2FAGuard vs Yubico Authenticator
2FAGuard
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| Figure | 2FAGuard | Yubico Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Authenticator apps | 7.5 (#93) | 8.8 (#10) |
| Code type | totp | totp and hotp |
| Encrypted backup | Yes | No |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Wesel, Germany | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Maker | The imprint identifies Timo Kössler as the responsible person and lists Wesel, Germany as the address location. | Yubico says it was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2007. |
| Purpose | 2FAGuard is a Windows app for managing two-factor authentication codes. | Yubico Authenticator generates two-step verification codes on mobile and desktop devices for online accounts. |
| Supported platforms | Windows | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS/iPadOS,Android |
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In their own words
Yubico Authenticator
Yubico Authenticator generates two-step verification codes for online accounts on mobile and desktop devices. It supports TOTP and HOTP, and users can add credentials by scanning a service’s QR code. Credentials are stored in a YubiKey secure element; Yubico says they cannot be extracted. Since the credentials remain on the portable YubiKey, the same codes are available through the mobile and desktop apps. The mobile app supports tap-and-go authentication on NFC-enabled devices, and credentials can be added with a YubiKey touch or NFC tap. Yubico says users can unlock a YubiKey with Face ID or Touch ID. The app can display OATH codes and manage a YubiKey’s FIDO PIN or perform a factory reset. It is free and open-source software, listed at free, for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS, and Android. Generating and displaying OATH credentials with the desktop app requires a YubiKey.