WinAuth Alternatives

WinAuth is described as 'Portable, open-source Authenticator for Windows that can be used as a 2FA including Bitcoin / crypto-currency websites, any service that requires the Google Authenticator, and games such as World of Warcraft, Diablo III, Guild Wars 2, Rift, ArcheAge' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to WinAuth for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Android Tablet, iPad and Apple Watch apps. The best WinAuth alternative is Aegis Authenticator, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WinAuth are Authy, 2FA Authenticator (2FAS), andOTP and FreeOTP.

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WinAuth is a portable, open-source Authenticator for Windows that can be used as a 2FA including Bitcoin / crypto-currency websites, any service that requires the Google Authenticator, and games such as World of Warcraft,...

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  1. Aegis Authenticator icon
    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.

    39 Aegis Authenticator alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    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.  Community-based
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    Comments about Aegis Authenticator as an Alternative to WinAuth
     
    Kris Regina

    It's only available for Android.

    Positive comment •Jun 14, 2023
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    charlescanlom

    Unlike WinAuth, it's only on Android (Google Play, F-Droid, Directly from GitHub).

    Negative comment •Mar 19, 2024
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    Aegis Authenticator icon

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

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

    • Aegis Authenticator is Free and Open SourceWinAuth is also Free and Open Source
    • Aegis Authenticator is Privacy focused and LightweightWinAuth is not according to our users
  2. Authy icon
    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.

    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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    Comments about Authy as an Alternative to WinAuth
     
    charlescanlom

    The desktop app will be discontinued in August 2024.

    Negative comment •Mar 20, 2024
    0
    Guest

    No steam, battle.net support.

    Negative comment •Sep 3, 2019
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    Guest

    Authy also can run on Linux as a desktop app.

    Positive comment •Apr 15, 2019
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    • Some users think Authy is a great WinAuth alternative, some don't.

    • Authy is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to WinAuth.

    • Authy is Free and ProprietaryWinAuth is Free and Open Source
    • Authy is Lightweight and Privacy focusedWinAuth is not according to our users
  4. 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) icon
    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*.

    52 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
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  5. 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
    Main (Light theme)
    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.

    andOTP iconWinAuth Icon

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  6. FreeOTP icon
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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
    FreeOTP iconWinAuth Icon

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  7. Google Authenticator icon
    Google Authenticator icon

    Google Authenticator

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

    75 Google Authenticator alternatives
    Google Authenticator screenshot 1
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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.  Dark Mode
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    Google Authenticator iconWinAuth Icon

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  9. Microsoft Authenticator icon
    Microsoft Authenticator icon

    Microsoft Authenticator

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    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.

    56 Microsoft Authenticator alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad

    Microsoft Authenticator Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Time-based One-time Password
    3.  Biometric Authentication
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    7.  Password protection
    Microsoft Authenticator iconWinAuth Icon

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  10. FreeOTP+ (fork of FreeOTP) icon
    FreeOTP+ (fork of FreeOTP) icon

    FreeOTP+ (fork of FreeOTP)

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    FreeOTP+ is a fork of FreeOTP with an updated user interface and with backup/restore functionality (to external files or via built-in Android backup/restore).

    36 FreeOTP+ (fork of FreeOTP) alternatives
    FreeOTP+ (fork of FreeOTP) screenshot 1
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    FreeOTP+ (fork of FreeOTP) Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Time-based One-time Password
    3.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    FreeOTP+ (fork of FreeOTP) iconWinAuth Icon

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  11. Protectimus icon
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    Protectimus

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    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.

    25 Protectimus alternatives
    Protectimus screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Protectimus screenshot 1
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    +6
    Protectimus screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Time-based One-time Password
    6.  Biometric Authentication
    7.  Multiple Account support
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Encrypted Backup
    Protectimus iconWinAuth Icon

    Protectimus VS WinAuth

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    • Protectimus is the most popular Web-based & Windows alternative to WinAuth.

    • Protectimus is Freemium and ProprietaryWinAuth is Free and Open Source
    • Protectimus is Privacy focused and LightweightWinAuth is not according to our users
  12. OTPClient icon
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    OTPClient

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    GTK+ application for securely managing TOTP & HOTP tokens. Content is encrypted on disk using AES256-GCM. Master password derived using PBKDF2 with 100k iterations & SHA512 as hash algorithm. Can import encrypted backups from andOTP & Authenticator+.

    34 OTPClient alternatives
    Main - empty
    Add code
    +1
    Import, export, change, edit

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Time-based One-time Password
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    OTPClient iconWinAuth Icon

    OTPClient VS WinAuth

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    • OTPClient is the most popular Linux alternative to WinAuth.

    • OTPClient is Free and Open SourceWinAuth is also Free and Open Source
    • OTPClient is Privacy focused and LightweightWinAuth is not according to our users
  13. Yandex.Key icon
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    Yandex.Key

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    Two-factor authentication app for Yandex accounts and also other QR-code based temporary codes for two-factor authentication

    45 Yandex.Key alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Yandex.Key Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Time-based One-time Password
    3.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    Yandex.Key iconWinAuth Icon

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  14. LastPass Authenticator icon
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    LastPass Authenticator

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    LastPass Authenticator offers a unique one-tap password verification experience that no other authenticator app delivers.

    43 LastPass Authenticator alternatives
    LastPass Authenticator screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    LastPass Authenticator screenshot 1
    LastPass Authenticator screenshot 2
    +3
    LastPass Authenticator screenshot 3

    LastPass Authenticator Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  Time-based One-time Password
    5.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    LastPass Authenticator iconWinAuth Icon

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