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Indie alternatives to Google Authenticator
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Google Authenticator does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2FAS | Free | Yes | – | iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Aegis Authenticator | Free | Yes | – | Android |
| Ente Auth | Free | Yes | – | Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
The alternatives
2. Aegis Authenticator
Free, open-source 2FA app for Android
An open-source Android app for managing two-factor authentication tokens in an encrypted vault.
Free · Android · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Google Authenticator?
Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: 2FAS, Aegis Authenticator and Ente Auth.
Is there an open-source alternative to Google Authenticator?
2FAS, Aegis Authenticator and Ente Auth are open source.
Which Google Authenticator alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: Ente Auth. On Windows: Ente Auth. On Linux: Ente Auth. On iPhone and iPad: 2FAS and Ente Auth. On the web: Ente Auth. As a browser extension: 2FAS.
What makes these alternatives to Google Authenticator “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Google Authenticator.
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