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Beyond Identity vs IAPro

Beyond Identity logo

Beyond Identity

Cybersecurity

Phishing-resistant passwordless authentication with device trust enforced at every login

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
IAPro logo

IAPro

Government

Internal Affairs Case Management

From
$500/month
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Beyond Identity it is an authentication layer, not an identity provider, so you keep and keep paying for Okta or Entra ID underneath and the combined per-user cost is roughly double a single-vendor approach.; IAPro a public university's procurement documentation for IAPro (CI Technologies, acquired by Versaterm Public Safety in 2023) states the software is sold as an unlimited-use license covering all concurrent users and workstations with no additional or hidden licensing costs, and the first year of annual maintenance is included free; no dollar figure for that license was disclosed in the document, so total cost is not visible without a direct quote.
  • They diverge on capability: Beyond Identity covers Device-bound credentials, IAPro covers Case Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Beyond Identity and IAPro actually diverge.

Attributes where Beyond Identity and IAPro differ
AttributeBeyond IdentityIAPro
Starting priceOn request$500/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidWeb, Desktop
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment
FoundedUnknown1997

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Beyond Identity

  • Device-bound credentials
  • Continuous device posture
  • No shared secrets
  • Identity provider integration
  • Secure developer signing
  • Administrator policy engine

Only in IAPro

  • Case Management
  • Early Warning System
  • Use of Force Tracking
  • Analytics
  • Reporting
  • CAD Systems
  • RMS
  • HR Systems

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Beyond Identity

  • An organisation that suffered a breach through MFA push fatigue and needs a factor that cannot be socially engineerednot IAPro
  • A software company enforcing that code is only signed from a managed device with current patchesnot IAPro
  • A firm with contractors on unmanaged laptops that must meet posture requirements before reaching internal systemsnot IAPro
  • A security team wanting to remove passwords from the helpdesk workload rather than adding another factor on topnot IAPro

IAPro

  • Citizen Servicesnot Beyond Identity
  • Records Managementnot Beyond Identity
  • Public Safetynot Beyond Identity
  • Civic Engagementnot Beyond Identity

Where each one falls short

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

Beyond Identity

  • It is an authentication layer, not an identity provider, so you keep and keep paying for Okta or Entra ID underneath and the combined per-user cost is roughly double a single-vendor approach.
  • Every device that authenticates needs the platform authenticator installed, which makes onboarding contractors, third parties and shared kiosks awkward and sometimes impossible.
  • Pricing is quoted per user with no published rates, so buyers cannot benchmark it against the increasingly capable passkey support now included in identity provider base licences.
  • Losing all enrolled devices requires an administrative recovery path, and organisations that design that path poorly reintroduce a social-engineering target at the helpdesk.
  • Legacy applications that only speak passwords or older protocols need a federation shim or stay outside the policy, so coverage is rarely complete in an estate with old systems.

IAPro

  • A public university's procurement documentation for IAPro (CI Technologies, acquired by Versaterm Public Safety in 2023) states the software is sold as an unlimited-use license covering all concurrent users and workstations with no additional or hidden licensing costs, and the first year of annual maintenance is included free; no dollar figure for that license was disclosed in the document, so total cost is not visible without a direct quote.

Pricing, plan by plan

Beyond Identity

On request
  • Secure Access Platform$undefined/year
    • Per-user annual subscription quoted by seat count
    • Deployed alongside an existing identity provider rather than replacing it
    • Device posture integrations with major EDR and MDM vendors included

IAPro

$500/month
  • IAPro$500/month
    • Case Management
    • Early Warning
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Beyond Identity if

  • You need device-bound credentials.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
  • You also want continuous device posture.
Beyond Identity review

Choose IAPro if

  • You need case management.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want early warning system.
IAPro review

Questions people ask

Is Beyond Identity or IAPro better?
Neither clearly leads. Beyond Identity starts at On request and IAPro at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Beyond Identity or IAPro?
Beyond Identity starts at On request and IAPro at $500/month.
Does Beyond Identity or IAPro run on more platforms?
Beyond Identity runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. IAPro runs on Web, Desktop.
What is Beyond Identity best used for?
Beyond Identity is most often used for an organisation that suffered a breach through mfa push fatigue and needs a factor that cannot be socially engineered, a software company enforcing that code is only signed from a managed device with current patches, a firm with contractors on unmanaged laptops that must meet posture requirements before reaching internal systems, a security team wanting to remove passwords from the helpdesk workload rather than adding another factor on top. Of those, an organisation that suffered a breach through mfa push fatigue and needs a factor that cannot be socially engineered and a software company enforcing that code is only signed from a managed device with current patches are not what IAPro is typically brought in for.
What can Beyond Identity do that IAPro cannot?
Beyond Identity covers Device-bound credentials, Continuous device posture, No shared secrets, Identity provider integration. IAPro covers Case Management, Early Warning System, Use of Force Tracking, Analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Beyond Identity: Does it replace Okta or Entra ID?

No. It sits in front of them as the authentication method. Budget for both.

IAPro: How much does IAPro cost?

Pricing is not published. IAPro is an enterprise solution for professional standards management with custom pricing based on organizational needs.

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Beyond Identity: What happens when a user loses their laptop?

They authenticate from another enrolled device, or go through an administrative recovery flow. Designing that recovery well matters, because it is the weakest point.

IAPro: Can I try IAPro before committing to a purchase?

No self-serve trial is mentioned. The site directs interested parties to book a consultation with the sales team to discuss evaluation options.

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Beyond Identity: Is it different from passkeys?

The credential mechanism is similar in spirit. The difference is enforcing device security posture at every authentication, which standard passkeys do not do.

IAPro: How do I request a quote or demo?

Contact Versaterm directly at 613-820-0311, 1-866-729-2947, or use the contact form at their website. They offer consultation booking for enterprise prospects.

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IAPro: What is the typical contract length?

Contract terms are not disclosed on the website. As an enterprise product, terms are negotiated individually during the sales process.

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