--- description: Review of Cisco Duo Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Cisco Duo | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Single Sign On Software](/directory/4347/single-sign-on/software) > [Cisco Duo](/software/430527/duo-security) # Cisco Duo Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/430527/duo-security Page: 1 / 23\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/430527/duo-security?page=2) > Cisco Duo is a cloud-based workforce identity security solution that secures access to your applications, for any user and device, from anywhere. Easy to use and deploy, Duo provides identity-first protection and deep visibility across your identity ecosystem. Duo verifies users' identities and establishes device trust in any IT and security environment: - Multi-cloud, hybrid, and on-premises application support - Diverse mix of operating systems and deep integrations with leading technology providers - Unique use cases including supporting homegrown and legacy apps, securing third-party devices, and protecting Winlogon and RDP Paired with deep insights into users’ devices, Duo gives you the policies and control to manage access based on endpoint health or user risk level which can change between authentication attempts. By providing simple, seamless end user and administrator experiences, Duo dramatically reduces your total cost of ownership. Duo Continuous Identity Security combines Cisco Identity Intelligence with Duo Passport to stop identity-based threats and boost workforce productivity. Cisco Identity Intelligence provides visibility across your identity sources into multi-factor authentication (MFA) usage, admin controls, unmanaged device access, inactive or dormant accounts, excessive permissions, and more. Duo Passport eliminates MFA fatigue by minimizing authentication requests and friction in trusted scenarios throughout the workday. After login, Duo continually evaluates trust for every access request and doesn’t prompt users again for authentication if the context remains the same. Prior to granting access to critical resources, Duo verifies users’ identities with strong MFA. Duo passwordless and single sign-on (SSO) build on MFA to verify user identity with authentication tools like biometrics, FIDO2 security keys, and push notifications from the Duo Mobile app. While establishing user trust is essential, you also need to have trust in the devices accessing applications on your network. Duo’s device trust tools deliver visibility into devices, assess their security posture, and continuously verify trust to allow or block access. - Duo Device Insight inventories every endpoint and provides data on OS, platform, browser and plugin versions, including passcode, screen lock, full disk encryption, and rooted/jailbroken status. Easily search, filter, and export a list of devices by OS, browser and plugin, and refine searches to find out who’s susceptible to the latest vulnerabilities. - Duo Desktop, a native client app for macOS, Windows, and ChromeOS, enables you to enforce corporate device health policies such as checking OS version and patch level, password and firewall status, AV agent enabled, disk encryption, and management status. - Self-remediation enables you to block non-compliant devices at the point of authentication and empower users to bring devices back into compliance without contacting IT. Automatically notify users of outdated devices with direct links to update to the latest software version. Provide a grace period before application access is blocked, or block immediately with permissions reinstated once the device has been updated. - Duo Trusted Endpoints helps you define and manage trust for every endpoint, whether managed or unmanaged, company-issued, contractor-owned, or personal Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD). Create your own inventory of trusted devices with the option to add and remove devices, include a description, set a trust expiration date, and more. Duo bundles basic support with every subscription purchase. Duo Quick Start provides 60 days of expert advice from our trusted deployment advisors. With Duo Care, our premium support service, you'll work with a team of Duo experts who will guide you through the life of your subscription to help you maximize the value of your Duo investment as your organization and business needs evolves. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 548 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 548 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Cisco - **Founded**: 2010 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 3.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Cisco Duo offers four pricing plans with specific features and pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, French, German - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - Access Certification - Access Control - Access Controls/Permissions - Access Management - Activity Monitoring - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Anti Virus - Application Security - Audit Trail - Authentication - Automatic User/Device Recognition - Behavioral Analytics - Biometrics - Cloud Application Security - Compliance Management - Credential Management - Customisable Branding - Data Security ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Single Sign On Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4347/single-sign-on/software) ## Related Categories - [Single Sign On Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4347/single-sign-on/software) - [Authentication Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4311/authentication/software) - [Privileged Access Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4241/privileged-access-management/software) - [Cloud Security Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4329/cloud-security/software) - [Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4427/ciam/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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But I don't have a negative thing to say about Duo Security. I use it every day and it works\! ----- ### "Secure yet easy to use" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *24 February 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Fast, easy to use robust security solution. Numerous options for authentication which are all more secure than first-party options. > > **Cons**: Sometimes does not open immediately especially on new deployments > > Great - doesn't interfere except as designed. ----- ### "Indispensable - use it every day\!" — 5.0/5 > **Pete** | *17 April 2019* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Had another authentication app that went out of business and after much trial and error (and frustration) found Duo. Set up was easy and this app works perfectly every time. It's fast and easy to use. In my opinion, this app should be promoted/recommended to companies like GoDaddy when they're selling a website - this protection is so easy and simply invaluable. > > **Cons**: Only one slight issue when I upgraded from iPhone 6 to iPhone 8 - it was a bit confusing to register the new device. At a certain point I thought I would have to disable the app and then it just started working - so I might suggest better documentation/walk through on changing devices. > > I use this daily for access to company website for updates and posting. It travels wherever I go and is lightning fast. Definitely recommend\! ----- ### "Awesome security app" — 5.0/5 > **Savannah** | *28 April 2025* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I enjoy how easy it is to review a request in security, it pops up as a notification, you approve and that’s that > > **Cons**: The thing I like least is that it isn’t as secure as other apps but Duo is still one of the better security apps > > Duo security has been easy to use and I would recommend to anyone who is looking to protect their passwords ----- ### "Duo Security is expensive but provides high quality and speedy results" — 5.0/5 > **David** | *27 January 2025* | Medical Practice | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Duo Security will enable your organization to add MFA/2FA into your authentication process. Duo Security has a clean interface, and I was able to easily navigate the various pages. It has a nice app for mobile phones, both Apple iOS and Android. It can produce reports for compliance inquiries. > > **Cons**: Duo Security is an expensive product because it is designed for enterprise installations of several thousand users who need an easy integration with the highest levels of security. > > If money was not an issue, I would choose Duo Security for our organization's MFA/2FA security solution. It is backed by Cisco and their wide array of security products. ----- Page: 1 / 23\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/430527/duo-security?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/430527/duo-security) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data