Best Multi-Factor Authentication Software in 2026
Updated
In short: HYPR Authenticate is ranked #1 of 50 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of LinOTP and LoginTC. The best-ranked option with a free plan is LinOTP. The lowest first paid tier on this page is miniOrange Multi-Factor Authentication at $2/mo.
Choosing multi-factor authentication means considering both the sign-in methods people can use and the controls around access. Compared on supported factors, passwordless authentication, and app integration methods, these products also differ across device trust controls, adaptive access policies, and deployment. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer additional points to weigh. HYPR Authenticate, LinOTP, and LoginTC are among the named options. Consider which factors your users need, how applications connect, and whether device conditions or adaptive policies are part of your access requirements.
50 multi-factor authentication software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
50ranked
6free plans on this page
$2/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Multi-Factor Authentication Software 25 channels on this page · 132 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromDeploymentSupported factorsApp integration methodsAdaptive access policiesPasswordless authenticationDevice trust controls Spec sheet Score
01 HYPR Authenticate Free planNoPaid from3/user/moDeploymentnot statedSupported factorsnot statedApp integration methodsnot statedAdaptive access policiesnot statedPasswordless authenticationnot statedDevice trust controlsnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.9
02 LinOTP Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeploymenthybridSupported factorsHOTP, TOTP, mOTP, OCRA, SMS OTP, email OTP, push, QR, YubiKey, FIDO U2F, RADIUS, remote, forwarding, static password, daily passwordApp integration methodsHTTP/JSON API, PAM, RADIUS, SAML, OpenVPN, SSH, Apache, WordPressAdaptive access policiesnot statedPasswordless authenticationnot statedDevice trust controlsnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 7.9
03 LoginTC Free planYesPaid from3/user/moDeploymentnot statedSupported factorspush notifications, push number matching, software OTP, email OTP, SMS OTP, phone call, FIDO2/WebAuthn security keys, OATH hardware tokens, authenticator apps, biometrics, passcode grids, bypass codes, offline QR scanApp integration methodsRADIUS, LDAP, SAML/SSO, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, ADFS, connectors, iframe authentication, REST APIAdaptive access policiesYesPasswordless authenticationYesDevice trust controlsYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.9
04 miniOrange Multi-Factor Authentication Free planNoPaid from2/user/moDeploymenthybridSupported factorsOTP over SMS; OTP over email; email links; Google Authenticator; Microsoft Authenticator; Microsoft Push; Authy Authenticator; miniOrange soft token; miniOrange push notification; QR code authentication; YubiKey token; display token; security questions; call verification; FIDO2/passkeys; grid pattern matching; biometricsApp integration methodsSAML; RADIUS; OpenID; JWT; pre-built connectors; no-code integrationsAdaptive access policiesYesPasswordless authenticationYesDevice trust controlsYes 8/8spec lines stated 7.9
05 Deepnet DualShield MFA Platform Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeploymenthybridSupported factorsSMS, email, voice call, push notification, OTP tokens, OTP authenticator apps, grid cards, proximity cards, smart cards, FIDO U2F/FIDO2 keys, keystroke dynamics, fingerprint recognition, face recognition, voice recognition, device fingerprint, device ID, device DNA, security questionsApp integration methodsLDAP, RADIUS, SAML, FIDO, OATH, WS-Federation, proprietary agents and clientsAdaptive access policiesYesPasswordless authenticationYesDevice trust controlsYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.8
06 Duo Mobile Free planYesPaid from3/user/moDeploymentnot statedSupported factorsnot statedApp integration methodsnot statedAdaptive access policiesnot statedPasswordless authenticationnot statedDevice trust controlsnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.6
07 WatchGuard FireCloud Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDeploymenthybridSupported factorspush notifications, QR codes, OTP/TOTP, hardware tokens, FIDO2 passkeys, biometricsApp integration methodsSAML, OIDC, RADIUS, Microsoft Entra ID External MFA, ADFS, RD Web, Windows/macOS Logon, IdP PortalAdaptive access policiesYesPasswordless authenticationYesDevice trust controlsYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.5
08 FileAudit Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDeploymenthybridSupported factorsPush notifications; hardware security keys; TOTP authenticator apps; Windows Hello for BusinessApp integration methodsSAML SSO; OIDC-compatible SSO; IIS agent; RADIUS/NPSAdaptive access policiesYesPasswordless authenticationYesDevice trust controlsYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.3
09 Imprivata Enterprise Access Management Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeploymenthybridSupported factorsNetwork password, device-bound passkey, Imprivata ID, face recognition, security key, Imprivata PIN, proximity card, fingerprint, FIDO security key, smart card, smart USB token, one-time password token, security questionsApp integration methodsSAML, OIDC, API-based SSO, Application Profile Generator for legacy applicationsAdaptive access policiesYesPasswordless authenticationYesDevice trust controlsYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.3
10 Okta Lifecycle Management Free planNoPaid from17/user/moDeploymentnot statedSupported factorsCustom authenticator; Custom OTP; Duo Security; Email; Google Authenticator; IdP; NFC; Okta FastPass; Okta Verify (TOTP and Push); Passkeys (FIDO2 WebAuthn); Password; Phone; Security question; Smart card; Symantec VIP; Temporary access code; YubiKey OTPApp integration methodsOpenID Connect (OIDC); SAML; WS-Federation; Secure Web Authentication (SWA); RADIUS; Okta APIs; Okta Sign-In WidgetAdaptive access policiesYesPasswordless authenticationYesDevice trust controlsYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.3
11 Secret Double Octopus Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeploymenthybridSupported factorsmobile push; biometrics; FIDO2 security keys; X.509 smartcards; OTP; Apple Watch; BLE; Windows HelloApp integration methodsSAML; OIDC; RADIUS; LDAP/LDAPS; FIDO2/WebAuthn; REST APIAdaptive access policiesYesPasswordless authenticationYesDevice trust controlsYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.3
12 Specops uReset Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeploymenthybridSupported factorsSpecops:ID biometrics, Specops:ID push notifications, YubiKey, SMS, Microsoft Authenticator, Google Authenticator, offline OTPApp integration methodsWindows logon, RADIUS for VPN and RDP, OIDC, SAML, Specops Event APIAdaptive access policiesnot statedPasswordless authenticationnot statedDevice trust controlsnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 7.3
13 Rublon Authenticator Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeploymenthybridSupported factorsMobile Push; TOTP passcode; FIDO2/U2F security key; FIDO2 passkey; QR Code; YubiKey OTP; Email Link; SMS Passcode; SMS Link; Phone Call; RFIDApp integration methodsnative connectors and plugins; Rublon Authentication Proxy; Rublon Access Gateway; Rublon App Shield; Rublon Identity Bridge; REST API; SDKsAdaptive access policiesYesPasswordless authenticationnot statedDevice trust controlsYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.0
14 PingID Free planNoPaid from6/user/moDeploymenthybridSupported factorsPush notifications; TOTP/OATH one-time passcodes; SMS; email; voice call; FIDO authentication; username and passwordApp integration methodsRADIUS; SAML; REST API; non-standard interfacesAdaptive access policiesnot statedPasswordless authenticationnot statedDevice trust controlsnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.9
15 FortiAuthenticator Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeploymenthybridSupported factorsPassword; FortiToken hardware; FortiToken Mobile; SMS; email; FIDO2 security keys/passkeysApp integration methodsRADIUS; TACACS+; LDAP; SAML; REST API; Fortinet Security FabricAdaptive access policiesYesPasswordless authenticationYesDevice trust controlsYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.7
16 Spriv Adaptive MFA Free planYesPaid from7/user/moDeploymenthybridSupported factorsAdaptive MFA, one-way SMS, two-way SMS, TOTP, Allow/DenyApp integration methodsWindows RDP credential provider, Linux/Unix PAM, REST API, SSH, sudo, PowerBrokerAdaptive access policiesYesPasswordless authenticationNoDevice trust controlsYes 8/8spec lines stated 6.7
17 GoTrust ID Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeploymenthybridSupported factorsPhone authenticator with biometrics, Idem Key security key, FIDO2, U2F, PIV, OTP, security codeApp integration methodsOIDC, SAML2, RADIUS, LDAP, IIS Adapter, SDKAdaptive access policiesnot statedPasswordless authenticationYesDevice trust controlsnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.6
18 Protectimus MFA Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDeploymenthybridSupported factorsProtectimus SMART mobile authenticator app, hardware TOTP tokens, chatbot OTPs, SMS, email, push notificationsApp integration methodsREST API, SDKs for Java/PHP/Python, iFrame widget, plugins and integration components, RADIUSAdaptive access policiesYesPasswordless authenticationYesDevice trust controlsnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 6.6
19 WiKID Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeploymentself hostedSupported factorsPIN and WiKID software token/deviceApp integration methodsRADIUS, LDAP, TACACS+, SAML, native Active Directory, API/network clientsAdaptive access policiesnot statedPasswordless authenticationnot statedDevice trust controlsYes 5/8spec lines stated 6.6
20 ESET Secure Authentication Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDeploymenthybridSupported factorsMobile-app HOTP, mobile-app TOTP, push authentication, SMS OTP, email OTP, hard tokens, FIDO, custom delivery methodsApp integration methodsWindows Login, Remote Desktop, VPN/RADIUS, web applications, AD FS, SAML, REST API, User Management API, SDKAdaptive access policiesnot statedPasswordless authenticationnot statedDevice trust controlsnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.5
21 IDmelon Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDeploymenthybridSupported factorsFIDO2 passkeys/security keys; smartphones; contactless cards and ID badges; NFC cards; fingerprints; Face ID/biometrics; SMS OTP; email OTP; phone-call verificationApp integration methodsSAML 2.0; OIDC; REST API; existing identity-provider integration; custom SAML application integrationAdaptive access policiesYesPasswordless authenticationYesDevice trust controlsYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.5
22 Pointsharp MFA Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeploymenthybridSupported factorsMobile authenticator app, passkeys/FIDO, certificates/PKI, OTP tokens, email or SMS one-time passwords, security keys, smart cards, biometrics, passwords, locationApp integration methodsFIDO2, SAML, OpenID Connect, Microsoft AD FS, Microsoft Entra External Authentication Methods, cloud and on-premises application integrationAdaptive access policiesYesPasswordless authenticationYesDevice trust controlsYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.5
23 V-FRONT Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeploymenthybridSupported factorsKnowledge-based authentication; OTP; mobile push; QR code; SMS; email; FIDO2; YubiKey; hardware OTP token; fingerprint OTP; facial recognitionApp integration methodsRADIUS; FIDO2; OAuth 2.0; OpenID 2.0; SAML 2.0; system integration API; LDAP; Active Directory; DBMSAdaptive access policiesYesPasswordless authenticationYesDevice trust controlsYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.5
24 CryptoPhoto Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeploymenthybridSupported factorsphoto matching; biometrics; passphrase; cryptographic tokenApp integration methodsAPI; SDK/libraries; plugins; PAM module; virtual or physical appliancesAdaptive access policiesnot statedPasswordless authenticationYesDevice trust controlsnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.4
25 Entrust Identity App Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeploymentnot statedSupported factorsnot statedApp integration methodsnot statedAdaptive access policiesnot statedPasswordless authenticationnot statedDevice trust controlsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.4
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Deployment | Supported factors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HYPR Authenticate | 7.9 | No | $3/mo | No | 3 /user/mo | — | — |
| 2 | LinOTP | 7.9 | Free plan | Free | — | — | hybrid | HOTP, TOTP, mOTP, OCRA, SMS OTP, email OTP, push, QR, YubiKey, FIDO U2F, RADIUS, remote, forwarding, static password, daily password |
| 3 | LoginTC | 7.9 | Free plan | $3/mo | Yes | 3 /user/mo | — | push notifications, push number matching, software OTP, email OTP, SMS OTP, phone call, FIDO2/WebAuthn security keys, OATH hardware tokens, authenticator apps, biometrics, passcode grids, bypass codes, offline QR scan |
| 4 | miniOrange Multi-Factor Authentication | 7.9 | Free plan | $2/mo | No | 2 /user/mo | hybrid | OTP over SMS; OTP over email; email links; Google Authenticator; Microsoft Authenticator; Microsoft Push; Authy Authenticator; miniOrange soft token; miniOrange push notification; QR code authentication; YubiKey token; display token; security questions; call verification; FIDO2/passkeys; grid pattern matching; biometrics |
| 5 | Deepnet DualShield MFA Platform | 7.8 | No | — | — | — | hybrid | SMS, email, voice call, push notification, OTP tokens, OTP authenticator apps, grid cards, proximity cards, smart cards, FIDO U2F/FIDO2 keys, keystroke dynamics, fingerprint recognition, face recognition, voice recognition, device fingerprint, device ID, device DNA, security questions |
| 6 | Duo Mobile | 7.6 | Free plan | $3/mo | Yes | 3 /user/mo | — | — |
| 7 | WatchGuard FireCloud | 7.5 | No | $8.15/mo | No | — | hybrid | push notifications, QR codes, OTP/TOTP, hardware tokens, FIDO2 passkeys, biometrics |
| 8 | FileAudit | 7.3 | No | €2.33/mo | No | — | hybrid | Push notifications; hardware security keys; TOTP authenticator apps; Windows Hello for Business |
| 9 | Imprivata Enterprise Access Management | 7.3 | No | — | — | — | hybrid | Network password, device-bound passkey, Imprivata ID, face recognition, security key, Imprivata PIN, proximity card, fingerprint, FIDO security key, smart card, smart USB token, one-time password token, security questions |
| 10 | Okta Lifecycle Management | 7.3 | No | $17/mo | No | 17 /user/mo | — | Custom authenticator; Custom OTP; Duo Security; Email; Google Authenticator; IdP; NFC; Okta FastPass; Okta Verify (TOTP and Push); Passkeys (FIDO2 WebAuthn); Password; Phone; Security question; Smart card; Symantec VIP; Temporary access code; YubiKey OTP |
| 11 | Secret Double Octopus | 7.3 | No | — | — | — | hybrid | mobile push; biometrics; FIDO2 security keys; X.509 smartcards; OTP; Apple Watch; BLE; Windows Hello |
| 12 | Specops uReset | 7.3 | No | — | — | — | hybrid | Specops:ID biometrics, Specops:ID push notifications, YubiKey, SMS, Microsoft Authenticator, Google Authenticator, offline OTP |
| 13 | Rublon Authenticator | 7.0 | Free plan | $2/mo | Yes | — | hybrid | Mobile Push; TOTP passcode; FIDO2/U2F security key; FIDO2 passkey; QR Code; YubiKey OTP; Email Link; SMS Passcode; SMS Link; Phone Call; RFID |
| 14 | PingID | 6.9 | No | $3/mo | No | 6 /user/mo | hybrid | Push notifications; TOTP/OATH one-time passcodes; SMS; email; voice call; FIDO authentication; username and password |
| 15 | FortiAuthenticator | 6.7 | No | — | — | — | hybrid | Password; FortiToken hardware; FortiToken Mobile; SMS; email; FIDO2 security keys/passkeys |
| 16 | Spriv Adaptive MFA | 6.7 | No | — | Yes | 7 /user/mo | hybrid | Adaptive MFA, one-way SMS, two-way SMS, TOTP, Allow/Deny |
| 17 | GoTrust ID | 6.6 | No | — | — | — | hybrid | Phone authenticator with biometrics, Idem Key security key, FIDO2, U2F, PIV, OTP, security code |
| 18 | Protectimus MFA | 6.6 | Free plan | $2/mo | No | — | hybrid | Protectimus SMART mobile authenticator app, hardware TOTP tokens, chatbot OTPs, SMS, email, push notifications |
| 19 | WiKID | 6.6 | No | — | Yes | — | self_hosted | PIN and WiKID software token/device |
| 20 | ESET Secure Authentication | 6.5 | No | — | No | — | hybrid | Mobile-app HOTP, mobile-app TOTP, push authentication, SMS OTP, email OTP, hard tokens, FIDO, custom delivery methods |
| 21 | IDmelon | 6.5 | No | — | No | — | hybrid | FIDO2 passkeys/security keys; smartphones; contactless cards and ID badges; NFC cards; fingerprints; Face ID/biometrics; SMS OTP; email OTP; phone-call verification |
| 22 | Pointsharp MFA | 6.5 | No | — | — | — | hybrid | Mobile authenticator app, passkeys/FIDO, certificates/PKI, OTP tokens, email or SMS one-time passwords, security keys, smart cards, biometrics, passwords, location |
| 23 | V-FRONT | 6.5 | No | — | — | — | hybrid | Knowledge-based authentication; OTP; mobile push; QR code; SMS; email; FIDO2; YubiKey; hardware OTP token; fingerprint OTP; facial recognition |
| 24 | CryptoPhoto | 6.4 | No | — | — | — | hybrid | photo matching; biometrics; passphrase; cryptographic token |
| 25 | Entrust Identity App | 6.4 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which multi-factor authentication software is ranked first on Specifiction?
HYPR Authenticate is ranked #1 of 50 with a score of 7.9. LinOTP is second and LoginTC third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, miniOrange Multi-Factor Authentication has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.
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