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KDE Keysmith

Free#90 of 111 in Authenticator Apps

KDE Keysmith: A focused, open-source Linux authenticator for TOTP and HOTP codes. Ranked #90 of 111 in Authenticator Apps by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Open source; best for linux users needing a minimal open-source OTP tool.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Linux users needing a minimal open-source OTP tool
Paid from
Free
Push approvals
No
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports both TOTP and HOTP authentication tokens
- Parses otpauth:// URIs, including from the command line
- Offers issuer settings, advanced parameters, recovery, and D-Bus activation
Where it doesn't
- Runs on Linux rather than across multiple platforms
- Has no documented backup or synchronization feature
- Does not provide documented encrypted backup or team administration

Our verdict on KDE Keysmith

KDE Keysmith is an open-source authenticator application for generating two-factor authentication codes for online accounts. It supports time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) and hash-based one-time passwords (HOTP), with a local design for KDE Plasma Desktop and Plasma Mobile. That makes it a focused choice for individual Linux users who want a native KDE application rather than a hosted team identity platform.

Its strongest functional area is token configuration. Keysmith lets users set account issuer information and advanced HOTP/TOTP parameters, while also parsing otpauth:// URIs. Those URIs can be accepted from the command line, which fits workflows that provision tokens through links or scripts. Recovery is available when an account is already in use, and D-Bus activation supports integration with the KDE desktop environment. Users who need a straightforward local generator with more control than basic code display should find this feature set well aligned with that need.

The trade-off is a narrow platform and storage scope. Keysmith runs on Linux and is distributed through KDE application channels and Flathub, so it is not suited to users who need one authenticator across multiple operating systems. Its documented capabilities do not include backup, synchronization, encrypted backup, push approvals, or team administration. Choose Keysmith for local TOTP and HOTP generation on KDE-oriented Linux systems; choose a different authenticator when cross-platform access, managed teams, or protected account transfer are central requirements.

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KDE Keysmith pricing

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

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KDE Keysmith fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Code type	Totp and hotp
Push approvals	No
Encrypted backup	No
Multi-device sync	Not verified
Team administration	No
Supported platforms	linux
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	apps.kde.org
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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