# Cisco Duo vs Twilio Authy

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Cisco Duo

| Attribute | Cisco Duo | Twilio Authy |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 87.3 (61% (medium)) | 77.6 (44% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Cisco Duo provides security-focused identity management with multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, passwordless access, device trust, and identity intelligence across on-premises and cloud environments. It includes directory services, admin controls, and AI-powered security insights for managing access to organizational resources. | A two-factor authentication application that generates time-based security codes on your mobile device. It adds a second layer of protection to online accounts by requiring both a password and a device-generated code to authorize access. |
| features.capabilities | - | `{"soc2_type_ii":true,"deployment_model":"cloud_managed_saas","totp_authenticator_app":true}` |
| integrations.count | 15 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Amazon Web Services"},{"name":"AWS Directory Services"},{"name":"AWS IAM Identity Center"},{"name":"Amazon Connect"},{"name":"Amazon Managed Grafana"},{"name":"Amazon Redshift"},{"name":"AWS Client VPN"},{"name":"AWS Verified Access"},{"name":"Amazon Managed Prometheus"},{"name":"AWS Management Console"},{"name":"Amazon EKS"},{"name":"AWS WorkSpaces"},{"name":"AWS AppFabric"},{"name":"1Password"},{"name":"Active Directory"}]` | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Duo Free","summary":"Free for up to 10 users","features":["phishing-resistant MFA","single sign-on","passwordless authentication"],"description":"Free tier for small teams","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"10","applications":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Duo Advantage","summary":"$6/user/month","features":["phishing-resistant MFA","single sign-on","passwordless access","Cisco Identity Intelligence","device trust","Duo Directory","AI Assistant"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Best for dynamic threat detection, identity security, and device health checks","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Duo Premier","summary":"$9/user/month","features":["phishing-resistant MFA","single sign-on","passwordless access","Cisco Identity Intelligence","device trust","Duo Directory","AI Assistant","zero trust access"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Best for complete zero trust access and device trust","contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $6/user/month; free tier for up to 10 users with 30-day trial available","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://duo.com/editions-and-pricing/duo-essentials","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T14:46:18.666Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"unit":"seat","amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"free","summary":"Free","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.twilio.com/de-de/voice/pricing/vi","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T12:10:21.915Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | free |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":6,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.99 | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.hipaa | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |

## Capabilities (MFA 2FA)

| Capability | Cisco Duo | Twilio Authy |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | Cloud managed saas |
| Smart push notifications | - | - |
| Totp authenticator app | - | ✓ |
| SMS voice fallback | - | - |
| Hardware fido2 u2f keys | - | - |
| Number matching fatigue prevention | - | - |
| Offline fallback passcodes | - | - |
| VPN radius native integration | - | - |
| Device health trust checks | - | - |
| Fips 140 2 certification | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:35:53.060Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*