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Cisco Duo vs Oracle Government Cloud

Cisco Duo logo

Cisco Duo

Cybersecurity

Trusted access for all users, all devices

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Oracle Government Cloud logo

Oracle Government Cloud

Government

Complete Cloud for Government

From
$5000/month
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Cisco Duo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Cisco Duo free tier limited to 10 users maximum; Oracle Government Cloud oracle publishes a separate US Public Sector part number detail list and a Managed Services for US/DoD Government list, so commercial price lists do not apply to government buyers
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cisco Duo and Oracle Government Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Cisco Duo and Oracle Government Cloud differ
AttributeCisco DuoOracle Government Cloud
Starting priceFree$5000/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment
FoundedUnknown1977

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Cisco Duo

Nothing recorded that Oracle Government Cloud does not also cover.

Only in Oracle Government Cloud

  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • ERP Cloud
  • HCM Cloud
  • Database
  • Analytics
  • Third-party Systems
  • Legacy Systems
  • APIs

What people use each for

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

Cisco Duo

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

Oracle Government Cloud

  • Running government workloads on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure under public sector termsnot Cisco Duo
  • US and DoD government managed services from Oraclenot Cisco Duo
  • Hosting Oracle databases and applications for public agenciesnot 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

Oracle Government Cloud

  • Oracle publishes a separate US Public Sector part number detail list and a Managed Services for US/DoD Government list, so commercial price lists do not apply to government buyers
  • Prices are distributed as downloadable PDF price lists rather than an interactive pricing page
  • Oracle states plainly that its commercial price lists are only for non-government agencies

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

Oracle Government Cloud

$5000/month
  • Government Cloud$5000/month
    • Cloud Infrastructure
    • Applications
    • Database

Which should you pick?

Choose Cisco Duo if

  • You want to start without paying.
Cisco Duo review

Choose Oracle Government Cloud if

  • You need cloud infrastructure.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want erp cloud.
Oracle Government Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Cisco Duo or Oracle Government Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Cisco Duo starts at Free and Oracle Government Cloud at $5000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cisco Duo or Oracle Government Cloud?
Cisco Duo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cisco Duo and $5000/month for Oracle Government Cloud.
Does Cisco Duo or Oracle Government Cloud run on more platforms?
Cisco Duo runs on Web. Oracle Government Cloud runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Cisco Duo for free?
Yes. Cisco Duo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Oracle Government Cloud starts at $5000/month.
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 Oracle Government Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Cisco Duo do that Oracle Government Cloud cannot?
Oracle Government Cloud covers Cloud Infrastructure, ERP Cloud, HCM Cloud, Database.

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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