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Aegis Authenticator alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Aegis Authenticator: android only, and no built-in cloud sync between devices. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Aegis Authenticator, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. 2FAS Auth currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
12FAS Auth logo2FAS AuthOpen sourceYesiOS, Android, Browser extension5 of 566.5
2Ente Auth logoEnte AuthOpen sourceYesAndroid, iOS, Windows +35 of 562.6
3Proton Authenticator logoProton AuthenticatorFreeYesiOS, Android, macOS +24 of 455.3
  1. 2FAS Auth logo

    1. 2FAS AuthTop pick

    Best for: People who want a free, account-free authenticator on both iPhone and Android

    Open sourceiOS, Android, Browser extension

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Aegis Authenticator

    Also free and open source, but on iOS too with a browser extension.

    Pros

    • Free, open source and needs no account
    • Browser extension sends codes from your phone
    • Backup via your own iCloud or Google Drive
    • Available on both iOS and Android

    Cons

    • No standalone desktop app
    • Browser extension needs your phone for each code
    • Cross-platform sync between iOS and Android relies on export files
    Visit 2FAS Auth Compare with Aegis AuthenticatorDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is 2FAS Auth a good Aegis Authenticator alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 20262fas.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Account required
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 20262fas.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Browser extension
    Chrome, Brave, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari
    Checked Oct 25, 20262fas.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync and backup
    Export files, iCloud or Google Drive
    Checked Oct 25, 20262fas.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Ente Auth logo

    2. Ente Auth

    Best for: People who want encrypted 2FA sync across phone and computer from an open-source app

    Open sourceSelf-hostableAndroid, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, Web

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Aegis Authenticator

    Open source with end-to-end encrypted sync across phone, desktop and web.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encrypted sync on every major platform
    • Free and open source, with self-hosting possible
    • Works offline without an account
    • Easy import and export

    Cons

    • Sync requires an Ente account
    • Interface is plain
    • No browser extension for filling codes
    Visit Ente Auth Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Ente Auth a good Aegis Authenticator alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026help.ente.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Encrypted backups
    End-to-end encrypted, externally audited
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ente.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS, Android, web, macOS, Linux, Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ente.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline mode
    Use without an account
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ente.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Proton Authenticator logo

    3. Proton Authenticator

    Best for: People who want free encrypted 2FA sync on phone and desktop from a privacy-focused company

    FreeOpen sourceiOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Aegis Authenticator

    Open-source, with encrypted sync and apps on every major platform.

    Pros

    • Free and open source with no account required
    • End-to-end encrypted sync across devices
    • Desktop apps for Windows, Mac and Linux, plus Apple Watch

    Cons

    • Sync requires a Proton account
    • Newer app with fewer organisation features
    • No browser extension of its own
    Visit Proton Authenticator Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Proton Authenticator a good Aegis Authenticator alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Platforms
    iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Android, Linux, Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Account required
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Encrypted backups
    End-to-end encrypted
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)

The best Aegis Authenticator alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

2FAS Auth logo

Best Aegis Authenticator alternative for most people

2FAS Auth

Also free and open source, but on iOS too with a browser extension.

Ente Auth logo

Best Aegis Authenticator alternative for a free option

Ente Auth

Open source with end-to-end encrypted sync across phone, desktop and web.

Stratum logo

Best Aegis Authenticator alternative for open source

Stratum

Another open-source Android app, adding a Wear OS companion.

Ente Auth logo

Best Aegis Authenticator alternative for self-hosting

Ente Auth

Open source with end-to-end encrypted sync across phone, desktop and web.

Proton Authenticator logo

Best Aegis Authenticator alternative for Mac

Proton Authenticator

Open-source, with encrypted sync and apps on every major platform.

Ente Auth logo

Best Aegis Authenticator alternative for Windows

Ente Auth

Open source with end-to-end encrypted sync across phone, desktop and web.

Ente Auth logo

Best Aegis Authenticator alternative for Linux

Ente Auth

Open source with end-to-end encrypted sync across phone, desktop and web.

2FAS Auth logo

Best Aegis Authenticator alternative for iPhone and Android

2FAS Auth

Also free and open source, but on iOS too with a browser extension.

Ente Auth logo

Best Aegis Authenticator alternative for working in the browser

Ente Auth

Open source with end-to-end encrypted sync across phone, desktop and web.

Aegis Authenticator alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Aegis Authenticator?

2FAS Auth ranks first right now. Also free and open source, but on iOS too with a browser extension. Ente Auth and Stratum follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Aegis Authenticator?

Yes. 2FAS Auth (open source), Ente Auth (open source), Stratum (open source) and FreeOTP+ (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Aegis Authenticator?

Yes: 2FAS Auth, Ente Auth, Stratum and FreeOTP+, plus 1 more in the list above. Ente Auth can also be self-hosted.

Which Aegis Authenticator alternatives work on Linux?

Ente Auth and Proton Authenticator run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Aegis Authenticator?

The complaints we hear most: android only; no built-in cloud sync between devices; some imports need root access.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Aegis Authenticator, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.