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Cisco Duo vs Enpass

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Cisco Duo

Cybersecurity

Trusted access for all users, all devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Enpass logo

Enpass

Cybersecurity

Offline-first password manager that stores your vault locally instead of the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cisco Duo free tier limited to 10 users maximum; Enpass no built-in cloud sync of its own, so users must configure a third-party storage provider for multi-device sync.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Cisco Duo and Enpass differ
AttributeCisco DuoEnpass
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWebweb, ios, android, windows, mac, linux

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

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 Cisco Duo

Nothing recorded that Enpass does not also cover.

Only in Enpass

  • Offline vaults
  • Bring-your-own-cloud sync
  • Autofill and password generator
  • Password audit
  • Business admin console
  • Cross-platform apps

What people use each for

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

Cisco Duo

  • Eliminating phishing with passwordless authnot Enpass
  • Implementing zero trust with device trustnot Enpass
  • Protecting sessions from hijacking and theftnot Enpass
  • Managing compliance for regulated industriesnot Enpass

Enpass

  • Storing passwords without trusting a vendor's cloudnot Cisco Duo
  • Syncing a vault via personal cloud storagenot Cisco Duo
  • Managing a household's shared loginsnot Cisco Duo
  • Provisioning team vaults with SSO-adjacent admin controlsnot Cisco Duo

Where each one falls short

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

Cisco Duo

  • Free tier limited to 10 users maximum
  • Licenses must be purchased in 10-user increments (under 100 users) or 25-user increments (100+ users)
  • Pricing is per-user per-month with minimum purchase increments

Enpass

  • No built-in cloud sync of its own, so users must configure a third-party storage provider for multi-device sync.
  • Mobile Lite tier caps vaults at 25 items, pushing active mobile users toward a paid plan quickly.
  • Lacks dark web monitoring and breach alerting found in some competing password managers.
  • Team/business plan lacks a native SSO login option comparable to enterprise-grade competitors.

Pricing, plan by plan

Cisco Duo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
    • Seamless integrations
    • Authenticator app
  • Essentials$3/month
    • All Free features
    • Duo Directory
    • Phishing-resistant MFA
  • Advantage$6/month
    • All Essentials features
    • Identity intelligence
    • Cisco Identity Intelligence (ISPM, ITDR)
  • Premier$9/month
    • All Advantage features
    • Complete device trust
    • VPN-less remote access

Enpass

Free
  • LiteFree
    • Up to 25 items on mobile
    • Unlimited items on desktop trial
    • No cloud sync
  • Individual$1.99/month
    • Unlimited items
    • Cloud sync via own storage provider
    • Unlimited devices
  • Family$2.99/month
    • Up to 6 members
    • Shared vaults
    • Unlimited devices per member
  • Business$1.99/month
    • Per-user pricing billed yearly
    • Admin console
    • Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace integration

Which should you pick?

Choose Cisco Duo if

  • You want to start without paying.
Cisco Duo review

Choose Enpass if

  • You need offline vaults.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, ios, android, windows, mac, linux.
  • You also want bring-your-own-cloud sync.
Enpass review

Questions people ask

Is Cisco Duo or Enpass better?
Neither clearly leads. Cisco Duo starts at Free and Enpass at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cisco Duo or Enpass?
Cisco Duo starts at Free and Enpass at Free.
Does Cisco Duo or Enpass run on more platforms?
Cisco Duo runs on Web. Enpass runs on web, ios, android, windows, mac, linux.
Can I use Cisco Duo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Cisco Duo best used for?
Cisco Duo is most often used for eliminating phishing with passwordless auth, implementing zero trust with device trust, protecting sessions from hijacking and theft, managing compliance for regulated industries. Of those, eliminating phishing with passwordless auth and implementing zero trust with device trust are not what Enpass is typically brought in for.
What can Cisco Duo do that Enpass cannot?
Enpass covers Offline vaults, Bring-your-own-cloud sync, Autofill and password generator, Password audit.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cisco Duo: How much does Cisco Duo cost?

Cisco Duo Free is $0/user/month (up to 10 users). Paid plans start at $3/user/month (Essentials), $6/user/month (Advantage), and $9/user/month (Premier). Billing is per-user per-month.

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Cisco Duo: Is Cisco Duo free to try?

Yes, Duo Free offers multi-factor authentication and seamless integrations at $0/user/month for up to 10 users.

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Cisco Duo: What is the minimum purchase for Cisco Duo?

Organizations must buy licenses in 10-user increments for under 100 users, or 25-user increments for 100 or more users. Plans are modifiable at any time.

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Cisco Duo: What does the Advantage plan add over Essentials?

Advantage ($6/user/month) adds identity intelligence, Cisco Identity Intelligence (ISPM, ITDR), Duo Passport, session theft protection, Active Directory Defense, and risk-based authentication.

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