Comparison

Yubico Authenticator vs HPE CX Provisioning

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Yubico Authenticator

Secure your online accounts with hardware-backed two-factor authentication. Store unique credentials on a physical security key, eliminating the need to store sensitive data on your mobile device. Generate verification codes without an internet connection for enhanced account protection.

Highlights
  • Hardware-backed security key storage
  • Touch or NFC authentication
  • USB-C support
  • Biometric unlock (FaceID/TouchID)
  • QR code setup
  • User presence verification
  • Smart Card support
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Store your unique credentials on a hardware-backed security key and take it wherever you go from mobile to desktop. No more storing sensitive secrets on your mobile phone, leaving your account vulnerable to takeovers. With the Yubico Authenticator you can raise the bar for security. * The Yubico Authenticator will work with any USB, Lightning, or NFC-enabled YubiKeys. * As iPads do not have NFC, they will only work through a Lightning or USB connection. The Yubico Authenticator generates a code used to verify your identity as you are logging into various services. No connectivity needed! Features include: Touch or NFC Authentication - Touch the YubiKey sensor or simply tap a YubiKey with NFC to a mobile phone that is NFC-enabled to store your credential on the YubiKey USB-C support - Connect the YubiKey 5Ci or any USB-C type YubiKey. When prompted, depending on the key, touch the contacts on the sides of the key or the golden ring on the top Biometric support - Experience greater convenience by unlocking your YubiKey with FaceID or TouchID Easy Setup - QR codes available from the services you wish to protect with strong authentication User Presence - New codes generated with just a touch or NFC tap of the YubiKey Compatible - Secure all the services currently compatible with other Authenticator apps Secure - Hardware-backed strong two-factor authentication with secret stored on the YubiKey, not on the mobile device Versatile - Support for multiple work and personal accounts Portable - Get the same set of codes across our other Yubico Authenticator apps for desktops as well as for all leading mobile platforms Flexible - Support for time-based and counter-based code generation Smart Card - Support for Apple's CryptoTokenKit Extension making it possible to use certificates stored on your YubiKey to authenticate with other apps and sites Experience security the modern way with the Yubico Authenticator. Visit yubico.com to learn more.

About

HPE CX Provisioning

Features
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The CX provisioning mobile app automates connecting an AOS-CX switch to the network. Use this mobile app to deploy and manage AOS-CX switches from your mobile device. You can connect to the switch through Bluetooth or WiFi. This app supports AOS-CX firmware: 10.3 and newer You can use the CX provisioning mobile app to do the following from your mobile device: • Connect to the switch for the first time and configure basic operational settings • Manage the running configuration and startup configuration of the switch • Quickly check the switch PoE budget and utilization from the home screen • Access the switch CLI The CX provisioning mobile app also automates importing AOS-CX switches into HPE Aruba Networking NetEdit for intelligent configuration management and continuous conformance validation.

Screenshots

Yubico Authenticator4 screens
HPE CX Provisioning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HPE CX Provisioning at 14.1 against Yubico Authenticator's 16.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Yubico Authenticator versus HPE CX Provisioning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYubico AuthenticatorHPE CX Provisioning
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (268 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings268 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYubicoHewlett Packard Enterprise Company

Bugs and requests

Yubico Authenticator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • NFC not working reliably
  • Accounts disappearing after updates
  • Calculation of codes not working
  • Keyboard issues when using keys

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow editing and rearranging of entries
  • Add support for multiple keys per account
  • Improve iPad/tablet support
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve QR code scanning

HPE CX Provisioning

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Yubico Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

HPE CX Provisioning

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yubico Authenticator free?
Yubico Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HPE CX Provisioning free?
HPE CX Provisioning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yubico Authenticator or HPE CX Provisioning have ads?
Neither Yubico Authenticator nor HPE CX Provisioning shows ads.

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