Alcatraz Platform is a commercial MFA & passwordless solution by Alcatraz AI. Cisco Duo Passwordless is a commercial MFA & passwordless solution by Duo Security. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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Best for: Hybrid estates moving from MFA to passwordless in stages
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From Best MFA and Passwordless Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
Unified platform for managing facial biometric authentication & physical ACS.
Passwordless authentication solution using biometrics, security keys, and MFA
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Cisco Duo Passwordless fits if you are a startup or a small business.
Common questions when comparing Alcatraz Platform vs Cisco Duo Passwordless for MFA & passwordless.
Alcatraz Platform: Unified platform for managing facial biometric authentication & physical ACS. Built by Alcatraz AI.
Cisco Duo Passwordless: Passwordless authentication solution using biometrics, security keys, and MFA. Built by Duo Security.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Alcatraz Platform is made by Alcatraz AI. Cisco Duo Passwordless is made by Duo Security. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. Alcatraz Platform and Cisco Duo Passwordless are both MFA & Passwordless products, and both cover Authentication, MFA. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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