Ente Auth
Focus: open source. Shares 2fa and authenticator with Aegis Authenticator. A mobile app, not an Android app. Adds iOS, Windows and macOS. Same 4.7 rating.
Mobile AppFreeiOS, Android
4.7Visit
Android App
Aegis Authenticator
A free, open-source Android app for your two-step verification codes.
Rating
4.7 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Beginner
Works on
Android
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What is Aegis Authenticator?
Aegis Authenticator is a free, open-source Android app that manages the two-step verification codes for your online accounts. Codes are stored in an encrypted vault with optional biometric unlock, you can make backups, including automatic ones, and you can import from and export to a range of other authenticator apps. It also offers themes, a true dark mode, a tiles view and icon packs. It is available on Google Play and F-Droid.
Pros: what Aegis Authenticator does well
- Encrypted vault with optional biometric unlock
- Automatic backups so you do not lose your codes
- Imports from many other authenticator apps
Cons: where it falls short
- Android only
- Backups are yours to store safely
Who Aegis Authenticator is for
Android users who want a private, open-source home for their 2FA codes.
Who can skip it
iPhone users.
Aegis Authenticator alternatives
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2FA Directory
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Focus: open source. Shares 2fa and authenticator with Aegis Authenticator. A mobile app, not an Android app. Adds iOS, Chrome and Firefox. Same 4.7 rating.
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Bitwarden
Focus: password manager, passkeys and open source. Shares security with Aegis Authenticator. A web app, not an Android app. Freemium (Aegis Authenticator: Free). Adds Web, Windows and macOS. Rated 4.8 (Aegis Authenticator: 4.7).
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KeePassXC
Focus: password manager, offline and open source. Shares security with Aegis Authenticator. A desktop app, not an Android app. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Same 4.7 rating.
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4.7Visit
Vaultwarden
Focus: password manager, self-hosted and bitwarden. Shares security with Aegis Authenticator. A web app, not an Android app. Adds Web. Same 4.7 rating.
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4.7Visit
Free alternatives to Aegis Authenticator
Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.
Passkeys Directory
Focus: passkeys, passwordless and directory. Shares security with Aegis Authenticator. A website, not an Android app. Adds Web. Rated 4.4 (Aegis Authenticator: 4.7).
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4.4Visit
Tasks.org
Focus: to-do list, reminders and caldav. Also in Personal Productivity and Organization, like Aegis Authenticator. Rated 4.6 (Aegis Authenticator: 4.7).
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Colota
Focus: gps, location tracking and android. Also in Personal Productivity and Organization, like Aegis Authenticator. Rated 4.4 (Aegis Authenticator: 4.7).
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4.4Visit
Loop
Focus: macos, window manager and productivity. Also in Personal Productivity and Organization, like Aegis Authenticator. A Mac app, not an Android app. Adds macOS. Rated 4.8 (Aegis Authenticator: 4.7).
Mac AppFreemacOS
4.8Visit
Atuin
Focus: shell history, terminal and command line. Also in Personal Productivity and Organization, like Aegis Authenticator. A desktop app, not an Android app. Adds macOS, Linux and Windows. Same 4.7 rating.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux
4.7Visit
btop
Focus: system monitor, terminal and processes. Also in Personal Productivity and Organization, like Aegis Authenticator. A desktop app, not an Android app. Adds macOS, Linux and Offline. Same 4.7 rating.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux
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