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MeAuth vs WinAuth
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
MeAuth combines two-factor codes and password storage in an offline-focused Android app. Its open-source, no-ad approach may appeal to privacy-minded users, while platform coverage and unfinished import/export are important constraints.
Visit MeAuth Free plan Windows
WinAuth combines portable Windows operation with TOTP and HOTP support for a defined set of services. Its local storage and several protection choices are useful, but the archived repository and beta release status matter when considering it.
Visit WinAuthThe facts
| MeAuth | WinAuth | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | MeAuth | WinAuth |
| Website | hellkryptonium.github.io | github.com |
| On authenticator apps | #70 of 111 | #74 of 111 |
MeAuth: what it does well
- Six-digit TOTP code generation
- QR-code or manual account setup
- Argon2 and AES encryption
- Fingerprint and face unlock
- No ads or tracking
What to know first
- Android is the listed platform
- Vault import and export are still in progress
- Cloud sync is optional rather than core
WinAuth: what it does well
- Free Windows authenticator
- Supports TOTP and HOTP codes
- Displays multiple authenticators together
- Offers password and YubiKey protection
- No installation required
What to know first
- Windows-only platform
- Repository is archived and read-only
- Version 3.6.2 is listed as beta
- Stable build requires Microsoft .NET 4.5
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