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Authenticator vs Flauth: catalog facts
AuthenticatorFlauth
Free

Free and open source under the GPL 3.0 or later.

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Command line
  • Supports both TOTP and HOTP codes
  • Fits in with the GNOME desktop
  • Same authenticator on Android and all three desktop systems
  • Command-line tool for reading codes in a terminal
  • Built for Linux desktops only
  • Codes live on the desktop rather than on a phone you carry
  • Small, young project with a single main developer
  • No iOS app listed among the downloads
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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