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OTP Auth vs Phone-Free 2FA
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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OTP Auth provides an Apple-focused authenticator with encrypted storage, synchronization, and offline code generation. Its main recovery constraint makes password or known-password backup management important.
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Phone-Free 2FA provides browser-based TOTP codes with local encrypted storage and export options. Keep a usable backup: there is no central recovery, and the extension does not sync accounts across devices.
Visit Phone-Free 2FAThe facts
| OTP Auth | Phone-Free 2FA | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, iPhone, Mac | Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | OTP Auth | Phone-Free 2FA |
| Website | cooperrs.de | digitalhabits.org |
| On authenticator apps | #51 of 111 | #55 of 111 |
OTP Auth: what it does well
- Supports both TOTP and HOTP
- Works across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch
- AES-256 protects local data and backups
- iCloud Sync keeps accounts aligned
- Offline and ad-free operation
What to know first
- Accounts cannot be restored without the password
- No team administration
- Apple-platform availability only
Phone-Free 2FA: what it does well
- Generates a new six-digit TOTP code every 30 seconds.
- Stores account details locally and says it sends nothing over the network.
- Offers encrypted backups and otpauth exports.
- Touch ID is available on supported Chrome and Edge devices.
What to know first
- No central passphrase reset or recovery.
- No cross-device sync or team administration.
- Does not receive push-approval requests.
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