Cisco Duo Passwordless vs Ivanti Passwordless Authentication

Cisco Duo Passwordless9.3Visit Ivanti Passwordless Authentication8.8Visit

Higher score Cisco Duo Passwordless #1 in Passwordless Authentication Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Cisco Duo

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Ivanti Passwordless Authentication #3 in Passwordless Authentication Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Ivanti

• Cisco Duo Passwordless fits best

  Broad passwordless deployments on a budget

• Ivanti Passwordless Authentication fits best

  Enterprises combining passwordless and risk controls

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Side by side

Feature	Cisco Duo Passwordless 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Ivanti Passwordless Authentication 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Passwordless Authentication Software	#3 in Passwordless Authentication Software
Best for	Broad passwordless deployments on a budget	Enterprises combining passwordless and risk controls
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$3/user/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA	ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations	500+ integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cisco Duo Passwordless 4/5 · Ivanti Passwordless Authentication 2/5
Magic links	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Biometric login	✓	✓
SAML SSO	✓	✓
OpenID Connect	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Directory synchronization	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Passwordless methods	Platform authenticators, passkeys, FIDO2 security keys, Duo Push	mobile device identity, certificates, FIDO2 security keys, passkeys, QR codes, push notifications, one-time passcodes, biometrics
Our review
Pros	Supports passkeys, biometrics, FIDO2 keys, and Duo Push Includes SSO, directory synchronization, and device verification policies Offers a free plan and paid access from $3 per user per month	Supports mobile identity, FIDO2, passkeys, QR codes and biometrics Adds adaptive, risk-based access policies and authentication reporting Covers cloud services, applications and Windows or Mac desktop login
Cons	Passwordless authentication starts with Duo Essentials, not Duo Free Advanced identity and remote-access controls require higher tiers Password fallback removal may require broader deployment planning	Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published plan Its broad enterprise feature set may exceed simpler passwordless needs Unmanaged-device access adds QR-code authentication to the access model
Our verdict	Cisco Duo Passwordless provides password-free access to web applications through Duo Single Sign-On. It is designed for businesses and enterprises that need phishing-resistant authentication, centralized policy controls, directory… Read the review →	Ivanti Passwordless Authentication, also called Zero Sign-On (ZSO), replaces passwords with mobile devices, FIDO2 credentials, QR codes, certificates and biometrics. It is designed for organizations seeking passwordless access across cloud… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cisco Duo Passwordless — where it wins

  • Supports passkeys, biometrics, FIDO2 keys, and Duo Push
  • Includes SSO, directory synchronization, and device verification policies
  • Offers a free plan and paid access from $3 per user per month

  Where it doesn't

  • Passwordless authentication starts with Duo Essentials, not Duo Free
  • Advanced identity and remote-access controls require higher tiers
  • Password fallback removal may require broader deployment planning

• Ivanti Passwordless Authentication — where it wins

  • Supports mobile identity, FIDO2, passkeys, QR codes and biometrics
  • Adds adaptive, risk-based access policies and authentication reporting
  • Covers cloud services, applications and Windows or Mac desktop login

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published plan
  • Its broad enterprise feature set may exceed simpler passwordless needs
  • Unmanaged-device access adds QR-code authentication to the access model

• Cisco Duo Passwordless9.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad passwordless suite with strong authentication coverage and a low-cost entry tier.

  Visit Cisco DuoFull verdict →
• Ivanti Passwordless Authentication8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  Enterprise passwordless authentication with FIDO2, biometrics, risk policies and desktop login.

  Visit IvantiFull verdict →