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PingID vs WatchGuard AuthPoint
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.
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PingID lists a broad set of authentication methods and identity administration capabilities across web and device platforms. Check the annual pricing terms and 5,000-user minimum for the listed Workforce plans.
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Choose AuthPoint if you need several authentication methods, adaptive access controls, and centralized or multi-tenant management. Look elsewhere if you require a free plan or need to install its Gateway on a Windows server with FIPS mode enabled.
Visit WatchGuard AuthPointThe facts
| PingID | WatchGuard AuthPoint | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | PingOne for Workforce Essential: $3 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | PingID | Not published |
| Website | pingidentity.com | watchguard.com |
| On multi-factor authentication software | #37 of 52 | #33 of 52 |
PingID: what it does well
- Supports multiple authentication methods
- Includes adaptive access policies
- Directory sync and lifecycle provisioning are listed
- Hybrid deployment
What to know first
- No free plan
- Workforce plans require a 5,000-user minimum
- Workforce plans require an annual contract
WatchGuard AuthPoint: what it does well
- Supports push, OTP, QR codes, hardware tokens, and passkeys.
- Zero trust policies can consider device, location, time, and behavior.
- SSO portal supports SAML and OIDC applications.
- WatchGuard lists over 130 third-party integrations.
- 30-day trial supports up to 250 users.
What to know first
- No free plan; pricing requires a WatchGuard reseller quote.
- Gateway cannot run on Windows servers with FIPS mode enabled.
- Mobile app requires Android 7.0+ or iOS 14.0+.
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