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Head-to-head · Authentication Software

Cisco Duo Passwordless vs RSA ID Plus

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
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
RSA ID Plus #7 in Authentication Software 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit RSA ID Plus

Cisco Duo Passwordless leads on 1 check, RSA ID Plus on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCisco Duo Passwordless · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly Cisco Duo Passwordless
  • Free trialonly Cisco Duo Passwordless
  • Most featuresCisco Duo Passwordless · 1 of 2

Cisco Duo Passwordless scores higher on our rubric for authentication software: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Cisco Duo Passwordless offers free plan; RSA ID Plus doesn't.

Cisco Duo Passwordless is the better fit for teams prioritizing passwordless MFA and device trust. RSA ID Plus is the better fit for hybrid enterprises needing broad access controls.

  • Cisco Duo Passwordless fits best

    Teams prioritizing passwordless MFA and device trust

  • RSA ID Plus fits best

    Hybrid enterprises needing broad access controls

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Side by side

Feature Cisco Duo Passwordless 8.7/10 Visit ↗ RSA ID Plus 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.3
Ranking #5 in Authentication Software #7 in Authentication Software
Best for Teams prioritizing passwordless MFA and device trust Hybrid enterprises needing broad access controls
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $3/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 500+ integrations 8 integrations
Features Cisco Duo Passwordless 1/2 · RSA ID Plus 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
  • Supports cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployment models.
  • Combines SSO, MFA, passwordless, adaptive access, and federation.
  • Offers RADIUS and nearly 2,000 prebuilt integration templates.
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
  • No free plan; RSA ID Plus is a paid product.
  • ID Plus C1 is limited to cloud-only authentication.
  • Capabilities such as adaptive access and AI vary by subscription tier.
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 →

RSA ID Plus is an identity and access management platform for government, financial services, and other high-assurance organizations. It brings together single sign-on, multifactor authentication, passwordless access with FIDO2 and…

Read the review →
  1. Cisco Duo PasswordlessAuthentication Software 8.7Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. RSA ID PlusAuthentication Software 8.3Paid

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

  • RSA ID Plus — where it wins

    • Supports cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployment models.
    • Combines SSO, MFA, passwordless, adaptive access, and federation.
    • Offers RADIUS and nearly 2,000 prebuilt integration templates.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; RSA ID Plus is a paid product.
    • ID Plus C1 is limited to cloud-only authentication.
    • Capabilities such as adaptive access and AI vary by subscription tier.
  • 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 →
  • RSA ID Plus8.3/10 · Paid

    Broad authentication controls for hybrid enterprises, with capabilities varying by paid tier.

    Visit RSA ID PlusFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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