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Open Authenticator vs Salesforce Authenticator
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.
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Choose Open Authenticator if you want a free, open-source TOTP manager with syncing across mobile and desktop platforms. Look elsewhere if you need a backend that is not still in development or more than six TOTPs under the default regular-user configuration.
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Salesforce Authenticator provides mobile MFA verification with push approvals and TOTP codes at no listed cost. It may suit people or teams seeking those focused authentication functions on iOS or Android.
Visit Salesforce AuthenticatorThe facts
| Open Authenticator | Salesforce Authenticator | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Salesforce Authenticator |
| Website | openauthenticator.app | salesforce.com |
| On authenticator apps | #18 of 111 | #22 of 111 |
Open Authenticator: what it does well
- Works with two-factor services including Google, GitHub, and Discord.
- Synchronizes TOTPs across five supported platforms.
- Encrypts data before transmission using a master-password-derived key.
- Source code is public under the GNU GPL v3 license.
- Maker says it has no ads, tracking, or data collection.
What to know first
- The backend is still in development.
- Self-hosting requires Node.js, pnpm, a compatible database, and compatible storage.
- The default regular-user configuration limits regular users to six TOTPs.
Salesforce Authenticator: what it does well
- Free plan costs nothing.
- Supports push approvals and TOTP codes.
- Includes encrypted backup.
- Offers team administration.
- Available on iOS and Android.
What to know first
- Listed platforms are limited to iOS and Android.
- Its stated functions focus on authentication, backup, and administration.
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