Microsoft Authenticator vs LibreOTP

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

Microsoft Authenticator is a Security & Privacy solution with tags like multifactor-authentication, verification-codes, microsoft-account-security.

It boasts features such as Multi-factor authentication, Verification codes, Account protection, Passwordless sign-in, Biometric authentication, Cross-platform availability and pros including Enhanced account security, Easy to set up and use, Free, Works across devices, No need to remember passwords.

On the other hand, LibreOTP is a Security & Privacy product tagged with twofactor-authentication, onetime-password, open-source.

Its standout features include 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 it shines with pros like Free and open source, No ads or tracking, Actively developed and maintained, Easy to use interface, Supports secure password storage.

Feature	Microsoft Authenticator	LibreOTP
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Primary Category	Security & Privacy	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

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.

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.

Key Features Comparison

Microsoft Authenticator Features

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

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

Pros & Cons Analysis

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

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

Pricing Comparison

Microsoft Authenticator

• Free

LibreOTP

• Open Source