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Head-to-head · Multi-Factor Authentication Software

miniOrange Multi-Factor Authentication vs OpenOTP Authentication Server

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
OpenOTP Authentication Server #12 in Multi-Factor Authentication Software 8.1/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit OpenOTP

miniOrange Multi-Factor Authentication leads on 0 checks, OpenOTP Authentication Server 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 scoreminiOrange Multi-Factor Authentication · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly OpenOTP Authentication Server
  • Free trialonly OpenOTP Authentication Server

miniOrange Multi-Factor Authentication scores higher on our rubric for multi-factor authentication software: 9.3 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #12.

OpenOTP Authentication Server offers free plan; miniOrange Multi-Factor Authentication doesn't.

miniOrange Multi-Factor Authentication is the better fit for feature-rich MFA across legacy systems. OpenOTP Authentication Server is the better fit for self-hosted authentication with PKI.

  • miniOrange Multi-Factor Authentication fits best

    Feature-rich MFA across legacy systems

  • OpenOTP Authentication Server fits best

    Self-hosted authentication with PKI

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Side by side

Feature miniOrange Multi-Factor Authentication 9.3/10 Visit ↗ OpenOTP Authentication Server 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.1
Ranking #2 in Multi-Factor Authentication Software #12 in Multi-Factor Authentication Software
Best for Feature-rich MFA across legacy systems Self-hosted authentication with PKI
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $2/user/mo Free plan · 30-day trial
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs, Community Docs, Community
Integrations 7 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features miniOrange Multi-Factor Authentication 3/3 · OpenOTP Authentication Server 3/3
Adaptive access policies ✓ ✓
Passwordless authentication ✓ ✓
Device trust controls ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported factors OTP over SMS/email, authenticator apps (including Google and Microsoft), push notifications, hardware security keys, biometrics, security questions, backup codes Mobile push; FIDO2/passkeys; PKI certificates/smart cards; OATH software and hardware tokens; YubiKey; secure magic links; email OTP; SMS OTP; printed OTP lists
App integration methods SAML, RADIUS, OpenID, JWT; VPN/VDI and desktop agents RADIUS; LDAP; Windows Credential Provider; macOS Credential Provider; Linux PAM; SAML; OpenID Connect; ADFS plugin; application plugins
Our review
Pros
  • Supports OTP, push, biometrics, hardware tokens, FIDO2, and more
  • Covers VPN, VDI, desktops, custom apps, and legacy systems
  • Adds adaptive access, device trust, and role-based MFA policies
  • Supports OTP, push, FIDO2, passkeys, smart cards and PKI
  • Bridges RADIUS and LDAP for VPN, Wi-Fi and legacy applications
  • Offers SAML2, OpenID Connect, OAuth and SOAP/XML or JSON APIs
Cons
  • No free plan, although a 30-day free trial is available
  • Enterprise IAM Suite does not include a listed numeric price
  • The broad feature set may exceed smaller teams' requirements
  • Freeware License supports up to 25 users
  • High availability is excluded from the Freeware License
  • The product is not open source
Our verdict

miniOrange Multi-Factor Authentication protects access across cloud, custom, and legacy applications, VPNs, network devices, virtual desktop infrastructure, and desktop operating systems. It suits organizations managing mixed environments…

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OpenOTP Authentication Server is a multi-factor authentication platform from RCDevs Security SA for organizations securing domain users, applications, VPNs, Wi-Fi, desktops, servers and remote access. It supports on-premise and cloud…

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  1. miniOrange Multi-Factor AuthenticationMulti-Factor Authentication Software 9.3Paid
  2. OpenOTP Authentication ServerMulti-Factor Authentication Software 8.1Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • miniOrange Multi-Factor Authentication — where it wins

    • Supports OTP, push, biometrics, hardware tokens, FIDO2, and more
    • Covers VPN, VDI, desktops, custom apps, and legacy systems
    • Adds adaptive access, device trust, and role-based MFA policies

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan, although a 30-day free trial is available
    • Enterprise IAM Suite does not include a listed numeric price
    • The broad feature set may exceed smaller teams' requirements
  • OpenOTP Authentication Server — where it wins

    • Supports OTP, push, FIDO2, passkeys, smart cards and PKI
    • Bridges RADIUS and LDAP for VPN, Wi-Fi and legacy applications
    • Offers SAML2, OpenID Connect, OAuth and SOAP/XML or JSON APIs

    Where it doesn't

    • Freeware License supports up to 25 users
    • High availability is excluded from the Freeware License
    • The product is not open source
  • miniOrange Multi-Factor Authentication9.3/10 · Paid

    Broad MFA coverage for mixed environments, with adaptive access and passwordless options.

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  • OpenOTP Authentication Server8.1/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A broad self-hosted MFA server for organizations that need PKI and federation.

    Visit OpenOTPFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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