Authenticator App reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 167 Reddit reviews across 28 subreddits and 36 posts to rank the best Authenticator App brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/privacy, r/MacOS, r/ios, r/playstation, r/CryptoCurrency. Top-rated brands include Authy (4.5/5), Microsoft Authenticator (4.3/5), Bitwarden (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews167
Subreddits28
Posts36
Brands46
Products12
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#1
Authy
4.5
(31)
"I use authy."
"I much prefer Authy, for the ability to install it on a new phone."
"Was using Google Authenticator for years but then recently switched to “Authy.” I love it thus far."
"Just use Authy."
"Authy."
"I use Authy."
"I use authy. It allows you to have encrypted backups."
"Authy, Bitwarden and a hardware security key for the most secure option."
"I use Authy for most apps.. and then google Authenticator for my email."
"Authy"
#2
Microsoft Authenticator
4.3
(14)
"Microsoft Authenticator."
"I use Microsoft authenticator, and everything is backed up in the cloud."
"Please add support for Microsoft Authenticator. It's one of the best 2FA app out there."
"I like Microsoft Authenticator, as it lets you make backups."
"I installed google authenticator but could I uninstall and use Microsoft instead, after doing some research?"
"Skip Google Auth. Make the choice MS Auth or a Yubikey and you can still go passwordless."
"Microsoft’s IMO"
"The Microsoft Authenticator would be my 2nd choice to use after Aegis."
"I use Ms authenticator because the place where I volunteer uses office 365."
"Free - MS Authenticator works great."
#3
Bitwarden
4.3
(13)
"You should have Bitwarden help you generate a new passphrase"
"Personally I’d go with u2f(Yubikey etc) for Bitwarden."
"Bitwarden 🛡️"
"I use BitWarden. Its free and open source."
"Another solution for you would be a password manager with TOTP support built-in, such as Bitwarden."
"Ente auth
Bitwarden
Apple's own password app since you have iPhone/Mac."
"Bitwarden also stores OTP tokens."
"Bitwarden and Dashlane"
"Bitwarden"
"Right now I'm using MS Auth for my BW login."
#4
Google Authenticator
4.1
(10)
"I use Google Authenticator and it works just fine."
"Google Authenticator is fine and safe."
"GA, no problems at all."
"Google Authenticator."
"I use Google Authenticator."
"I’ve been very pleased with the Google Authenticator."
"I use a variety of authenticating between all my services. I use Google authenticator, Microsoft authenticator, and text messaging."
"Google Authenticator"
"I use Google Authenticator."
"Be careful with Google Auth, I smashed my old phone and now can't login to one of my accounts cause I can't get a code."
#5
Aegis
4.3
(9)
"Aegis is brilliant."
"I've found the security and usability of Aegis to be second to none."
"I've used Aegis and andOTP and both are nice."
"Aegis."
"Another app (Aegis, Raivo, 2fas, etc)"
"I used Aegis and AndOTP."
"I definitely think aegis is one of the best."
"I too like AEGIS very much."
"I personally use Aegis but if your talking Authy just for work purposes then okay."
#6
1Password
4.6
(7)
"1Password is da bomb."
"If you’re already using 1password then you already have the an Authenticator app."
"1Password has support for one-time passcodes which is fantastic since it works on any device."
"Best thing about 1Password is 2FA is handled within the app."
"Another solution for you would be a password manager with TOTP support built-in, such as 1Password."
"1password extension has a built in authenticator."
"1Password has been great for this and it's reasonably priced"
#7
4.8
(5)
"Google is king"
"I use Google. Never had any issues."
"Google works with more apps. That’s the one I use for everything."
"I'd recommend a Google Voice number on its own Google account that users can just add to their phones."
"Every time you set up a new 2FA with google authenticator you should receive a recovery code too."
#8
Raivo
4.6
(5)
"Raivo. Definitely."
"I switched from Authy to Raivo and it’s great."
"Raivo, hands down! I just switched from Authy to Raivo."
"Raivo and not just because it's name means rage"
"I am now considering switching to Raivo after reading some comments."
#9
Apple
4.6
(5)
"I've moved all my stuff from LastPass and authy to apple's passwords"
"Apple Keychain"
"On iPhone iCloud Keychain with iOS 15"
"I’ve been using Apple’s authenticator that was included in the Safari passwords for years."
"Well in IOS15 Apple has a builtin authenticator alongside keychain."
#10
Ente Auth
4.4
(5)
"Ente Auth
free
fully open source (server too)
on desktop mobile web
E2ee
Option to use it only locally."
"I've been using Ente praticaly since inception and I'm not planning to change any time soon."
"Out of the typical TOTP apps I'd suggest... only Ente Auth offers a desktop app."
"Ente Auth is the most like Authy, has a desktop app, and even a web portal."
"I recently switched to Ente Auth. It's available on all platforms including desktop which I wanted, as well as a web version."
#11
FreeOTP
3.8
(5)
"FreeOTP+ from the F-Droid store for Android. iOS 2FAS Auth."
"FreeOTP"
"FreeOTP"
"FreeOTP on the other hand is easy to backup and restore."
"I've been on FreeOTP for years. Not pretty, but it's worked well for me."
#12
Tofu
4.3
(4)
"I also recommend Tofu. Best 1:1 iOS replacement for Google Authenticator in my opinion."
"I love Tofu, andOTP, FreeOTP, and Authenticator."
"Tofu is really good but it's only available for iOS devices."
"Tofu has been working well for me."
#13
Duo
4.3
(4)
"I personally use Duo as that is what we implemented at work."
"+1 Duo for MSP. 50 free internal user accounts as well."
"Duo is free for that many users. Nothing better."
"I’m using Duo and Authy. Pretty happy with it."
#14
Microsoft
4.0
(4)
"MS authenticator app has cloud backup to your MS account."
"I use Microsoft Authenticator, for what it’s worth. Just about everything supports it."
"I use the Microsoft one - really like it."
"I use and like the Microsoft Authenticator."
#15
Step Two
4.7
(3)
"Step Two is simple and great!"
"I love Step Two, really sleek and simple design."
"Search it on App Store, perfect replacement for authy."
#16
andOTP
4.3
(3)
"I suggest andOTP. Has backups and other cool features."
"I switched to andOTP for an authenticator but also bought myself a Yubikey."
"I think I'll be switching to andOTP or Aegis."
#17
Duo Mobile
4.3
(3)
"Duo mobile is the best for me and work very smoothly."
"Or you can use the Duo mobile with iPhone sharing?"
"DUO Mobile gives me push for Cisco VPN."
#18
Myki
3.7
(3)
"Authy is decent but I switched to Myki now which I like better."
"Solved: Myki does the job!! :)"
"I'm currently looking into Myki and KeeperMSP."
#19
Authenticator Pro
3.7
(3)
"Yes it is called Authenticator Pro. Been using it and it has been awesome."
"Authenticator Pro. It also does backups so you don't have to reset everything when you get a new phone."
"I upgraded my phone so went to find authenticator pro and saw it was no longer available on the play store."
#20
Authenticator
4.5
(2)
"I use authenticator (it's a Python script). Works like a charm for my needs."
"Look at "Authenticator App" Give it a try."
#21
2FAS
4.5
(2)
"[2FAS] all the way! Open-source, secure, private and simple!"
"2FAS has a nice integration with browsers."
#22
Proton Pass
4.0
(2)
"Proton Pass"
"I use Passwords and Proton Pass."
#23
LastPass
4.0
(2)
"LastPass has been my rock for both 2FA and password management."
"I’m still on LastPass Authenticator. Any thoughts on that?"
#24
Daito Authenticator
5.0
(1)
"Try the shared 2FA solution, Daito Authenticator."
#25
2FA Auth
5.0
(1)
"I use '2FA Auth'. Never had an issue."
#26
Zoho OneAuth
5.0
(1)
"Try the Zoho OneAuth - Authenticator app."
#27
2FA
5.0
(1)
"Another vote for wpapp[2FA], has always worked well"
#28
Apple Authenticator
4.0
(1)
"Why not use apple’s own authenticator? It works great."
#29
OTP Auth
4.0
(1)
"OTP Auth. You can use it on all your apple devices and sync through iCloud (sync files are encrypted). No data collected."
#30
Symantec VIP Access
4.0
(1)
"ETRADE Bank uses Symantec VIP Access. Works fine."
#31
Okta
4.0
(1)
"Try OKTA."
#32
Psafe
4.0
(1)
"Psafe.org. Check it out. Been using for years."
#33
Passwords App
4.0
(1)
"If you use iPhone, you can use Passwords app (ios 18)."
#34
Indie Goodies
4.0
(1)
"We've made this app Authenticator app with update to date Widget, it supports all 2FA specifications"
#35
iCloud
4.0
(1)
"I use iCloud built in 2FA within passwords."
#36
Indie Goodies Authenticator
4.0
(1)
"I use this Authenticator app with widgets"
#37
KeePassium
4.0
(1)
"I use KeePassium. Cross-platform and fully offline"
#38
Buhl Authenticator
4.0
(1)
"Buhl Authenticator makes a good job."
#39
Raivo OTP
4.0
(1)
"Raivo OTP"
#40
KeePassXC
4.0
(1)
"Another solution for you would be a password manager with TOTP support built-in, such as KeepassXC."
#41
OTP Manager
4.0
(1)
"[OTPmanager] looks like the exclusive option for Linux."
#42
Zoho
4.0
(1)
"Try the Zoho OneAuth - Authenticator app which is available on iOS, Android, Windows."
#43
Symantec
3.0
(1)
"You can get a Symantec yubikey."
#44
WinAuth
3.0
(1)
"There's WinAuth for Windows computers. Iirc the set up was a little confusing."
#45
G2FA
3.0
(1)
"Anyone have thoughts on **G2FA**?"
#46
Psono
3.0
(1)
"I did see psono.com when I was looking at options which does have a free version."
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