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andcli vs Authenticator: catalog facts
andcli	Authenticator
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0 or later.
Windows, Command line	Linux
Shows 2FA codes directly in the terminal Actively maintained	Supports both TOTP and HOTP codes Fits in with the GNOME desktop
Terminal only, with no graphical interface Small project with limited documentation	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: MIT	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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