LibreOTP vs Microsoft Authenticator

Struggling to choose between LibreOTP and Microsoft 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, Microsoft Authenticator is a Security & Privacy product tagged with multifactor-authentication, verification-codes, microsoft-account-security.

Its standout features include Multi-factor authentication, Verification codes, Account protection, Passwordless sign-in, Biometric authentication, Cross-platform availability, and it shines with pros like Enhanced account security, Easy to set up and use, Free, Works across devices, No need to remember passwords.

Feature	LibreOTP	Microsoft 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.

Microsoft Authenticator

Description: Microsoft Authenticator is a multi-factor authentication app that provides an extra layer of security when signing in to Microsoft accounts. It generates verification codes needed during the sign-in process.

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

Microsoft Authenticator Features

• Multi-factor authentication
• Verification codes
• Account protection
• Passwordless sign-in
• Biometric authentication
• Cross-platform availability

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

Microsoft Authenticator

Pros

• Enhanced account security
• Easy to set up and use
• Free
• Works across devices
• No need to remember passwords

Cons

• Requires phone/device
• Potential inconvenience of codes
• Limited customization options

Pricing Comparison

LibreOTP

• Open Source

Microsoft Authenticator

• Free