Duo Mobile vs SelfHostAuth
Duo Mobile
duo.comSelfHostAuth
github.comSide by side
| Figure | Duo Mobile | SelfHostAuth |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · Authenticator apps | 9.1 (#3) | 8.4 (#25) |
| Code type | totp | totp and hotp |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Duo works with legacy infrastructure, major platforms, custom apps, VPNs, SaaS tools, and offline devices. | It accepts otpauth:// imports and provides a typed TypeScript API client for its sync server. |
| Push approvals | Yes | No |
| Supported platforms | iOS,Android | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android,chrome_extension |
Plans
Duo Mobile
- Duo FreeFree
- Duo Essentials$3 a month
- Duo Advantage$6 a month
- Duo Premier$9 a month
- Duo FreePrice not published
In their own words
Duo Mobile
Duo Mobile provides two-factor and multi-factor authentication for company and personal data on iOS and Android phones and tablets. Users can approve or deny sign-ins with Duo Push, or enter time-based passcodes generated by the app. It also supports third-party TOTP accounts, biometrics, and passcodes. Duo Restore backs up and restores Duo-protected accounts when a user changes devices, and Security Checkup provides a mobile-device security score through app notifications. For organizations, Duo connects with legacy infrastructure, custom apps, VPNs, SaaS tools, and offline devices. Integration methods include RADIUS, SAML/OIDC, Duo Authentication Proxy, and direct API connections. Adaptive policies can consider user role, location, application, network, and device health. Duo says it keeps private keys on users’ devices in a tamper-proof secure element and does not store passwords. The free plan covers 10 users; paid plans start at $3.00 per month, and a 30-day trial is listed. End users needing enrollment or troubleshooting help are directed to their organization’s Duo administrator.
SelfHostAuth
SelfHostAuth has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.