switch between applications.

    Google Authenticator Icon
    Keepass2Android icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Keepass2Android is a great Google Authenticator alternative.

    • Keepass2Android is Free and Open SourceGoogle Authenticator is Free and Proprietary
  10. KeePassDX icon

    KeePassDX

     75 likes
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    KeePassDX is a material design KeePass client for managing keys and passwords in an encrypted database for your Android device.

    84 KeePassDX alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    KeePassDX screenshot 1
    KeePassDX screenshot 2
    KeePassDX screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1. KeePass icon  Keepass integration
    2.  Password Generator
    3.  Two-factor Authentication
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Unlock with fingerprint
    6.  Biometric Authentication
    7.  Password encryption
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  AES-256 Encryption
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Time-based One-time Password

    KeePassDX VS Google Authenticator

     
  11. 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) icon

    2FA Authenticator (2FAS)

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    2FAS Authenticator is a simple and free application for Two Factor Authentication (2FA Authentication) which generates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP) and PUSH authentication*.

    59 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    2FA Authenticator (2FAS) screenshot 1
    2FA Authenticator (2FAS) screenshot 2
    2FA Authenticator (2FAS) screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Time-based One-time Password
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Usability
    4.  Biometric Authentication
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Encrypted Backup
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Multiple Account support
    11.  End-to-End Encryption
    12.  Browser extension

    2FA Authenticator (2FAS) VS Google Authenticator

     
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