--- description: Review of PortalGuard 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: PortalGuard | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Identity Management Software](/directory/4549/identity-management/software) > [PortalGuard](/software/66341/portalguard) # PortalGuard Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/66341/portalguard Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/66341/portalguard?page=2) > BIO-key PortalGuard IDaaS is a cloud-based IAM platform that offers options for multi-factor authentication, biometrics, single sign-on, and self-service password reset to support a customer’s security initiatives and deliver an optimized user experience. For over 20 years, the vendor states industries such as education, including over 200 institutions, healthcare, finance, and government, have chosen PortalGuard as their preferred solution. Whether for passwordless workflows, support for a Zero Trust architecture, or just implementing MFA for the first time, PortalGuard is designed to secure access for both the workforce and customers, whether they are remote or on-premises. PortalGuard’s MFA offers Identity-Bound Biometrics that boasts the highest levels of integrity, security, accuracy, availability and ease of use over traditional authentication methods. The vendor states that with PortalGuard IDaaS, customers can consolidate their IAM solutions, eliminate passwords, simplify access for users, and reduce overhead. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 33 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 33 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: BIO-key International - **Founded**: 1999 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 12.50 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: PortalGuard (Commercial On-Premises) - Self Service Password Reset License (SSPR only) - $12.50 annually per user PortalGuard (Commercial On-Premises) - Enterprise License (SSPR, SSO, MFA) - $36.00 annually per user PortalGuard IDaaS (Commercial Cloud) - Enterprise License (SSPR, SSO, MFA) - $42.00 annually per user PortalGuard IDaaS (Commercial Cloud) - Self-Service Password Reset License (SSPR only) - $12.50 annually per user - **Target Audience**: 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, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Access Management - Active Directory Integration - Administrative Reporting - Application Management - Authentication - Biometrics - Compliance Management - Credential Management - Customisable Branding - Mobile Access - Multi-Factor Authentication - Multiple User Accounts - Password Generator - Password Management - Password Synchronization - Privileged Account Management - Reporting/Analytics - Single Sign On ## Integrations (9 total) - Canvas - Cisco Duo - Class for Web - Ellucian - Google Workspace - Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Entra ID - Microsoft SQL Server - Microsoft SharePoint ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Identity Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4549/identity-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Identity Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4549/identity-management/software) - [Password Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4585/password-management/software) - [Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4443/sspr/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Bitwarden](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/182800/bitwarden) — 4.7/5 (213 reviews) ## Reviews ### "PortalGuard Security is a No-Brainer" — 5.0/5 > **Curtis** | *21 May 2021* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Our portal is guarded with an easy to use, intuitive and efficient system which allows users from all over the world to quickly use our system to gain access to our portal. > > **Cons**: The software has no features or lack of thereof. > > We have different countries who log into embassies around the world so they can upload information and we need security. We are very happy with our worldwide portal arrangement using Portal Guard. ----- ### "Support stand out" — 4.0/5 > **Jonathan** | *20 May 2021* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Their support structure is always helpful, they are willing to work with you and look to educate that you will be more self sufficient. American support is always appreciated. > > **Cons**: If you aren't familiar with SAML there will be a learning curve on setting up identity providers but that is why good support is vital. Would prefer more control to organize tiles also. ----- ### "Portalguard" — 4.0/5 > **Rik** | *19 November 2018* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: This was a good product for the money. It appeared at the right time for us to get a hold on some self service and 2fa issues > > **Cons**: They are still missing the ability to do 2FA on a system that is not connected to the internet. > > We use this product for self service password reset and local 2FA authentication for servers and static systems. We can't use it for laptops as some systems connect to the internet after login and those cannot authenticate without an active connection. ----- ### "Ease to Manage" — 5.0/5 > **Bernie** | *9 January 2018* > > **Pros**: The technical support team are fantastic. They help you step-by-step when setting it up and after implementation. The best features is that it gives end-users multiple ways to self-service. I would recommend this product. > > **Cons**: Most institutions likely prefer to embed the login page of Portal Guard within their website. There is a great need to copy code to easily embed to any web page. More flexibilty or options is vital. ----- ### "PG review" — 5.0/5 > **Mihajlo** | *24 May 2021* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: product is very easy to use and the support is beyond awesome. It is customizable in so many ways it's great. > > **Cons**: nothing really. the software does what we need it to do > > sso and idp integration, support and reporting ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/66341/portalguard?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/66341/portalguard) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data