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 Android, iPhone, 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 Bitwarden Authenticator, Authy, 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) and andOTP.

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  1. Ente Auth icon
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    Ente Auth

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    ente's Authenticator app helps you generate and store 2 step verification (2FA) tokens on your mobile devices.

    28 Ente Auth alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    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
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    Crompuverso

    Microsoft authenticator is also a password manager

    Negative comment •Dec 20, 2024
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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 and LightweightMicrosoft Authenticator is not according to our users
  2. Bitwarden Authenticator icon
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    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.

    48 Bitwarden Authenticator alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    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
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  4. Authy icon
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    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.

    70 Authy alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    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
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    Guest

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

    Negative comment •Apr 2, 2020
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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
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  6. 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) icon
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    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*.

    54 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    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) iconMicrosoft Authenticator Icon

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  7. andOTP icon
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    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.

    43 andOTP alternatives
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    Settings (Light theme)
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    Backup (Light theme)

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    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
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    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.

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    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.

    44 FreeOTP alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  Community-based
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Time-based One-time Password
    7.  Dark Mode
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  10. Google Authenticator icon
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    Google Authenticator

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    Google Authenticator generates 2-Step Verification codes on your phone.

    74 Google Authenticator alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Google Authenticator Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Time-based One-time Password
    3.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Multiple Account support
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  11. Stratum icon
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    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.

    39 Stratum alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Time-based One-time Password
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  Encrypted Backup
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Compatible with Android Wear
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Biometric Authentication
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Multiple Account support
    11.  End-to-End Encryption
    12.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
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  12. OVault icon
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    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.

    52 OVault alternatives
    OVault screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Time-based One-time Password
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Sync with iCloud
    7.  iOS widget
    8.  Keychain
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  13. Authenticator Extension icon
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    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.

    47 Authenticator Extension alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Authenticator Extension screenshot 1
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    Authenticator Extension Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Browser extension
    3.  Time-based One-time Password
    4.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    5.  Dark Mode
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  14. YubiKey icon
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    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.

    24 YubiKey alternatives
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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome

    YubiKey Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
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    YubiKey iconMicrosoft Authenticator Icon

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    • YubiKey is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Authenticator.

    • YubiKey is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Authenticator is Free and Proprietary
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    Nitrokey

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    Email Encryption. Encrypt your emails with GnuPG, OpenPGP, S/MIME or your favourite email client. Keep your secret keys secure on your Nitrokey.

    14 Nitrokey alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Time-based One-time Password
    3.  Hardware securite module (HSM)
    4.  HMAC-Based One-Time Password (HOTP)
    5.  OpenPGP
    6.  PGP Encryption
    7.  Biometric Authentication
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Password safe
    10.  S/MIME Support
    Nitrokey iconMicrosoft Authenticator Icon

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