# Beyond Identity vs Magic

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Magic

| Attribute | Beyond Identity | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 48.6 (64% (medium)) | 63.4 (53% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A passwordless authentication platform that replaces passwords with cryptographic credentials bound to device hardware. Combines continuous device trust verification with risk-based access policies to eliminate phishing and credential compromise attacks. It is indexed under Passwordless Auth.","source":"https://www.beyondidentity.com/pricing","question":"What is Beyond Identity?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Beyond Identity does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, across 3 plans (Authentication Essentials, Zero Trust Identity & Device and Secure Access Complete), so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.beyondidentity.com/pricing","question":"How much does Beyond Identity cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Beyond Identity supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.beyondidentity.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Beyond Identity support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Beyond Identity, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.beyondidentity.com/pricing","question":"Can Beyond Identity be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 9 integrations for Beyond Identity, including Okta, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Git, Snowflake, SAML and OIDC, plus 1 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.beyondidentity.com/pricing","question":"What does Beyond Identity integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Beyond Identity. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Beyond Identity not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.beyondidentity.com/resource/achieving-cjis-compliance-with-beyond-identitys-phishing-resistant-passwordless-mfa","question":"What security certifications does Beyond Identity have?","confidence":0.7}]` | `[{"answer":"A backend service providing SDKs for web, iOS, Android, and React Native that enables developers to integrate user-controlled wallets and password-free authentication into their applications. The platform has facilitated over 30 million wallet creations. It is indexed under Passwordless Auth.","source":"https://magic.link","question":"What is Magic?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Magic offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $0.04 per additional_monthly_active_wallet per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://magic.link/pricing","question":"Is Magic free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Magic supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://magic.link","question":"What platforms does Magic support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Magic can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://magic.link/pricing","question":"Can Magic be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Magic, including Auth0, Firebase and NextAuth. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://magic.link/pricing","question":"What does Magic integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Magic. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Magic not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://magic.link/pricing","question":"What security certifications does Magic have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Magic is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://magic.link/pricing","question":"Where is Magic available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud platform that enables phishing-resistant passwordless sign-on using passkeys protected by device biometrics or PINs. The service evaluates device security posture to enforce risk-based access policies without storing users' biometric data or private keys. | A cloud platform that integrates passwordless user login and digital asset storage into applications, supporting web browsers and mobile devices, with multiple authentication methods and security features like multi-factor authentication and key management. |
| features.capabilities | `{"deployment_model":"developer_api_sdk","fido2_passkeys_support":true,"cross_device_passkey_sync":true,"device_tpm_biometric_binding":true,"mobile_ios_android_biometrics":true}` | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"per_mau_monthly","deployment_model":"developer_api_sdk","sms_whatsapp_otp":true,"email_magic_links":true,"fido2_passkeys_support":true,"react_nextjs_native_sdks":true}` |
| integrations.count | 9 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Okta"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Git"},{"name":"Snowflake"},{"name":"SAML"},{"name":"OIDC"},{"name":"SCIM"}]` | `[{"name":"Auth0"},{"name":"Firebase"},{"name":"NextAuth"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"quote","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Authentication Essentials","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Zero Trust Identity & Device","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Secure Access Complete","features":["Phishing-resistant MFA","Single-device passwordless login","Roaming authentication","Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS support","Windows desktop login","Device security compliance enforcement","Device security signals from managed and unmanaged devices","Integrated device risk signals from third-party tools","Real-time and continuous device posture checks","Just-in-time access policy enforcement","Directory with SCIM support","Application tile launcher","Per-application access policy","Least privilege access management","Branding","Audit logs","Risk analytics reporting","Slack community support","Email support","24/7 customer support"],"contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Device360"},{"name":"Secure DevOps"},{"name":"RealityCheck"}],"summary":"Custom pricing based on deployment environment and requirements.","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.beyondidentity.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T23:10:37.975Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Developer","summary":"Free + $0.045/additional MAW, $0.005/additional signature","features":["Email, SMS, Social, External Wallet Logins","Wallet UI Widgets","Token Gating","Fiat On-Ramp","Email & Community Support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"maw"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.045,"currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"signature"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.005,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"For individual builders","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_signatures":"50,000","monthly_active_wallets":"1,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Startup","summary":"$99/month + $0.04/additional MAW, $0.005/additional signature","features":["All Developer features","Auth & Wallets","Multi-Factor Auth","Session Management","Login Data Export","Prioritized Support","Up to 5 Team Seats"],"minSeats":5,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"maw"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.04,"currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"signature"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.005,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"For early-stage teams","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"team_seats":"5","monthly_signatures":"50,000","monthly_active_wallets":"2,500"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Server Wallets (Core and Express)","Authentication","Dedicated Team Support","MFA w/ Authenticator Apps","Priority Support (<24hr response time)","Additional Team Seats","Custom Email Provider (SMTP)","Custom Email Templates","White-labeled Wallet Widget UI","Whiteglabel Support","Advanced MFA (SMS, WebAuthn, Threat Based, Step-Up)","Dedicated Slack channel","Custom SLAs","Onboarding Support"],"description":"For large organizations with specific needs. Define your Monthly Active Wallets and design a plan that meets your unique needs and can scale alongside your operations.","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free Developer plan with usage-based pricing, Startup $99/month, or custom Enterprise pricing","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://magic.link/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-12T16:03:14.190Z","startingPrice":{"amount":99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":99,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.fedramp | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://www.beyondidentity.com/resource/biometric-compliance-and-privacy-with-beyond-identitys-modern-authentication | - |

## Capabilities (Passwordless Auth)

| Capability | Beyond Identity | Magic |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Developer API SDK | Developer API SDK |
| Fido2 passkeys support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email magic links | - | ✓ |
| SMS whatsapp OTP | - | ✓ |
| Cross device passkey sync | ✓ | - |
| Conditional UI autofill | - | - |
| Device tpm biometric binding | ✓ | - |
| Visual drag and drop flow builder | - | - |
| React nextjs native sdks | - | ✓ |
| Mobile ios android biometrics | ✓ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | - | ✓ |
| Pricing model | - | Per mau monthly |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-17T01:58:53.769Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*