OnlyKey vs GNOME Authenticator

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

OnlyKey is a Security & Privacy solution with tags like hardware-authentication, password-manager, encryption, fido-u2f.

It boasts features such as Stores passwords, credentials and keys, Generates one-time passcodes for 2FA, Supports FIDO U2F and FIDO2 for authentication, Open source firmware, Encrypted and tamper-resistant and pros including Replaces multiple tokens and passwords, More secure than software authenticators, Portable and convenient to carry, Works across devices and operating systems.

On the other hand, GNOME Authenticator is a Security & Privacy product tagged with twofactor-authentication, otp, gnome.

Its standout features include Generate one-time passwords compatible with common authentication protocols like TOTP and HOTP, Store and manage tokens for multiple accounts and services, Integrates natively with GNOME desktop environment, Open source and free, and it shines with pros like Easy to use interface, Secure open source code, Native GNOME integration, Free with no ads or payments.

Feature	OnlyKey	GNOME Authenticator
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Security & Privacy	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

OnlyKey

Description: OnlyKey is a physical security key that can replace passwords and two-factor authentication tokens. It encrypts and stores passwords, generates one-time passcodes, supports FIDO U2F authentication, and integrates with various password managers.

GNOME Authenticator

Description: GNOME Authenticator is a two-factor authentication app for the GNOME desktop environment. It allows users to manage one-time passcodes, generate authentication codes, and integrate with sites and services that support two-factor authentication.

Key Features Comparison

OnlyKey Features

• Stores passwords, credentials and keys
• Generates one-time passcodes for 2FA
• Supports FIDO U2F and FIDO2 for authentication
• Open source firmware
• Encrypted and tamper-resistant

GNOME Authenticator Features

• Generate one-time passwords compatible with common authentication protocols like TOTP and HOTP
• Store and manage tokens for multiple accounts and services
• Integrates natively with GNOME desktop environment
• Open source and free

Pros & Cons Analysis

OnlyKey

Pros

• Replaces multiple tokens and passwords
• More secure than software authenticators
• Portable and convenient to carry
• Works across devices and operating systems

Cons

• Costs more than software authenticators
• Physical key can be lost or damaged
• Limited compatibility with some services

GNOME Authenticator

Pros

• Easy to use interface
• Secure open source code
• Native GNOME integration
• Free with no ads or payments

Cons

• Only available on Linux/GNOME
• Limited to OTP generation
• Less full-featured than some proprietary alternatives

Pricing Comparison

OnlyKey

• One-time Purchase

GNOME Authenticator

• Open Source
• Free