HYPR Authenticate

Overview

HYPR Authenticate is a workforce authentication platform for organizations replacing password-based sign-in with passkeys. It suits teams that need passwordless access across workstations, remote desktops and business apps, particularly where employees share devices or sometimes work offline. Its strongest case is combining phone-based authentication with broad enterprise access coverage; organizations seeking a simple standalone authenticator may not need its wider controls and integrations.

Key features

HYPR turns a smartphone into a FIDO2 passkey using public-key cryptography rather than passwords or shared secrets. Employees pair a phone by scanning a QR code, then approve sign-ins with biometrics or a decentralized PIN. Multiple phones and computers can be paired, which gives administrators more flexibility for enterprise login scenarios but also makes this a managed workforce product rather than just a personal login app.

Authentication covers desktop sign-in, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), web apps, single sign-on, VPN and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Offline mode supports workstation access without an internet connection, a useful fallback for disconnected work environments. Remote Lock lets a user lock a workstation from a smartphone, while company branding can be applied to the interface.

Integrations connect identity providers including Entra ID, Okta and Ping, alongside RADIUS infrastructure and SIEM platforms. HYPR is also an external authentication method partner for Microsoft Entra ID, providing FIDO2 passwordless MFA for Entra policies and downstream apps. This breadth is most relevant to organizations with existing identity and security infrastructure to connect.

HYPR reports SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27017 and ISO 27018 compliance, as well as FIDO2, FIDO UAF, FIDO U2F and FIDO Server certifications. Supported Passwordless clients cover Windows 10/11 and macOS 11 through 26; web authentication works with FIDO2-certified devices.

Pricing

HYPR offers a free pilot for up to 50 users, useful for evaluating a deployment before committing. Paid plans are billed monthly:

• Identity Assurance Access — $3 a month: Web access, phishing-resistant onboarding and recovery, and policy controls. This is the entry point for organizations focused on browser-based access; it does not include endpoint access or desktop MFA.
• Identity Assurance Plus — $6 a month: Adds endpoint access, desktop MFA, VPN and VDI support, and identity risk orchestration. It is the more suitable tier for mixed workstation and remote-access environments.
• Identity Assurance Advanced — $9 a month: Includes endpoint access, desktop MFA, identity verification and customizable identity risk orchestration. It is aimed at organizations needing verification and more tailored risk controls.

The entry tier gives up desktop and VPN/VDI coverage, while Plus lacks the identity verification and customizable orchestration in Advanced. The pilot is capped at 50 users; the paid plan terms give monthly billing, with no other seat or usage caps stated.

Platforms

HYPR supports iOS and Android phones alongside Windows, macOS, Linux and web environments, with an API also supported. The documented Passwordless clients specify Windows 10/11 and macOS 11 through 26, so organizations should check client compatibility against their deployed systems.

Who it's for

HYPR is a strong fit for enterprises managing shared workstations, mixed operating-system fleets, VDI or remote access, and browser-based SaaS. Offline workstation access and multi-device pairing address operational edge cases that a web-only login tool may miss. Smaller teams looking only for a basic second factor may find the enterprise integrations and tiered access scope unnecessary.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Passkey-based sign-in avoids passwords and shared secrets, with phishing-resistant MFA for workforce access.
• Pro: Coverage spans endpoints, web apps, SSO, VPN, VDI and RDP, with offline workstation access as a fallback.
• Pro: Entra ID, Okta, Ping, RADIUS and SIEM integrations suit organizations connecting authentication to existing infrastructure.
• Con: The $3 a month Access plan is web-only; endpoint, VPN and VDI support requires the $6 a month Plus tier.
• Con: The free option is a pilot limited to 50 users, not an ongoing free plan for a larger deployment.

Alternatives

For a broader shortlist, compare Multi-Factor Authentication Software, Passwordless Authentication Software, Passkey Authentication Software, Identity Verification Software, Biometric Authentication Software and Authenticator apps.

• LoginTC is a freemium option with a free Cloud Starter plan for up to three users, including VPN and firewall protection; consider it for a very small team seeking a no-cost starting tier.
• miniOrange Multi-Factor Authentication has a free plan starting at no cost and supports Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web and Windows environments; consider it when those platforms and a free entry point are priorities.
• Duo Mobile offers a free plan for 10 users and a Duo Essentials tier at $3 a month with phishing-resistant MFA and passwordless authentication; consider it for a smaller team weighing a defined free tier against paid passwordless features.
• Spriv Adaptive MFA is a freemium alternative for web, desktop and mobile platforms.
• WiKID is a freemium alternative supporting web, desktop and mobile platforms.
• Entrust Identity App is a free alternative for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows.
• LinOTP offers free open-source software under AGPLv3 and GPLv2 and supports self-hosted deployments; consider it if an open-source option is important.
• Rublon Authenticator offers a free tier for one user and a Business plan at $2 a month with a 15-license minimum; consider it when that minimum fits the organization.

Verdict

Choose HYPR Authenticate if your organization needs passkey-based workforce login across endpoints, web services and remote access, with offline workstation access and integrations into an existing identity stack. Its main advantage is the combination of broad access coverage and enterprise controls; the main reason to look elsewhere is that smaller teams needing only basic MFA may not need those capabilities, while the free pilot is limited to 50 users.