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Head-to-head · Authenticator Apps

Microsoft Authenticator vs Zoho OneAuth

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Microsoft Authenticator #4 in Authenticator Apps 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Microsoft
Zoho OneAuth #7 in Authenticator Apps 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Zoho OneAuth

Microsoft Authenticator leads on 0 checks, Zoho OneAuth on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMicrosoft Authenticator · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresZoho OneAuth · 3 of 4

Microsoft Authenticator scores higher on our rubric for authenticator apps: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Zoho OneAuth offers multi-device sync; Microsoft Authenticator doesn't.

Microsoft Authenticator is the better fit for microsoft users wanting push and passwordless sign-in. Zoho OneAuth is the better fit for zoho organizations needing MFA and SSO.

  • Microsoft Authenticator fits best

    Microsoft users wanting push and passwordless sign-in

  • Zoho OneAuth fits best

    Zoho organizations needing MFA and SSO

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Side by side

Feature Microsoft Authenticator 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Zoho OneAuth 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.7
Ranking #4 in Authenticator Apps #7 in Authenticator Apps
Best for Microsoft users wanting push and passwordless sign-in Zoho organizations needing MFA and SSO
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms iOS, Android Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Authenticator 1/4 · Zoho OneAuth 3/4
Push approvals ✓ ✓
Encrypted backup Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Multi-device sync — ✓ (best)
Team administration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Code type Totp Totp
Supported platforms iOS, Android iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Our review
Pros
  • Push approvals support passwordless and multifactor sign-in
  • Includes passkeys, TOTP codes, QR setup, and biometric verification
  • Free on iOS and Android with backup for supported account data
  • Free MFA for Zoho and third-party accounts
  • Encrypted backup, passphrase recovery, and multi-device sync
  • Zoho Directory support for organization-wide MFA
Cons
  • Available only on iOS and Android
  • Backup and restore works between devices of the same type
  • HOTP support is not available for Microsoft Entra ID
  • 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

Microsoft Authenticator is a free mobile app for signing in to Microsoft personal, work, school, and other accounts. Its core options include passwordless sign-in through approval notifications, multifactor authentication through push…

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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,…

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  1. Microsoft AuthenticatorAuthenticator Apps 9.0Free plan
  2. Zoho OneAuthAuthenticator Apps 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Microsoft Authenticator — where it wins

    • Push approvals support passwordless and multifactor sign-in
    • Includes passkeys, TOTP codes, QR setup, and biometric verification
    • Free on iOS and Android with backup for supported account data

    Where it doesn't

    • Available only on iOS and Android
    • Backup and restore works between devices of the same type
    • HOTP support is not available for Microsoft Entra ID

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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