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Duo Mobile vs Google Authenticator: catalog facts
Duo Mobile	Google Authenticator
Free The app is free. The Duo service behind it is a paid product for organisations.	Free Free to download and use.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Verified Push defeats the push-fatigue attacks that plague plain approvals Also works as an ordinary TOTP authenticator for other accounts	Generates codes without a network connection Optional sync of codes across devices via a Google Account
Built around a Duo deployment that an organisation pays for Closed source	Cloud sync ties your codes to a Google Account Not open source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed 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	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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