Akamai MFA vs WatchGuard AuthPoint

Akamai MFA8.6Visit WatchGuard AuthPoint5.4Visit

Higher score Akamai MFA #7 in Multi-Factor Authentication Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Akamai MFA

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WatchGuard AuthPoint #39 in Multi-Factor Authentication Software 5.4/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit WatchGuard

• Akamai MFA fits best

  Mature adaptive MFA with strong device controls

• WatchGuard AuthPoint fits best

  Organizations using WatchGuard infrastructure

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Side by side

Feature	Akamai MFA 8.6/10 Visit ↗	WatchGuard AuthPoint 5.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	5.4
Ranking	#7 in Multi-Factor Authentication Software	#39 in Multi-Factor Authentication Software
Best for	Mature adaptive MFA with strong device controls	Organizations using WatchGuard infrastructure
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 30-day trial	Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Docs, Community	Docs
Integrations	9 integrations	130+ integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Akamai MFA 2/3 · WatchGuard AuthPoint 3/3
Adaptive access policies	✓	✓
Passwordless authentication	✓	✓
Device trust controls	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment	Cloud	Hybrid
Supported factors	Phone security key (FIDO2), security key, platform authenticator, passkey, push notification, TOTP, email or SMS OTP, hardware-token TOTP/HOTP, phone-call OTP, magic link, bypass code, third-party authenticator OTP	Push notifications; one-time passwords (OTP); QR codes; passkeys; hardware tokens
App integration methods	SAML 2.0; PacketFence Gateway using RADIUS, LDAP, or Active Directory; Unix PAM; Windows Logon; APIs	SAML; OIDC; RADIUS; RESTful API client; ADFS; RD Web; Firebox
Our review
Pros	Supports passkeys, FIDO2 phone keys, push, OTPs, and hardware tokens. Applies policies across devices, locations, browsers, networks, and operating systems. Integrates with major identity providers, Windows, Unix PAM, RADIUS, LDAP, and APIs.	Supports push, QR, OTP, FIDO2 passkeys, and hardware tokens Adds risk-based policies and Device DNA device identification Centralizes administration through WatchGuard Cloud
Cons	Paid pricing requires a contract or sales contact. The breadth of controls may exceed the needs of smaller deployments. No free plan is offered; the advertised trial lasts 30 days.	Pricing requires a reseller quote There is no time-unlimited free plan Integrations center on listed enterprise and WatchGuard systems
Our verdict	Akamai MFA is a cloud workforce multi-factor authentication service for organizations protecting cloud, on-premises, web, SaaS, and IaaS applications. It adds secondary authentication to existing identity-provider workflows and supports… Read the review →	WatchGuard AuthPoint is a cloud-managed multi-factor authentication service for organizations and managed service providers. It covers Windows and macOS logins, VPNs, cloud applications, Microsoft Entra ID, and web single sign-on… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Akamai MFA — where it wins

  • Supports passkeys, FIDO2 phone keys, push, OTPs, and hardware tokens.
  • Applies policies across devices, locations, browsers, networks, and operating systems.
  • Integrates with major identity providers, Windows, Unix PAM, RADIUS, LDAP, and APIs.

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid pricing requires a contract or sales contact.
  • The breadth of controls may exceed the needs of smaller deployments.
  • No free plan is offered; the advertised trial lasts 30 days.

• WatchGuard AuthPoint — where it wins

  • Supports push, QR, OTP, FIDO2 passkeys, and hardware tokens
  • Adds risk-based policies and Device DNA device identification
  • Centralizes administration through WatchGuard Cloud

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a reseller quote
  • There is no time-unlimited free plan
  • Integrations center on listed enterprise and WatchGuard systems

• Akamai MFA8.6/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A broad MFA service for organizations needing adaptive access and device controls.

  Visit Akamai MFAFull verdict →
• WatchGuard AuthPoint5.4/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A feature-rich MFA option for WatchGuard environments, with quote-based pricing.

  Visit WatchGuardFull verdict →