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OpenOTP Token vs OTPeer 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.
Free plan AndroidiPhone
OpenOTP Token combines OTP codes, push decisions, transaction signing, and security controls in a free mobile app. Its strongest fit is an OpenOTP environment, with server requirements and limited token portability to consider.
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OTPeer Authenticator combines desktop and CLI code generation with local vault storage, syncing, and migration imports. Check the macOS signing limitation and keep a second synced device or encrypted export for recovery.
Visit OTPeer AuthenticatorThe facts
| OpenOTP Token | OTPeer Authenticator | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | OpenOTP Token | Not published |
| Website | docs.rcdevs.com | otpeer.com |
| On authenticator apps | #46 of 111 | #42 of 111 |
OpenOTP Token: what it does well
- Free iOS and Android authenticator
- Supports TOTP and HOTP
- Offers push approval workflows
- Provides password or biometric protection
- Supports offline authentication QR scanning
What to know first
- No multi-device sync
- Push login requires Google services on Android
- Manual enrollment cannot create push tokens
- Exports cannot go to third-party apps
OTPeer Authenticator: what it does well
- Free and open-source
- Supports macOS, Windows, Linux, and terminal
- Local-network vault syncing without backend server
- Imports several authenticator backup formats
- Encrypted vault copies on synced devices
What to know first
- No free trial is offered
- Mobile apps are not yet available
- macOS Phase 1 builds are unsigned
- Password is needed for AES protection
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