Cisco Duo
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Complete Identity Security & MFA Solutions
How to Replace Cisco DuoOverview
Features
22 features across 10 categories
AI & Automation(1)
Investigate and remediate user access issues and find configuration and administration guidance with AI assistance
Authentication(5)
Authenticate securely and eliminate passwords entirely using Duo Mobile and FIDO2 standards for a completely passwordless login experience
Improve productivity without compromising security by making the first login the only login, securely reducing frustrating extra authentications
Built-in authenticator application available free to all users for managing MFA tokens
Verify users and devices behind the scene at every access attempt to stop attackers in their tracks with end-to-end phishing resistance
Enable users to securely log in to multiple applications with one set of credentials, reducing the need to manage multiple passwords
Compliance & Posture(1)
Identify gaps, vulnerabilities, and inconsistencies in identity posture and receive impact and remediation recommendations
Device Management(5)
Comprehensive device trust with endpoint protection checks for complete Zero Trust access verification
Check device security posture before granting access and provide visibility into security health of devices trying to gain access
Identify at-risk devices and prevent unauthorized access by verifying device security posture before granting access
Limit device access to applications based on presence of an endpoint protection product
Check if device is registered or managed before allowing access to applications and resources
Directory Management(1)
Utilize Duo as the primary source of truth for user directory, authorization, and attribute management, built from the ground up to thwart identity attacks
Integration(2)
Easy integration with existing identity sources and applications including ADFS and Azure
Secure access to any number of applications, whether cloud-based, on-premises, or custom built
Remote Access(2)
Securely access private resources without a VPN using Duo Network Gateway for seamless remote work access
Provide complete VPN-less remote access to private resources for improved security and user experience
Reporting & Analytics(1)
Gain unified visibility and AI-driven analytics across diverse identity sources for comprehensive threat awareness
Threat Detection(3)
Cisco Identity Intelligence gives you the power to know who's logging in, what's risky, and what to do next with unified visibility and AI-driven analytics
Detect, analyze, and respond to identity-based threats, both proactively and reactively across your entire identity infrastructure
Dynamically adjust authentication requirements in real time based on risk signals and threat indicators
Threat Protection(1)
Mitigate the risk of session hijacking and token theft by significantly reducing or eliminating the use of stealable cookies
Pricing
Duo Free
- ✓Strong MFA
- ✓Seamless integrations
- ✓Free authenticator app
- ✓Up to 10 users
Duo Essentials
- ✓Everything in Free
- ✓Duo Directory
- ✓Phishing-resistant MFA
- ✓Complete passwordless authentication
- ✓Single sign-on
- ✓Trusted Endpoints
- ✓Unlimited applications
Duo Advantage
Popular- ✓Everything in Essentials
- ✓Cisco Identity Intelligence
- ✓Cross-identity visibility
- ✓ISPM
- ✓ITDR
- ✓Duo Passport
- ✓Session theft protection
- ✓Device health checks
- ✓Risk-Based Authentication
Duo Premier
- ✓Everything in Advantage
- ✓Comprehensive Zero Trust access
- ✓VPN-less remote access to private resources
- ✓Complete device trust with endpoint protection check
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 22 features at very easy complexity.
Build vs Buy
Should you build a Cisco Duo alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 22 features.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying Cisco Duo saves ~$17,400 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 22 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
2 known integrations