Compare Cisco Duo and WatchGuard AuthPoint 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (58.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Cisco Duo
Star Rating
(495)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansWatchGuard AuthPoint
Star Rating
(123)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about WatchGuard AuthPointSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Cisco Duo excels in user experience, with many praising 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 WatchGuard AuthPoint is particularly user-friendly, especially for non-technical users. The intuitive GUI and straightforward setup process have been highlighted, making it easy for organizations to implement multi-factor authentication without extensive technical knowledge.
- Reviewers mention that Cisco Duo's implementation process is quick and efficient, with many noting that it allows for easy access to multiple solutions without repeated authentication. This feature significantly enhances productivity and user satisfaction.
- According to verified reviews, WatchGuard AuthPoint is recognized for its affordability and ease of management, especially for businesses already using WatchGuard Firewalls. Users find it easy to add AuthPoint to their existing security infrastructure, which simplifies deployment.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Cisco Duo has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong market presence and positive user feedback. The product's ability to meet diverse security needs effectively positions it as a preferred choice for enterprises.
- Users report that while WatchGuard AuthPoint is effective for mid-market businesses, it may not offer the same level of advanced features and integrations as Cisco Duo, which could be a consideration for larger organizations looking for comprehensive security solutions.
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
WatchGuard AuthPoint
No pricing availableFree Trial
Cisco Duo
Free Trial is available
WatchGuard AuthPoint
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
387
8.9
67
Ease of Use
9.3
392
8.8
68
Ease of Setup
9.0
150
7.7
64
Ease of Admin
9.3
93
8.8
63
Quality of Support
8.9
296
8.4
64
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
91
8.7
61
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
375
8.8
68
Features by Category
Authentication Options
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
Not enough data
Access Control Types
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
Not enough data
Administration
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
Not enough data
Platform
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
Not enough data
Authentication type
8.4
144
|
Verified
8.6
11
7.8
126
|
Verified
6.9
6
8.0
120
8.3
9
8.2
122
|
Verified
8.6
23
8.8
138
|
Verified
9.5
31
|
Verified
8.3
121
|
Verified
8.8
11
9.3
156
|
Verified
9.4
35
|
Verified
8.6
120
|
Verified
8.5
14
|
Verified
Functionality
8.8
130
|
Verified
9.4
18
8.1
118
8.8
12
Implementation
9.0
153
|
Verified
8.8
33
|
Verified
8.5
116
8.3
9
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
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
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
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
9.1
21
Not enough data
9.1
19
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
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
Not enough data
Type
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
9
Not enough data
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 WatchGuard AuthPoint are categorized as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Unique Categories
WatchGuard AuthPoint has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco Duo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
WatchGuard AuthPoint
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
16.9%
Higher Education
12.3%
Computer Software
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Education Management
4.6%
Other
55.2%
Information Technology and Services
24.4%
Financial Services
8.1%
Computer & Network Security
4.7%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.7%
Insurance
4.7%
Other
53.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is Duo Security free?
3 Comments
VP
No it is not free you will need subscription.Read more
What is duo security software?
2 Comments
PK
It is mostly used for Two factor authentication service for various social media platform and for sso login to the same.Read more
Does AuthPoint support YubiKey hard tokens?
3 Comments
TC
To see what hardware tokens WG Supports see here:
https://www.watchguard.com/help/docs/help-center/en-US/Content/en-US/authpoint/tokens_about.html
They...Read more
How easy it is to implement the solution?
2 Comments
TC
Depends, everything except office 365 is currently easy to integrate....
To integrate with 365 you have to have an existing and working ADFS setup since...Read more
Will this product ever add the ability to authenticate via text? ...
2 Comments
TC
My advice for those that want an alternate solution for conference devices is to either keep that device out of the MFA group or to put a hardware Token...Read more
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