Alternatives to Ente Auth
E2E encrypted cross-platform authenticator
Ente Auth ranks #3 of 10 in Authenticator apps, with an Alt Score of 70. It is licensed under AGPL-3.0, free and available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux and Web. 8 of 9 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Ente Auth is for privacy-conscious individuals and teams who want a secure, open-source alternative to mainstream 2FA authenticator apps and prefer to own and control their authentication data.
A free, open-source two-factor authentication app with end-to-end encrypted cloud backups, so you never lose your codes even if you lose a device. Codes sync across mobile, desktop, and web, and you can organize accounts with icons, tags, and search. It supports offline use without an account, secure code sharing with team members, and full data export/import with no vendor lock-in. The encryption has been independently audited and the code is public under AGPL-3.0.
Add accounts by scanning a QR code, entering a setup key manually, or bulk-importing from another authenticator app. Ente Auth then generates time-based codes locally and keeps them synced via encrypted backups across all your signed-in devices.
Where Ente Auth stands out
Verified capabilities most alternatives don't have.
Why people leave Ente Auth
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
How Ente Auth compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
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Every fact and feature listed for Ente Auth is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Pricing model Free verified 2026-07-11
Ente Auth is free, and will remain free forever.
https://github.com/ente-io/ente -
License AGPL-3.0 verified 2026-07-11
GNU AFFERO GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE, Version 3, 19 November 2007
https://github.com/ente-io/ente/blob/main/LICENSE -
Platforms iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, Web verified 2026-07-11
Auth has an app for every platform. Mobile, desktop and web.
https://ente.com/auth -
Status active verified 2026-07-11
Improved animation smoothness for Auth on Windows high-refresh-rate displays
https://github.com/ente-io/ente/releases/tag/auth-v4.4.24 -
TOTP Yes verified 2026-07-11
Ente Auth is a free, cross-platform, end-to-end encrypted authenticator app. You can use it to safely store your 2FA codes (second-factor authentication codes).
https://ente.com/help/auth/ -
Encrypted backup Yes verified 2026-07-11
Auth provides end-to-end encrypted cloud backups so you don't have to worry about losing your tokens.
https://ente.com/auth -
Multi-device sync Yes verified 2026-07-11
Your codes sync across all your devices, end-to-end encrypted.
https://ente.com/auth -
Browser extension No verified 2026-07-11
Please enable Ente Auth for use in browsers such as Chrome or Edge. This would allow us to quickly enter the authenticator code on the web.
https://github.com/ente-io/ente/discussions/5095 -
Apple Watch / Wear OS No verified 2026-07-11
I want to use my apple watch pls :) also dont forget a copy button maybe the copy gets transfered to iphone
https://github.com/ente-io/ente/discussions/2771 -
Import from other apps Yes verified 2026-07-11
Bulk import from other 2FA apps
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Export allowed Yes verified 2026-07-11
You can export and import your data. No lockins.
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Open source Yes verified 2026-07-11
Open source 2FA authenticator, with end-to-end encrypted backups
https://ente.com/auth
FAQ
Yes. 2FAS, Stratum and Aegis Authenticator have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
2FAS, Stratum and Aegis Authenticator — every license claim links its source.