Duo Access Management vs Keycloak: side-by-side comparison (2026)
Duo Access Management is a commercial access management solution by Duo Security. Keycloak is a commercial access management solution by Keycloak. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
Our take
What our shortlists say about the one we picked.
- Duo Access Management
Best for: Teams that need device health in every access decision
Duo is cloud-only, and our data lists no named integrations, so confirm coverage for your specific identity provider and apps. It is strongest as the authentication and device layer; organizations that also need governance or privileged access will pair it with other products.
From Best Access Management Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
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Side-by-side comparison
Feature
Duo Access Management
Keycloak
Pricing model
Commercial
Commercial
Category
Access Management
Access Management
Deployment and fit
Deployment type
Cloud
Hybrid
Company size fit
SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
Company
Company
Duo Security
Keycloak
Use cases and capabilities
MFA
Yes
Yes
Single Sign On
Yes
Yes
Authentication
Yes
Yes
Authorization
No
Yes
Open Source
No
Yes
Core features
10 features listed
10 features listed
Integrations
45 integrations listed
No integrations listed
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