Storage
Local authenticator
Usually stays on one device
VaultOTP
User account with encrypted server storage and optional encrypted local PWA cache
2FA management
VaultOTP user-side comparison
Compare local authenticators with web-based management from a regular user's perspective.
Migration
Local authenticator
Often depends on one QR export or manual entry
VaultOTP
Preview imports from common readable exports, QR images, and otpauth text
Organization
Local authenticator
Basic list and search
VaultOTP
Groups, sorting, pinning, trash, restore, and batch actions
API
Local authenticator
Usually no personal API
VaultOTP
PAT access to this user's own entries and current codes
Offline
Local authenticator
Works on the installed device
VaultOTP
PWA can keep cached TOTP entries usable offline on the current browser
Risk control
Local authenticator
Depends on app lock and device security
VaultOTP
Hide codes by default, manual lock, idle lock, export warnings, and activity logs