
What is Duo Security?
Duo's trusted access solution is a user-centric zero-trust security platform to protect access to sensitive data at scale for all users, all devices and all applications.
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87 Likeliness to Recommend
97 Plan to Renew
83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+87 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Duo Security?
Pros
- Unique Features
- Efficient Service
- Performance Enhancing
- Security Protects
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Feature Ratings
Biometrics Authentication
Multi-Device Protection
OTP Authentication
Role and User Management
Email Authentication
Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication
Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based)
Browser Push Notifications
Dashboards, Analytics and Reporting
Soft Token Authentication
Hard Token Authentication
Vendor Capability Ratings
Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of IT Administration
Ease of Implementation
Quality of Features
Business Value Created
Breadth of Features
Ease of Data Integration
Ease of Customization
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Vendor Support
Availability and Quality of Training
Duo Security Reviews

Mohit S.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Jan 2025
Simple, reliable MFA, but costly for small teams.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Duo Security from other similar products?
Unlike traditional MFA solutions, it supports password less login, device health checks and zero-trust architecture for enhanced security.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I love Duo's ease of use with one-tap authentication via mobile app, making secure access fast and user-friendly, even for less tech-savvy employees.
What do you dislike most about this product?
The cost for advanced features can be prohibitive, especially for small organizations.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Be mindful of the premium pricing and ensure it fits within your budget.
Pros
- Caring
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
Fatema S.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Jan 2025
Simple and effective multi-factor authentication.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Duo Security from other similar products?
Duo stands out with its user-friendly MFA, which works seamlessly across multiple devices and integrates with various applications.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The one-tap authentication via mobile app is my favourite feature, as it makes secure logins quick and hassle-free, even for non-technical users.
What do you dislike most about this product?
The cost of premium features is high for small businesses.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you need a reliable and easy-to-use MFA solution, Cisco Duo is a great choice.
Pros
- Reliable
- Security Protects
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity

Er Avinash P.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Sep 2024
Environment Security by Cisco DUO
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Duo Security from other similar products?
1. Supported by both Android and IOS. 2. Simple to use and user-friendly experience. Perfect for any single sign on apps login.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Helps to prevent physical tampering in extreme efficient way.
What do you dislike most about this product?
If it enters into the verification failed mode. It takes lot of time to recover your account and multiple authentications.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Highly secured environment to use with.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
- Unique Features