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WinAuth vs Authme: catalog facts
WinAuthAuthme
Free

Free and open source under GPL-3.0-only.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Windows Windows
  • Supports time based and counter based codes
  • Stores multiple authenticators
  • TOTP code generation on the desktop
  • Imports Google Authenticator QR codes
  • Windows only
  • Requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5
  • Keeping 2FA codes on the same computer as passwords reduces separation of factors
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-only License: GPL-3.0
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

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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