Okta Workforce Identity vs Cisco Duo Passwordless

Okta Workforce Identity9.3Visit Cisco Duo Passwordless8.7Visit

Higher score Okta Workforce Identity #1 in Authentication Software 9.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Okta

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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

• Okta Workforce Identity fits best

  Workforces needing broad identity governance

• Cisco Duo Passwordless fits best

  Teams prioritizing passwordless MFA and device trust

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Side by side

Feature	Okta Workforce Identity 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Cisco Duo Passwordless 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.7
Ranking	#1 in Authentication Software	#5 in Authentication Software
Best for	Workforces needing broad identity governance	Teams prioritizing passwordless MFA and device trust
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$6/user/mo	$3/user/mo (best)
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Integrations	5 integrations	500+ integrations
Features Okta Workforce Identity 1/2 · Cisco Duo Passwordless 1/2
Passkey sign-in	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Directory sync	✓	✓
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	Combines SSO, configurable MFA, and Universal Directory in Starter. Essentials adds adaptive MFA, lifecycle management, governance, and privileged access. Supports provisioning and deprovisioning across cloud and on-premises apps.	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
Cons	No free plan; the listed plans are paid. Starter includes 5 Workflows, compared with 50 in Essentials. Professional and Enterprise plan prices are not shown here.	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
Our verdict	Okta Workforce Identity centralizes authentication and identity management for employees, contractors, and partners. It combines single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, Universal Directory, lifecycle provisioning, governance, and… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Okta Workforce Identity — where it wins

  • Combines SSO, configurable MFA, and Universal Directory in Starter.
  • Essentials adds adaptive MFA, lifecycle management, governance, and privileged access.
  • Supports provisioning and deprovisioning across cloud and on-premises apps.

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the listed plans are paid.
  • Starter includes 5 Workflows, compared with 50 in Essentials.
  • Professional and Enterprise plan prices are not shown here.

• 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

• Okta Workforce Identity9.3/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad workforce identity suite, with core SSO and MFA starting at $6 per user/month annually.

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• 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 →