# Best MFA and Passwordless Solutions for Business (2026)

Compare 7 MFA and passwordless solutions, like Okta Adaptive MFA, Cisco Duo Passwordless and Beyond Identity, by deployment, phishing resistance and fit.

We pick every solution on this list [on merit](https://cybersectools.com/methodology#shortlist-order). Featured vendors that made the list are shown first.

Source: https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-mfa-passwordless-solutions
Updated: 2026-11-01
Edition: Fall 2026.
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze, CybersecTools.

## Executive summary

As of November 2026, CybersecTools tracks 405 companies that sell IAM solutions as their main business. MFA & Passwordless is part of that family. The largest groups are based in the United States, Canada and Israel. In the last 12 months they raised $4.3B across 60 funding rounds, 24 companies were acquired and 34 new companies started in the last two years.

From that field we chose seven products that stop password theft and phishing in different ways. Okta Adaptive MFA comes first, for teams on Okta that want FastPass, FIDO2 and device checks under one policy set. Cisco Duo Passwordless comes second, for hybrid estates that want a staged path from MFA to passwordless, with proxies for on-premises services. Beyond Identity Phishing-Resistant MFA is third, for teams that want device-bound passkeys and posture checks that cover unmanaged and BYOD devices.

The rest fill specific gaps. HYPR Authenticate adds FIDO passkeys and a desktop MFA client, and Silverfort Universal MFA reaches Kerberos, NTLM and OT. OneLogin SmartFactor scores each login for risk. JumpCloud MFA fits teams already on the JumpCloud directory.

So the choice comes down to reach. A passkey only protects systems that can ask for it. Decide first whether your gap is the factor itself, or the legacy paths that skip your identity provider.

## How we evaluated

We looked at 146 MFA & passwordless solutions from 123 companies, and the 7 on this page made the cut. We combined our judgment from years of leading enterprise security programs with market data from [Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist), our market intelligence platform, and with the vendor and review pages listed under Sources at the end of this page. For customer feedback, we left out paid reviews, reviews by vendor staff or partners, review campaigns and anything older than two years, so you get an accurate view of what customers say.

We weighted support for phishing-resistant methods such as FIDO2 WebAuthn, passkeys and smart cards. We also weighed the depth of adaptive signals like device posture and IP reputation, reach into legacy protocols and on-premises services, and behaviour when the cloud is unreachable. We left out consumer authenticator apps and password managers that add a second factor but give an organisation no central policy or enforcement.

Read the full method: https://cybersectools.com/methodology#why

## What is MFA & Passwordless

MFA and passwordless solutions prove a user is who they claim to be with more than a reusable secret. Methods range from push prompts and one-time codes to FIDO2 WebAuthn passkeys, smart cards and hardware keys. Keys and passkeys are bound to the site's origin, so they defeat adversary-in-the-middle phishing kits that relay codes. Adaptive engines add context: device posture, location, IP reputation and behaviour decide when to ask for a factor and which one to ask for.

For you, this is the control that turns a stolen password from a breach into a failed login. It sits on top of your directory and identity provider, depends on clean user and device inventories, and feeds your SSO, VPN, PAM and zero trust access policies. Your detection team relies on it too, because authentication logs are an early signal for MFA fatigue, session hijacking and lateral movement.

### Compare MFA & Passwordless solutions

This analysis focuses on seven MFA and passwordless solutions. The table compares them on vendor, who each one is best for, deployment model and the NIST CSF functions they cover.

| # | Solution | Best for | Starting price | Deployment | Company size | NIST CSF functions |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Okta Adaptive MFA](https://cybersectools.com/tools/okta-adaptive-mfa) | Okta SSO customers moving staff to phishing-resistant login | Contact sales | Cloud | SMB to Enterprise | Protect, Detect |
| 2 | [Cisco Duo Passwordless](https://cybersectools.com/tools/duo-passwordless) | Hybrid estates moving from MFA to passwordless in stages | Contact sales | Hybrid | Startup to Enterprise | Protect |
| 3 | [Beyond Identity Phishing-Resistant MFA](https://cybersectools.com/tools/beyond-identity-phishing-resistant-mfa) | Teams wanting device-bound passkeys on managed and BYOD devices | Contact sales | Cloud | Startup to Enterprise | Protect, Detect |
| 4 | [HYPR Authenticate](https://cybersectools.com/tools/hypr-hypr-authenticate-passwordless-mfa) | Teams wanting FIDO passkeys on desktops and in custom apps | Contact sales | Cloud | SMB to Enterprise | Protect |
| 5 | [Silverfort Universal MFA](https://cybersectools.com/tools/silverfort-universal-multi-factor-authentication) | Closing MFA gaps on legacy apps, admin access and OT | Contact sales | On-Premises | SMB to Enterprise | Protect, Detect |
| 6 | [OneLogin SmartFactor Authentication](https://cybersectools.com/tools/onelogin-smartfactor-authentication) | OneLogin customers wanting risk-based MFA without writing rules | From $10 per user per month | Cloud | Startup to Enterprise | Protect |
| 7 | [JumpCloud Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)](https://cybersectools.com/tools/jumpcloud-multi-factor-authentication-mfa) | Remote teams already on the JumpCloud directory | From $3 per user per month | Cloud | Startup to Enterprise | Protect |

Vendors change prices, so check before you buy.

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### 1. Okta Adaptive MFA

**[Okta](https://mandos.io/data/companies/okta?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. Adaptive MFA solution with phishing-resistant auth and contextual policies

San Francisco, United States · Founded 2009 · Public company · Momentum 78/100 (Mandos)

Certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, HIPAA, CSA STAR

**Best for:** Okta SSO customers moving staff to phishing-resistant login

Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/okta-adaptive-mfa

#### At a glance

- Vendor: Okta
- Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
- Founded: 2009
- Ownership: Public company (OKTA)
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- NIST CSF: Protect, Detect
- Pricing: Contact sales

#### Our take

Okta Adaptive MFA decides on each login whether to allow, step up or deny. It looks at device, network, location, user behavior and IP address. It supports Okta FastPass, FIDO2 WebAuthn authenticators and PIV and CAC smart cards.

It checks device posture in real time, for managed and unmanaged devices, and tells users how to fix a failing device. It checks the device again after the SSO session starts, which helps against session hijacking. ThreatInsight blocks suspicious IP addresses. It works with Okta Single Sign-On and the Okta Integration Network.

We did not find enough recent first-hand reviews of this product to summarize what customers say.

#### Okta Adaptive MFA main features

- Phishing-resistant authentication with Okta FastPass, FIDO2 WebAuthn, and smart cards
- Real-time device posture checks and compliance enforcement
- Contextual access policies based on device, network, location, user behavior, and IP
- Okta ThreatInsight for automatic blocking of suspicious IP addresses
- Step-up authentication for sensitive applications
- Biometric authentication support
- Device security state re-evaluation after SSO session establishment
- Self-remediation guidance for non-compliant devices

#### Okta Adaptive MFA main integrations

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect, Cisco ASA VPN, Cisco Meraki, Fortinet, Check Point, Citrix NetScaler Gateway, F5 BIG-IP APM, Pulse Connect Secure, Sophos UTM, VMware Horizon View, Amazon WorkSpaces, BeyondTrust, Duo Security, Google Authenticator, Symantec VIP, YubiKey

#### Before you buy

Where it is strong:

- FastPass, FIDO2 and smart card support
- Device checks that repeat after login
- Step-up prompts for sensitive apps

Ask in the demo:

- Ask how it works if you do not use Okta for SSO
- Test the device posture checks on unmanaged devices
- Ask what happens to logins if Okta is unreachable

### 2. Duo Security Cisco Duo Passwordless

**[Duo Security](https://mandos.io/data/companies/duo-security?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. Passwordless authentication solution using biometrics, security keys, and MFA

Ann Arbor, United States · Founded 2010 · $122M raised · Momentum 45/100 (Mandos)

Certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, HIPAA

**Best for:** Hybrid estates moving from MFA to passwordless in stages

Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/duo-passwordless

#### At a glance

- Vendor: Duo Security
- Headquarters: Ann Arbor, United States
- Founded: 2010
- Deployment: Hybrid
- Company size: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- NIST CSF: Protect
- Pricing: Contact sales

#### Our take

Cisco Duo Passwordless lets users sign in without a password. It uses public key cryptography and supports FIDO2, WebAuthn and CTAP, with biometrics and security keys. Duo is owned by Cisco.

It follows a staged path. You start with MFA, then add single sign-on for SAML apps and on-premises services. Adaptive policies use user, device health, location and behavior. Access and authentication proxies reach on-premises services, so it works across cloud, hybrid and legacy apps.

We did not find enough recent first-hand reviews of this product to summarize what customers say.

#### Cisco Duo Passwordless main features

- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Single sign-on (SSO) for SAML-based applications
- Biometric authentication support
- Security key authentication
- Adaptive access policies based on user, device, location, and behavior
- Device trust and health verification
- WebAuthn MFA support
- Access and authentication proxies for on-premise services

#### Cisco Duo Passwordless main integrations

Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, PingFederate, Microsoft AD FS, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Windows Hello, Apple Touch ID, Apple Face ID, Yubico YubiKey, Feitian, iCloud Keychain, Google Password Manager

#### Before you buy

Where it is strong:

- Staged path from MFA to passwordless
- Proxies for on-premises services
- Device trust and health checks

Ask in the demo:

- Ask which proxies your on-premises apps need
- Test the lost-phone recovery flow with your help desk
- Check what the admin reporting shows for your SIEM

### 3. Beyond Identity Phishing-Resistant MFA

**[Beyond Identity](https://mandos.io/data/companies/beyond-identity?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. Phishing-resistant MFA platform with passwordless auth and device trust

New York, United States · Founded 2020 · $205M raised · Momentum 32/100 (Mandos)

Certifications: SOC 2, FedRAMP, PCI DSS

**Best for:** Teams wanting device-bound passkeys on managed and BYOD devices

Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/beyond-identity-phishing-resistant-mfa

#### At a glance

- Vendor: Beyond Identity
- Headquarters: New York, United States
- Founded: 2020
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- NIST CSF: Protect, Detect
- Starting price: Contact sales

#### Our take

Beyond Identity Phishing-Resistant MFA gives you passwordless login and MFA without shared secrets or phishable factors like SMS and TOTP. It uses cryptographic keys bound to the device. Proofpoint now owns the company.

It keeps checking user and device posture during the session. It supports all major operating systems, including Linux, and managed, unmanaged and BYOD devices. You can set access rules per app, operating system and user group. It connects with EDR, MDM and ZTNA products such as CrowdStrike, Jamf, Microsoft Intune and Netskope.

We did not find enough recent first-hand reviews of this product to summarize what customers say.

#### Beyond Identity Phishing-Resistant MFA main features

- Phishing-resistant MFA with device-bound passkeys
- Passwordless login with single-step biometric
- Continuous risk-based authentication
- Customizable adaptive risk-based access policies
- Device security compliance checks
- Support for managed and unmanaged devices
- Works on any browser, device or app
- Support for Linux

#### Beyond Identity Phishing-Resistant MFA main integrations

AWS, CrowdStrike, DataDog, Jamf, Auth0, Bitbucket, Citrix, Curity, Microsoft Intune, Cybereason, Netskope

#### Before you buy

Where it is strong:

- Device-bound passkeys with no phishable factors
- Continuous device posture checks
- Works on unmanaged and BYOD devices

Ask in the demo:

- Ask how the Proofpoint acquisition affects support and plans
- Test the device checks with your EDR and MDM
- Confirm the SSO options for your apps

### 4. HYPR Authenticate

**[HYPR](https://mandos.io/data/companies/hypr?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. Passwordless MFA solution using FIDO passkeys for workforce and customers

Holmdel, United States · Founded 2014 · $122M raised · Momentum 57/100 (Mandos)

Certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018

**Best for:** Teams wanting FIDO passkeys on desktops and in custom apps

Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/hypr-hypr-authenticate-passwordless-mfa

#### At a glance

- Vendor: HYPR
- Headquarters: Holmdel, United States
- Founded: 2014
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- NIST CSF: Protect
- Pricing: Contact sales

#### Our take

HYPR Authenticate is passwordless MFA built on FIDO passkey standards. It replaces passwords with public key cryptography to stop credential phishing, credential stuffing, MFA bombing and man-in-the-middle attacks. It is FIDO Certified end to end.

It runs on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS and Android. An authenticator app turns a phone into a FIDO2 passkey, and a desktop MFA client covers workstation login. It works with your current identity provider, such as Microsoft Entra ID, Okta and Ping Identity. An SDK lets you add passkeys to your own apps, and a Control Center manages policies.

We did not find enough recent first-hand reviews of this product to summarize what customers say.

#### HYPR Authenticate main features

- Passwordless MFA built on passkeys
- FIDO certified, end-to-end
- Single gesture login
- Phishing-resistant authentication
- Desktop MFA
- Hardware and software authenticator options
- HYPR FIDO2 API and servers
- Support for Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS and Android

#### HYPR Authenticate main integrations

Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, Google Workspace, Symantec SiteMinder, PhenixID, OneLogin, IDEMIA, YubiKey, HID, Feitian, Workday, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Verified ID, Microsoft Edge for Business, Cloudflare, ServiceNow, iProov, Citrix, VMware Horizon, Office 365, Azure

#### Before you buy

Where it is strong:

- Desktop MFA for workstation login
- FIDO Certified end to end
- SDK for your own mobile and web apps

Ask in the demo:

- Ask how it fits with your current identity provider
- Test desktop MFA on every operating system you run
- Check which security keys and authenticators it supports

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### 5. Silverfort Universal MFA

**[Silverfort](https://mandos.io/data/companies/silverfort?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. Universal MFA solution extending authentication to legacy apps and OT systems

Tel Aviv, Israel · Founded 2016 · $223M raised · Momentum 52/100 (Mandos)

Certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001

**Best for:** Closing MFA gaps on legacy apps, admin access and OT

Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/silverfort-universal-multi-factor-authentication

#### At a glance

- Vendor: Silverfort
- Headquarters: Tel Aviv, Israel
- Founded: 2016
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- NIST CSF: Protect, Detect
- Starting price: Contact sales

#### Our take

Silverfort Universal MFA adds MFA to resources that usually cannot support it. These include legacy apps, homegrown systems, command-line access and operational technology. It needs no agents or code changes. It uses its Runtime Access Protection technology.

It watches Active Directory authentication over Kerberos, NTLM and LDAP. It covers RDP, SSH, VPN, VDI, databases and file systems across on-premises, cloud and OT. Risk-based MFA mixes fixed rules with live signals from user behavior, device and threat detection. You can use it alone or alongside your current MFA.

We did not find enough recent first-hand reviews of this product to summarize what customers say.

#### Silverfort Universal MFA main features

- Agentless MFA deployment without code modifications
- Protection for Kerberos, NTLM, and LDAP authentication flows
- MFA enforcement for legacy and homegrown applications
- Risk-based adaptive MFA with real-time threat signals
- Support for command-line tools and admin interfaces
- MFA coverage for OT and industrial systems
- Integration with existing MFA solutions
- Centralized MFA policy management across hybrid environments

#### Silverfort Universal MFA main integrations

Okta, Cisco Duo, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure MFA (Microsoft Entra MFA), Microsoft Defender, Microsoft AD FS, Ping Identity, Yubico, Netskope

#### Before you buy

Where it is strong:

- Agentless, with no code changes
- Covers Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP and OT
- Works alone or next to your current MFA

Ask in the demo:

- Ask who approves and runs version upgrades
- Test it on your hardest legacy app
- Check what the dashboard shows during an investigation

### 6. OneLogin SmartFactor Authentication

**[OneLogin](https://mandos.io/data/companies/onelogin?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. Context-aware adaptive MFA using AI-driven risk scoring for authentication

San Francisco, United States · Founded 2009 · $175M raised · Momentum 40/100 (Mandos)

Certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA

**Best for:** OneLogin customers wanting risk-based MFA without writing rules

Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/onelogin-smartfactor-authentication

#### At a glance

- Vendor: OneLogin
- Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
- Founded: 2009
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- NIST CSF: Protect
- Starting price: From $10 per user per month

#### Our take

OneLogin SmartFactor Authentication changes the MFA steps you need based on risk. Its Vigilance AI looks at location, device and user behavior to score each login. OneLogin is part of One Identity.

Trusted devices and low-risk logins can go passwordless, while riskier ones need more factors. It checks new passwords against a database of stolen credentials. It supports SMS codes, voice calls and push prompts through OneLogin Protect. It also works with DUO, Google, Symantec, Yubico and RSA.

We did not find enough recent first-hand reviews of this product to summarize what customers say.

#### OneLogin SmartFactor Authentication main features

- AI-driven risk scoring for login attempts
- Dynamic adjustment of authentication factors based on risk level
- Passwordless authentication for trusted devices
- Compromised credential checking against stolen password database
- SMS-based one-time password authentication
- Voice MFA for phone verification
- Push notification authentication via OneLogin Protect
- Policy-driven access denial rules

#### OneLogin SmartFactor Authentication main integrations

DUO, Google, Symantec, Yubico, RSA

#### Before you buy

Where it is strong:

- AI risk score on each login
- Passwordless for trusted devices
- Stolen-credential check on new passwords

Ask in the demo:

- Ask which factors it offers beyond SMS and voice
- Check the product roadmap for passkey support
- Test support response times during a pilot

### 7. JumpCloud Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

**[JumpCloud](https://mandos.io/data/companies/jumpcloud?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. MFA solution securing user access to apps, devices, networks, and resources

Louisville, United States · Founded 2012 · $417M raised · Momentum 50/100 (Mandos)

Certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA

**Best for:** Remote teams already on the JumpCloud directory

Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/jumpcloud-multi-factor-authentication-mfa

#### At a glance

- Vendor: JumpCloud
- Headquarters: Louisville, United States
- Founded: 2012
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- NIST CSF: Protect
- Starting price: From $3 per user per month

#### Our take

JumpCloud MFA protects user access to apps, devices, networks and other resources. It is part of the JumpCloud Open Directory Platform. It supports push, TOTP, JumpCloud Go, hardware keys, biometrics and certificate-based login.

You can use JumpCloud Protect, a free authenticator app, or bring your own authentication provider. Contextual and risk-based policies change MFA rules to fit the situation. Users enroll their own devices, and you turn MFA on in the Admin Portal. It suits remote and distributed teams.

We did not find enough recent first-hand reviews of this product to summarize what customers say.

#### JumpCloud Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) main features

- JumpCloud Protect authenticator app
- Push-based MFA
- Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP)
- JumpCloud Go
- Hardware keys
- Biometric authentication
- Certificate-based authentication
- Contextual and risk-based access policies

#### JumpCloud Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) main integrations

Cisco Duo, Twilio Verify, YubiKey, Google Titan Security Key, Google Authenticator, Yubico Authenticator, Apple Touch ID, Windows Hello, Fortinet FortiGate, OpenVPN Access Server

#### Before you buy

Where it is strong:

- Free JumpCloud Protect authenticator app
- Self-enrollment for users
- Works with your own authentication provider

Ask in the demo:

- Ask how well it works without the JumpCloud directory
- Check which factors count as phishing-resistant
- Test the risk-based policies on your own groups

## How they fit your cybersecurity program (NIST CSF)

NIST CSF 2.0 has six functions: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover. The grid shows which functions each pick maps to in our record, so you can see where a solution sits in your program and what it leaves to other controls.

All 7 solutions map to Protect. 3 of 7 map to Detect. None map to Govern, Identify, Respond or Recover.

| Solution | Govern | Identify | Protect | Detect | Respond | Recover |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All solutions on this list | 0 of 7 | 0 of 7 | 7 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 0 of 7 | 0 of 7 |
| Okta Adaptive MFA | – | – | 1 of 5 (Identity Management, Authentication, and Access Control) | 1 of 2 (Continuous Monitoring) | – | – |
| Cisco Duo Passwordless | – | – | 1 of 5 (Identity Management, Authentication, and Access Control) | – | – | – |
| Beyond Identity Phishing-Resistant MFA | – | – | 1 of 5 (Identity Management, Authentication, and Access Control) | 1 of 2 (Continuous Monitoring) | – | – |
| HYPR Authenticate | – | – | 1 of 5 (Identity Management, Authentication, and Access Control) | – | – | – |
| Silverfort Universal MFA | – | – | 1 of 5 (Identity Management, Authentication, and Access Control) | 2 of 2 (Continuous Monitoring, Adverse Event Analysis) | – | – |
| OneLogin SmartFactor Authentication | – | – | 1 of 5 (Identity Management, Authentication, and Access Control) | – | – | – |
| JumpCloud Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) | – | – | 1 of 5 (Identity Management, Authentication, and Access Control) | – | – | – |

Each cell shows how many of the function's NIST CSF 2.0 categories the solution maps to, with the category names.

A product helps you reach these outcomes, but it does not make you compliant on its own. Your people and processes do the rest.

## CISO checklist for selecting a MFA & Passwordless product

Work through these steps in order, from scoping your authentication gaps to the commercial checks before you sign.

1. **Map every authentication path: SaaS, VPN, RDP, SSH, Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP and OT.** MFA on your identity provider does nothing for paths that never touch it, and those are the paths attackers use for lateral movement.
2. **List the users who need phishing-resistant factors first.** Admins, finance approvers and help desk staff are the main phishing targets, and this list decides whether you need FIDO2, PIV or passkeys.
3. **Confirm FIDO2 WebAuthn, passkey and smart card support for those groups.** OTP and push can be relayed by reverse-proxy phishing kits, while origin-bound credentials cannot.
4. **Ask how the solution resists MFA fatigue and session token theft.** Attackers who cannot steal the factor go after the push prompt or the session cookie instead.
5. **Check which device posture sources the policy engine reads, and whether it re-checks after login.** Posture checked only at login misses a device that becomes compromised mid-session.
6. **Confirm how logins behave when the vendor's cloud is unreachable.** Without failover or tested break-glass accounts, a provider outage becomes your outage.
7. **Run a pilot on your hardest systems first: a legacy app, admin access and one OT or command-line path.** Easy SaaS integrations prove little, and the legacy paths are where rollouts stall.
8. **Review enrollment, lost-device and account recovery flows with your help desk.** Social engineering of the help desk to reset MFA is a common way around strong factors, so recovery must not be the weak link.
9. **Confirm authentication logs export to your SIEM with the fields your detections need.** Your SOC needs risk scores, factor type and device context to spot push-bombing and impossible travel.
10. **Count users, authenticators and licence basis before pricing.** Per-user and per-resource costs grow differently, and enrollment effort adds up across remote staff.
11. **Agree on a rollout plan, support ownership and an exit path with the vendor.** Authentication sits in front of everything, so you need clear escalation during rollout and a way to move enrolled users off the solution if you switch later.

**Compare MFA & Passwordless solutions side by side**

Features, integrations, NIST coverage and deployment for every MFA & Passwordless solution we list, in one table.

[Compare MFA & Passwordless solutions →](https://cybersectools.com/compare)

## Other solutions we considered for this shortlist

We looked at 101 products for this list. These did not make the 7 above but are worth a look for the right team.

1. [Akamai MFA](https://cybersectools.com/tools/akamai-mfa) · Akamai
   FIDO2-based MFA solution using smartphone push notifications for authentication
2. [SailPoint Multi-Factor Authentication](https://cybersectools.com/tools/sailpoint-multi-factor-authentication) · SailPoint
   MFA solution requiring multiple verification factors for user authentication
3. [ESET Secure Authentication](https://cybersectools.com/tools/eset-secure-authentication) · ESET
   Mobile-based MFA solution for protecting against weak passwords & unauthorized access
4. [RSA SecurID](https://cybersectools.com/tools/rsa-securid) · RSA Security LLC
   On-premises authentication and identity management with MFA and SSO capabilities
5. [Signicat Authentication](https://cybersectools.com/tools/signicat-authentication) · Signicat
   Authentication platform supporting eIDs, biometrics, OTPs, and passkeys
6. [SecureW2 Certificate-Based Device Trust SSO](https://cybersectools.com/tools/securew2-certificate-based-device-trust-sso) · SecureW2
   Certificate-based device trust for SSO with EAP-TLS authentication
7. [Omnichannel Authentication](https://cybersectools.com/tools/omnichannel-authentication) · Ditto
   Omnichannel authentication platform for passwordless client verification
8. [iProov Workforce MFA](https://cybersectools.com/tools/iproov-workforce-mfa) · iProov
   Biometric face MFA for workforce using liveness detection and OIDC.

Explore all MFA & Passwordless solutions: https://cybersectools.com/categories/user-authentication

## Conclusion

On this list, Okta Adaptive MFA or Cisco Duo Passwordless is the default choice if you need one adaptive engine for workforce SaaS. Okta suits teams already on Okta, and Duo suits mixed hybrid estates. Beyond Identity Phishing-Resistant MFA and HYPR Authenticate suit teams that want passkeys tied to the device.

Silverfort Universal MFA closes the Kerberos, NTLM and OT gaps the others leave open. OneLogin SmartFactor Authentication and JumpCloud MFA suit teams already on those platforms. Start by mapping every authentication path you have, because the right product reaches the paths your attackers would use.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the difference between MFA and passwordless authentication?

MFA adds a second factor on top of a password. Passwordless removes the password and relies on a possession factor, usually a FIDO2 key or passkey unlocked by a biometric or PIN. Passwordless built on FIDO2 is also phishing-resistant, which password plus OTP is not.

### Is SMS or push MFA still acceptable in 2026?

For low-risk users it beats a password alone, but neither stops adversary-in-the-middle relays, and push is open to MFA fatigue attacks. Admins, finance approvers and help desk staff should be on FIDO2 keys, passkeys or PIV smart cards. Treat SMS as a fallback to phase out.

### Do I need security keys if my identity provider supports passkeys?

Passkeys on phones and laptops are a large step up and work well for most staff. Some products also support FIDO2 security keys for your highest-risk accounts, because the credential stays on the device. Most organisations end up with a mix, matched to risk.

### How do I get MFA onto RDP, SSH and legacy Kerberos or NTLM apps?

Your cloud identity provider usually cannot see those flows. You need either authentication proxies that front on-premises services or an enforcement layer on Active Directory protocols, such as Silverfort Universal MFA. Map those paths first, since they are the ones attackers use to move laterally.

### What happens to logins if a cloud MFA provider goes down?

Anything that depends on that provider stops authenticating unless you have planned for it. Keep tested break-glass accounts and a written outage runbook. If downtime is unacceptable, look at products that deploy on-premises or in a hybrid setup, such as Silverfort Universal MFA or Cisco Duo Passwordless.

### Which solution on this list can handle customer login as well as staff?

HYPR Authenticate lists an SDK for adding passkeys to your own mobile and web apps, and Beyond Identity lists CIAM integrations and SDKs. The others are aimed at workforce access. Be careful with SMS and email fallbacks in customer flows, because attackers will go for the weakest method you allow.

## Sources

These are the pages we reviewed for each pick: the vendor's own product page and website, its market data on Mandos, and every review page we read for customer feedback.

1. **Okta Adaptive MFA** · Okta: [Product page](https://okta.com/products/adaptive-multi-factor-authentication/) · [Okta website](https://www.okta.com/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/okta?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos) · [G2](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) · [PeerSpot](https://www.peerspot.com/products/okta-platform-reviews) · [Reddit: about okta amfa factor sequencing and oie](https://www.reddit.com/r/okta/comments/164djsp/about_okta_amfa_factor_sequencing_and_oie/) · [Reddit: remove password as mfa](https://www.reddit.com/r/okta/comments/1914p1o/remove_password_as_mfa/) · [Reddit: mfa number matching](https://www.reddit.com/r/okta/comments/1h53way/mfa_number_matching/) · [Reddit: adaptive mfa and factor sequences](https://www.reddit.com/r/okta/comments/q4bzi8/adaptive_mfa_and_factor_sequences/) · [Reddit: okta mfa best choice integration](https://www.reddit.com/r/fortinet/comments/yzhgic/okta_mfa_best_choice_integration/)
2. **Cisco Duo Passwordless** · Duo Security: [Product page](https://duo.com/product/passwordless) · [Duo Security website](https://duo.com/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/duo-security?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)
3. **Beyond Identity Phishing-Resistant MFA** · Beyond Identity: [Product page](https://www.beyondidentity.com/products/phishing-resistant-mfa) · [Beyond Identity website](https://www.beyondidentity.com/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/beyond-identity?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)
4. **HYPR Authenticate** · HYPR: [Product page](https://www.hypr.com/platform/hypr-authenticate-passwordless-mfa) · [HYPR website](https://hypr.com/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/hypr?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)
5. **Silverfort Universal MFA** · Silverfort: [Product page](https://www.silverfort.com/platform/universal-multi-factor-authentication/) · [Silverfort website](https://www.silverfort.com/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/silverfort?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)
6. **OneLogin SmartFactor Authentication** · OneLogin: [Product page](https://www.onelogin.com/product/smartfactor-authentication/) · [OneLogin website](https://onelogin.com/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/onelogin?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos) · [Gartner Peer Insights](https://www.gartner.com/reviews/product/onelogin) · [PeerSpot](https://www.peerspot.com/products/onelogin-by-one-identity-reviews)
7. **JumpCloud Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)** · JumpCloud: [Product page](https://jumpcloud.com/platform/multi-factor-authentication-mfa/) · [JumpCloud website](https://jumpcloud.com/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/jumpcloud?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)

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