HYPR Authenticate vs RSA Authenticator (SecurID)

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.

RSA Authenticator (SecurID) is an authentication system for organizations securing on-premises environments and supporting access to cloud and on-premises applications. It offers hardware and software authenticators, including OTP, MFA, and passwordless options. The mobile app supports push notifications, device biometrics, FIDO, and OTP for applications such as VPNs and Microsoft 365. RSA Authentication Manager provides authentication, access, and management capabilities and can be deployed on a hardened rack-mountable appliance. RSA describes its hybrid approach as intended to maintain access during network disruptions or cloud outages. Integration paths include SAML, RADIUS, and authentication APIs, with named integrations such as Okta and SailPoint. The mobile app can manage up to 30 credentials, but they cannot be backed up or restored; device-bound passkeys also cannot be exported or restored. Version 4.7 requires Android 10.0 or later or iOS 16.0 or later. RSA states that it uses FIPS 140-2 or FIPS 140-3 validated cryptographic modules for data at rest and in motion across mobile apps, cloud, and on-premises.