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Keyden vs SecureAuth Authenticate
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 Mac
Keyden combines menu-bar access, encrypted local storage and migration tools in a free macOS authenticator. Be ready to address Gatekeeper’s warning during installation.
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Free plan AndroidiPhone
SecureAuth Authenticate provides push and passcode verification, including offline codes and account-level app locking. Check device support before relying on it, particularly if using a Huawei phone.
Visit SecureAuth AuthenticateThe facts
| Keyden | SecureAuth Authenticate | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | SecureAuth Authenticate |
| Website | tasselx.github.io | secureauth.com |
| On authenticator apps | #75 of 111 | #71 of 111 |
Keyden: what it does well
- Encrypts secrets in macOS Keychain
- Imports Google Authenticator accounts
- Offers QR backup and scanning
- Works offline first
- Includes command-line automation
What to know first
- Requires macOS 12.0 or later
- Not notarized by Apple
- Gatekeeper may show a damaged error
- Sync depends on a private GitHub Gist
SecureAuth Authenticate: what it does well
- Push requests can be approved or denied.
- Offline one-time codes are available.
- Supports Face ID or fingerprint confirmation.
- Multiple accounts can be paired and switched.
- App Lock can require a PIN or biometric check.
What to know first
- New Huawei phones are no longer supported.
- Existing Huawei phone updates are not supported.
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