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FusionAuth vs JumpCloud Protect
Both stand on self-service password reset software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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FusionAuth offers identity management with multiple authentication methods, standards, and deployment options. The free Community Edition is self-hosted; Starter costs $162 a month when billed annually.
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Protect offers push and offline TOTP authentication across supported portals, apps, and device logins. Check the one-device enrollment limit and platform requirements, especially if using a tablet or Android in China.
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| FusionAuth | JumpCloud Protect | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $162 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fusionauth.io | jumpcloud.com |
| On self-service password reset software | #1 of 23 | #5 of 23 |
FusionAuth: what it does well
- Free self-hosted Community Edition with no trial clock
- Supports OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML v2
- Offers local, on-premises, cloud, and air-gapped deployment
- Supports passkeys and one-time passwords
- Provides role-based access control
What to know first
- Starter lists one connector
- Starter lists 100 machine-to-machine entities
- No native desktop integration
JumpCloud Protect: what it does well
- Supports push MFA and TOTP codes.
- TOTP works for local account login without internet.
- Push prompts are limited per resource within 60 seconds.
- Administrators can configure biometric verification.
- JumpCloud offers a 30-day platform trial.
What to know first
- Each user can enroll on only one device.
- The app is not optimized for tablets.
- Users in China cannot download it from Google Play.
- Android push may not work where Google Cloud Messaging is blocked.
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