Compare Cisco Duo and PortalGuard 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (56.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$1.50 1 User Per Month
Cisco Duo
Star Rating
(500)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansPortalGuard
Star Rating
(59)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1.50 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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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 provides notifications on their phones and wearables, making authentication hassle-free and enhancing security during sign-ins.
- Users say that PortalGuard offers a strong identity management system, particularly for organizations needing single sign-on (SSO) capabilities. Reviewers highlight its ability to consolidate multiple SSO services onto one page, which simplifies access for users.
- According to verified reviews, Cisco Duo's implementation process is notably quick and intuitive, with users praising the ease of setup. This is a significant advantage for teams looking to deploy a multi-factor authentication solution without extensive downtime.
- Reviewers mention that while PortalGuard provides solid support for multi-factor authentication, it faces challenges in user experience compared to Cisco Duo. Users have noted that the interface can be less intuitive, which may lead to a steeper learning curve for new users.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Cisco Duo's overall satisfaction ratings are significantly higher, reflecting its strong market presence and user trust. Users feel more confident in its security features, particularly for two-factor authentication, which is crucial for protecting sensitive information.
- Users report that while PortalGuard has a strong focus on security and customization, it lacks the same level of recent user engagement as Cisco Duo, which has received a higher volume of recent reviews. This suggests that Cisco Duo is more actively meeting the evolving needs of its users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cisco Duo
Duo Free
Free
Protect access to federated cloud and on-premises applications with Duo's easy-to-use two-factor authentication.
- Add up to 10 users
- Strong MFA
- Seamless integrations
PortalGuard
PortalGuard Commercial On-Premises, SSPR License
$1.50
1 User Per Month
- Self Service Password Reset
Free Trial
Cisco Duo
Free Trial is available
PortalGuard
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
392
9.2
43
Ease of Use
9.3
397
8.8
44
Ease of Setup
9.0
153
8.0
38
Ease of Admin
9.3
94
8.5
37
Quality of Support
8.9
299
9.1
41
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
92
9.7
37
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
379
9.1
39
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.3
98
8.9
30
9.3
96
8.9
27
9.6
100
8.9
24
9.4
89
9.0
27
9.1
68
9.0
25
9.4
66
Feature Not Available
Access Control Types
9.6
82
7.9
20
9.3
84
8.3
24
9.5
90
8.4
24
9.1
69
8.3
18
9.2
73
9.0
21
Administration
9.1
78
8.3
28
9.4
77
9.1
28
9.3
75
8.3
28
9.3
78
8.5
27
9.0
77
8.8
28
Platform
9.4
85
8.4
23
9.5
80
8.1
20
9.4
79
9.4
25
9.1
68
8.1
17
9.1
71
7.0
23
9.0
67
8.3
8
9.1
71
8.7
21
Authentication type
8.4
144
|
Verified
8.3
24
7.8
126
|
Verified
6.0
12
8.0
121
8.6
23
8.2
123
|
Verified
7.9
12
8.8
139
|
Verified
8.8
21
8.3
122
|
Verified
7.3
16
9.3
158
|
Verified
7.5
16
8.7
121
|
Verified
8.1
12
Functionality
8.8
130
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
118
7.4
12
Implementation
9.0
153
|
Verified
8.5
25
8.5
116
Feature Not Available
8.2
113
Feature Not Available
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
38
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
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
Integration
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Feature Not Available
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Administration
9.4
18
8.1
15
9.1
21
7.5
17
9.1
19
6.8
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
9.4
18
8.1
15
9.1
21
7.5
17
9.1
19
6.8
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Authentication
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
6.3
14
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
User Experience
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Functionality
9.0
34
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
9.2
41
Not enough data
8.0
38
Not enough data
Functionality
9.6
8
Feature Not Available
8.3
10
Feature Not Available
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
9.7
13
Not enough data
10.0
15
Not enough data
Type
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
9
Feature Not Available
8.7
9
Not enough data
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
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
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cisco Duo and PortalGuard are categorized as Passwordless Authentication, Risk-Based Authentication (RBA), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Biometric Authentication
Unique Categories
Cisco Duo is categorized as Cloud File Security, Cloud Data Security, Zero Trust Networking, and Zero Trust Platforms
PortalGuard is categorized as Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) Tools and Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco Duo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PortalGuard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
17.2%
Higher Education
12.4%
Computer Software
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.2%
Financial Services
5.0%
Other
54.6%
Higher Education
55.2%
Education Management
13.8%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.2%
Pharmaceuticals
3.4%
Government Administration
3.4%
Other
19.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Duo Security used for?
3 Comments
SP
Comment deleted by user.Read more
Have you integrated PortalGuard in only passwordless login environments?
1 Comment
Official Response from PortalGuard
I am not familiar with that application; however, I can share what PortalGuard has for passwordless authentication options:
1. The PortalGuard Desktop...Read more
PortalGuard has no more discussions with answers
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