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Mac2FA vs WatchGuard AuthPoint

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.

Mac2FA

Free plan Mac

Mac2FA keeps TOTP generation local while supporting common import formats and configurable code settings. Its macOS requirement and TOTP-only scope define whether it fits your authenticator setup.

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Choose AuthPoint if you need several authentication methods, adaptive access controls, and centralized or multi-tenant management. Look elsewhere if you require a free plan or need to install its Gateway on a Windows server with FIPS mode enabled.

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The facts

	Mac2FA	WatchGuard AuthPoint
Free plan	Yes	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Mac	Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	app.azrapps.com	watchguard.com
On authenticator apps	#88 of 111	#84 of 111

Mac2FA: what it does well

Stores secrets in the macOS Keychain
No account or cloud service required
Supports several TOTP import methods
Configurable algorithms, digits, and periods
Search and one-click code copying

What to know first

Requires macOS 14 or later
Supports TOTP but not HOTP
No cloud sync or multi-device sync
Proprietary exports may be unsupported

WatchGuard AuthPoint: what it does well

Supports push, OTP, QR codes, hardware tokens, and passkeys.
Zero trust policies can consider device, location, time, and behavior.
SSO portal supports SAML and OIDC applications.
WatchGuard lists over 130 third-party integrations.
30-day trial supports up to 250 users.

What to know first

No free plan; pricing requires a WatchGuard reseller quote.
Gateway cannot run on Windows servers with FIPS mode enabled.
Mobile app requires Android 7.0+ or iOS 14.0+.

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