Authn8 vs Authy for Business
Compare Authn8's team-focused features with Authy's personal authenticator capabilities for business 2FA management.
Feature Comparison
See how Authn8 and Authy compare feature by feature
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Feature |
Authn8 |
Authy for Business |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose-Built for Team Sharing | Individual use focus |
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| Free Plan Available | Full features |
Personal use |
| Mobile App (iOS & Android) | ||
| Chrome Extension | ||
| Web Dashboard for Code Management | Mobile only |
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| Granular Team Access Groups | ||
| Audit Logs | All plans |
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| Automatic Brand Logo Recognition | ||
| Export Flexibility (QR, CSV, Excel) | Limited options |
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| Cloud Sync | Twilio Account |
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| Starting Price (per month) | $0 Free forever |
Free Personal use |
Why Teams Choose Authn8
Authy is great for individual use, but Authn8 is purpose-built for teams - here's how we stand out
Why Choose Authn8
- Team Collaboration Built-In: Share 2FA codes securely across your team with granular access controls
- Web Dashboard: Manage your 2FA codes from any browser, not just mobile devices
- Chrome Extension: Quick browser access without switching to your phone
- Complete Audit Logs: Track who accesses what, when - essential for security compliance
- Smart Logo Recognition: Automatically organizes accounts with brand logos
- Flexible Export Options: Export to multiple formats (QR, CSV, Excel) for backup and migration
Authy for Business
- Popular authenticator app from Twilio
- Free for personal use
- Cloud sync with Twilio account
- Not designed for team sharing or collaboration
- No web dashboard or browser extension
- No audit logging or access tracking
- Limited export options
When to Choose Each Solution
The right tool depends on your specific needs
Choose Authn8 If You:
- Need to share 2FA codes with your team securely
- Want web and browser access in addition to mobile
- Require audit logs for compliance and security tracking
- Need granular access controls for different team members
- Value automatic logo recognition for better organization
- Want flexible export options for backup and migration
Choose Authy for Business If You:
- Only need personal 2FA without team sharing
- Prefer a mobile-only authenticator with cloud sync
- Are deeply integrated with Twilio's ecosystem
- Don't need web dashboard access
- Don't require audit logging or compliance tracking
- Are using it for individual accounts only
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