1Kosmos BlockID vs Secret Double Octopus

1Kosmos BlockID8.8Visit Secret Double Octopus8.6Visit

Higher score 1Kosmos BlockID #2 in Biometric Authentication Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit 1Kosmos

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Secret Double Octopus #4 in Biometric Authentication Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit site

• 1Kosmos BlockID fits best

  Enterprise passwordless biometric workforce access

• Secret Double Octopus fits best

  Hybrid enterprise passwordless authentication

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Side by side

Feature	1Kosmos BlockID 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Secret Double Octopus 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Biometric Authentication Software	#4 in Biometric Authentication Software
Best for	Enterprise passwordless biometric workforce access	Hybrid enterprise passwordless authentication
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML	SOC 2, ISO 27001, 2FA
Integrations	50+ integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 1Kosmos BlockID 1/1 · Secret Double Octopus 0/1
Audit logs	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Biometric methods	facial biometrics, fingerprint, Touch ID, Face ID, LiveID	Not checked yet
Deployment model	Cloud	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web browsers	Not checked yet
SDK languages	NodeJS, PHP, Java, .NET	Not checked yet
Included users	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Facial, fingerprint, Touch ID, Face ID, and FIDO2 authentication Supports shared workstations and offline authentication Integrates with Okta, Entra ID, SAP, Workday, VPNs, and more	Supports biometrics, mobile push, FIDO2 keys and other factors Covers VPN, VDI, desktops, legacy apps and privileged access Offers hybrid deployment with extensive identity and security integrations
Cons	Pricing requires contact with sales Cloud deployment may not fit self-hosted requirements Detailed platform support varies by integration	Plan pricing requires contacting sales Broader enterprise coverage may exceed smaller teams' needs Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher tiers
Our verdict	1Kosmos BlockID is a passwordless identity and authentication platform for workers, customers, and citizens. It combines facial biometrics through LiveID, fingerprint authentication through 1Key, FIDO2 credentials, identity verification,… Read the review →	Secret Double Octopus is an enterprise multi-factor and passwordless authentication platform for organizations securing cloud applications, workstations, remote access, legacy systems and privileged environments. It supports web, Windows,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 1Kosmos BlockID — where it wins

  • Facial, fingerprint, Touch ID, Face ID, and FIDO2 authentication
  • Supports shared workstations and offline authentication
  • Integrates with Okta, Entra ID, SAP, Workday, VPNs, and more

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Cloud deployment may not fit self-hosted requirements
  • Detailed platform support varies by integration

• Secret Double Octopus — where it wins

  • Supports biometrics, mobile push, FIDO2 keys and other factors
  • Covers VPN, VDI, desktops, legacy apps and privileged access
  • Offers hybrid deployment with extensive identity and security integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Plan pricing requires contacting sales
  • Broader enterprise coverage may exceed smaller teams' needs
  • Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher tiers

• 1Kosmos BlockID8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  Enterprise passwordless access combining biometrics, FIDO2, identity verification, and integrations.

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• Secret Double Octopus8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A hybrid enterprise authentication platform for broad passwordless coverage.

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