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Best Multi-Factor Authentication Software in 2026

Organizations evaluating multi-factor authentication can compare the sign-in factors and access controls each product lists. Compared on supported factors, passwordless authentication, app integration methods, device trust controls, and adaptive access policies, the entries also identify deployment options. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide additional details to weigh. LinOTP, LoginTC, and miniOrange Multi-Factor Authentication are among the products shown. Use the listed capabilities to consider how each option could align with the applications, devices, and sign-in approaches your organization needs to support.

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    Authelia

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Authelia combines several authentication methods with policy-based access control and password resets.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    CryptoPhoto

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    CryptoPhoto combines mutual authentication with transaction signing and offers cloud and self-hosted deployment choices.

    7.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  3. 3

    Entrust Identity App

    by Entrust Identity App
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

    Entrust Identity App supports sign-in and transaction verification for people whose organization has deployed Identity Enterprise. It is free to download, but organizational activation is required.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
  4. 4

    HYPR Authenticate

    by HYPR Authenticate
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    HYPR Authenticate combines passkey-based login with mobile pairing, offline access, and integrations for enterprise environments.

    7.5 From $3/user/mo Visit site
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    LinOTP

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    LinOTP offers a broad range of authentication methods, integrations, and deployment choices as open-source software.

    7.4 Open source Visit site
  6. 6

    LiveEnsure

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    LiveEnsure offers several authentication factors and integration paths, including mobile libraries and app handoffs.

    7.4 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
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    LoginTC

    by LoginTC
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4

    LoginTC offers varied authentication methods and deployment options, alongside a free plan for up to three users.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $3/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
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    DigitalPersona Mobile

    by DigitalPersona Mobile
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    DigitalPersona Mobile provides Android and iOS authentication within HID’s wider identity platform.

    7.3 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
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    Duo Mobile

    Free plan AndroidiPhone

    Duo Mobile combines app-based approvals and passcodes with organizational integration and policy options.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $3/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    miniOrange Multi-Factor Authentication

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

    miniOrange combines endpoint, VPN, web-app, and legacy-application MFA with adaptive policies and reporting. The free trial offers a way to evaluate the listed features before choosing a paid plan.

    7.3 From $2/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    multiOTP

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    multiOTP offers a broad set of authentication factors and integration methods in an on-premise appliance. Compare plan limits and renewal terms with the capabilities your organization needs.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    OpenOTP Authentication Server

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    OpenOTP combines varied authentication methods with federation and directory integrations.

    7.3 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    privacyIDEA

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Choose privacyIDEA if you need an open source authentication server for adding two-factor authentication to existing services and want a WebUI, integrations, and multiple token types.

    7.2 Open source Visit site
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    Protectimus MFA

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Protectimus MFA offers multiple authentication methods and integration paths, with cloud and on-premise deployment options.

    7.2 From $2/user Visit site
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    Spriv Adaptive MFA

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Spriv combines several authentication methods with integration paths for Windows, Linux and Unix, and REST API applications.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo Visit site
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    WiKID

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Choose WiKID if you need self-hosted authentication with a choice of listed integration methods and device trust controls. Its broad platform availability may fit organizations with varied devices.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $24/user/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Cisco Duo Passwordless

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    6.7 Free plan · paid from $3/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Deepnet DualShield MFA Platform

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5
    6.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    AuthLite

    Free trial LinuxMacWindows

    AuthLite covers many enterprise access points with OTP-based authentication, directory integrations, and several hardware or app token types.

    6.4 30-day trial Visit site
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    IBM Verify

    by IBM Verify
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    IBM Verify brings workforce and customer identity controls into one platform, with orchestration, federation, lifecycle features, and several multifactor options.

    6.4 Pricing on request · 90-day trial Visit site
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    IDmelon

    Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+5

    IDmelon provides several ways to turn familiar workplace identifiers into FIDO credentials, with broad identity-provider integration and administrative controls.

    6.3 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Mideye Server

    Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Mideye Server provides flexible MFA deployment with broad factor and integration support.

    6.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    ARK2FA

    Paid LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1

    ARK2FA brings multiple authentication factors and integration paths to self-hosted environments.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    AuthControl Sentry

    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb+1

    AuthControl Sentry offers broad authentication choices, adaptive policies, and multiple integration methods for enterprise environments.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Choose Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication when IBM i systems need configurable MFA at sign-on or during protected operations.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site

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