Zoho OneAuth alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Zoho OneAuth: requires a Zoho account, and advanced features only apply to Zoho services. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Zoho OneAuth, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Microsoft Authenticator currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Microsoft Authenticator	Free	No	Android, iOS	4 of 4	66.5
2	Ente Auth	Open source	Yes	Android, iOS, Windows +3	5 of 5	62.6
3	Google Authenticator	Free	No	Android, iOS	5 of 5	59.6
4	Proton Authenticator	Free	Yes	iOS, Android, macOS +2	4 of 4	57.2

1. Microsoft AuthenticatorTop pick
Best for: People and employees who sign in to Microsoft personal, work or school accounts
FreeAndroid, iOS
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Zoho OneAuth
The equivalent app if your work accounts are on Microsoft 365.
Pros
Push and passwordless sign-in for Microsoft accounts
Required or recommended by many workplaces
Free with cloud backup
Cons
Push approvals only work for Microsoft accounts
Backups are tied to the phone's platform
No desktop app or smartwatch support
Visit Microsoft 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 Microsoft Authenticator a good Zoho OneAuth alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Price
Free
Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
Passwordless sign-in
Fingerprint, face or PIN
Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
Third-party push
Not supported
Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
Smartwatch support
No
Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.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
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Zoho OneAuth
Account-optional open-source app with encrypted sync for any service.
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 Zoho OneAuth 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. Google Authenticator
Best for: People who want a simple, free authenticator and are comfortable with Google syncing their codes
FreeAndroid, iOS
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Zoho OneAuth
Simpler, widely referenced app for third-party codes.
Pros
Free and very widely supported
Optional cloud sync through your Google Account
Works offline
Can be used without an account
Cons
Cloud sync is not end-to-end encrypted
No desktop or browser app
Basic organisation and export options
Visit Google Authenticator 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 Google Authenticator a good Zoho OneAuth alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Offline codes
Yes
Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
Cloud sync
Via Google Account
Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
Account required
No, optional
Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
Android requirement
Android 6.0 or above
Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
Encryption
In transit and at rest
Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. 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
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Zoho OneAuth
Free cross-platform app with encrypted sync and desktop apps.
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 ×0.369
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 Proton Authenticator a good Zoho OneAuth 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)

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Microsoft Authenticator

The equivalent app if your work accounts are on Microsoft 365.