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Proton Authenticator vs Bitwarden Authenticator: catalog facts
Proton AuthenticatorBitwarden Authenticator
Free

Free and open source under the GPL, with no advertising. A Proton account is used for…

Free

Free to download and use.

Windows, Linux, Android, iOS Android, iOS
  • End-to-end encrypted sync between devices, which most free authenticators lack
  • Apps for Android, iOS, Windows, Linux and macOS
  • Standalone app, separate from the password vault
  • Free to use
  • Sync requires a Proton account
  • Keeping codes on the same desktop you log in from weakens second-factor separation
  • Mobile only
  • Few details published about import, export or backup on the product page
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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