Multifactor authentication (MFA) is one of the most effective ways to enhance security, and with the rise of apps, such as Google Authenticator, the authentication method has become easier to deploy.

However, whether due to privacy concerns, a lack of updates (especially when it comes to open-source options), or preference, many choose to avoid Google Authenticator.

Fortunately, there’s no shortage of competitors on the market, each with distinct advantages. Here are some of the top Google Authenticator alternatives.

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Pulseway

Company Size

Employees per Company Size

Micro (0-49), Small (50-249), Medium (250-999), Large (1,000-4,999), Enterprise (5,000+)

Any Company Size
Any Company Size

Features

Activity Monitoring, Antivirus, Dashboard, and more

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Dashlane

Company Size

Employees per Company Size

Micro (0-49), Small (50-249), Medium (250-999), Large (1,000-4,999), Enterprise (5,000+)

Micro (0-49 Employees), Small (50-249 Employees), Medium (250-999 Employees), Large (1,000-4,999 Employees), Enterprise (5,000+ Employees)
Micro, Small, Medium, Large, Enterprise

Features

Automated Provisioning

3
ManageEngine Desktop Central

Company Size

Employees per Company Size

Micro (0-49), Small (50-249), Medium (250-999), Large (1,000-4,999), Enterprise (5,000+)

Any Company Size
Any Company Size

Features

Activity Monitoring, Antivirus, Dashboard, and more

Top Google Authenticator alternatives: Comparison table

Product name Pricing Key Features
Microsoft Authenticator: Best for a “big-name” option Free Two-factor authentication (2FA)/MFA support

Passwordless sign-in

Push notifications
Twilio Authy: Best for backups and multiple devices 5 cents per successful verification plus standard fees per channel 2FA/MFA support

Multidevice sync

Soft token and backup

Time-based one-time password (TOTP)
Cisco Duo: Best for enterprises Free up to 10 users

Essentials: $3 per user, per month
Advantage: $6 per user, per month
Premium: $9 per user, per month

 Risk-based authentication

Single sign-on (SSO)

Passwordless authentication

Complete device visibility
Yubico Security Key: Best for a physical security key Yubico security keys are available in different models and configurations, each with varying prices. The pricing depends on factors like the model, connectivity―such as USB-A, USB-C, and near-field communication (NFC)―and features of the security key 2FA support

FIDO2 and U2F support

Multiprotocol support

Physical security
FreeOTP: Best for an open-source alternative Free 2FA

Open-source software

TOTP

Hash-based message authentication code (HMAC)-based, one-time password (HOTP)