Secret Double Octopus review
A broad passwordless MFA platform for hybrid estates, including offline and legacy environments.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Secret Double Octopus is an enterprise multi-factor and passwordless authentication platform for organizations protecting mixed cloud, on-premises, desktop, remote-access and legacy environments. It supports Windows and macOS workstations, Linux SSH, VPN and VDI, RDP, web and corporate applications, databases, shared accounts and air-gapped systems. The platform is available as a cloud SaaS service or through self-managed on-premises and private-cloud deployment, with support for web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API and self-hosted environments. It is best suited to teams that need one authentication approach across a complex hybrid estate rather than only a basic web login flow.
The three plans build from conventional MFA toward broader passwordless workforce coverage. Octopus Starter includes traditional MFA for cloud and web applications, VPN and VDI MFA, a mobile authenticator and a foundation for passwordless deployment. Octopus Pro adds desktop MFA for Windows and macOS, FIDO2 key authentication, third-party authenticator support and offline login. Octopus Enterprise extends coverage across desktop, web and corporate applications, with end-to-end passwordless authentication, privileged-access protection, legacy application support and shared-account support. Pricing is handled through contact sales, so buyers should evaluate the appropriate tier against their application and workforce scope.
Integration depth is a central strength. Secret Double Octopus supports SAML and OIDC single sign-on, RADIUS, LDAP/LDAPS, FIDO2/WebAuthn and REST API connections. Its listed integrations include Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, ForgeRock, Ping Identity, IBM Security, Oracle, Yubico, Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, Cisco AnyConnect, RSA SecurID, F5, Check Point and SonicWall. Authentication options include mobile push, biometrics, FIDO2 security keys, X.509 smartcards, OTP, Apple Watch, BLE and Windows Hello, alongside adaptive access and device trust. Choose it for passwordless coverage across varied systems; simpler cloud-only MFA requirements may fit better with a narrower platform.
Secret Double Octopus pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Covers desktop, VPN, VDI, web, legacy and air-gapped systems
- Supports passwordless methods including biometrics, FIDO2 and mobile push
- Connects with major directories, identity providers and network platforms
- Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through contact sales
- Starter does not include desktop MFA or offline login
- Its broad feature set may exceed simple cloud MFA needs
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