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Authy vs Keygen

A

Authy

Software

Simple to setup, secure cloud backup, multi device support

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
K

Keygen

Software

Open, source-available software licensing API

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Authy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Authy free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side; Keygen cloud hosted plans start at $995 per month billed per domain, a floor aimed at established software vendors rather than solo developers

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Authy and Keygen actually diverge.

Attributes where Authy and Keygen differ
AttributeAuthyKeygen
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Authy

  • Free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side
  • Vendor markets multi-device sync as a core feature, meaning account security depends on cloud-backed codes rather than device-only storage

Keygen

  • Cloud hosted plans start at $995 per month billed per domain, a floor aimed at established software vendors rather than solo developers

Pricing, plan by plan

Authy

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Authy review.

Keygen

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Keygen review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Authy if

  • You want to start without paying.
Authy review

Choose Keygen if

Nothing in the data separates Keygen from Authy on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Keygen review

Questions people ask

Is Authy or Keygen better?
Neither clearly leads. Authy starts at Free and Keygen at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Authy or Keygen?
Authy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Authy and On request for Keygen.
Does Authy or Keygen run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Authy for free?
Yes. Authy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Keygen starts at On request.
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