Comparison

OneLogin Protect vs Salesforce Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

OneLogin Protect

This app provides enterprise-ready multi-factor authentication for your online accounts. It offers secure two-factor authentication for OneLogin SSO and thousands of third-party services, enhancing your digital security with push notifications and time-based one-time passwords.

Highlights
  • Push notification alerts for OneLogin accounts
  • Touch ID/Face ID/PIN for push notification approval
  • Works with third-party providers and OATH tokens
  • Generates 6-digit TOTP codes
  • Offline code generation
  • QR code scanning for account setup
  • Secure backup and restore to Google Drive
Features
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OneLogin Protect authenticator, a free, enterprise-ready MFA app, provides two-factor authentication for all your OneLogin SSO accounts and thousands of third-party apps and services. When you use multi-factor authentication, you automatically increase the security of your online accounts. Features • Alerts user with a push notification, user responds with just a tap (OneLogin accounts only). • Requires your Touch ID, Face ID, or PIN to accept push notification (OneLogin accounts only). • Works with third-party providers and accounts which you can add at any time. • Compatible with services using OATH security tokens (i.e. Google Authenticator). • Generates a unique 6-digit code every 30 seconds for each account (TOTP). • Generates verification codes without a data connection. • Adds a new account by scanning a QR code or by entering it manually. • Securely backup and restore your accounts to your own Google Drive Permissions • Camera access for scanning QR code when adding new accounts. • Push notifications for delivery of OTP requests Learn more • Learn more about 2-step verification at onelogin.com/onelogin-protect-authenticator • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onelogin • Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onelogin

About

Salesforce Authenticator

Enhance your online security with multi-factor authentication. This app sends push notifications to your device for identity verification, allowing you to approve or deny login attempts with a simple tap. It also offers one-time verification codes for offline use and can automate approvals for trusted locations.

Highlights
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Push notification approvals
  • One-time verification codes
  • Location-based automated approvals
  • Offline verification codes
Read full description

Salesforce Authenticator adds an extra layer of security for your online accounts with multi-factor authentication (also known as two-factor authentication). With Salesforce Authenticator, you use your mobile device to verify your identity when logging in to your account or performing critical actions. The app sends you a push notification, and you approve or deny the activity with just a tap. For even more convenience, Salesforce Authenticator can use your mobile device’s location services to automatically approve account activity that you trust. The app also provides one-time verification codes for use while you’re offline or have low connectivity. Use Salesforce Authenticator to secure all your online accounts that support time-based one-time passwords (TOTP). Any service that allows multi-factor authentication using an “Authenticator app” is compatible with Salesforce Authenticator. Location Data & Privacy If you enable location-based automation in Salesforce Authenticator, rest assured that Salesforce never tracks your location or shares it with anyone. Location data is stored securely on your mobile device, never in the cloud. You can delete all location data from your device or turn off location services at any time. Learn more about how the app uses location data in Salesforce Help. Battery Usage Rather than getting precise location updates, Salesforce Authenticator only receives updates when you enter or leave the approximate area, or “geofence,” of a location that you trust. By minimizing the frequency of location updates, Salesforce Authenticator conserves your mobile device’s battery life. To reduce battery usage even more, you can turn off location services and stop automating your activity.

Screenshots

OneLogin Protect4 screens
Salesforce Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Salesforce Authenticator at 4.6 against OneLogin Protect's 2.0. Salesforce Authenticator also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 13%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). OneLogin Protect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Salesforce Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Salesforce Authenticator has 4.3K ratings behind it against 574, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of OneLogin Protect's written reviews are positive against 52% of Salesforce Authenticator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OneLogin Protect ships an update every 3 months, Salesforce Authenticator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OneLogin Protect versus Salesforce Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOneLogin ProtectSalesforce Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (574 ratings)4.6 (4.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.2% of reviews52.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5744.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOneLogin, LLCsalesforce.com

Customer experience

OneLogin Protect

All ratings574 ratings
Positive21.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative73.5%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive13.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative81.5%

Salesforce Authenticator

All ratings4,294 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews362 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative42.8%

User reviews

OneLogin Protect

From 574 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure authentication
  • 🚀 Efficient push notifications
  • 💡 Apple Watch support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔑 Difficult account recovery
  • 🔒 Overly restrictive security
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Poor user experience

Salesforce Authenticator

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure authentication
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔋 Reliable backup feature
  • 👍 Convenient Apple Watch integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent location tracking
  • 🐛 Frequent re-authentication required
  • 🐛 Unreliable push notifications
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
  • 🐛 Buggy app crashes

Bugs and requests

OneLogin Protect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Broken push notifications
  • Incompatibility with jailbroken devices
  • Stuck on loading screen
  • Inability to delete accounts

Requested features

4 requests
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • Improved Apple Watch integration
  • Simpler login process
  • Better customer support

Salesforce Authenticator

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to add accounts without QR code or 2-word phrase
  • Sudden loss of access to all accounts after phone reset
  • Repeated prompts to enable location services
  • Slow authentication process and delays
  • Incompatibility with certain Salesforce clouds

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add biometric authentication (Face ID, Touch ID)
  • Improve location-based auto-approval
  • Allow customization of app icons and themes
  • Provide desktop/web version of the app
  • Enhance Apple Watch integration

In-app purchases

None

OneLogin Protect

No in-app purchases

None

Salesforce Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OneLogin Protect free?
OneLogin Protect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Salesforce Authenticator free?
Salesforce Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OneLogin Protect or Salesforce Authenticator?
Salesforce Authenticator is rated higher. OneLogin Protect averages 2.0 out of 5 from 574 ratings, while Salesforce Authenticator averages 4.6 from 4.3K ratings.
Do OneLogin Protect or Salesforce Authenticator have ads?
Neither OneLogin Protect nor Salesforce Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OneLogin Protect or Salesforce Authenticator?
OneLogin Protect ships an update every 3 months, and Salesforce Authenticator monthly. Most recently, OneLogin Protect was updated on October 17, 2026 and Salesforce Authenticator on October 18, 2026.

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