# GateKeeper Proximity Authentication vs YubiKey Comparison

| | GateKeeper Proximity Authentication | YubiKey | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 43 | 35 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (39.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (36.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $3.00 1 Users Per Month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### GateKeeper Proximity Authentication

Pros:
- Ease of Use (13 reviews)
- Security (12 reviews)

Cons:
- Authentication Issues (2 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (2 reviews)

### YubiKey

Pros:
- Security (9 reviews)
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Setup (4 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | GateKeeper Proximity Authentication | YubiKey | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.7 (36 reviews) | 9.4 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.8 (38 reviews) | 8.5 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.7 (30 reviews) | 8.1 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.7 (28 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.9 (36 reviews) | 8.9 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.9 (26 reviews) | 9.5 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (36 reviews) | 8.4 (29 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### GateKeeper Proximity Authentication

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Core GateKeeper Enterprise Subscription

Price: $3.00 1 Users Per Month

Description: Get proximity 2FA and auto-lock for computer, website, and desktop application passwords on your network. 

Key Features:
- Proximity lock and unlock
- Web password manager
- Centralized user management

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/gatekeeper-proximity-authentication/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### YubiKey

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GateKeeper Proximity Authentication** | 8.5/10 | 21 |
| **YubiKey** | 8.7/10 | 15 |

#### Authentication type

| Feature | GateKeeper Proximity Authentication | YubiKey | 
|---|---|---|
| **SMS-Based** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Voice-Based Telephony** | 7.2 (16 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Email-Based** | 7.4 (16 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Hardware Token-Based** | 10.0 (18 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Software Token** | 9.2 (17 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Biometric Factor** | 7.6 (17 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Mobile-Push** | 8.0 (15 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Risk-Based Authentication** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | GateKeeper Proximity Authentication | YubiKey | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Sync** | 9.3 (17 reviews) | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 
| **Backup** | 8.1 (16 reviews) | 6.9 (7 reviews) | 

#### Implementation

| Feature | GateKeeper Proximity Authentication | YubiKey | 
|---|---|---|
| **Easy Setup** | 9.7 (18 reviews) | 9.2 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile SDK** | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Web SDK** | 8.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Biometric Authentication

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GateKeeper Proximity Authentication** | N/A | N/A |
| **YubiKey** | N/A | N/A |

#### Integration

| Feature | GateKeeper Proximity Authentication | YubiKey | 
|---|---|---|
| **Uses Open Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile SDK** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Workforce Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | GateKeeper Proximity Authentication | YubiKey | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Risk-Based Authentication (RBA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GateKeeper Proximity Authentication** | 10.0/10 | 9 |
| **YubiKey** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | GateKeeper Proximity Authentication | YubiKey | 
|---|---|---|
| **Bi-Directional Identity Synchronization** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Directory** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Password Policy Enforcement

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GateKeeper Proximity Authentication** | 9.6/10 | 6 |
| **YubiKey** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | GateKeeper Proximity Authentication | YubiKey | 
|---|---|---|
| **Active Directory integration** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **LDAP integration** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hacker dictionary** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom blacklist dictionary** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | GateKeeper Proximity Authentication | YubiKey | 
|---|---|---|
| **Password synchronization** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized management** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Group policy complexity controls** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple policies** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-lingual** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | GateKeeper Proximity Authentication | YubiKey | 
|---|---|---|
| **NIST-compliant** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **NCSC-compliant** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Section 508-compliant** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Passwordless Authentication

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GateKeeper Proximity Authentication** | 9.4/10 | 16 |
| **YubiKey** | 9.0/10 | 8 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | GateKeeper Proximity Authentication | YubiKey | 
|---|---|---|
| **FIDO2-compliant** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Works with hardware security keys** | 9.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple authentication methods** | 9.9 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Offline or no-phone solution** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Password Managers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GateKeeper Proximity Authentication** | N/A | N/A |
| **YubiKey** | N/A | N/A |

#### Usability & Access

| Feature | GateKeeper Proximity Authentication | YubiKey | 
|---|---|---|
| **Quick Login** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Browser Extension** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile App Usability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Device Use** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Admin Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Measures

| Feature | GateKeeper Proximity Authentication | YubiKey | 
|---|---|---|
| **Password Generator** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Audits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Storage

| Feature | GateKeeper Proximity Authentication | YubiKey | 
|---|---|---|
| **Digital Wallet** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Passwordless Authentication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/passwordless-authentication), [Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/multi-factor-authentication-mfa)

**Unique to GateKeeper Proximity Authentication (3):** [Risk-Based Authentication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-based-authentication-rba), [Password Managers](https://www.g2.com/categories/password-managers), [Password Policy Enforcement Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/password-policy-enforcement)

**Unique to YubiKey (1):** [Biometric Authentication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/biometric-authentication)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | GateKeeper Proximity Authentication | YubiKey | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 36.6% | 36.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 39.0% | 30.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 24.4% | 33.3% | 

### By Industry

#### GateKeeper Proximity Authentication

- **Hospital & Health Care:** 17.1%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 12.2%
- **Biotechnology:** 7.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.9%
- **Government Administration:** 4.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.9%
- **Medical Practice:** 4.9%
- **Manufacturing:** 4.9%
- **Information Services:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 29.3%

#### YubiKey

- **Computer & Network Security:** 15.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.6%
- **Computer Software:** 9.4%
- **Financial Services:** 9.4%
- **Chemicals:** 6.3%
- **Industrial Automation:** 6.3%
- **Animation:** 3.1%
- **Civil Engineering:** 3.1%
- **Education Management:** 3.1%
- **Government Administration:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 25.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to GateKeeper Proximity Authentication

- [LastPass](https://www.g2.com/products/lastpass/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2048 reviews)
- [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (910 reviews)
- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (516 reviews)
- [Google Authenticator](https://www.g2.com/products/google-authenticator/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (579 reviews)
- [Frontegg](https://www.g2.com/products/frontegg/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (363 reviews)
- [Bitwarden](https://www.g2.com/products/bitwarden/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1285 reviews)
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- [1Password](https://www.g2.com/products/1password/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1795 reviews)
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- [Google Authenticator](https://www.g2.com/products/google-authenticator/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (579 reviews)
- [LastPass](https://www.g2.com/products/lastpass/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2048 reviews)
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- [1Password](https://www.g2.com/products/1password/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1795 reviews)
- [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (910 reviews)
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- [NordPass Business](https://www.g2.com/products/nordpass-business/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (642 reviews)
- [Plivo](https://www.g2.com/products/plivo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (747 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### GateKeeper Proximity Authentication

No discussions available for this product.

### YubiKey

- Title: [Is yubico open source?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-yubico-open-source) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yubico offers open source software libraries and tools, such as the Yubico Authenticator and the YubiHSM 2 SDK, which are available on GitHub under various..."

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