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Aegis Authenticator vs Authenticator: catalog facts
Aegis AuthenticatorAuthenticator
Free

Free and open source under the GPL, with no accounts and no paid tier.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL 3.0 or later.

Android Linux
  • The vault is encrypted with AES-256-GCM, unlocked by password with scrypt or by biometrics
  • Automatic backups of the vault to a location you choose, plain or encrypted
  • Supports both TOTP and HOTP codes
  • Fits in with the GNOME desktop
  • Android only
  • No cloud sync; you own the backup process
  • Built for Linux desktops only
  • Codes live on the desktop rather than on a phone you carry
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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