FreeOTP alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave FreeOTP: limited backup and no sync, and basic interface and organisation. 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. FreeOTP+ currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	FreeOTP+	Open source	Yes	Android	4 of 4	66.5
2	Aegis Authenticator	Open source	Yes	Android	5 of 5	62.6
3	2FAS Auth	Open source	Yes	iOS, Android, Browser extension	5 of 5	59.6
4	Ente Auth	Open source	Yes	Android, iOS, Windows +3	5 of 5	57.2

1. FreeOTP+Top pick
Best for: Android users who like FreeOTP but want backups and better organisation
Open sourceAndroid
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from FreeOTP
A fork with backups to Google Drive, search, categories and a modern UI.
Pros
Free and open source
Backup export to Google Drive or other providers
Biometric or PIN app lock
Categories and search
Cons
Android only
No sync between devices
Fewer security options than Aegis
Visit FreeOTP+ 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 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)
Backup
Export to Google Drive or other providers
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
App lock
Biometric or PIN
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Requirements
Android 5.0+
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Aegis Authenticator
Best for: Android users who want a private, fully local authenticator with good backups
Open sourceAndroid
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from FreeOTP
Encrypted vault, imports and automatic backups on Android.
Pros
Strong encrypted vault with biometric unlock
Imports from most other authenticator apps
Automatic encrypted backups to a folder you choose
Free, open source and ad-free
Cons
Android only
No built-in cloud sync between devices
Some imports need root access
Visit Aegis Authenticator 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 Aegis Authenticator a good FreeOTP alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
License
GPL-3.0
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Vault encryption
AES-256-GCM
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Imports
Authy, Google, Microsoft, 2FAS and more
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Distribution
Google Play and F-Droid
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Backups
Automatic, to a location you choose
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. 2FAS Auth
Best for: People who want a free, account-free authenticator on both iPhone and Android
Open sourceiOS, Android, Browser extension
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from FreeOTP
Free and open source on both iOS and Android, 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 Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
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 FreeOTP 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)
4. 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
Open source with encrypted sync if you need codes on several devices.
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

FreeOTP+

A fork with backups to Google Drive, search, categories and a modern UI.

Best FreeOTP alternative for a free option

Aegis Authenticator

Encrypted vault, imports and automatic backups on Android.

Best FreeOTP alternative for open source

2FAS Auth

Free and open source on both iOS and Android, with a browser extension.