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Evidian Authenticator vs FreeOTP

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.

Evidian Authenticator

Free plan AndroidiPhone

Evidian Authenticator offers several authentication methods and protected account exports in a free mobile app. Its push workflow is tied to Web Access Manager, while code-based accounts can be added by QR scan.

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FreeOTP

Free plan AndroidiPhone

FreeOTP provides standards-based one-time passwords with offline generation and no stated cost. iOS backup restrictions and platform-specific permission details should be considered before deployment.

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The facts

	Evidian Authenticator	FreeOTP
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone	Android, iPhone
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Evidian Authenticator	Not published
Website	evidian.com	freeotp.github.io
On authenticator apps	#57 of 111	#61 of 111

Evidian Authenticator: what it does well

Free mobile app for iOS and Android.
Supports push, offline QRentry, HOTP and TOTP.
Encrypted JSON export is available.
App PIN, fingerprint and compatible NFC tags can protect accounts.
Web Access Manager supports on-premises, cloud and service deployment.

What to know first

Push authentication requires Evidian Web Access Manager.
Plain-text account export is also available.
Web Access Manager pricing requires a quote.

FreeOTP: what it does well

Supports HOTP and TOTP open standards
QR-code token setup
Codes work in airplane mode
States that device data is not collected
Free on Android and iOS

What to know first

iOS restore requires encrypted backups
Locked iOS tokens are excluded from device backups
Camera and internet permissions support optional functions
No paid plans are stated

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