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Head-to-head · Authenticator Apps

Duo Mobile vs Zoho OneAuth

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Duo Mobile #5 in Authenticator Apps 8.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Duo Mobile
Zoho OneAuth #7 in Authenticator Apps 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Zoho OneAuth

Duo Mobile leads on 0 checks, Zoho OneAuth on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDuo Mobile · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Duo Mobile

Duo Mobile scores higher on our rubric for authenticator apps: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Duo Mobile is the better fit for teams needing push MFA plus third-party OTPs. Zoho OneAuth is the better fit for zoho organizations needing MFA and SSO.

  • Duo Mobile fits best

    Teams needing push MFA plus third-party OTPs

  • Zoho OneAuth fits best

    Zoho organizations needing MFA and SSO

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Side by side

Feature Duo Mobile 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Zoho OneAuth 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #5 in Authenticator Apps #7 in Authenticator Apps
Best for Teams needing push MFA plus third-party OTPs Zoho organizations needing MFA and SSO
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $3/user/mo Free
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms iOS, Android Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Docs Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 1,000+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Duo Mobile 3/4 · Zoho OneAuth 3/4
Push approvals ✓ ✓
Encrypted backup ✓ ✓
Multi-device sync Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Team administration ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Code type Totp Totp
Supported platforms iOS, Android iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Our review
Pros
  • Supports one-tap push approvals plus TOTP and HOTP codes
  • Encrypted backup, Instant Restore, and Security Checkup add useful safeguards
  • Administrative device enrollment and management support team deployments
  • Free MFA for Zoho and third-party accounts
  • Encrypted backup, passphrase recovery, and multi-device sync
  • Zoho Directory support for organization-wide MFA
Cons
  • Backup and restore depend on operating system and device settings
  • Backup restoration does not work across platforms
  • Administrative controls are provided through the broader Duo service
  • Push approvals are for Zoho sign-ins
  • Backup and sync require a Zoho account and passphrase
  • Organization-wide MFA is tied to Zoho Directory
Our verdict

Duo Mobile is a smartphone authenticator for individuals and organizations using Cisco Duo. It combines one-tap push approval and denial with TOTP and HOTP passcode generation, covering both Duo-protected applications and compatible…

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Zoho OneAuth is a free multi-factor authentication app for individuals and organizations securing Zoho and third-party online accounts. It generates time-based one-time passwords for 2FA accounts, supports push approvals for Zoho sign-ins,…

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  1. Duo MobileAuthenticator Apps 8.9Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. Zoho OneAuthAuthenticator Apps 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Duo Mobile — where it wins

    • Supports one-tap push approvals plus TOTP and HOTP codes
    • Encrypted backup, Instant Restore, and Security Checkup add useful safeguards
    • Administrative device enrollment and management support team deployments

    Where it doesn't

    • Backup and restore depend on operating system and device settings
    • Backup restoration does not work across platforms
    • Administrative controls are provided through the broader Duo service

  • Zoho OneAuth — where it wins

    • Free MFA for Zoho and third-party accounts
    • Encrypted backup, passphrase recovery, and multi-device sync
    • Zoho Directory support for organization-wide MFA

    Where it doesn't

    • Push approvals are for Zoho sign-ins
    • Backup and sync require a Zoho account and passphrase
    • Organization-wide MFA is tied to Zoho Directory

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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