privacyIDEA Authenticator vs eduMFA Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
privacyIDEA Authenticator
This app transforms your smartphone into a secure authentication device for two-factor authentication. It seamlessly integrates with a backend system, offering a more secure rollout process than traditional tokens.
- Two-factor authentication
- OTP token support
- Secure rollout process
- Smartphone as authentication device
- REST API integration
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privacyIDEA is a modular solution for two factor authentication especially with OTP tokens. It is multi-tenency- and multi-instance-capable. Due to the modular structure privacyIDEA can be quickly and easily adapted and enhanced. E.g. adding new token types is as simple as writing a new lean python module. You do not need to modify your network for privacyIDEA, it does not write to existing databases or user stores. It only needs read access to your user stores like LDAP, Active Directory, SQL, SCIM-service or flat files. Existing workflows can be enhanced without the need to modify them. Using its simple REST like API it can be automated and smoothly be integrated. The Smartphone App "privacyIDEA Authenticator" turns your smartphone into an authentication device, which smoothlessly runs with the privacyIDEA backend. In contrast to classical smartphone based tokens the privacyIDEA Authenticator also allows for a more secure rollout process.
eduMFA Authenticator
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The eduMFA Authenticator app offers a fast and secure way to verify your identity with educational institutions using eduMFA. Authenticate effortlessly with push notifications—approve or decline login requests with a single tap. Manage multiple tokens, search efficiently, and stay in control of your authentication requests. Designed for simplicity, security, and ease of use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: privacyIDEA Authenticator at every 2 months against eduMFA Authenticator's every 5 months. eduMFA Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
privacyIDEA Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, eduMFA Authenticator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | privacyIDEA Authenticator | eduMFA Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NetKnights GmbH | Gesellschaft fuer wissenschaftliche Datenverarbeitung mbH |
In-app purchases
privacyIDEA Authenticator
No in-app purchases
eduMFA Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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