YubiKey Alternatives

YubiKey is described as 'A multi-protocol, highest assurance security key offering passwordless workflows and strongest 2FA against phishing, protecting devices efficiently' and is a Authenticator in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to YubiKey for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, Linux and Mac apps. The best YubiKey alternative is Nitrokey. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) or Authy. Other great apps like YubiKey are OnlyKey, andOTP, OVault and Microsoft Authenticator.

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  1. CloudOTP icon
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    An awesome two-factor authenticator based on Flutter, supports Android, Windows and Linux platforms, and supports multiple cloud backup methods such as Onedrive, Dropbox, WebDAV, S3Cloud, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  2. OTPClient icon
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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+.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
     
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    It's not a Key, therefore can't be compared

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • OTPClient is Free and Open SourceYubiKey is Paid and Proprietary
    • OTPClient is Privacy focused and LightweightYubiKey is not according to our users
  3. CanoKeys icon
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    An open-source secure key.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    The website does not show anything meaningful

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • CanoKeys is Free and Open SourceYubiKey is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Authorizer icon
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    A Password Manager for Android with Auto-Type over USB and Bluetooth, OTP and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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    David Bronke
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    This is not a hardware key, so it can't be compared to YubiKey.

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    • Authorizer is Free and Open SourceYubiKey is Paid and Proprietary
  5. Yandex.Key icon
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    Two-factor authentication app for Yandex accounts and also other QR-code based temporary codes for two-factor authentication

    55 Yandex.Key alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    David Bronke
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    This is not a hardware key, so it can't be compared to YubiKey.

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    • Yandex.Key is Free and ProprietaryYubiKey is Paid and Proprietary
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    Google Titan Security Keys offer two-factor authentication to prevent phishing and man-in-the-middle attacks. They support FIDO standards and come in USB-A, USB-C, and Bluetooth formats, ensuring compatibility with various devices and services.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. Incognia icon
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    Location-based behavioral biometrics SDK and APIs for frictionless mobile identification verification and authentication.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Incognia is the most popular SaaS alternative to YubiKey.

    • Incognia is Paid and ProprietaryYubiKey is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. Krypton icon
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    Krypton implements the standardized FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) protocol to provide secure, un-phishable two-factor authentication on the web, using just your phone.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    It's not a Key, therefore can't be compared

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Krypton is Free and Open SourceYubiKey is Paid and Proprietary
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    Sentinel is an elegant OTP Authenticator app for both iOS and MacOS. It relies only on the Apple's iCloud Keychain to share data across devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
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    Comments about Sentinel Authenticator 2FA as an Alternative to YubiKey
    David Bronke
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    This is not a hardware key, so it can't be compared to YubiKey.

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    • Sentinel Authenticator 2FA is Freemium and ProprietaryYubiKey is Paid and Proprietary
  10. AuthLite icon
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    This app is created for use with the YubiKey NFC and NEO to copy One-time-passwords (OTPs) from a YubiKey into the iOS clipboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Stop account takeovers, protect your employees and applications, and eliminate passwords with DIGIPASS® FX7, a FIDO-enabled, phishing-resistant authenticator. DIGIPASS FX7 enhances security while simplifying the login process, enabling a ‘work from anywhere, anytime’ policy.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. OpenSK icon
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    OpenSK is an open-source implementation for security keys written in Rust that supports both FIDO U2F and FIDO2 standards.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
    • OpenSK is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to YubiKey.

    • OpenSK is Free and Open SourceYubiKey is Paid and Proprietary
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