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Stratum vs TypingDNA 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 Android
Stratum offers broad code support, local operation, encrypted backups, and an auditable open-source project. Android users should note its iOS absence, import dependencies, and platform-specific Wear OS limitation.
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TypingDNA Authenticator provides phone-free TOTP generation in Chrome with free local storage and optional premium protection. Users should plan backups carefully because locally stored codes cannot be restored after access is lost.
Visit TypingDNA AuthenticatorThe facts
| Stratum | TypingDNA Authenticator | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android | Extension |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | TypingDNA Authenticator |
| Website | stratumauth.com | typingdna.com |
| On authenticator apps | #72 of 111 | #68 of 111 |
Stratum: what it does well
- Supports multiple authentication code types
- Works without Internet access
- Offers encrypted backups
- Provides password and biometric protection
- Publishes source under GPL 3.0
What to know first
- No iOS version
- No cloud synchronization
- Imports depend on source-app export
- Wear OS does not support HOTP
TypingDNA Authenticator: what it does well
- Generates TOTP codes without a phone
- QR scanning and manual secret entry
- Works with more than 1,000 services
- Chrome profile sync cloud option
- Premium supports up to five locations
What to know first
- Free version lacks email, password, and typing-pattern protection
- Lost local codes cannot be restored
- Some sites require manual code entry
- Chrome extension support only
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