Best Identity & Access (MFA / SSO) · 2026
CyberArk Workforce Identity vs 
Cisco Duo CyberArk Workforce Identity vs Cisco Duo: on our data-weighted scoring, Cisco Duo edges ahead (8.5 vs 7.6/10). CyberArk Workforce Identity starts at Custom quote and is best for organizations standardizing on CyberArk that want workforce SSO/MFA consolidated with privileged access; Cisco Duo starts at $3/user/mo and is best for teams wanting the simplest, fastest path to strong MFA and device-trust access. Choose Cisco Duo for the stronger overall track record; consider CyberArk Workforce Identity if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
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Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →
| Criterion | CyberArk Workforce Identity | Cisco Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| User reviews | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Adoption | 5.4 | 6.9 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 9.5 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of trial | 6.0 | 10.0 |
| CyberArk Workforce Identity | Cisco Duo | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | $3/user/mo |
| Pricing model | quote | per user |
| Free trial / tier | Free trial | Free tier + 30 days |
| Best for | Organizations standardizing on CyberArk that want workforce SSO/MFA consolidated with privileged access | Teams wanting the simplest, fastest path to strong MFA and device-trust access |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| G2 rating | 4.4/5 (107) | 4.5/5 (396) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 7.6 | 8.5 |
You need organizations standardizing on cyberark that want workforce sso/mfa consolidated with privileged access.
You need teams wanting the simplest, fastest path to strong mfa and device-trust access.
Cisco Duo bills on a per user model from $3/user/mo (free tier available), while CyberArk Workforce Identity uses a quote model from Custom quote (yes trial). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Cisco Duo ships 6 headline capabilities (Push + passwordless + FIDO2 MFA, Single sign-on, Device health + trust checks, Risk-based adaptive authentication) and deploys Cloud. CyberArk Workforce Identity ships 6 (Single sign-on, Adaptive multi-factor authentication, Lifecycle management + provisioning, User behavior analytics), deploying Cloud.
Cisco Duo holds 4.5/5 (~396 G2 reviews); CyberArk Workforce Identity holds 4.4/5 (~107 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Cisco Duo edges ahead (8.5 vs 7.6/10). Pick CyberArk Workforce Identity instead when organizations standardizing on cyberark that want workforce sso/mfa consolidated with privileged access. See Cisco Duo alternatives or CyberArk Workforce Identity alternatives.
