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Microsoft Authenticator vs Openfire

A side-by-side look at Microsoft Authenticator and Openfire. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft Authenticator

Microsoft Authenticator

Security & Privacy

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.

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Openfire

Openfire

Social & Communications

Openfire is an open source instant messaging and chat server. It uses the XMPP protocol and can be configured to work with many chat clients such as Spark, Pidgin, and Web clients. It is written in Java and has features like group chat, messaging archive, and plugins.

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