--- description: Review of Cisco Duo Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Cisco Duo | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Single Sign On Software](/directory/4347/single-sign-on/software) > [Cisco Duo](/software/430527/duo-security) # Cisco Duo Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/430527/duo-security Page: 1 / 23\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/430527/duo-security?page=2) > Cisco Duo is a cloud-based workforce identity security solution that secures access to your applications, for any user and device, from anywhere. Easy to use and deploy, Duo provides identity-first protection and deep visibility across your identity ecosystem. Duo verifies users' identities and establishes device trust in any IT and security environment: - Multi-cloud, hybrid, and on-premises application support - Diverse mix of operating systems and deep integrations with leading technology providers - Unique use cases including supporting homegrown and legacy apps, securing third-party devices, and protecting Winlogon and RDP Paired with deep insights into users’ devices, Duo gives you the policies and control to manage access based on endpoint health or user risk level which can change between authentication attempts. By providing simple, seamless end user and administrator experiences, Duo dramatically reduces your total cost of ownership. Duo Continuous Identity Security combines Cisco Identity Intelligence with Duo Passport to stop identity-based threats and boost workforce productivity. Cisco Identity Intelligence provides visibility across your identity sources into multi-factor authentication (MFA) usage, admin controls, unmanaged device access, inactive or dormant accounts, excessive permissions, and more. Duo Passport eliminates MFA fatigue by minimizing authentication requests and friction in trusted scenarios throughout the workday. After login, Duo continually evaluates trust for every access request and doesn’t prompt users again for authentication if the context remains the same. Prior to granting access to critical resources, Duo verifies users’ identities with strong MFA. Duo passwordless and single sign-on (SSO) build on MFA to verify user identity with authentication tools like biometrics, FIDO2 security keys, and push notifications from the Duo Mobile app. While establishing user trust is essential, you also need to have trust in the devices accessing applications on your network. Duo’s device trust tools deliver visibility into devices, assess their security posture, and continuously verify trust to allow or block access. - Duo Device Insight inventories every endpoint and provides data on OS, platform, browser and plugin versions, including passcode, screen lock, full disk encryption, and rooted/jailbroken status. Easily search, filter, and export a list of devices by OS, browser and plugin, and refine searches to find out who’s susceptible to the latest vulnerabilities. - Duo Desktop, a native client app for macOS, Windows, and ChromeOS, enables you to enforce corporate device health policies such as checking OS version and patch level, password and firewall status, AV agent enabled, disk encryption, and management status. - Self-remediation enables you to block non-compliant devices at the point of authentication and empower users to bring devices back into compliance without contacting IT. Automatically notify users of outdated devices with direct links to update to the latest software version. Provide a grace period before application access is blocked, or block immediately with permissions reinstated once the device has been updated. - Duo Trusted Endpoints helps you define and manage trust for every endpoint, whether managed or unmanaged, company-issued, contractor-owned, or personal Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD). Create your own inventory of trusted devices with the option to add and remove devices, include a description, set a trust expiration date, and more. Duo bundles basic support with every subscription purchase. Duo Quick Start provides 60 days of expert advice from our trusted deployment advisors. With Duo Care, our premium support service, you'll work with a team of Duo experts who will guide you through the life of your subscription to help you maximize the value of your Duo investment as your organization and business needs evolves. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 548 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 548 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Cisco - **Founded**: 2010 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$3.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Cisco Duo offers four pricing plans with specific features and pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, French, German - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - Access Certification - Access Control - Access Controls/Permissions - Access Management - Activity Monitoring - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Anti Virus - Application Security - Audit Trail - Authentication - Automatic User/Device Recognition - Behavioural Analytics - Biometrics - Cloud Application Security - Compliance Management - Credential Management - Customisable Branding - Data Security ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Single Sign On Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4347/single-sign-on/software) ## Related Categories - [Single Sign On Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4347/single-sign-on/software) - [Authentication Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4311/authentication/software) - [Privileged Access Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4241/privileged-access-management/software) - [Cloud Security Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4329/cloud-security/software) - [Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4427/ciam/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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But I don't have a negative thing to say about Duo Security. I use it every day and it works\! ----- ### "Amazing Software for MFA authentication" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *10 June 2022* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: This worked pretty smoothly, when logging in the security devices such as firewalls, with duo we made sure no unauthorized users is logging into the devices with Multi Factor Authentication mechanism. With duo we simply were able to compliance with Zero Trust Model, no unauthorized users can make the changes on the system. > > **Cons**: They can work on their mobile application and make sure to improve the user experience, I feel bit delay while receiving the authentication request. Also on mobile app they can make it like only one finger touch is enough to authenticate the user. So less clicks can make the experience way better. > > Overall Duo has helped us improving device security and we were able to integrate with our Palo Alto Firewall devices and had pretty smooth experience. ----- ### "Indispensable - use it every day\!" — 5.0/5 > **Pete** | *17 April 2019* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Had another authentication app that went out of business and after much trial and error (and frustration) found Duo. Set up was easy and this app works perfectly every time. It's fast and easy to use. In my opinion, this app should be promoted/recommended to companies like GoDaddy when they're selling a website - this protection is so easy and simply invaluable. > > **Cons**: Only one slight issue when I upgraded from iPhone 6 to iPhone 8 - it was a bit confusing to register the new device. At a certain point I thought I would have to disable the app and then it just started working - so I might suggest better documentation/walk through on changing devices. > > I use this daily for access to company website for updates and posting. It travels wherever I go and is lightning fast. Definitely recommend\! ----- ### "Security to fill a gap, but not comprehensive offering" — 4.0/5 > **Stephen** | *27 September 2020* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Duo Security is a great product to fill a very specific gap in infrastructure security, specifically for SSH management. For requirements for 2-factor authentication for SSH, Duo is quick to implement > > **Cons**: Duo is difficult to enroll users with, which creates a significantly higher administrative overhead than other options. There are also significantly more delays in the Duo pushed-based notification systems (depending on the user and their network, etc.), which can cause issues for users authenticating. > > Duo Security is a strong SaaS product to fill the very specific infrastructure gap of 2-factor authentication for infrastructure. ----- ### "Secure yet easy to use" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *24 February 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Fast, easy to use robust security solution. Numerous options for authentication which are all more secure than first-party options. > > **Cons**: Sometimes does not open immediately especially on new deployments > > Great - doesn't interfere except as designed. ----- Page: 1 / 23\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/430527/duo-security?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/430527/duo-security) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data