Authn8 vs Microsoft Authenticator Enterprise
Compare Authn8's dedicated team 2FA platform with Microsoft Authenticator's enterprise authentication solution.
Feature Comparison
See how Authn8 and Microsoft Authenticator Enterprise compare
|
Feature |
Authn8 |
Microsoft Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose-Built for Team 2FA Sharing | Individual accounts |
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| Free Plan Available | Full features |
Personal use |
| Mobile App (iOS & Android) | ||
| Chrome Extension | ||
| Web Dashboard for Code Management | Mobile only |
|
| Shared Account Access | Core feature |
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| Granular Team Access Groups | ||
| Audit Logs for 2FA Access | All plans |
Via Azure AD |
| Automatic Brand Logo Recognition | ||
| Export Flexibility (QR, CSV, Excel) | ||
| Passwordless Authentication | ||
| Azure AD Integration | 2FA focused |
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| Starting Price (per month) | $0 Free forever |
Free Personal use |
Why Teams Choose Authn8
Microsoft Authenticator excels at Azure AD integration, but Authn8 is built for team 2FA sharing
Why Choose Authn8
- Built for Team Sharing: Share 2FA codes across your team with granular access controls
- Web Dashboard: Manage 2FA codes from any browser, not just mobile
- Chrome Extension: Quick browser access without switching devices
- Platform Independent: Works with any service that supports TOTP, not tied to Microsoft ecosystem
- Dedicated Audit Logs: Track 2FA access specifically, not buried in Azure AD logs
- Flexible Export Options: Export to QR, CSV, and Excel for backup and migration
Microsoft Authenticator
- Excellent Azure AD and Microsoft 365 integration
- Passwordless authentication support
- Free for personal use
- Not designed for team 2FA sharing
- No web dashboard or browser extension
- Requires Azure AD for advanced enterprise features
- 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 across multiple services
- Want web and browser access in addition to mobile apps
- Require granular access controls at the account level
- Need dedicated 2FA audit logs separate from identity management
- Work with multiple platforms beyond Microsoft ecosystem
- Value automatic logo recognition for better organization
- Want flexible export options for backup and migration
Choose Microsoft Authenticator If You:
- Are heavily invested in the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure AD, Microsoft 365)
- Need passwordless authentication for Microsoft services
- Primarily use 2FA for individual accounts, not team sharing
- Want tight Azure AD integration for identity management
- Don't need web dashboard access for 2FA management
- Are using it for personal authentication only
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