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Authy vs Cisco Duo

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Authy

Software

Simple to setup, secure cloud backup, multi device support

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Cisco Duo logo

Cisco Duo

Software

Trusted access for all users, all devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Authy free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side; Cisco Duo free tier caps at 10 users; every paid tier requires a minimum of 10 users

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Authy and Cisco Duo actually diverge.

Attributes where Authy and Cisco Duo differ
AttributeAuthyCisco Duo
Pricing modelfreefreemium

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Authy

  • Free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side
  • Vendor markets multi-device sync as a core feature, meaning account security depends on cloud-backed codes rather than device-only storage

Cisco Duo

  • Free tier caps at 10 users; every paid tier requires a minimum of 10 users
  • Licenses cannot be bought individually above the free tier: under 100 users they are sold in increments of 10, and over 100 users in increments of 25
  • Duo Premier, the top tier with the most adaptive access controls, costs $9 per user per month on top of the per-increment purchase requirement

Pricing, plan by plan

Authy

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Authy review.

Cisco Duo

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Cisco Duo review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Authy if

  • You want to start without paying.
Authy review

Choose Cisco Duo if

  • You want to start without paying.
Cisco Duo review

Questions people ask

Is Authy or Cisco Duo better?
Neither clearly leads. Authy starts at Free and Cisco Duo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Authy or Cisco Duo?
Authy starts at Free and Cisco Duo at Free.
Does Authy or Cisco Duo run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Authy for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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