Best Authenticator Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Proton Authenticator is ranked #1 of 113 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Yubico Authenticator and Bitwarden. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Yubico Authenticator. The lowest first paid tier on this page is SAASPASS Authenticator at $0.08/mo.
Authenticator apps support sign-in verification, but the options differ in the code types, backup and account-management features they include. Compared on code type, encrypted backup, free plan, multi-device sync, paid from, push approvals, supported platforms and team administration, the ranking helps you assess how an app could fit your accounts or team. SAASPASS Authenticator, Ente Auth and Zoho OneAuth appear first, followed by TwoFac and Proton Authenticator. Compare supported platforms and code types with where you need verification, then consider encrypted backup and multi-device sync for managing access across devices. Push approvals and team administration offer further points to weigh, while the listed plan and pricing details help you consider cost.
113 authenticator apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Proton Authenticator Top pick · 9.4 Free plan · Free
#2 Yubico Authenticator Runner-up · 9.4 Free plan · Free
#3 Bitwarden Also great · 9.4 Free plan · $0.14/mo- Free plan AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Code type
- totp
- Encrypted backup
- Yes
- Multi-device sync
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Code type
- totp and hotp
- Push approvals
- No
- Encrypted backup
- No
- Multi-device sync
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial AndroidextensioniOSLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$0.14/mofirst paid tier About BitwardenVisit site - Free plan AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Code type
- totp and hotp
- Encrypted backup
- Yes
- Multi-device sync
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial AndroidextensioniOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $1/user/mo
- Code type
- totp and hotp
- Push approvals
- Yes
- Encrypted backup
- Yes
- Multi-device sync
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$0.08/mofirst paid tier About SAASPASS AuthenticatorVisit site - Free plan AndroidiOSmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Code type
- totp
- Push approvals
- Yes
- Encrypted backup
- Yes
- Multi-device sync
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial AndroidiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $3/user/mo
- Code type
- totp
- Push approvals
- Yes
- Encrypted backup
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$3/mofirst paid tier About Duo MobileVisit site - Free planFree trial AndroidextensioniOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial AndroidapiextensioniOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $3/user/mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$0.25/mofirst paid tier About LoginTCVisit site - Free plan AndroidiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Code type
- totp
- Encrypted backup
- Yes
- Multi-device sync
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Code type
- totp
- Push approvals
- Yes
- Encrypted backup
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidextensioniOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Code type
- totp and hotp
- Push approvals
- Yes
- Encrypted backup
- Yes
- Multi-device sync
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial AndroidapiiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- $3/user/mo
- Push approvals
- Yes
- Multi-device sync
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$3/mofirst paid tier About HYPR AuthenticateVisit site - AndroidiOSmacOSWindows
- Code type
- totp and hotp
- Push approvals
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial AndroidapiiOSLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $2/user/mo
- Code type
- totp
- Push approvals
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$2/mofirst paid tier About Rublon AuthenticatorVisit site - Free trial AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- $4/user/mo
- Code type
- totp and hotp
- Push approvals
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$4/mofirst paid tier About Monofor IdentityVisit site - AndroidiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Code type
- totp and hotp
- Encrypted backup
- Yes
- Multi-device sync
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Code type
- totp
- Push approvals
- Yes
- Multi-device sync
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- $6/user/mo
- Code type
- totp and hotp
- Push approvals
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$3/mofirst paid tier About PingIDVisit site - AndroidiOSmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Push approvals
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Code type
- totp
- Push approvals
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidapiiOSmacOSWindows
- Code type
- totp and hotp
- Push approvals
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Code type
- totp and hotp
- Encrypted backup
- Yes
- Multi-device sync
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Code type
- totp
- Encrypted backup
- Yes
- Multi-device sync
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which authenticator app is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
Proton Authenticator is ranked #1 of 113 with a score of 9.4. Yubico Authenticator is second and Bitwarden third.
How many of these have a free plan?
15 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, SAASPASS Authenticator has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.08/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.