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DigitalPersona Mobile vs SentryKey
Both stand on authenticator apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
DigitalPersona Mobile provides Android and iOS authentication within HID’s wider identity platform. Buyers can combine OTP, push, biometrics, security keys, and listed enterprise integrations under self-hosted deployment.
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SentryKey offers watch-based TOTP generation with companion apps, QR setup, Bluetooth sync, and encrypted phone backups. Security trade-offs include plaintext watch storage, optional sync encryption, no audit, and Android beta status.
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| DigitalPersona Mobile | SentryKey | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Windows | Android, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | DigitalPersona Mobile | Not published |
| Website | hidglobal.com | sentrykey.app |
| On authenticator apps | #39 of 111 | #43 of 111 |
DigitalPersona Mobile: what it does well
- TOTP codes and push approvals
- Fingerprint app sign-in on supported devices
- Passwordless Windows authentication
- Many authentication factors
- Multiple enterprise integration methods
What to know first
- Push requires administrator setup and notifications
- Evaluation lasts 30 days for up to 10 users
- Paid pricing is available on request
SentryKey: what it does well
- Codes generate on the Garmin watch
- Supports Android and iOS companions
- Bluetooth synchronization from phone
- Encrypted Android vault and backups
- Free forever with no ads
What to know first
- Square and rectangular Garmin watches excluded
- Watch secrets are stored plaintext
- Sync is plaintext without a passphrase
- Project has not undergone security audit
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