Cisco Duo Passwordless vs IBM Verify

Cisco Duo Passwordless8.7Visit IBM Verify8.5Visit

Higher score Cisco Duo Passwordless #5 in Authentication Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Cisco Duo

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IBM Verify #6 in Authentication Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request · 90-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit IBM Verify

• Cisco Duo Passwordless fits best

  Teams prioritizing passwordless MFA and device trust

• IBM Verify fits best

  Mid-market and enterprise identity teams

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Side by side

Feature	Cisco Duo Passwordless 8.7/10 Visit ↗	IBM Verify 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.5
Ranking	#5 in Authentication Software	#6 in Authentication Software
Best for	Teams prioritizing passwordless MFA and device trust	Mid-market and enterprise identity teams
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$3/user/mo	Pricing on request · 90-day trial
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	90 days
Free trial length	30 days	90 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations	500+ integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cisco Duo Passwordless 1/2 · IBM Verify 0/2
Passkey sign-in	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Directory sync	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Monthly active users	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Auth protocols	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
MFA methods	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports passkeys, biometrics, FIDO2 keys, and Duo Push Includes SAML and OIDC single sign-on and directory synchronization Works across web, desktop, and mobile platforms	Combines SSO, adaptive MFA, passwordless access and lifecycle provisioning Supports OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0, SCIM 2.0, Active Directory and LDAP Offers a 90-day trial and compliance coverage including SOC 2 and HIPAA
Cons	Passwordless authentication starts with the $3 Essentials plan Duo Free highlights MFA, integrations, and the authenticator app, not passwordless VPN-less remote access and complete device trust require Premier	Production pricing is usage-based and requires a quote or estimator There is no free plan; the 90-day offer is a time-limited trial OTP backup documentation is specific to iOS
Our verdict	Cisco Duo Passwordless provides password-free access to web applications through Duo Single Sign-On. It is aimed at businesses and enterprises seeking phishing-resistant authentication, centralized policy controls, directory… Read the review →	IBM Verify brings workforce and customer identity management into a cloud-based platform. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise teams that need to manage authentication and access across web, mobile and hybrid environments. Its scope… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cisco Duo Passwordless — where it wins

  • Supports passkeys, biometrics, FIDO2 keys, and Duo Push
  • Includes SAML and OIDC single sign-on and directory synchronization
  • Works across web, desktop, and mobile platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Passwordless authentication starts with the $3 Essentials plan
  • Duo Free highlights MFA, integrations, and the authenticator app, not passwordless
  • VPN-less remote access and complete device trust require Premier

• IBM Verify — where it wins

  • Combines SSO, adaptive MFA, passwordless access and lifecycle provisioning
  • Supports OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0, SCIM 2.0, Active Directory and LDAP
  • Offers a 90-day trial and compliance coverage including SOC 2 and HIPAA

  Where it doesn't

  • Production pricing is usage-based and requires a quote or estimator
  • There is no free plan; the 90-day offer is a time-limited trial
  • OTP backup documentation is specific to iOS

• Cisco Duo Passwordless8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  Passwordless MFA and SSO with device verification, from $3 per user per month.

  Visit Cisco DuoFull verdict →
• IBM Verify8.5/10 · Pricing on request · 90-day trial

  A broad identity suite for organizations managing workforce and customer access across apps.

  Visit IBM VerifyFull verdict →