Compare Absolute Secure Access and Cisco Duo

At a Glance
Absolute Secure Access
Absolute Secure Access
Star Rating
(225)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.1% of reviews)
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Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Cisco Duo
Cisco Duo
Star Rating
(495)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Cisco Duo excels in user experience, particularly with its seamless integration across devices. Users appreciate how it simplifies authentication, noting that once they authenticate with one solution, Duo recognizes it and eliminates the need for repeated logins.
  • Users say that Absolute Secure Access stands out for its reliable connection and intelligent VPN capabilities. Reviewers highlight the service's ability to maintain a persistent connection, allowing them to switch between different networks without interruption, which is especially beneficial for those in rural areas.
  • According to verified reviews, Cisco Duo has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong performance in areas like ease of setup and administration. Users mention that the onboarding process is intuitive, making it easier for teams to get started quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that while Absolute Secure Access offers robust security features, such as device status evaluation and threat detection, it faces challenges in ease of use compared to Cisco Duo. Some users find the setup process less straightforward, which can impact initial user experience.
  • Users highlight that Cisco Duo's two-factor authentication (2FA) feature enhances security and user confidence. Many appreciate the convenience of receiving notifications on their mobile devices, including wearables, which streamlines the authentication process.
  • G2 reviewers note that while both products receive positive feedback for their support quality, Cisco Duo's support is slightly lower rated compared to Absolute Secure Access. However, users still find both platforms to be reliable partners in their security needs, with consistent performance in their respective areas.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Absolute Secure Access
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Cisco Duo
Duo Free
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Free Trial
Absolute Secure Access
Free Trial is available
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Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
194
9.4
387
Ease of Use
9.1
195
9.3
392
Ease of Setup
8.6
177
9.0
150
Ease of Admin
8.7
176
9.3
93
Quality of Support
9.3
185
8.9
296
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
172
9.2
91
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
190
8.5
375
Features by Category
Not enough data
9.3
113
Authentication Options
Not enough data
9.3
98
Not enough data
9.3
95
Not enough data
9.6
98
Not enough data
9.4
88
Not enough data
9.1
67
Not enough data
9.4
66
Access Control Types
Not enough data
9.6
82
Not enough data
9.3
84
Not enough data
9.5
90
Not enough data
9.1
69
Not enough data
9.2
73
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
78
Not enough data
9.4
77
Not enough data
9.3
75
Not enough data
9.3
78
Not enough data
9.0
77
Platform
Not enough data
9.4
84
Not enough data
9.5
79
Not enough data
9.4
79
Not enough data
9.1
68
Not enough data
9.1
70
Not enough data
9.0
67
Not enough data
9.1
70
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
8.5
185
Authentication type
Not enough data
8.4
144
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Verified
Not enough data
7.8
126
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
120
Not enough data
8.2
122
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
138
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
120
|
Verified
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
130
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
118
Implementation
Not enough data
9.0
153
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
116
Not enough data
8.2
113
8.7
43
8.5
45
Network Management
8.7
36
8.6
22
8.5
37
8.5
24
8.8
37
8.7
24
8.0
31
8.8
34
Security
8.4
35
9.0
24
9.0
35
9.4
35
8.9
34
8.6
23
9.4
36
9.2
26
Identity Management
8.9
34
8.8
24
8.3
28
8.5
24
8.6
36
8.7
25
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
6.9
12
Feature Not Available
7.1
12
Not enough data
8.9
38
Data Protection
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
9.0
32
Not enough data
8.7
30
Not enough data
9.4
33
Analysis
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.9
31
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
29
Not enough data
8.4
28
Not enough data
8.9
30
Biometric AuthenticationHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.9
7
Integration
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Administration
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Risk-Based Authentication (RBA)Hide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
Not enough data
9.2
24
Administration
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.1
21
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.2
17
Security
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.3
14
Administration
Not enough data
9.6
15
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.3
14
Access Control
Not enough data
9.7
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Passwordless AuthenticationHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
Not enough data
8.8
43
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
9.2
41
Not enough data
8.0
38
Identity and Access Management (IAM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
9.0
17
Functionality
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
9.7
13
Not enough data
10.0
15
Type
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Reporting
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
9.2
17
Not enough data
Administration
9.2
16
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
Protection
9.3
16
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
Monitoring
9.4
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
Digital Employee Experience (DEX) ManagementHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
7.6
12
Not enough data
Experience
7.8
9
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Management
7.1
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Performance
7.8
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
6
Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
164
Not enough data
Usage
8.9
142
Not enough data
8.7
143
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
146
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
116
Not enough data
8.5
116
Not enough data
Miscellaneous
8.8
145
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
108
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Absolute Secure Access
Absolute Secure Access
Cisco Duo
Cisco Duo
Absolute Secure Access and Cisco Duo are categorized as Zero Trust Platforms and Zero Trust Networking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Absolute Secure Access
Absolute Secure Access
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
12.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
62.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
25.4%
Cisco Duo
Cisco Duo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
18.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
43.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Absolute Secure Access
Absolute Secure Access
Law Enforcement
23.2%
Government Administration
22.3%
Public Safety
15.6%
Utilities
7.6%
Legal Services
4.0%
Other
27.2%
Cisco Duo
Cisco Duo
Information Technology and Services
16.9%
Higher Education
12.3%
Computer Software
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Education Management
4.6%
Other
55.2%
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Discussions
Absolute Secure Access
Absolute Secure Access Discussions
What is NetMotion used for?
3 Comments
Robert R.
RR
Resilient VPN client. We use it in squad cars. Read more
What are the top 3 things that you would change or improve about this product?
3 Comments
JR
1. Update videos on YouTube. 2. Marketing campaign to target Police Agencies where it could be integrated easily 3. Market to schools which could benefit...Read more
Is NetMotion a VPN?
2 Comments
Steven P.
SP
It is a "Mobile" VPN Solution that provides Zero trust to Network Resources.Read more
Cisco Duo
Cisco Duo Discussions
Is Duo Security free?
3 Comments
VP
No it is not free you will need subscription.Read more
What is Duo Security used for?
3 Comments
Shyam Ji P.
SP
Comment deleted by user.Read more
What is duo security software?
2 Comments
Pradum K.
PK
It is mostly used for Two factor authentication service for various social media platform and for sso login to the same.Read more