Compare Cisco Duo and FusionAuth

At a Glance
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
Free Trial is available
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FusionAuth
FusionAuth
Star Rating
(134)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plans
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 provides notifications on their phones and wearables like the Apple Watch, making authentication hassle-free and enhancing security confidence.
  • Users say that FusionAuth is straightforward to set up and use, with a clean interface and clear documentation. This makes it particularly appealing for developers looking for an easy integration process, as highlighted by feedback on its user management and SSO capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that Cisco Duo's implementation process is quick and intuitive, with many users noting that they can easily access multiple solutions without repeated authentication. This feature significantly improves day-to-day usability for organizations with diverse security needs.
  • According to verified reviews, FusionAuth is praised for its predictable pricing and user-friendly API features, which are beneficial for smaller businesses. Users find it valuable for managing authentication and roles, making it a solid choice for those with limited resources.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while Cisco Duo has a higher overall satisfaction score, FusionAuth's quality of support is noted as a strong point, with users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, which can be crucial for businesses needing quick resolutions.
  • Users report that Cisco Duo's multi-factor authentication capabilities are robust, receiving high marks for security features. In contrast, while FusionAuth offers essential authentication methods, some users feel it lacks the depth and variety found in Cisco Duo's offerings, particularly in risk-based and passwordless authentication.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cisco Duo
Duo Free
Free
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FusionAuth
Community
Free
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Free Trial
Cisco Duo
Free Trial is available
FusionAuth
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
387
9.0
112
Ease of Use
9.3
392
8.7
113
Ease of Setup
9.0
150
8.5
107
Ease of Admin
9.3
93
8.7
89
Quality of Support
8.9
296
9.0
98
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
91
9.3
85
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
375
9.0
109
Features by Category
9.3
113
8.8
69
Authentication Options
9.3
98
8.8
63
9.3
95
9.0
61
9.6
98
9.0
57
9.4
88
9.1
58
9.1
67
8.8
56
9.4
66
9.0
53
Access Control Types
9.6
82
8.7
54
9.3
84
8.6
54
9.5
90
8.5
53
9.1
69
8.5
47
9.2
73
8.7
52
Administration
9.1
78
8.6
61
9.4
77
9.2
57
9.3
75
8.8
60
9.3
78
8.8
57
9.0
77
8.8
58
Platform
9.4
84
8.9
50
9.5
79
9.0
52
9.4
79
9.1
54
9.1
68
8.8
50
9.1
70
8.2
57
9.0
67
8.3
54
9.1
70
8.5
51
User Provisioning and Governance ToolsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
8.6
13
User on/off Boarding
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
7.8
6
User Maintenance
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Governance
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.1
6
Administration
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.2
11
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.5
185
8.0
54
Authentication type
8.4
144
|
Verified
8.4
43
7.8
126
|
Verified
6.8
37
8.0
120
9.1
48
8.2
122
|
Verified
7.2
39
8.8
138
|
Verified
8.4
43
8.3
121
|
Verified
7.6
37
9.3
156
|
Verified
7.3
34
8.6
120
|
Verified
8.1
35
Functionality
8.8
130
|
Verified
8.1
36
8.1
118
8.0
38
Implementation
9.0
153
|
Verified
8.6
48
8.5
116
Not enough data
8.2
113
8.3
42
8.5
45
Not enough data
Network Management
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
Security
9.0
24
Not enough data
9.4
35
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
Identity Management
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
Data Protection
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
Not enough data
Analysis
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.9
31
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
29
Not enough data
8.4
28
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
Biometric AuthenticationHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.9
7
8.5
7
Integration
8.9
6
8.3
6
8.1
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
8.3
5
8.8
7
8.6
6
Administration
9.3
7
8.6
6
8.9
6
9.2
6
9.2
6
8.1
6
Risk-Based Authentication (RBA)Hide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
9.2
24
Not enough data
Administration
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.1
21
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Password Policy EnforcementHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
7.4
22
Functionality
Not enough data
7.5
17
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
6.3
12
Administration
Not enough data
6.2
14
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
7.1
15
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Compliance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
8.5
57
Functionality
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
9.0
49
Not enough data
8.4
35
Not enough data
8.1
40
Not enough data
7.9
39
AI Authentication Risk Management - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
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
AI Biometric & Behavioral Analysis - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
9.2
17
Not enough data
Security
9.4
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
Administration
9.6
15
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
Access Control
9.7
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
Passwordless AuthenticationHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
8.8
43
6.6
15
Functionality
9.0
34
6.3
9
8.8
34
6.7
9
9.2
41
8.1
13
8.0
38
5.3
10
Identity and Access Management (IAM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
9.0
17
8.6
65
Functionality
9.6
8
8.6
58
8.3
10
7.9
53
8.9
11
9.2
57
8.7
10
9.0
57
9.7
13
9.3
59
10.0
15
9.0
52
Type
8.7
10
8.3
52
8.2
10
8.8
53
Reporting
9.1
9
8.4
50
8.7
9
8.4
55
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
8.3
10
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
9.7
6
Not enough data
Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms
9.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Zero Trust Platforms
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
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
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco Duo
Cisco Duo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
18.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
43.9%
FusionAuth
FusionAuth
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
48.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
45.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.3%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
FusionAuth
FusionAuth
Computer Software
24.2%
Information Technology and Services
17.7%
Financial Services
8.9%
Computer & Network Security
4.8%
Consumer Services
4.0%
Other
40.3%
Alternatives
Cisco Duo
Cisco Duo Alternatives
CyberArk Workforce Identity
CyberArk Workforce Identity
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LastPass
LastPass
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Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
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OneLogin
OneLogin
Add OneLogin
FusionAuth
FusionAuth Alternatives
Auth0
Auth0
Add Auth0
Frontegg
Frontegg
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OneLogin
OneLogin
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Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
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Discussions
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
FusionAuth
FusionAuth Discussions
Is FusionAuth free?
1 Comment
Don  B.
DB
Yes, FusionAuth has a free Community edition that allows an unlimited number of monthly active users, and includes auth standards like Oauth, SAML, OIDC and...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
FusionAuth has no more discussions with answers