TwoFac vs Yubico Authenticator
TwoFac
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| Figure | TwoFac | Yubico Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Authenticator apps | 8.3 (#30) | 8.8 (#10) |
| Code type | totp and hotp | totp and hotp |
| Encrypted backup | Yes | No |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-device sync | Yes | No |
| Purpose | TwoFac is an open-source authenticator that generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for online accounts. | Yubico Authenticator generates two-step verification codes on mobile and desktop devices for online accounts. |
| Supported platforms | Android,iOS,macOS,Windows,Linux,Web,Chrome,Firefox,Wear OS,watchOS,CLI | 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.