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Best Microsoft Authenticator alternatives in India (2026)
Microsoft Authenticator is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from Microsoft, Redmond, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 17 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Microsoft Authenticator are Authy (Free), Google Authenticator (Free), Keycloak (Free), Zoho Vault (Free plan) and LastPass (Free plan). Authy is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹170/month.
Why businesses look for a Microsoft Authenticator alternative
Indian support and GST
Microsoft Authenticator is built in United States. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Microsoft Authenticator alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Microsoft Authenticator's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Microsoft Authenticator (current) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Authy | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Google Authenticator | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Keycloak | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Zoho Vault | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  LastPass | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  MojoAuth | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Dashlane | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Bitwarden | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Duo Security | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Auth0 | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  NordPass | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Proton Pass | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  LoginRadius | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Stytch | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Descope | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Okta | ₹170/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Indusface | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  1Password Business | ₹650/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Keeper | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  KeePass | Free | Yes | Windows | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Microsoft Authenticator alternatives in detail
2. Google Authenticator
Google · Mountain View · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
TOTP authenticator.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft Authenticator
- Open source
4. Zoho Vault
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Password manager for teams.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft Authenticator
- Built in India (Chennai)
Free plan
Free plan available
6. MojoAuth
MojoAuth · Jaipur · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Passwordless authentication built in Jaipur.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft Authenticator
- Built in India (Jaipur)
Free plan
Free plan available
8. Bitwarden
Bitwarden · Santa Barbara · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5
Open-source password manager.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft Authenticator
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Microsoft Authenticator alternatives by what you need
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Free Microsoft Authenticator alternatives
Indian alternatives to Microsoft Authenticator
How to choose a Microsoft Authenticator alternative
- Start with endpoint protection and MFA — they stop most incidents.
- Check CERT-In compliance requirements for your sector.
- Managed services help when you have no security staff.
Microsoft Authenticator alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Microsoft Authenticator in 2026?+
The closest matches to Microsoft Authenticator on App Advisor are Authy (Free), Google Authenticator (Free), Keycloak (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Microsoft Authenticator, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Authenticator?+
Yes. 17 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Authy (Free), Google Authenticator (Free), Keycloak (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Microsoft Authenticator?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Okta starts lowest at ₹170/mo. Authy also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Microsoft Authenticator?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Vault (Free plan), MojoAuth (Free plan), Indusface (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Microsoft Authenticator vs Authy: which is better?+
Authy is the closest match to Microsoft Authenticator in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Microsoft Authenticator alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category Microsoft Authenticator also covers, and Microsoft's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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