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PingID vs Ente Auth

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

PingID

6.0
Security & Privacy

Cloud-based, multi-factor authentication

Ente Auth

8.0
Security & Privacy

Desktop client for Ente Auth

Metric PingID Ente Auth
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 14 162
90-day Installs 36 516
365-day Installs 123 1.9K
Version 1.8.0 4.4.17
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 102 25.1K
GitHub Forks 141 1.5K
Open Issues 2 531
License Apache-2.0 AGPL-3.0
Language Shell Dart
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Apr 7, 2024

Reviews

PingID

PingID offers a cloud-based multi-factor authentication solution, providing enhanced security for organizations managing multiple services. It integrates seamlessly with existing systems, offering granular control and ease of use, particularly beneficial for those already using Ping Identity services.

Provides multi-factor authentication to enhance account security.

Pros

  • + Cloud-based setup for easier management across devices
  • + Seamless integration with Ping Identity's ecosystem
  • + Open-source with Apache-2.0 license for transparency and customization

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature for security patches
  • - Limited adoption and community discussion

Ente Auth

Ente Auth is an open-source, end-to-end encrypted 2FA app that offers TOTP and passkey management across multiple platforms. It's ideal for users seeking a privacy-focused alternative to proprietary 2FA solutions.

Ente Auth is a desktop client for managing two-factor authentication (2FA) through TOTP and passkeys with encrypted backups.

Pros

  • + Open-source and end-to-end encrypted for enhanced privacy
  • + Cross-platform support including desktop, mobile, and web
  • + Self-hosting capability for greater control over data
  • + User-friendly interface for managing 2FA

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature for the desktop app
  • - Lacks native passkey support
  • - High number of open GitHub issues may indicate areas needing improvement