LibreOTP vs Tofu Authenticator

Struggling to choose between LibreOTP and Tofu 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, Tofu Authenticator is a Security & Privacy product tagged with 2fa, otp, open-source.

Its standout features include Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), Support for multiple accounts, Open source code, Free and no ads, Easy to use interface, Works offline, Encrypted backup, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Simple and easy to use, Supports multiple accounts, Provides strong two-factor authentication, Works offline, Backups can be encrypted.

Feature	LibreOTP	Tofu 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.

Tofu Authenticator

Description: Tofu Authenticator is a free, open source two-factor authentication app. It supports time-based one time passwords with high security and ease of use.

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

Tofu Authenticator Features

• Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP)
• Support for multiple accounts
• Open source code
• Free and no ads
• Easy to use interface
• Works offline
• Encrypted backup

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

Tofu Authenticator

Pros

• Free and open source
• Simple and easy to use
• Supports multiple accounts
• Provides strong two-factor authentication
• Works offline
• Backups can be encrypted

Cons

• Lacks support for some less common 2FA methods
• No cloud sync between devices
• Basic features compared to some paid options
• Open source code could allow bugs or security issues

Pricing Comparison

LibreOTP

• Open Source

Tofu Authenticator

• Free
• Open Source