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FreeOTP vs TOTP Manager
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 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.
Visit FreeOTP Free plan LinuxMacWindows
TOTP Manager covers core desktop TOTP tasks across Linux, macOS, and Windows without network access. Its plain-text local storage and lack of synchronization or encrypted backup are important limitations for managing sensitive accounts.
Visit TOTP ManagerThe facts
| FreeOTP | TOTP Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | freeotp.github.io | github.com |
| On authenticator apps | #61 of 111 | #65 of 111 |
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
TOTP Manager: what it does well
- Free and open-source desktop authenticator
- Works offline on three desktop platforms
- Six-digit codes refresh every 30 seconds
- JSON import and label search
- One-click clipboard copying
What to know first
- No encrypted backup
- No multi-device synchronization
- Secret keys stored unencrypted at rest
- Tauri webview code could access secrets
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