Authy vs Ente Auth

Authy9.1Visit Ente Auth8.6Visit

Higher score Authy #3 in Authenticator Apps 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Authy

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Ente Auth #8 in Authenticator Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Ente Auth

• Authy fits best

  Mobile users needing multi-device token sync

• Ente Auth fits best

  Most users needing a full-featured free authenticator

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Side by side

Feature	Authy 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Ente Auth 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Authenticator Apps	#8 in Authenticator Apps
Best for	Mobile users needing multi-device token sync	Most users needing a full-featured free authenticator
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Authy 2/4 · Ente Auth 2/4
Push approvals	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Encrypted backup	✓	✓
Multi-device sync	✓	✓
Team administration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Code type	Totp	Totp and hotp
Supported platforms	iOS, Android	iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, Windows, web
Our review
Pros	Generates TOTP codes offline, including after accounts are added by QR code Encrypted cloud backup and restore with synchronization across mobile devices PIN, password and biometric protection plus device management controls	Free TOTP and HOTP authentication across mobile, desktop, and web End-to-end encrypted backups with cross-device synchronization Imports, exports, search, tags, notes, sharing, and offline access
Cons	Supported product is focused on iOS and Android mobile apps Does not provide push approvals for account sign-ins No team administration features for managed organization use	Focused on authentication codes rather than push approvals No documented team administration features Offline use without an account does not provide cross-device synchronization
Our verdict	Authy is a free two-factor authentication app for individuals who need time-based one-time passcodes across supported mobile devices. It adds accounts by scanning QR codes and generates TOTP codes offline, making it suitable for services… Read the review →	Ente Auth is a free, open-source authenticator for storing and generating TOTP and HOTP two-factor authentication codes. It is designed for individuals who want access across devices without giving up offline use or encrypted backups. The… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Authy — where it wins

  • Generates TOTP codes offline, including after accounts are added by QR code
  • Encrypted cloud backup and restore with synchronization across mobile devices
  • PIN, password and biometric protection plus device management controls

  Where it doesn't

  • Supported product is focused on iOS and Android mobile apps
  • Does not provide push approvals for account sign-ins
  • No team administration features for managed organization use

• Ente Auth — where it wins

  • Free TOTP and HOTP authentication across mobile, desktop, and web
  • End-to-end encrypted backups with cross-device synchronization
  • Imports, exports, search, tags, notes, sharing, and offline access

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on authentication codes rather than push approvals
  • No documented team administration features
  • Offline use without an account does not provide cross-device synchronization

• Authy9.1/10 · Free plan

  A focused free authenticator for mobile users who need synced TOTP tokens.

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• Ente Auth8.6/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source authenticator with broad platform coverage and encrypted sync.

  Visit Ente AuthFull verdict →