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Ping Identity vs Cisco Duo

Which security & it tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.

Ping Identity

From $3

Large organizations with thousands of employees and hybrid, partly on-premises infrastructure.

Cisco Duo

From $3Free plan

Teams whose main goal is strong MFA everywhere, with simple SSO on top.

Side by side

Ping IdentityCisco Duo
PricingFrom $3/user/month; 5,000-user annual minimumFree up to 10 users; Essentials $3/user/month
G2 RatingNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Best ForLarge organizations with thousands of employees and hybrid, partly on-premises infrastructure.Teams whose main goal is strong MFA everywhere, with simple SSO on top.

Pros and cons

Ping Identity

Pros

  • Low per-user list price
  • Gateways for older on-premises protocols
  • Adaptive MFA and passwordless on Plus
  • 30-day free trial

Cons

  • 5,000-user minimum rules out smaller companies
  • No device management
  • Sales-led buying and setup

Cisco Duo

Pros

  • Free plan for up to 10 users
  • Low entry price for SSO and MFA
  • Self-service with credit card
  • 30-day free trial

Cons

  • Lifecycle provisioning not listed on the pricing page
  • Device trust is not device management
  • Billing term not stated on the pricing page

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