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Compare Cisco Duo and PingID 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (71.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$3.00 1 User Month
Cisco Duo
Star Rating
(410)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansPingID
Star Rating
(34)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (71.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$3.00 1 User Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Cisco Duo excels in its "Multi-Factor Authentication" capabilities, with a score of 9.5, while PingID also performs well but slightly lower at 9.0. Reviewers mention that Cisco Duo's user experience is seamless, making it easier for employees to adopt.
- Reviewers mention that PingID shines in "Email-Based" authentication, scoring 9.5 compared to Cisco Duo's 8.1. Users on G2 appreciate the flexibility and reliability of PingID's email authentication method, especially for remote work scenarios.
- G2 users highlight Cisco Duo's superior "Ease of Setup" with a score of 9.0, while PingID lacks a score in this area. Reviewers say that Cisco Duo's straightforward installation process significantly reduces the time needed for deployment.
- Users say that Cisco Duo's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.8, which is slightly lower than PingID's 8.9. Reviewers mention that PingID's support team is responsive and helpful, particularly for troubleshooting integration issues.
- Reviewers mention that Cisco Duo offers robust "API/Integrations" with a score of 9.2, which is crucial for enterprises looking to connect various applications. In contrast, PingID's integration capabilities are noted but not as highly rated, leading to some user frustration.
- Users report that both products have strong "Data Protection" features, but Cisco Duo's "Sensitive Data Compliance" score of 9.7 stands out. Reviewers say that this feature is particularly beneficial for organizations in regulated industries, ensuring they meet compliance requirements effectively.
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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
PingID
NA
$3.00
1 User Month
NA
- Centralized application dock for mobile and desktop users SSO and MFA to an unlimited number of SaaS and cloud applications (includes SAML and OAuth/OpenID Connect support) Application catalog with popular, pre-integrated applications Provisioning for popular apps via the app catalog SCIM provisioning Cloud directory with unlimited identities and groups Rapid integration with Microsoft Active Directory Group and application level access policies Advanced authentication One time passcodes Push notifications for iOS & Android Apple Touch ID & Face ID Apple Watch Android biometrics User device self-registration and management Desktop app for Windows and Mac MDM integrations Third-party MFA integration (Yubikey, FIDO2 and more) MFA for VPN/RADIUS, Azure AD, AD FS, RDP, SSH and Windows Login Adaptive policies including geofence, time limits, device posture and networks Detection of jailbroken/rooted mobile devices User self-service password resets Brandable user experience Centralized administration console for MFA and SSO Integrations with SIEM and online events streaming Dashboards, reporting and audit trails Multi-language support
Free Trial
Cisco Duo
Free Trial is available
PingID
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
325
9.6
23
Ease of Use
9.3
330
9.6
23
Ease of Setup
9.0
91
8.0
5
Ease of Admin
9.2
76
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.8
245
8.9
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
75
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
312
9.4
20
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.2
92
Not enough data
9.2
88
Not enough data
9.5
85
Not enough data
9.3
83
Not enough data
9.1
62
Not enough data
9.3
61
Not enough data
Access Control Types
9.6
77
Not enough data
9.2
80
Not enough data
9.5
83
Not enough data
9.1
65
Not enough data
9.1
68
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
72
Not enough data
9.3
72
Not enough data
9.3
69
Not enough data
9.2
72
Not enough data
9.0
72
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
79
Not enough data
9.4
74
Not enough data
9.4
75
Not enough data
9.0
64
Not enough data
9.1
64
Not enough data
9.0
61
Not enough data
9.1
66
Not enough data
Authentication type
8.4
120
|
Verified
8.3
8
7.8
108
|
Verified
5.3
5
8.0
104
9.5
7
8.3
104
|
Verified
8.7
5
8.8
108
|
Verified
9.3
12
8.4
103
|
Verified
8.3
10
9.3
126
|
Verified
9.1
11
8.8
104
|
Verified
9.0
5
Functionality
8.8
112
|
Verified
9.1
11
8.2
104
8.3
7
Implementation
9.0
127
|
Verified
9.2
13
8.7
103
9.4
8
8.4
100
9.4
8
Network Management
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
Security
9.2
18
Not enough data
9.2
18
Not enough data
9.2
18
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
Identity Management
9.1
19
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.1
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
Data Protection
9.1
27
Not enough data
9.3
31
Not enough data
9.0
30
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
9.6
30
Not enough data
Analysis
8.7
29
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
9.0
29
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
27
Not enough data
8.6
26
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
Integration
8.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Administration
9.7
16
Not enough data
9.4
19
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
Administration
9.5
14
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
Access Control
9.6
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
32
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
8.0
36
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
10.0
7
Not enough data
Type
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Reporting
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Identity and Access Management - 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
Security - 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
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 PingID are categorized as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), and Biometric Authentication
Unique Categories
Cisco Duo is categorized as Passwordless Authentication, Cloud File Security, Cloud Data Security, Zero Trust Networking, Risk-Based Authentication (RBA), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Zero Trust Platforms
PingID has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco Duo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PingID
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
15.8%
Higher Education
12.2%
Computer Software
6.1%
Hospital & Health Care
5.1%
Financial Services
5.1%
Other
55.6%
Information Technology and Services
19.4%
Computer Software
9.7%
Retail
6.5%
Pharmaceuticals
6.5%
Computer & Network Security
6.5%
Other
51.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Cisco Duo
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Balaji V.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I mostly use this mobile application to authentical my secure logins, and this application works perfectly without any bugs and does not hang at all
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
The only downsides of Duo Security is getting locked out of applications but that is my pown fault as I need to update my tools more often.
PingID
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Colton K.
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
This software is straightforward to use. It makes multi-factor authentication a breeze. I use it for accessing Company and Client information via SharePoint or Outlook.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Michael P.
Verified User in Telecommunications
More than 1 app for 2-factor authentication
Balaji V.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I mostly use this mobile application to authentical my secure logins, and this application works perfectly without any bugs and does not hang at all
Colton K.
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
This software is straightforward to use. It makes multi-factor authentication a breeze. I use it for accessing Company and Client information via SharePoint or Outlook.
Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
The only downsides of Duo Security is getting locked out of applications but that is my pown fault as I need to update my tools more often.
Michael P.
Verified User in Telecommunications
More than 1 app for 2-factor authentication
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
What is a key feature of duo?
2 comments
MG
Mobile authentication it is. No need for security key!Read more
Are there other applications you are using Ping ID with and what issues have you ran into?
1 comment
MM
Hi Sarah, here is PingID's integration directory, if this can be of any help:...Read more
PingID has no more discussions with answers
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