Ente Auth stores TOTP codes locally and backs them up end-to-end encrypted, which solves the real problem with authenticator apps: losing the phone and therefore every account. It is open source, cross-platform, and the backup is portable rather than locked to a vendor.
Who it is for
Someone who has been locked out of accounts after losing a phone with an authenticator app.
Key features
- TOTP codes with end-to-end encrypted backup
- Open-source clients on every platform
- Import from Google Authenticator and Authy
- Export codes at any time
- No account needed for local use
- No hardware key support
Where it falls short
It is a small team with less independent scrutiny than the established names, and TOTP itself is the weaker half of two-factor - it does not resist real-time phishing the way a hardware key does.
Pricing
Free with no paid tier for the authenticator; backups are included, and paid plans only exist for Ente's photo product.
Prices move; the tier structure is the part that stays true. Check current pricing on Ente Auth.
Alternatives to Ente Auth
Frequently asked
Is Ente Auth free?
Partly. Free with no paid tier for the authenticator; backups are included, and paid plans only exist for Ente's photo product.
What is Ente Auth best for?
Someone who has been locked out of accounts after losing a phone with an authenticator app.
What are the best alternatives to Ente Auth?
The closest substitutes we list are Bitwarden and 1Password. They sit in a similar price bracket but make a different trade-off, so read the weaknesses section of each review before switching.
Which platforms does Ente Auth run on?
Ente Auth is available on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux and Web.