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deskOTP

Free#80 of 111 in Authenticator Apps

deskOTP: A capable open-source desktop vault for consolidating authenticator accounts across major desktop platforms. Ranked #80 of 111 in Authenticator Apps by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Open source; best for desktop users migrating from many authenticator apps.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Desktop users migrating from many authenticator apps
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Imports backups from 16 authenticator app families
- Supports TOTP, HOTP, and Steam Guard codes
- AES-256-GCM vault encryption with configurable app locking
Where it doesn't
- Desktop-only coverage excludes mobile authenticator workflows
- Migration may require backup files, QR images, URIs, or manual entry
- Focused on authentication codes rather than broader password management

Our verdict on deskOTP

deskOTP is an open-source desktop authenticator for individual users who want access to one-time password codes on Linux, macOS, or Windows instead of relying on a mobile device. It supports TOTP, HOTP, and Steam Guard, and is designed around consolidating accounts from multiple authenticator apps. Its strongest use case is desktop migration: the application can import backups from 16 authenticator app families, alongside QR-code images, manual token entry, and otpauth URIs.

Security and account handling are central to the product. Stored OTP secrets are protected with AES-256-GCM vault encryption, while app locking can use system authentication and a configurable auto-lock setting. Once accounts are in the vault, search and sorting help organize larger collections, and one-click clipboard copying makes code retrieval direct. Dark and light themes plus adjustable display density add practical control for different desktop setups without distracting from the core authentication workflow.

The main trade-off is its platform focus. deskOTP covers Linux, macOS, and Windows, but its documented scope is desktop access rather than a mobile authenticator workflow. Migration is broad, though the available path depends on what each source app can export: users may need a backup file, QR-code image, otpauth URI, or manual entry. Choose deskOTP if you want an open-source desktop vault with broad import support and encrypted local code storage. Users who primarily need mobile access or a wider password-management system should look for a product built around those needs.

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deskOTP pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on extricator.github.io

deskOTP fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Code type	Totp and hotp
Push approvals	Not verified
Encrypted backup	Not verified
Multi-device sync	Not verified
Team administration	Not verified
Supported platforms	Linux, macOS, Windows
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Built for	Solo (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	extricator.github.io
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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