Microsoft Authenticator Alternatives for Linux

Microsoft Authenticator is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Proton Authenticator, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Authenticator and 11 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Microsoft Authenticator are Ente Auth, YubiKey, Authenticator Extension and OnlyKey.

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  1. 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.

    63 Proton Authenticator alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Online
     
  2. Ente Auth icon
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    Generates and stores two-factor authentication tokens with device encryption, offers secure cloud backup, multi-device synchronization, offline mode, and import/export through QR, file, or manual input. Migration and restore tools reduce risk of token loss.

    39 Ente Auth alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
     
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    Ente Auth vs Microsoft Authenticator Comments
    Crompuverso
    Negative
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    Microsoft authenticator is also a password manager

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • 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
  3. YubiKey icon
     35 likes

    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.

    25 YubiKey alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
     
  4. 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)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  5. OnlyKey icon
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    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.

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    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
     
  6. Nitrokey icon
     21 likes

    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 protection, and multi-platform support.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  7. KeyVault icon
     2 likes

    OTP authenticator app for managing your 2FA / OTP codes on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  8. Keysmith icon
     5 likes

    Keysmith is a token generator for your two-factor authentication (2FA) logins. It supports time and hash-based one-time passwords (TOTP/HOTP).

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Flatpak
     
  9.  2 likes

    Hermes offers a straightforward solution for overseeing two-factor authentication accounts (SHA1), providing support for a wide range of platforms, including Gmail, Dropbox, and thousands of other websites.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  10. Allthenticator unifies digital and physical access with one smartphone-based identity. Users log in to systems and unlock doors via proximity. Supports SSH keys, passkeys, OTP, and peer-based recovery—all managed from a single admin dashboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
    • Mac
     
  11. CanoKeys icon
     2 likes

    An open-source secure key.

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