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Multi-factor authentication and secure access, from free to $9 per user
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Cisco Duo is a multi-factor authentication (MFA) and secure access service for organizations that want to protect logins and verify device trust. It offers four editions, Free, Essentials, Advantage and Premier, priced per user per month. A 30-day free trial is available.
Admins protect applications by adding Duo, and users approve logins through the authenticator app or passwordless methods. Higher editions evaluate device health and risk, block session theft and provide VPN-less access to private apps. Licenses come in blocks of 10 for fewer than 100 users and 25 above.
IT and security teams in organizations of every size use Duo. The Free edition suits very small teams, while Premier targets zero trust programs.
Duo is billed per user per month. Free is $0 for up to 10 users, Essentials is $3, Advantage is $6 and Premier is $9. Plans can be changed anytime and paid by credit card, and a 30-day free trial starts in minutes. Under 100 users, licenses are sold in blocks of 10.
Duo lists integrations on all editions, including its free tier, but the vendor's pricing page does not name specific products.
Okta is an identity platform with SSO, lifecycle management and MFA. JumpCloud combines directory, SSO and device management. Auth0 is a developer-focused customer identity platform for adding login to applications. CyberArk focuses on privileged access management for administrators and secrets.
Pricing Model
FREEMIUM
Starting Price
$3/mo
Free Options
Free version, Free trial
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API Types
SDK Availability
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Developer Features
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Compliance Standards
SOC 2 Type II
EnterpriseISO 27001
EnterpriseGDPR Compliant
GlobalHIPAA
HealthcarePCI DSS
FinanceCCPA
PrivacyFedRAMP
GovernmentCSA STAR
CloudDeployment & Data
Data Residency Options
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Identity and access management: SSO, MFA, and lifecycle automation
Unified identity, access and device management platform
Authentication and authorization as a service for developers.
