HYPR Authenticate vs Protectimus MFA

HYPR Authenticate provides passwordless, phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication using passkeys. It turns a smartphone into a FIDO2 credential based on public-key cryptography, eliminating passwords and shared secrets. Users pair phones with computers by scanning a QR code, then approve access with biometrics or a decentralized PIN. Authentication covers desktops, virtual desktop infrastructure, web apps, single sign-on, VPN and RDP; an offline mode supports workstation access without internet connectivity. Multiple phones and computers can be paired, and Remote Lock lets users lock a workstation from a smartphone. Organizations can apply their own branding and connect identity providers such as Entra ID, Okta and Ping, as well as RADIUS infrastructure and SIEM platforms. The service supports iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux and web. Plans include Identity Assurance Access at $3 a month, Identity Assurance Plus at $6 a month and Identity Assurance Advanced at $9 a month, all billed monthly. A free plan, free trial and free pilot for up to 50 users are listed.

Protectimus MFA provides cloud and on-premise multi-factor authentication for teams and their customers. Authentication options include a mobile authenticator app, hardware OTP tokens, chatbots, SMS, email, and push notifications. Its cloud service is a ready-to-use SaaS option that avoids managing authentication equipment and infrastructure. On-premise deployment keeps user data, token secrets, and authentication logs within an organization’s infrastructure, with authentication traffic staying inside its network. Listed integrations include Active Directory, LDAP, Windows and RDP, RADIUS, OWA, ADFS, Roundcube, VPNs, Citrix, and Office 365 SSO. Developers can use a REST API that supports XML and JSON, plus Java, Python, and PHP libraries. Additional integration methods include an iFrame widget, plugins, and integration components. On-premise deployments support multidomain environments, clustering, replication, and backups. Protectimus says its solution is OATH-certified and that it is an OATH coordinating member. Plans include a free option for 10 users and paid options; the Custom plan is $2 a month, billed per user.