LibreOTP vs LastPass Authenticator

Struggling to choose between LibreOTP and LastPass Authenticator? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

LibreOTP is a Security & Privacy solution with tags like twofactor-authentication, onetime-password, open-source.

It boasts features such as Generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) according to RFC 6238, Supports HMAC-based one-time passwords (HOTP) according to RFC 4226, Compatible with Google Authenticator and other OTP apps, Open source under the GNU GPLv3 license, Available on F-Droid as well as Google Play Store and pros including Free and open source, No ads or tracking, Actively developed and maintained, Easy to use interface, Supports secure password storage.

On the other hand, LastPass Authenticator is a Security & Privacy product tagged with 2fa, mfa, otp.

Its standout features include Generates timed one-time passwords for two-factor authentication, Works with the LastPass password manager, Provides added security for logging into sites and services, Supports multiple accounts and services, Backup and restore functionality, Biometric authentication support (e.g., fingerprint, face ID), and it shines with pros like Free to use, Integrates with LastPass password manager, Secure two-factor authentication, Supports a wide range of services, Backup and restore options.

Feature	LibreOTP	LastPass Authenticator
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Security & Privacy	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

LibreOTP

Description: LibreOTP is an open source one-time password authenticator app for Android. It enables two-factor authentication for logins by generating timed one-time passwords based on open standards.

LastPass Authenticator

Description: LastPass Authenticator is a free authenticator app that generates timed one-time passwords for two-factor authentication. It works together with the LastPass password manager to provide added security for logging into sites and services.

Key Features Comparison

LibreOTP Features

• Generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) according to RFC 6238
• Supports HMAC-based one-time passwords (HOTP) according to RFC 4226
• Compatible with Google Authenticator and other OTP apps
• Open source under the GNU GPLv3 license
• Available on F-Droid as well as Google Play Store

LastPass Authenticator Features

• Generates timed one-time passwords for two-factor authentication
• Works with the LastPass password manager
• Provides added security for logging into sites and services
• Supports multiple accounts and services
• Backup and restore functionality
• Biometric authentication support (e.g., fingerprint, face ID)

Pros & Cons Analysis

LibreOTP

Pros

• Free and open source
• No ads or tracking
• Actively developed and maintained
• Easy to use interface
• Supports secure password storage

Cons

• Limited to Android platform only
• Less known compared to commercial alternatives
• Lacks support for push notifications

LastPass Authenticator

Pros

• Free to use
• Integrates with LastPass password manager
• Secure two-factor authentication
• Supports a wide range of services
• Backup and restore options

Cons

• Requires a LastPass account
• Limited to LastPass-supported services
• No option for manual time-based one-time passwords

Pricing Comparison

LibreOTP

• Open Source

LastPass Authenticator

• Free