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Authme vs OTPClient: catalog facts
Authme	OTPClient
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license.
Windows	Linux, Command line
TOTP code generation on the desktop Imports Google Authenticator QR codes	Multiple encrypted token databases Supports TOTP, HOTP and Steam Guard codes
Keeping 2FA codes on the same computer as passwords reduces separation of factors	Desktop Linux only, no mobile app Handles one-time codes only, not passwords
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account 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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