Compare Chrome extensions: Authenticator vs Open Two-Factor Authenticator

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Stats	Authenticator	Open Two-Factor Authenticator
User count	5,000,000+	10,000+
Average rating	3.84	3.20
Rating count	1,848	10
Last updated	2024-02-21	2023-08-22
Size	5.09M	265.22K
Version	6.3.6	0.3.1

Short description
Authenticator generates two-factor authentication codes in your browser.	An open-source two-factor Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) authenticator with SHA-256 secure storage
Full summary
Authenticator generates two-factor authentication (2FA) codes in your browser. Use it to add an extra layer of security to your online accounts. Always keep a backup of your secrets in a safe location. Encrypting your secrets is strongly recommended, especially if you are logged into a Google account. Features: Add accounts by scanning QR codes Search your accounts by pressing "/" Translated into more than ten languages Encrypt your secrets with a password Backup your secrets to a file, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, or Dropbox Sync your secrets with your Google Account Import data from Google Authenticator offical mobile App Open source See more	Open Two-Factor Authenticator aims to provide an open-source two-factor authentication to browsers and Android devices with synced storage. By using this extension, you can have your encrypted keys stored in the browser's synced storage. This allows you to sync them across multiple devices. This extension uses the public key/private key method to encrypt stored data (SHA-256). Currently, Open Two-Factor Authenticator supports Firefox on Desktop, Firefox on Android, Chrome, Edge, and Opera browsers. Standalone Android implantation is still in progress. Features: Stores secrets securely using AES-CBC encryption. Does not store passwords Does not have any server-side activities whatsoever Uses synced storage, so secrets are securely shared between multiple devices. Supports custom number of digits and custom validation period