Comparison

Bitwarden Authenticator vs OpenSCP

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

Head to head
About

Bitwarden Authenticator

Generate secure verification codes for two-factor authentication on your device. This app supports any website or application using industry-standard TOTP, adding an extra layer of protection to your online accounts.

Highlights
  • Generate 2FA verification codes
  • Supports TOTP standard
  • Universal compatibility
  • Simple, intuitive interface
  • Adds extra layer of protection
Features
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New from Bitwarden, provider of the password manager trusted by millions, Bitwarden Authenticator generates verification codes for two-factor authentication, ensuring your identity is verified when you log into accounts. Using industry-standards, Bitwarden Authenticator supports any website or application that uses TOTP. ADD AN EXTRA LAYER OF PROTECTION Generate verification codes to ensure your identity is verified, keeping your sensitive data out of reach of imposters. UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY Bitwarden Authenticator uses industry standard methods for verification code generation, so it will work with any website or application that utilizes time-based one-time passwords. EASY TO USE A simple, intuitive design and straightforward interface makes it easy to start incorporating authentication into your digital life Bitwarden empowers organizations to secure passwords, developer secrets, and passkeys. Visit Bitwarden.com to learn more about Bitwarden Password Manager, Bitwarden Secrets Manager and Bitwarden Passwordless.dev!

About

OpenSCP

Features
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OpenSCP brings WinSCP's familiar interface and workflow to a native Mac app, built with Swift and AppKit for speed and a true macOS feel. KEY FEATURES • Two interface styles, just like WinSCP: Explorer (single remote pane with directory tree) and Commander (dual-pane local/remote), switchable anytime in Preferences. • Full WinSCP-style function keys: F2 rename, F3 view, F4 edit externally, F5 download/copy, F6 upload/move, F7 new directory, F8 delete, F9 permissions (chmod). • Built-in console: run shell commands in the remote working directory, with command history. • External editor integration: edit remote files in VS Code, Cursor, Zed, Sublime Text, BBEdit, CotEditor, or any installed editor — save locally and the file re-uploads automatically. • Host key verification: fingerprint confirmation on first connect and warnings if a server's key changes, just like OpenSSH. • Sortable file lists (name, size, type, date modified, permissions, owner), icon/list/detail views, and transfer progress with speed and cancel support. • Saved sites sync across your Macs and to the companion iPhone/iPad app via iCloud Keychain (passwords) and iCloud Drive (site settings). • Pure Swift SSH implementation (Citadel / SwiftNIO SSH) — no external binaries required. Currently supports the SFTP protocol. OpenSCP is free with up to 3 saved sites and 1 session at a time. OpenSCP Pro (one-time purchase) removes those limits for unlimited saved sites and simultaneous sessions.

Screenshots

Bitwarden Authenticator4 screens
OpenSCP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bitwarden Authenticator at 15.0 against OpenSCP's 17.0. 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
Bitwarden Authenticator versus OpenSCP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBitwarden AuthenticatorOpenSCP
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (95 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings95 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitwarden IncSasai Hiroki

Bugs and requests

Bitwarden Authenticator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Search results showing placeholder codes
  • Backup not restoring codes after device restore
  • Crashes after app updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add icons for services
  • Allow rearranging of entries
  • Implement iCloud/cloud sync
  • Add Apple Watch support
  • Require biometric authentication on each app open

OpenSCP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bitwarden Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

OpenSCP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bitwarden Authenticator free?
Bitwarden Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenSCP free?
OpenSCP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bitwarden Authenticator or OpenSCP have ads?
Neither Bitwarden Authenticator nor OpenSCP shows ads.

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