Comparison

ESET Secure Authentication vs OT Advanced Authentication

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

Head to head
About

ESET Secure Authentication

This companion app provides multi-factor authentication for businesses, strengthening access to company systems and data. It allows users to approve push notifications or generate one-time passwords to complement standard login credentials.

Highlights
  • Approve push notifications for authentication
  • Generate one-time passwords
  • Add accounts via QR code scanning
  • Supports Microsoft Web Apps
  • Secures VPN and cloud service access
  • Integrates with Windows, Mac, and Linux logins
Features
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NOTE: Before installing ESET Secure Authentication, please note that the product requires server-side installation. This is a companion app and will not work independently. Contact your company‘s network administrator to receive your enrollment link. ESET Secure Authentication is an easy-to-install, deploy, and manage, multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution for businesses. The additional factor—received or generated by the mobile app—complements and strengthens the standard authentication process and secures access to your company’s systems and data. The ESET Secure Authentication app allows you to: - Receive push notifications on your device that you can approve to complete authentication - Generate one-time passwords to use alongside your username and password - Add a new account simply by scanning a QR code Supported integrations: - Microsoft Web Apps - Local Windows logins - Remote Desktop Protocol - VPNs - Cloud services via AD FS - Mac/Linux - Custom apps Multi-factor authentication is a combination of two or more security factors—“something the user knows” (e.g., a password), “something the user has” (such as a mobile phone to generate a one-time password or receive a push notification), and even “something the user is” (when approving push notifications via biometrics). Find out more about ESET Secure Authentication for businesses: https://www.eset.com/us/business/solutions/multi-factor-authentication/

About

OT Advanced Authentication

Enhance security beyond traditional passwords with multifactor authentication. Protect sensitive data from fraud and unauthorized access with advanced verification methods.

Highlights
  • Multifactor authentication
  • Secure sensitive information
  • Step-up protection
  • Fraud prevention
  • Unauthorized access prevention
Features
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OpenText Advanced Authentication lets you move beyond username and password to a more secure way to protect your sensitive information. Using multifactor authentication, you can now step up protection at a time when fraud or unauthorized access are overriding concerns. Additional information on the features and benefits of Advanced Authentication is available at https://www.opentext.com/products/advanced-authentication.

Screenshots

ESET Secure Authentication4 screens
OT Advanced Authentication4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ESET Secure Authentication at 3.2 against OT Advanced Authentication's 1.8. ESET Secure Authentication also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (30% vs 14%). OT Advanced Authentication's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (148 vs 30). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ESET Secure Authentication holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 148 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of ESET Secure Authentication's written reviews are positive against 14% of OT Advanced Authentication's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ESET Secure Authentication ships an update every 6 months, OT Advanced Authentication every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ESET Secure Authentication versus OT Advanced Authentication: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESET Secure AuthenticationOT Advanced Authentication
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (30 ratings) — better1.8 (148 ratings)
Positive reviews29.6% of reviews — better13.9% of reviews
Number of ratings30148 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESET, spol. s r.o.NetIQ Corporation

Customer experience

ESET Secure Authentication

All ratings30 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive29.6%
Neutral16.7%
Negative53.7%

OT Advanced Authentication

All ratings148 ratings
Positive14.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative79.7%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive13.9%
Neutral8.3%
Negative77.8%

Bugs and requests

ESET Secure Authentication

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OT Advanced Authentication

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Push notifications disappear immediately after appearing
  • Authentication requests timeout within seconds of approval
  • App crashes on iOS 14+ and iPhone 12/15 models
  • Face ID gets stuck in loop requiring phone restart
  • QR code scanner fails to work
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  • Blank white screen appears instead of PIN entry
  • App fails to launch or shows brief flash then disappears
  • Notifications not appearing on Apple Watch despite settings enabled
  • Login credentials not persisting between sessions
  • App freezes during enrollment of new organizations
  • PIN reset fails and deletes user data
  • App becomes unresponsive after failed authentication attempts
  • Incompatibility with device upgrades causing permanent lockout

Requested features

9 requests
  • Apple Watch support for direct approval without phone
  • Biometric/Face ID authentication without PIN requirement
  • Lock screen notification approval capability
  • Persistent notification badges
  • Ability to bulk delete request history
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  • Better error messages and troubleshooting guidance
  • Improved UI/design modernization
  • Seamless device transfer without account lockout
  • Offline TOTP functionality

In-app purchases

None

ESET Secure Authentication

No in-app purchases

None

OT Advanced Authentication

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ESET Secure Authentication free?
ESET Secure Authentication is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OT Advanced Authentication free?
OT Advanced Authentication is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ESET Secure Authentication or OT Advanced Authentication?
ESET Secure Authentication is rated higher. ESET Secure Authentication averages 3.2 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while OT Advanced Authentication averages 1.8 from 148 ratings.
Do ESET Secure Authentication or OT Advanced Authentication have ads?
Neither ESET Secure Authentication nor OT Advanced Authentication shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ESET Secure Authentication or OT Advanced Authentication?
ESET Secure Authentication ships an update every 6 months, and OT Advanced Authentication every 3 months. Most recently, ESET Secure Authentication was updated on September 17, 2026 and OT Advanced Authentication on September 23, 2026.

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