Ente Auth review
Free, open-source 2FA codes with encrypted backup
- Ente
- Free
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, Web
Does it deserve #4?
The verdict
Ente Auth is the 2FA app we recommend to most people. It stores your two-factor codes with end-to-end encryption, syncs them across phone, desktop and web, and is fully open source. It's free with no ads, and you can use it offline without an account. Importing from Google Authenticator and other apps is easy. The catch: it only generates codes, so you'll still need a password manager.
- End-to-end encrypted code backup
- Sync across phone, desktop, web
- Free and fully open source
- Offline use without an account
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What we like
- Free with no ads or premium tier
- Encrypted sync means a lost phone won't lose your codes
- Desktop and web apps are rare among 2FA apps
What could be better
- Only handles 2FA codes, not passwords
- Fewer business and admin features than paid rivals
People who want encrypted, backed-up 2FA codes on every device for free
you want passwords and 2FA codes in the same app
Questions about Ente Auth
Is Ente Auth free?
Yes. Ente Auth is completely free, including encrypted backup and sync across devices, with no paid tier or ads.
How do I move my codes from Google Authenticator to Ente Auth?
Export your accounts from Google Authenticator as a QR code, then scan it with Ente Auth's import option. Ente Auth can also import from several other authenticator apps.
What are the best alternatives to Ente Auth?
The closest alternatives are Bitwarden, 1Password and Proton VPN. See all of them ranked on our Ente Auth alternatives page.
Where does Ente Auth rank?
Ente Auth ranks #4 of 8 in our Privacy & Security ranking, with an overall score of 8.9 out of 10.