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Cisco Duo vs Keeper Password Manager

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Cisco Duo

Cybersecurity

Trusted access for all users, all devices

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Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Keeper Password Manager

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity starts here

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Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cisco Duo free tier limited to 10 users maximum; Keeper Password Manager free tier limited to 10 passwords on one device only
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cisco Duo and Keeper Password Manager actually diverge.

Attributes where Cisco Duo and Keeper Password Manager differ
AttributeCisco DuoKeeper Password Manager
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
FoundedUnknown2011

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 Keeper Password Manager does not also cover.

Only in Keeper Password Manager

  • Zero-knowledge security
  • Password vault
  • BreachWatch dark web monitoring
  • Secure file storage
  • One-time share
  • Emergency access
  • Passkey support
  • Secrets Manager

What people use each for

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

Cisco Duo

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

Keeper Password Manager

  • Password Managernot Cisco Duo
  • Secrets Managementnot Cisco Duo
  • Privileged Accessnot 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

Keeper Password Manager

  • Free tier limited to 10 passwords on one device only
  • Personal and Family plans lack team collaboration features
  • Higher per-user cost for small teams compared to some 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

Keeper Password Manager

Free
  • Personal$34.99/year
  • Family$74.99/year
  • Business Starter$2/user per month
  • Business$3.75/user per month

Which should you pick?

Choose Cisco Duo if

  • You want to start without paying.
Cisco Duo review

Choose Keeper Password Manager if

  • You need zero-knowledge security.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want password vault.
Keeper Password Manager review

Questions people ask

Is Cisco Duo or Keeper Password Manager better?
Neither clearly leads. Cisco Duo starts at Free and Keeper Password Manager at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cisco Duo or Keeper Password Manager?
Cisco Duo starts at Free and Keeper Password Manager at Free.
Does Cisco Duo or Keeper Password Manager run on more platforms?
Cisco Duo runs on Web. Keeper Password Manager runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
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 Keeper Password Manager is typically brought in for.
What can Cisco Duo do that Keeper Password Manager cannot?
Keeper Password Manager covers Zero-knowledge security, Password vault, BreachWatch dark web monitoring, Secure file storage.

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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Keeper Password Manager: Does Keeper offer a free tier?

Keeper's free version stores only 10 passwords on a single mobile device with no cross-device sync and is effectively a trial.

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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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Keeper Password Manager: What does Keeper Business cost?

Keeper Business Starter costs $2 per user per month for 5-10 users. Keeper Business costs $3.75 per user per month for unlimited 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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Keeper Password Manager: Does Keeper Enterprise include SSO?

Yes. Keeper Enterprise includes single sign-on capabilities along with compliance and reporting features at $6 per user per month.

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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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Keeper Password Manager: What security features does Keeper include?

Keeper uses zero-knowledge encryption where the company cannot access passwords, plus advanced features like privileged access management and session recording on Enterprise Plus.

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