FreeOTP+ alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave FreeOTP+: android only, and no sync between devices. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces FreeOTP+, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Aegis Authenticator currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	FreeOTP	Open source	Yes	Android, iOS	4 of 4	62.6
2	Ente Auth	Open source	Yes	Android, iOS, Windows +3	5 of 5	57.2

1. FreeOTPTop pick
Best for: People who want a minimal, standards-only authenticator with no cloud
Open sourceAndroid, iOS
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from FreeOTP+
The original Red Hat app, if you prefer the most minimal option.
Pros
Free and open source under Apache 2.0
Minimal permissions and no account
Works with any HOTP/TOTP system
Cons
Limited backup and no sync
Basic interface and organisation
Fewer features than its fork FreeOTP+
Visit FreeOTP 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 FreeOTP a good FreeOTP+ alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
License
Apache-2.0
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Publisher
Red Hat
Checked Oct 25, 2026freeotp.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
Standards
HOTP and TOTP
Checked Oct 25, 2026freeotp.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
Android downloads
F-Droid and Google Play
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
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
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from FreeOTP+
Encrypted sync across Android, iOS and desktop.
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 ×0.369
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 Ente Auth a good FreeOTP+ 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)

The best FreeOTP+ alternative for…

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

Best FreeOTP+ alternative for most people

Aegis Authenticator

Stronger encrypted vault and automatic backups on Android.

Best FreeOTP+ alternative for a free option

FreeOTP

The original Red Hat app, if you prefer the most minimal option.

Best FreeOTP+ alternative for open source

Stratum

Open-source Android app with encrypted backups and a Wear OS companion.