Real desktop apps
Native Mac and Windows apps, plus the web vault — codes on the computer you actually sign in from.
KeyAuthySwitching from Authy
Twilio shut down the Authy Desktop app in March 2024. If you relied on it for codes on your computer, KeyAuthy brings them back — on Mac, Windows, the web, your phone and Chrome, all kept in sync.
Why KeyAuthy
Native Mac and Windows apps, plus the web vault — codes on the computer you actually sign in from.
Install on your phone's home screen and use the Chrome extension to copy codes right where you log in.
Every device stays in step. Your secrets are encrypted on the device before they sync — we can't read them.
Codes are generated on your device, so they keep working with no internet.
Encrypted backup files, plus CSV export of your 2FA accounts whenever you want to leave. No lock-in.
Scan QR codes with your camera, paste setup links, or import in bulk.
How to switch
Authy doesn't offer an export, so the safest way is to re-add each account. It takes about a minute per account.
Install KeyAuthy
Get the Mac or Windows app, or open the web vault, and create your vault passcode.
Keep Authy open on your phone
Don't delete Authy yet — you'll need its codes to sign in to each account while you move it.
Re-add each account
Sign in to the site, open its security or two-factor settings, choose to set up a new authenticator app, and scan the QR code with KeyAuthy.
Confirm the code
Type the code KeyAuthy shows into the site to finish. Then remove the old Authy entry for that account.
Save a backup
When every account is moved, download an encrypted backup from KeyAuthy's Backup page and keep it somewhere safe.
Compare
| App | Codes on your computer | Sync | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| KeyAuthy | Mac, Windows, web, Chrome | Yes, end-to-end encrypted | Passwords and passkeys in the same vault |
| Ente Auth | Yes | Yes, end-to-end encrypted | Free and open source |
| 2FAS | Browser extension only | Through your phone's cloud backup | Phone-first |
| Aegis | No | No (local backups) | Android only |
| Bitwarden Authenticator | Through Bitwarden's paid plan | Through Bitwarden | Best if you already use Bitwarden |
Based on each app's public information as of 2026. Features change — check each app before choosing.