Microsoft Authenticator AlternativesAuthenticators and other similar apps like Microsoft Authenticator

Microsoft Authenticator is described as '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' and is a Authenticator in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Authenticator for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Android Tablet and Mac apps. The best Microsoft Authenticator alternative is Ente Auth, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft Authenticator are Proton Authenticator, Bitwarden Authenticator, Authy and 2FA Authenticator (2FAS).

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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.

    42 Ente Auth alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Ente Auth as an Alternative to Microsoft Authenticator
    Crompuverso
    Negative
    -1

    Microsoft authenticator is also a password manager

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Ente Auth is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Microsoft Authenticator.

    • Ente Auth is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Authenticator.

    • Ente Auth is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Authenticator is Free and Proprietary
    • Ente Auth is Privacy focused, Lightweight and Security-focusedMicrosoft Authenticator is not according to our users
  2. Proton Authenticator icon

    Proton Authenticator

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    Protect your accounts with Proton Authenticator, a private and secure cross-device two-factor authentication (2FA) that works offline. Created by Proton, the creators of Proton Mail, Proton VPN, Proton Drive, and Proton Pass.

    61 Proton Authenticator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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    Nitrokey

    Provides robust USB-based encryption, digital signing, and secure login with hardware-level secret key storage, user-defined PIN, tamper-proof smart card, open source design, email and data encryption compatibility, virus protect...

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  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.

    85 Authy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    Guest
    Negative
    -3

    It does not work. Does not reconise either the QR code or the 9 digit code

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Authy is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Authenticator is also Free and Proprietary
    • Authy is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Authenticator is not according to our users
  7. 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*.

    69 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  10. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Settings (Light theme)
    Backup (Light theme)
     
  11. FreeOTP icon

    FreeOTP

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    FreeOTP is a two-factor authentication application for systems utilizing one-time password protocols with support for Android (6 or later) and iOS (11 or later). Tokens can be added easily by scanning a QR-code or by manually entering in the token configuration.

    58 FreeOTP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. 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.

    26 YubiKey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
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    • YubiKey is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Authenticator.

    • YubiKey is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Authenticator is Free and Proprietary
  13. Stratum icon

    Stratum

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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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  14. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  15. OVault icon

    OVault

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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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