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Authy vs Snyk

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Authy

Security & Cybersecurity

Simple to setup, secure cloud backup, multi device support

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Snyk logo

Snyk

Security & Cybersecurity

Developer-first security platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; Snyk free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Authy and Snyk actually diverge.

Attributes where Authy and Snyk differ
AttributeAuthySnyk
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsWebWeb, CLI, IDE integrations
CategorySecurity & CybersecurityUnknown
FoundedUnknown2015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Authy

Nothing recorded that Snyk does not also cover.

Only in Snyk

  • Open source security
  • Code security (SAST)
  • Container security
  • IaC security
  • License compliance
  • Fix PRs
  • Priority scoring
  • Developer IDE integration

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Authy

No use cases recorded yet. See the Authy review.

Snyk

  • Individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scansnot Authy
  • Development teams using Team plan with increased test quotas and IDE integrationnot Authy
  • Enterprises requiring unlimited testing via Enterprise plan with custom security rulesnot Authy

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

Snyk

  • Free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month
  • Free and Team plans count only contributing developers making commits within 90 days; public contributions do not count
  • Enterprise plan requires custom pricing and sales contact

Pricing, plan by plan

Authy

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Authy review.

Snyk

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Snyk review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Authy if

  • You want to start without paying.
Authy review

Choose Snyk if

  • You need open source security.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, CLI, IDE integrations.
  • You also want code security (sast).
Snyk review

Questions people ask

Is Authy or Snyk better?
Neither clearly leads. Authy starts at Free and Snyk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Authy or Snyk?
Authy starts at Free and Snyk at Free.
Does Authy or Snyk run on more platforms?
Authy runs on Web. Snyk runs on Web, CLI, IDE integrations.
Can I use Authy for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Authy do that Snyk cannot?
Snyk covers Open source security, Code security (SAST), Container security, IaC security.
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