Best Multi-Factor Authentication Software in 2026
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Multi-factor authentication software adds sign-in checks to help organizations manage access across apps and devices. Compared on supported factors and passwordless authentication, these options can be weighed for the ways people verify identity; app integration methods, device trust controls, and adaptive access policies add further points to consider. Deployment approach, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing help frame the practical choices. Duo Mobile, LoginTC, and LinOTP are among the named options to compare. Look at the listed factors and controls alongside the setup you need to support, including how users sign in and how devices are treated when access is requested.
50ranked
11free plans on this page
$0.08/molowest paid tier
12 Oct 2026last checked
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Duo Mobile iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$3/mo
- 2 LoginTC iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$3/mo Supported factors: push notifications, push number matching, software OTP, email OTP, SMS OTP, phone call, FIDO2/WebAuthn security keys, OATH hardware tokens, authenticator apps, biometrics, passcode grids, bypass codes, offline QR scanApp integration methods: RADIUS, LDAP, SAML/SSO, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, ADFS, connectors, iframe authentication, REST API
- 3 Protectimus MFA iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$2/mo Deployment: hybridSupported factors: Protectimus SMART mobile authenticator app, hardware TOTP tokens, chatbot OTPs, SMS, email, push notificationsApp integration methods: REST API, SDKs for Java/PHP/Python, iFrame widget, plugins and integration components, RADIUS
- 4 Evidian Authenticator iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Deployment: self_hostedSupported factors: smart cards and security tokens; fingerprint and vein biometrics; RFID badges; one-time passwords; questions and answers; login/password; QR code; mobile phone; Nymi wristbandsApp integration methods: Windows authentication extension; LDAP/Active Directory; Evidian Enterprise SSO integration; Citrix XenApp; Microsoft Windows Terminal Server; IGEL thin-client integration
- 5 LinOTP iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Deployment: hybridSupported factors: HOTP, TOTP, mOTP, OCRA, SMS OTP, email OTP, push, QR, YubiKey, FIDO U2F, RADIUS, remote, forwarding, static password, daily passwordApp integration methods: HTTP/JSON API, PAM, RADIUS, SAML, OpenVPN, SSH, Apache, WordPress
- 6 LiveEnsure iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Deployment: cloudSupported factors: mobile device, location, geofence, time, knowledge, biometrics, behavior, gestures, Bluetooth devices, QR scan, tap, challenge/OTPApp integration methods: REST/API integration, iOS library, Android library, QR scan, app-to-app handoff
- 7 OpenOTP Authentication Server iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8€0.16/mo Deployment: hybridSupported factors: Mobile push; software tokens; hardware tokens; OATH; SMS; email; secure email; magic links; QR codes; YubiKey; FIDO2; passkeys; smart cards; PKI certificatesApp integration methods: RADIUS; LDAP proxy; SAML2; OpenID Connect; OAuth; ADFS plugin; web plugins; SOAP/XML API; JSON API
- 8 Rublon Authenticator iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$2/mo Deployment: hybridSupported factors: Mobile Push; TOTP passcode; FIDO2/U2F security key; FIDO2 passkey; QR Code; YubiKey OTP; Email Link; SMS Passcode; SMS Link; Phone Call; RFIDApp integration methods: native connectors and plugins; Rublon Authentication Proxy; Rublon Access Gateway; Rublon App Shield; Rublon Identity Bridge; REST API; SDKs
- 9 Spriv Adaptive MFA iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$7/mo Deployment: hybridSupported factors: Adaptive MFA, one-way SMS, two-way SMS, TOTP, Allow/DenyApp integration methods: Windows RDP credential provider, Linux/Unix PAM, REST API, SSH, sudo, PowerBroker
- 10 WiKID iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$20/mo Deployment: self_hostedSupported factors: PIN and WiKID software token/deviceApp integration methods: RADIUS, LDAP, TACACS+, SAML, native Active Directory, API/network clients
- 11 Entrust Identity App iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free
- 12 DigitalPersona Mobile iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4 Deployment: self_hostedSupported factors: Biometrics (including fingerprint and face recognition), mobile devices, physical access badges, smart cards, security keys, OTP tokens, Bluetooth devices, passkeysApp integration methods: RADIUS, OpenID Connect, WS-Federation, SAML2P, AD FS, Microsoft Entra ID, Citrix
- 13 Deepnet DualShield MFA Platform iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumented 7.3 Deployment: hybridSupported factors: SMS, email, voice call, push notification, OTP tokens, OTP authenticator apps, grid cards, proximity cards, smart cards, FIDO U2F/FIDO2 keys, keystroke dynamics, fingerprint recognition, face recognition, voice recognition, device fingerprint, device ID, device DNA, security questionsApp integration methods: LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, FIDO, OATH, WS-Federation, proprietary agents and clients
- 14 HYPR Authenticate iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$3/mo
- 15 Pointsharp MFA iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumented 7.3 Deployment: hybridSupported factors: Mobile authenticator app, passkeys/FIDO, certificates/PKI, OTP tokens, email or SMS one-time passwords, security keys, smart cards, biometrics, passwords, locationApp integration methods: FIDO2, SAML, OpenID Connect, Microsoft AD FS, Microsoft Entra External Authentication Methods, cloud and on-premises application integration
- 16 SecureAuth Mobile App Authenticator iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3 Deployment: hybridSupported factors: Email OTP, SMS OTP, Voice OTP, TOTP, push notification, hardware tokens, software tokens, biometrics, FIDO2 hardware keys, risk-based authenticationApp integration methods: OIDC, SAML, OAuth 2.1, RADIUS, REST API, custom identity source, external datastore
- 17 SecurEnvoy MFA iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumented 7.3 Deployment: hybridSupported factors: push notifications, mobile applications, biometrics, hardware tokens, SMS, email passcodes, voice calls, TOTP, FIDO2 keysApp integration methods: Active Directory, LDAP, VPN, Remote Desktop, web portals, public cloud applications, server and workstation logons, REST API
- 18 Verilock iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumented 7.3 Supported factors: TOTP-based 2FA; push/tap approval; rotating one-time authentication tokenApp integration methods: QR code; user authentication key; third-party TOTP compatibility; API-ready integration
- 19 CryptoPhoto iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2$0.08/mo Deployment: hybridSupported factors: photo matching; biometrics; passphrase; cryptographic tokenApp integration methods: API; SDK/libraries; plugins; PAM module; virtual or physical appliances
- 20 GoTrust ID iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumented 7.2 Deployment: hybridSupported factors: Phone authenticator with biometrics, Idem Key security key, FIDO2, U2F, PIV, OTP, security codeApp integration methods: OIDC, SAML2, RADIUS, LDAP, IIS Adapter, SDK
- 21 Imprivata Enterprise Access Management iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumented 7.2 Deployment: hybridSupported factors: Network password, device-bound passkey, Imprivata ID, face recognition, security key, Imprivata PIN, proximity card, fingerprint, FIDO security key, smart card, smart USB token, one-time password token, security questionsApp integration methods: SAML, OIDC, API-based SSO, Application Profile Generator for legacy applications
- 22 OneSpan Cloud Authentication iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumented 7.2 Deployment: cloudSupported factors: static password; offline OTP; secure channel; push notification; FIDO UAF; FIDO2; hardware authenticators; mobile authenticators; Cronto image authentication; biometric device authenticationApp integration methods: REST API; web application integration; Android and iOS Orchestration SDK; Mobile Authenticator Studio; push notification integration
- 23 Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumented 7.2 Deployment: self_hostedSupported factors: TOTP; mobile push notification; mobile fingerprint scan; YubiKey; printed backup OTP; desktop soft-token OTPApp integration methods: IBM i agent; RADIUS; Active Directory via LDAP; FTP exit point; Telnet exit point; API integration
- 24 privacyIDEA iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2€165/mo Deployment: self_hostedSupported factors: Passkeys/WebAuthn, push, HOTP, TOTP, mOTP, TAN lists, email OTP, SMS OTP, TiQR, U2F, YubiKey, NitroKey, questionnaire, four-eyes, registration codes, temporary passwords, X.509 certificates, SSH public keys, RADIUS, remote tokensApp integration methods: REST API, RADIUS/FreeRADIUS, SAML plugins, PAM, Windows Credential Provider, application plugins, Apache2, NGINX, OpenVPN
- 25 Secret Double Octopus iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumented 7.2 Deployment: hybridSupported factors: mobile push; biometrics; FIDO2 security keys; X.509 smartcards; OTP; Apple Watch; BLE; Windows HelloApp integration methods: SAML; OIDC; RADIUS; LDAP/LDAPS; FIDO2/WebAuthn; REST API
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | From | Free plan | Paid from | Deployment | Supported factors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duo Mobile | 7.9 | $3/mo | Yes | 3 /user/mo | ||
| 2 | LoginTC | 7.9 | $3/mo | Yes | 3 /user/mo | push notifications, push number matching, software OTP, email OTP, SMS OTP, phone call, FIDO2/WebAuthn security keys, OATH hardware tokens, authenticator apps, biometrics, passcode grids, bypass codes, offline QR scan | |
| 3 | Protectimus MFA | 7.9 | $2/mo | No | hybrid | Protectimus SMART mobile authenticator app, hardware TOTP tokens, chatbot OTPs, SMS, email, push notifications | |
| 4 | Evidian Authenticator | 7.8 | Free | self_hosted | smart cards and security tokens; fingerprint and vein biometrics; RFID badges; one-time passwords; questions and answers; login/password; QR code; mobile phone; Nymi wristbands | ||
| 5 | LinOTP | 7.8 | Free | hybrid | HOTP, TOTP, mOTP, OCRA, SMS OTP, email OTP, push, QR, YubiKey, FIDO U2F, RADIUS, remote, forwarding, static password, daily password | ||
| 6 | LiveEnsure | 7.8 | Free | Yes | cloud | mobile device, location, geofence, time, knowledge, biometrics, behavior, gestures, Bluetooth devices, QR scan, tap, challenge/OTP | |
| 7 | OpenOTP Authentication Server | 7.8 | €0.16/mo | No | hybrid | Mobile push; software tokens; hardware tokens; OATH; SMS; email; secure email; magic links; QR codes; YubiKey; FIDO2; passkeys; smart cards; PKI certificates | |
| 8 | Rublon Authenticator | 7.8 | $2/mo | Yes | hybrid | Mobile Push; TOTP passcode; FIDO2/U2F security key; FIDO2 passkey; QR Code; YubiKey OTP; Email Link; SMS Passcode; SMS Link; Phone Call; RFID | |
| 9 | Spriv Adaptive MFA | 7.8 | $7/mo | Yes | 7 /user/mo | hybrid | Adaptive MFA, one-way SMS, two-way SMS, TOTP, Allow/Deny |
| 10 | WiKID | 7.8 | $20/mo | Yes | self_hosted | PIN and WiKID software token/device | |
| 11 | Entrust Identity App | 7.7 | Free | Yes | |||
| 12 | DigitalPersona Mobile | 7.4 | self_hosted | Biometrics (including fingerprint and face recognition), mobile devices, physical access badges, smart cards, security keys, OTP tokens, Bluetooth devices, passkeys | |||
| 13 | Deepnet DualShield MFA Platform | 7.3 | hybrid | SMS, email, voice call, push notification, OTP tokens, OTP authenticator apps, grid cards, proximity cards, smart cards, FIDO U2F/FIDO2 keys, keystroke dynamics, fingerprint recognition, face recognition, voice recognition, device fingerprint, device ID, device DNA, security questions | |||
| 14 | HYPR Authenticate | 7.3 | $3/mo | No | 3 /user/mo | ||
| 15 | Pointsharp MFA | 7.3 | hybrid | Mobile authenticator app, passkeys/FIDO, certificates/PKI, OTP tokens, email or SMS one-time passwords, security keys, smart cards, biometrics, passwords, location | |||
| 16 | SecureAuth Mobile App Authenticator | 7.3 | No | hybrid | Email OTP, SMS OTP, Voice OTP, TOTP, push notification, hardware tokens, software tokens, biometrics, FIDO2 hardware keys, risk-based authentication | ||
| 17 | SecurEnvoy MFA | 7.3 | hybrid | push notifications, mobile applications, biometrics, hardware tokens, SMS, email passcodes, voice calls, TOTP, FIDO2 keys | |||
| 18 | Verilock | 7.3 | TOTP-based 2FA; push/tap approval; rotating one-time authentication token | ||||
| 19 | CryptoPhoto | 7.2 | $0.08/mo | hybrid | photo matching; biometrics; passphrase; cryptographic token | ||
| 20 | GoTrust ID | 7.2 | hybrid | Phone authenticator with biometrics, Idem Key security key, FIDO2, U2F, PIV, OTP, security code | |||
| 21 | Imprivata Enterprise Access Management | 7.2 | hybrid | Network password, device-bound passkey, Imprivata ID, face recognition, security key, Imprivata PIN, proximity card, fingerprint, FIDO security key, smart card, smart USB token, one-time password token, security questions | |||
| 22 | OneSpan Cloud Authentication | 7.2 | cloud | static password; offline OTP; secure channel; push notification; FIDO UAF; FIDO2; hardware authenticators; mobile authenticators; Cronto image authentication; biometric device authentication | |||
| 23 | Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication | 7.2 | self_hosted | TOTP; mobile push notification; mobile fingerprint scan; YubiKey; printed backup OTP; desktop soft-token OTP | |||
| 24 | privacyIDEA | 7.2 | €165/mo | self_hosted | Passkeys/WebAuthn, push, HOTP, TOTP, mOTP, TAN lists, email OTP, SMS OTP, TiQR, U2F, YubiKey, NitroKey, questionnaire, four-eyes, registration codes, temporary passwords, X.509 certificates, SSH public keys, RADIUS, remote tokens | ||
| 25 | Secret Double Octopus | 7.2 | hybrid | mobile push; biometrics; FIDO2 security keys; X.509 smartcards; OTP; Apple Watch; BLE; Windows Hello |
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