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ID.me Authenticator vs OTP Auth
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
ID.me Authenticator provides free MFA options for ID.me Wallet sign-ins, including codes and push approvals. Consider the notification requirement for push sign-in and the differences in smartwatch support.
Visit ID.me Authenticator Free plan ExtensioniPhoneMac
OTP Auth provides an Apple-focused authenticator with encrypted storage, synchronization, and offline code generation. Its main recovery constraint makes password or known-password backup management important.
Visit OTP AuthThe facts
| ID.me Authenticator | OTP Auth | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Extension, iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | OTP Auth |
| Website | wallet.id.me | cooperrs.de |
| On authenticator apps | #47 of 111 | #51 of 111 |
ID.me Authenticator: what it does well
- Push approvals and rotating six-digit codes
- Codes can work online or offline
- Supports fingerprint or facial recognition access
- Supports YubiKey 5 NFC sign-in
- Free app
What to know first
- Push sign-in requires notifications to be enabled
- Android smartwatches support push approvals only
OTP Auth: what it does well
- Supports both TOTP and HOTP
- Works across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch
- AES-256 protects local data and backups
- iCloud Sync keeps accounts aligned
- Offline and ad-free operation
What to know first
- Accounts cannot be restored without the password
- No team administration
- Apple-platform availability only
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