Proton Authenticator vs Ente Auth

Proton Authenticator9.4Visit Ente Auth8.6Visit

Higher score Proton Authenticator #1 in Authenticator Apps 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Proton

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

• Proton Authenticator fits best

  Users wanting a mature free cross-platform option

• Ente Auth fits best

  Most users needing a full-featured free authenticator

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Side by side

Feature	Proton Authenticator 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Ente Auth 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Authenticator Apps	#8 in Authenticator Apps
Best for	Users wanting a mature free cross-platform option	Most users needing a full-featured free authenticator
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Tickets, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Proton Authenticator 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, macOS, Windows, Linux	iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, Windows, web
Our review
Pros	Free on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux End-to-end encrypted synchronization and encrypted backups Imports tokens and supports offline six-digit TOTP codes	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	Focused on time-based one-time passwords rather than broader authentication methods Cross-device synchronization requires signing in to a Proton Account Designed for individuals rather than broader organizational administration	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	Proton Authenticator is a free, open-source app for individuals who need to generate and manage two-factor authentication codes. It creates six-digit time-based one-time passwords and supports QR-code scanning or manual secret-key entry.… 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

• Proton Authenticator — where it wins

  • Free on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux
  • End-to-end encrypted synchronization and encrypted backups
  • Imports tokens and supports offline six-digit TOTP codes

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on time-based one-time passwords rather than broader authentication methods
  • Cross-device synchronization requires signing in to a Proton Account
  • Designed for individuals rather than broader organizational administration

• 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

• Proton Authenticator9.4/10 · Free plan

  A mature free option for secure 2FA codes across mobile and desktop platforms.

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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 →