Side by side
GAuth vs Monofor Identity
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 Self-hostedWeb
GAuth provides a focused TOTP authenticator with hosted and self-hosted options. Its capabilities are centered on account secrets and code generation rather than team or synchronization features.
Visit GAuth Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Monofor Identity combines multiple authentication methods with device protections, branding controls and broad identity integrations. The paid plan includes customer support and a 30-day trial, while deployment can be self-hosted or cloud at the same price.
Visit Monofor IdentityThe facts
| GAuth | Monofor Identity | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Monosign: $4 per user a month |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Monofor Identity |
| Website | gauth.apps.gbraad.nl | monofor.com |
| On authenticator apps | #96 of 111 | #92 of 111 |
GAuth: what it does well
- Free and open-source
- Implements RFC 6238 TOTP
- Hosted web access available
- Can be self-hosted with common web servers
- Offers key export
What to know first
- No push approvals
- No encrypted backup
- No multi-device synchronization
- No team administration
Monofor Identity: what it does well
- Supports push, OTP and passwordless sign-in
- Offline OTP generation available
- Hardware-backed key storage
- Custom branding and app publication
- More than 7,000 integrations
What to know first
- No free plan
- Paid from $4 per user per month
- Brand customization requires organizational administration
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