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Duo Mobile vs privacyIDEA
Both stand on multi-factor authentication software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Duo Mobile combines app-based approvals and passcodes with organizational integration and policy options. Consider the administrator support boundary and the features included in each plan before choosing it.
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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. Organizations needing professional support and service level agreements can consider NetKnights Enterprise Edition, starting with the listed Small Business plan at €165 a month.
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| Duo Mobile | privacyIDEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Duo Essentials: $3 a month | Small Business: €165 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | duo.com | privacyidea.org |
| On multi-factor authentication software | #9 of 52 | #13 of 52 |
Duo Mobile: what it does well
- Push approvals allow one-tap login decisions.
- Generates time-based passcodes and supports third-party TOTP.
- Duo Restore backs up and restores protected accounts.
- Adaptive policies can account for device health.
- Free plan covers 10 users.
What to know first
- Available mobile platforms are iOS and Android.
- End-user enrollment and troubleshooting go through the organization administrator.
- Site-to-site networking is not supported.
privacyIDEA: what it does well
- Open source under the AGPLv3 license.
- Supports a broad range of authentication factors, including passkeys and WebAuthn.
- Reads users from LDAP, Active Directory, SQL databases, flat files, and SCIM services.
- Provides a REST API with JWT authentication.
- Digitally signed audit entries and AES-encrypted token secrets.
What to know first
- The open source software runs on Linux.
- The paid Small Business plan costs €165 a month.
- Enterprise support plans are billed monthly at listed prices.
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