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Head-to-head · Authenticator Apps

Authy vs Yubico Authenticator

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Authy #3 in Authenticator Apps 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Authy
Yubico Authenticator #6 in Authenticator Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Yubico

Authy leads on 2 checks, Yubico Authenticator on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAuthy · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresAuthy · 2 of 4

Authy scores higher on our rubric for authenticator apps: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

On code type, Yubico Authenticator gives you Totp and hotp where Authy offers Totp. Authy offers encrypted backup; Yubico Authenticator doesn't. Authy offers multi-device sync; Yubico Authenticator doesn't.

Authy is the better fit for mobile users needing multi-device token sync. Yubico Authenticator is the better fit for yubiKey owners storing codes in hardware.

  • Authy fits best

    Mobile users needing multi-device token sync

  • Yubico Authenticator fits best

    YubiKey owners storing codes in hardware

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Side by side

Feature Authy 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Yubico Authenticator 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #3 in Authenticator Apps #6 in Authenticator Apps
Best for Mobile users needing multi-device token sync YubiKey owners storing codes in hardware
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms iOS, Android Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Authy 2/4 · Yubico Authenticator 0/4
Push approvals Not checked yet —
Encrypted backup ✓ (best) —
Multi-device sync ✓ (best) —
Team administration Not checked yet —
Specs
Code type Totp Totp and hotp
Supported platforms iOS, Android Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS, Android
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
  • Stores TOTP and HOTP credentials in the YubiKey secure element
  • Manages passkeys, PIV credentials, OTP slots, and fingerprints
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS, and Android
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
  • Requires a compatible YubiKey and is not a standalone authenticator
  • Does not provide encrypted backup or multi-device synchronization
  • Credentials are not extractable from the hardware key
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…

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Yubico Authenticator is a companion app for YubiKey security keys, designed for people who want one-time password credentials stored on dedicated hardware. It generates OATH TOTP and HOTP codes, adds accounts by QR code or manual entry,…

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  1. AuthyAuthenticator Apps 9.1Free plan
  2. Yubico AuthenticatorAuthenticator Apps 8.8Free plan

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

  • Yubico Authenticator — where it wins

    • Stores TOTP and HOTP credentials in the YubiKey secure element
    • Manages passkeys, PIV credentials, OTP slots, and fingerprints
    • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a compatible YubiKey and is not a standalone authenticator
    • Does not provide encrypted backup or multi-device synchronization
    • Credentials are not extractable from the hardware key

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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