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Authy vs FreeOTP: catalog facts
Authy	FreeOTP
Free Free to use for consumers.	Free Free and open source.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Encrypted backup and multi-device sync, which many authenticators lack	Open source with public repositories for both apps Available on F-Droid as well as Google Play and the App Store
Desktop applications were retired; only mobile is supported Account recovery is tied to a phone number, which is a known attack surface	Mobile only, no desktop app Minimal project website with little documentation
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
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 September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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