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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
1Bitwarden logoBitwardenOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +52 of 346.5
  1. Bitwarden logo

    1. BitwardenTop pick

    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.