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Authenticator vs Ente Auth: catalog facts
AuthenticatorEnte Auth
Free

Free and open source under the GPL 3.0 or later.

Free

Free and open source, funded by the company's photo storage product.

Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
  • Supports both TOTP and HOTP codes
  • Fits in with the GNOME desktop
  • End-to-end encrypted cloud backup at no cost
  • Clients on mobile, desktop and the web, all open source
  • Built for Linux desktops only
  • Codes live on the desktop rather than on a phone you carry
  • Backup relies on an Ente account, even though the data is encrypted
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License: AGPL-3.0
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

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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