Cisco Duo Passwordless vs Mosaic by Transmit Security

Cisco Duo Passwordless9.3Visit Mosaic by Transmit Security8.5Visit

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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Mosaic by Transmit Security #6 in Passwordless Authentication Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit site

• Cisco Duo Passwordless fits best

  Broad passwordless deployments on a budget

• Mosaic by Transmit Security fits best

  Large enterprises needing fraud-aware identity

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Side by side

Feature	Cisco Duo Passwordless 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Mosaic by Transmit Security 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Passwordless Authentication Software	#6 in Passwordless Authentication Software
Best for	Broad passwordless deployments on a budget	Large enterprises needing fraud-aware identity
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$3/user/mo	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Tickets, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	500+ integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cisco Duo Passwordless 4/5 · Mosaic by Transmit Security 5/5
Magic links	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Biometric login	✓	✓
SAML SSO	✓	✓
OpenID Connect	✓	✓
Directory synchronization	✓	✓
Specs
Passwordless methods	Platform authenticators, passkeys, FIDO2 security keys, Duo Push	passkeys, biometrics, magic links, SMS OTP, social logins, push notifications, PIN, TOTP
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 passkeys, biometrics, magic links, OTPs, and social login Combines authentication, orchestration, fraud detection, and verification Provides SAML, OIDC, SCIM, APIs, SDKs, web, and mobile support
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 a tailored sales quote There is no free plan Its broad enterprise scope may exceed narrower authentication needs
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 →	Mosaic by Transmit Security is a cloud-based identity security platform for enterprises such as banks, insurers, healthcare providers, retailers, and other organizations. It combines customer identity management, passwordless and… 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

• Mosaic by Transmit Security — where it wins

  • Supports passkeys, biometrics, magic links, OTPs, and social login
  • Combines authentication, orchestration, fraud detection, and verification
  • Provides SAML, OIDC, SCIM, APIs, SDKs, web, and mobile support

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a tailored sales quote
  • There is no free plan
  • Its broad enterprise scope may exceed narrower authentication needs

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

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

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• Mosaic by Transmit Security8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad identity platform for enterprises that need authentication, orchestration, and fraud controls.

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