Duo Mobile vs WatchGuard AuthPoint
Duo Mobile
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WatchGuard AuthPoint
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| Figure | Duo Mobile | WatchGuard AuthPoint |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Spec score · Multi-Factor Authentication Software | 9.0 (#1) | 8.1 (#15) |
| Spec score · Authenticator apps | 9.1 (#3) | 8.9 (#8) |
| Compliance | Duo states that it supports or aligns with PCI-DSS 4.0, NIST 800-63 and 800-171, DEA EPCS, GDPR, FFIEC, HIPAA, and PIPEDA requirements. | WatchGuard says Identity Security aligns with NIST SP 800-63-4 authenticator assurance levels, with FIDO2 passkeys delivering AAL2 and hardware bound passkeys via YubiKey meeting AAL3. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Duo works with legacy infrastructure, major platforms, custom apps, VPNs, SaaS tools, and offline devices. | AuthPoint supports Firebox, RADIUS, OIDC, and SAML resources, with integration guides for third-party applications and services. |
Plans
Duo Mobile
- Duo FreeFree
- Duo Essentials$3 a month
- Duo Advantage$6 a month
- Duo Premier$9 a month
- Duo FreePrice not published
WatchGuard AuthPoint
- AuthPoint MFAPriced on request
- AuthPoint Total Identity SecurityPriced on request
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.
WatchGuard AuthPoint
WatchGuard AuthPoint is a cloud-based multi-factor authentication service that checks users before they access computers, VPNs, cloud services, and applications. Verification options include push notifications, one-time passcodes, QR codes, hardware tokens, and phishing-resistant FIDO2 passkeys. Access policies can consider device, location, behavior, time, and device DNA. An application portal provides access to SAML and OIDC apps, and WatchGuard lists more than 130 third-party integrations, including VPN, Microsoft Entra ID, and cloud applications. The service is managed through WatchGuard Cloud, which supports multi-tenant administration for service providers. An optional Gateway connects AuthPoint with RADIUS clients, Active Directory or LDAP, and the ADFS agent; it cannot be installed on Windows servers with FIPS mode enabled. AuthPoint is licensed per user, with pricing available from a WatchGuard reseller and no free plan. A 30-day trial for up to 250 users is listed. The mobile app supports Android 7.0 and higher and iOS 14.0 and higher.