Authy vs Zoho OneAuth

Authy9.1Visit Zoho OneAuth8.7Visit

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

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Zoho OneAuth #7 in Authenticator Apps 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Zoho OneAuth

• Authy fits best

  Mobile users needing multi-device token sync

• Zoho OneAuth fits best

  Zoho organizations needing MFA and SSO

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Side by side

Feature	Authy 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Zoho OneAuth 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Authenticator Apps	#7 in Authenticator Apps
Best for	Mobile users needing multi-device token sync	Zoho organizations needing MFA and SSO
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Authy 2/4 · Zoho OneAuth 3/4
Push approvals	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Encrypted backup	✓	✓
Multi-device sync	✓	✓
Team administration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Code type	Totp	Totp
Supported platforms	iOS, Android	iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
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 MFA for Zoho and third-party accounts Encrypted backup, passphrase recovery, and multi-device sync Zoho Directory support for organization-wide MFA
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	Push approvals are for Zoho sign-ins Backup and sync require a Zoho account and passphrase Organization-wide MFA is tied to Zoho Directory
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 →	Zoho OneAuth is a free multi-factor authentication app for individuals and organizations securing Zoho and third-party online accounts. It generates time-based one-time passwords for 2FA accounts, supports push approvals for Zoho sign-ins,… 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

• Zoho OneAuth — where it wins

  • Free MFA for Zoho and third-party accounts
  • Encrypted backup, passphrase recovery, and multi-device sync
  • Zoho Directory support for organization-wide MFA

  Where it doesn't

  • Push approvals are for Zoho sign-ins
  • Backup and sync require a Zoho account and passphrase
  • Organization-wide MFA is tied to Zoho Directory

• Authy9.1/10 · Free plan

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

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• Zoho OneAuth8.7/10 · Free plan

  A free authenticator with strong Zoho workflows, backup, sync, and organization-wide MFA.

  Visit Zoho OneAuthFull verdict →