The best authenticator apps, according to hackers
5 authenticator apps recommended in Hacker News comments over the past year, ranked by how many separate people recommend each one.
All authenticator apps
- Aegis AuthenticatorFree open-source authenticator app for two-factor codes, with encrypted backups and exports that people prefer over Google Authenticator.28recommend
- Ente AuthOpen source two-factor authenticator with encrypted cloud sync across devices, keeping control of your keys; some critics doubt the maker's other products.22recommend
- Microsoft AuthenticatorRecommended for working two-factor sign-in with Microsoft accounts and Teams, and for push approvals. Critics say it sends ads through notifications and blocks TOTP export.13recommend
- Google AuthenticatorPeople recommend it as a free, simple app for TOTP codes that can be moved between devices. Critics point to weak backup and export, and cloud backup to Google Drive.9recommend
- AuthyFree two-factor authenticator people say works across devices and survives phone upgrades, though critics say Twilio neglected it and dropped its desktop app.6recommend