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What it is

SAP Authenticator is a free mobile app that generates time-based passcodes for systems requiring one-time password authentication. Each code works for one login attempt, and the app creates a new one every 30 seconds. A passcode can act as a second factor or as an alternative password. The app supports multiple accounts, which can be configured by scanning a QR code or entering a secret key. Online account setup is also available only with SAP Authenticator. For accounts set up online, administrators add applications; users cannot maintain those applications themselves. Users can save applications in the app and access them later through mobile single sign-on without another authentication step. SAP documentation describes OTP authentication and mobile SSO use with SAP Single Sign-On and SAP Fiori Client. The app runs on iOS and Android and can be protected with a password. SAP recommends protecting the app with a logon password and using two-factor authentication when the scenario allows it.

Spec sheet

What it does
SAP Authenticator generates time-based one-time passcodes for systems requiring OTP authentication.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.sap.com
Purpose
SAP Authenticator is a mobile app that generates time-based passcodes for systems requiring one-time password authentication.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.sap.com
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · help.sap.com
Integrations
SAP documentation describes use with SAP Single Sign-On and SAP Fiori Client for OTP-based authentication and mobile SSO.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.sap.com
Headquarters
Walldorf, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · help.sap.com
Founded
1972Read 28 Sep 2026 · help.sap.com
2025 employee count
SAP's 2025 filing reports 111,397 employees at December 31, 2025.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sec.gov
Account setup
Accounts can be configured by scanning a QR code or entering a secret key; online account setup is available only with SAP Authenticator.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.sap.com
App lock
The Android listing states that the app can be protected with a password.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
App protection
The app can be protected with a password.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Apple app size and age rating
The Apple listing gives the app a 2.8 MB size and a 16+ age rating.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Authentication
The generated passcode can serve as a second factor or as an alternative password for login.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Code interval
The setup guide says the app starts generating a new passcode every 30 seconds.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.sap.com
Code type
totpRead 22 Sep 2026 · help.sap.com
Company founded and headquarters
SAP states that it was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sec.gov
Company size
LinkedIn lists SAP as having 10,001+ employees and headquarters in Walldorf, Baden-Württemberg.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Data collection declaration
Apple shows the developer declaration as no data collected.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Developer callback integration
SAP Mobile Services documentation shows Android apps receiving the passcode through a custom x-callback URL scheme and OtpResponseActivity in AndroidManifest.xml.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.sap.com
Fiori integration requirements
SAP Fiori OTP integration requires SAP Authenticator 1.2.0 or later, SAP Single Sign-On 2.0 SP06 or later, and an onboarded OTP user.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.sap.com
Google Play data safety
Google Play reports that the developer declares no data collected and no data shared with third parties.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
iOS requirement
The Apple listing requires iOS 12.0 or later and iPadOS 12.0 or later.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Latest Android update
Google Play lists a March 3, 2026 update that fixed screen cropping on Android 35 and 36 devices.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Legal maker
SAP's SEC filing identifies the legal corporate name as SAP SE.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sec.gov
Limit: crashes
Apple reviewers repeatedly report that updates caused the app to crash or stop opening, sometimes requiring profile reconfiguration.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: passcode and compatibility failures
Google Play reviewers report invalid passcodes, barcode-scanner problems, and installations that only worked on older Android phones.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: password and credential problems
Apple reviewers describe persistent password prompts, blank screens after unlocking, lost credentials, and passcodes that would not work.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Mobile SSO
SAP Authenticator can store configured applications and open them through mobile single sign-on without another authentication step.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.sap.com
Multi-device setup
An account may be configured on multiple mobile devices when the user has permission.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.sap.com
Multiple accounts
The app supports adding and managing multiple accounts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Notable limit
Accounts configured for online setup cannot have their applications maintained by users; administrators add those applications for users.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.sap.com
Online setup
Online account setup uses a setup URL or QR code plus a confirmation code and is limited to SAP Authenticator.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.sap.com
Passcodes
Passcodes are valid for one logon attempt, and SAP Authenticator generates a new passcode every 30 seconds.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.sap.com
Platform support
SAP states the app runs on iOS and Android.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.sap.com
Praise: security and simplicity
Chrome-Stats summarizes some users as finding the app easier to use, more secure than alternatives, and reliable after setup.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com
QR enrollment
Regular setup allows users to scan a QR code or enter an application URL manually.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.sap.com
Rating on Apple App Store India
2.1 out of 5 from 27 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Apple App Store US
1.5 out of 5 from 48 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Google Play
2.6 out of 5 from 295 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
SDK authentication classes
The SAP Mobile Services Android SDK documentation exposes OtpInterceptor and OtpConfiguration classes for handling OTP challenges.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.sap.com
Second-factor use
A generated passcode can supplement a normal password or serve as an alternative login password.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Secret-key expiry
When the secret key expires, the device cannot authenticate and must be disabled and registered again.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.sap.com
Security guidance
SAP recommends protecting the mobile app with a login password and accessing OTP systems through HTTPS.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.sap.com
Support contact
Google Play lists [email protected] as the support email and SAP's Walldorf address for the developer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Supported mobile systems
SAP Help identifies iOS and Android as the supported operating systems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.sap.com
Supported platforms
iOS,AndroidRead 22 Sep 2026 · help.sap.com
Third-party compatibility
SAP says standard OTP setup can use compatible third-party apps such as Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator, while online setup and mobile SSO require SAP Authenticator.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.sap.com
TOTP standard
The Android listing says the app creates TOTP codes compliant with RFC 6238.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Plans and prices

Free Free iOS and Android app Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
SAP Authenticator Free TOTP authentication · iOS and Android · SAP-oriented SSO workflows Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free on iOS and Android.
  • Supports multiple accounts and QR-code setup.
  • Passcodes refresh every 30 seconds.
  • Saved applications can use mobile single sign-on.

Limits

  • Online-setup applications can only be added by administrators.
  • Runs only on iOS and Android.
  • Each passcode is valid for one login attempt.

Who it suits

It suits users who need one-time passcodes or mobile single sign-on with supported SAP applications. Administrators must add applications for accounts configured through online setup.

SAP Authenticator in depth

Read the full write-up

SAP Authenticator is a free mobile app for generating time-based login codes and opening saved applications through mobile single sign-on. It is best for people who need OTP authentication on iOS or Android, particularly in SAP Single Sign-On or SAP Fiori Client environments. Its core passcode functions are straightforward; online-configured accounts require administrators to manage applications.

Overview

Each code works for one login attempt and refreshes every 30 seconds. Depending on the login scenario, it can act as a second factor or as an alternative password. The app supports multiple accounts, making it a practical single place for several supported logins.

Mobile single sign-on lets users save applications and return to them without another authentication step. That can make repeat access more convenient in organizations using SAP Single Sign-On or SAP Fiori Client, which SAP documents for OTP authentication and mobile SSO. The trade-off is that this is a focused authenticator, not a general-purpose password manager.

Key features

Account setup and protection

Users can add accounts by scanning a QR code or entering a secret key. Online setup is also available, but accounts configured that way have a management constraint: users cannot maintain their applications, so administrators must add them. This suits centrally managed deployments better than teams expecting each user to curate their own application list.

The app can be protected with a password. SAP recommends enabling that protection and using two-factor authentication when the scenario permits it, a sensible approach for a phone that holds access codes and saved applications.

Mobile single sign-on

Saving applications for later mobile access avoids an additional authentication step on return. This feature is most relevant where SAP Single Sign-On or SAP Fiori Client is part of the login workflow; the documented integration context makes the app a more natural fit for SAP environments than for organizations seeking a broadly featured identity platform.

Pricing

SAP Authenticator is free: the Free plan costs nothing for the iOS and Android app. There is no paid tier or trial term to weigh against it. That makes it a low-cost choice for individuals and organizations needing the stated mobile authentication functions, though the administrator-managed application limit on online-configured accounts remains relevant regardless of price.

Platforms

The app runs on iOS and Android. That covers users who need it on either of the two supported mobile platforms, but it does not provide a desktop or web app.

Who it's for

SAP Authenticator is a good fit for people who need one-time passcodes for supported systems, manage multiple accounts from a phone, or use SAP Single Sign-On and SAP Fiori Client mobile workflows. It is less suitable for organizations that need users to manage applications themselves after online account setup, or for anyone looking for a cross-platform password manager rather than a mobile authenticator.

Pros and cons

Pros

Free on iOS and Android, with no paid plan needed for the described passcode and SSO functions.

Codes refresh every 30 seconds and can serve as a second factor or alternative password, supporting more than one login pattern.

QR code and secret-key setup provide two direct ways to add accounts, while password protection helps secure the app itself.

Saved applications support mobile single sign-on without another authentication step on return.

Cons

Online-configured accounts cannot have their applications maintained by users; administrators must add them.

Support is limited to iOS and Android, so it does not cover desktop or web use.

The app is focused on authentication rather than broader password management.

Alternatives

For a broader choice among authenticator apps, compare the Authenticator apps list. SAP Authenticator is most compelling when its SAP mobile SSO context and free mobile access match the requirement.

The other linked products are job distribution or recruitment tools, not direct substitutes for a mobile authenticator. Broadbean is a paid option with a free trial and Android, iOS, API, and web platforms. Cegid Retail is paid, has no free plan, and offers Android, iOS, API, self-hosted, web, and Windows platforms; pricing is available by demo request. Recruitics has a free analytics plan and a web platform. JobTarget RecruitSites is paid and supports Android, iOS, and web. Join is a paid web, API, and browser-extension option with a free trial. idibu is a paid service with Android, iOS, API, and web support. Jobroute is a paid API and web option, while eQuest is a paid API and web option.

Verdict

Choose SAP Authenticator if you need free mobile OTPs and saved-application access on iOS or Android, especially in an SAP Single Sign-On or Fiori Client environment. The main reason to choose it is the combination of passcodes and mobile SSO at no cost; look elsewhere if online-configured users must maintain their own applications or if you need desktop access or broader password-management features.

Verdict

SAP Authenticator clearly specifies its passcode behavior, setup methods, and mobile single sign-on use. Online-configured accounts have a user-maintenance limit: administrators add their applications.

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