HYPR Authenticate

Overview

HYPR Authenticate is a workforce authentication platform that uses smartphone-based passkeys for phishing-resistant, passwordless MFA. It suits organizations securing shared workstations, mixed device fleets and remote access; its strongest case is replacing passwords across several access paths without making internet connectivity a requirement for workstation sign-in.

That breadth comes with a tiered price: the entry plan covers web access, while endpoint, VPN and VDI capabilities start at a higher monthly price. Organizations seeking a standalone identity-verification service rather than workforce login should look elsewhere.

Key features

Passkey-based sign-in: A smartphone serves as a FIDO2 passkey using public-key cryptography instead of passwords and shared secrets. Users pair a phone by scanning a QR code, then authenticate with biometrics or a decentralized PIN. This avoids password-based sign-in, though it makes phone enrollment part of the workforce access flow.

Broad access coverage: Passwordless authentication supports desktops, VDI, web apps, single sign-on, VPN and RDP. That makes it relevant to organizations that need one approach spanning SaaS and workstation access, not just browser logins.

Offline access and multiple profiles: Offline mode supports workstation access without internet connectivity, while multi-profile support lets users pair multiple phones and computers. Those capabilities fit shared-access and recovery scenarios better than a design centered on one always-connected device.

Administration and integration: Team administration, directory sync and authentication policies support workforce deployment. Integrations include Entra ID, Okta, Ping, RADIUS infrastructure and SIEM platforms. HYPR is an external authentication method partner for Microsoft Entra ID, providing FIDO2 passwordless MFA for Entra policies and downstream apps.

Remote Lock and branding: Users can lock a workstation remotely from a smartphone, and organizations can customize the interface with their logo and brand identity. These are useful operational and presentation controls, rather than substitutes for the core access features.

Verification capabilities: The platform supports document and face verification, liveness detection, hosted URL-based flows, APIs and identity-provider integrations. Its identity data sources include government-issued documents and configured enterprise directories or HR systems. Cloud deployment, mobile SDKs and both passkey types are also supported.

Security credentials: HYPR reports SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27017 and ISO 27018, as well as FIDO2, FIDO UAF, FIDO U2F and FIDO Server certifications.

Pricing

Organizations can start with a free pilot for up to 50 users. That is a practical way to evaluate a limited deployment, but the cap makes it a pilot rather than a free plan for a larger workforce. Paid plans are billed monthly per user:

PlanPriceWhat it includesBest suited toIdentity Assurance Access$3 a monthWeb access, phishing-resistant onboarding and recovery, and policy controlsOrganizations focused on browser-based access and authentication policy basics.Identity Assurance Plus$6 a monthWeb and endpoint access, desktop MFA, VPN and VDI support, and identity risk orchestrationWorkforces that need workstation and remote-access coverage alongside web sign-in.Identity Assurance Advanced$9 a monthWeb and endpoint access, desktop MFA, identity verification, and customizable identity risk orchestrationOrganizations that need identity verification and more customizable risk orchestration as part of workforce access.Access is the least expensive route, but it gives up endpoint, VPN and VDI coverage. Plus adds those capabilities for twice the monthly price; Advanced costs more again and adds identity verification and customizable orchestration. The paid tiers are billed monthly, while the free pilot is limited to 50 users.

Platforms

HYPR supports iOS and Android, Windows, macOS, Linux and web, with an API also supported. Its documented Passwordless clients cover Windows 10/11 and macOS 11 through 26; HYPR web authentication is compatible with FIDO2-certified devices. The platform is positioned for mixed operating-system fleets, browser SaaS, VDI and remote access, with offline workstation access as an additional option.

Who it's for

HYPR is a strong fit for IT and security teams replacing password-based workforce sign-in across shared workstations, virtual desktops, VPNs and web applications. Multi-profile support, offline access and integrations with identity providers make it especially relevant where users move among devices or where internet access cannot be assumed at workstation sign-in.

It is less compelling for organizations that only need a low-cost web-login layer: the entry plan does not include endpoint access, desktop MFA, VPN or VDI. Teams seeking identity verification as their primary product category should compare dedicated verification services instead.

Pros and cons

Pro: A single passwordless approach covers web and workstation use, including VPN, VDI and RDP, which suits organizations consolidating access across varied environments.

Pro: Offline workstation access and multiple paired profiles address shared-device and connectivity edge cases that a phone-only, always-online workflow would leave unresolved.

Pro: Entra ID, Okta, Ping, RADIUS and SIEM integrations support deployment alongside existing identity and security infrastructure.

Con: The $3 a month entry tier is limited to web access; organizations needing endpoints, desktop MFA, VPN or VDI must move to the $6 a month Plus tier.

Con: The free pilot covers up to 50 users, so larger deployments need a paid plan.

Con: Smartphone pairing is central to the described enrollment flow, which may not suit organizations that do not want phones involved in workforce authentication.

Alternatives

For dedicated identity verification rather than workforce passkey authentication, Shufti offers a freemium plan with up to 10 verifications every month and a free plan. Regula Document Reader SDK is a paid alternative with a 30-day free trial, 2,000 transactions and no feature limits. Kairos Identity Verification has a freemium plan with 100 free API transactions and a two-week trial. Zyphe Age Verification is a freemium option for age verification, with a monthly KYC allowance and pay-per-verification charges above it. Authonex offers freemium verification, though its free-tier limits differ between its homepage and developer docs. Didit offers 500 full KYC verifications every month on its free plan, including ID, liveness and face matching.

For certificate management rather than workforce authentication, consider Entrust Certificate Manager, which has custom pricing and no free plan. Mitek Verified Identity Platform (MiVIP) is another paid alternative with custom pricing.

For broader category comparisons, browse Identity Verification Software, Multi-Factor Authentication Software, Passwordless Authentication Software, Passkey Authentication Software, Biometric Authentication Software and Authenticator apps.

Verdict

Choose HYPR Authenticate if your organization needs passwordless workforce access across web, endpoint and remote environments, especially where shared devices or offline workstation access matter. The main reason to choose it is the combination of passkey-based sign-in and broad access coverage; the main reason to look elsewhere is that endpoint and remote-access support requires a higher-priced tier, while verification-first buyers have more directly focused alternatives.