# Aegis Authenticator: Free Open Source Alternative to Authy, Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/aegis-authenticator
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Aegis Authenticator (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Authy, Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator. Android app for managing two-factor authentication tokens with encrypted storage, biometric unlock, flexible backups, and import/export from major 2FA apps.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Aegis Authenticator
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://getaegis.app/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/beemdevelopment/Aegis
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 13.5k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/beemdevelopment/Aegis or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (3)
Replacing these paid tools with Aegis Authenticator saves up to $18/mo ($216/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Authy](https://caniforkit.com/authy) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare Authy vs Aegis Authenticator](https://caniforkit.com/vs/authy-vs-aegis-authenticator) |
| [Google Authenticator](https://caniforkit.com/google-authenticator) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare Google Authenticator vs Aegis Authenticator](https://caniforkit.com/vs/google-authenticator-vs-aegis-authenticator) |
| [Microsoft Authenticator](https://caniforkit.com/microsoft-authenticator) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare Microsoft Authenticator vs Aegis Authenticator](https://caniforkit.com/vs/microsoft-authenticator-vs-aegis-authenticator) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Aegis Authenticator free and open source?
Aegis Authenticator is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Android app for managing two-factor authentication tokens with encrypted storage, biometric unlock, flexible backups, and import/export from major 2FA apps.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Aegis Authenticator?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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