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Ente Auth alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Ente Auth: sync requires an Ente account, and interface is plain. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Ente Auth, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Proton Authenticator currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Proton Authenticator logoProton AuthenticatorFreeYesiOS, Android, macOS +24 of 466.5
22FAS Auth logo2FAS AuthOpen sourceYesiOS, Android, Browser extension5 of 562.6
3Twilio Authy logoTwilio AuthyFreeNoAndroid, iOS4 of 457.2
4Bitwarden logoBitwardenOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +52 of 346.5
  1. Proton Authenticator logo

    1. Proton AuthenticatorTop pick

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

    FreeOpen sourceiOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ente Auth

    Similar encrypted sync and desktop apps from the Swiss Proton team.

    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 ×0.3100
    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 Proton Authenticator a good Ente Auth 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)
  2. 2FAS Auth logo

    2. 2FAS Auth

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

    Open sourceiOS, Android, Browser extension

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ente Auth

    Account-free mobile app with a handy 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 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 2FAS Auth a good Ente Auth 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)
  3. Twilio Authy logo

    3. Twilio Authy

    Best for: People who want automatic encrypted backup across phones and do not mind phone-number registration

    FreeAndroid, iOS

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ente Auth

    Encrypted cloud backup across phones, though with no export and no desktop app.

    Pros

    • Encrypted cloud backup with a password Twilio never sees
    • Syncs across multiple phones and tablets
    • Free

    Cons

    • No export of codes, which makes switching hard
    • Requires a phone number
    • Desktop apps were discontinued
    Visit Twilio Authy Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 Twilio Authy a good Ente Auth alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026authy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Encrypted backup
    Yes, password only you know
    Checked Oct 25, 2026authy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Multi-device sync
    Mobile and tablet
    Checked Oct 25, 2026authy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Twilio
    Checked Oct 25, 2026authy.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Bitwarden logo

    4. Bitwarden

    Best for: Anyone who wants a free, open-source password manager

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted

    46.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ente Auth

    Store TOTP codes inside your password manager vault instead.

    Pros

    • Free on unlimited devices
    • Open source and audited
    • Can be self-hosted

    Cons

    • Interface is less polished than 1Password
    • Some features require Premium
    Visit Bitwarden Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Bitwarden a good Ente Auth alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, unlimited devices
    Not checked yetbitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026bitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026bitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Ente Auth alternative for…

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

Proton Authenticator logo

Best Ente Auth alternative for most people

Proton Authenticator

Similar encrypted sync and desktop apps from the Swiss Proton team.

2FAS Auth logo

Best Ente Auth alternative for a free option

2FAS Auth

Account-free mobile app with a handy browser extension.

Aegis Authenticator logo

Best Ente Auth alternative for open source

Aegis Authenticator

Fully local, open-source Android vault if you do not want cloud sync.

Bitwarden logo

Best Ente Auth alternative for self-hosting

Bitwarden

Store TOTP codes inside your password manager vault instead.

Proton Authenticator logo

Best Ente Auth alternative for Mac

Proton Authenticator

Similar encrypted sync and desktop apps from the Swiss Proton team.

Proton Authenticator logo

Best Ente Auth alternative for Windows

Proton Authenticator

Similar encrypted sync and desktop apps from the Swiss Proton team.

Proton Authenticator logo

Best Ente Auth alternative for Linux

Proton Authenticator

Similar encrypted sync and desktop apps from the Swiss Proton team.

Twilio Authy logo

Best Ente Auth alternative for iPhone and Android

Twilio Authy

Encrypted cloud backup across phones, though with no export and no desktop app.

Bitwarden logo

Best Ente Auth alternative for working in the browser

Bitwarden

Store TOTP codes inside your password manager vault instead.

Ente Auth alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Ente Auth?

Proton Authenticator ranks first right now. Similar encrypted sync and desktop apps from the Swiss Proton team. 2FAS Auth and Aegis Authenticator follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Ente Auth?

Yes. Proton Authenticator (free), 2FAS Auth (open source), Aegis Authenticator (open source) and Twilio Authy (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Ente Auth?

Yes: Proton Authenticator, 2FAS Auth, Aegis Authenticator and Bitwarden. Bitwarden can also be self-hosted.

Which Ente Auth alternatives work on Linux?

Proton Authenticator and Bitwarden run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Ente Auth?

The complaints we hear most: sync requires an Ente account; interface is plain; no browser extension for filling codes.

How is this list ranked?

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