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Best Passkey Authentication Software 2026
Facts read 28 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026
Passkey authentication software helps organizations evaluate options for authentication built around passkeys. This guide is for buyers comparing tools for their needs.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Google Cloud Identity | Google Cloud Identity manages users and groups with federation, SaaS single sign-on and multi-factor authentication. | 6.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 FusionAuth | FusionAuth may suit teams managing end users at scale that need configurable authentication and authorization. | 6.5 | $162 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Authio Lobby | Authio Lobby adds passwordless app sign-in with passkeys, magic links, social login and enterprise SSO. | 6.2 | $129 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 19 Oct 2026 |
| 04 cidaas | 6.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 | |
| 05 Authgear | Authgear runs identity and authentication for web and mobile apps, including passkeys and biometric login. | 6.0 | $50 usage-based | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Ory | Ory fits teams building customer, partner, machine, or AI-agent identity systems across cloud or self-hosted environments. | 6.0 | $770 a year | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Duo Mobile | Duo Mobile runs on Android and iOS for TOTP, login prompts and encrypted backups. | 5.7 | $3 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 08 WorkOS | WorkOS is aimed at SaaS companies building software for enterprise customers. | 5.7 | $99 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Microsoft Defender for Business | 5.6 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 9 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 authentik | authentik is self-hostable identity software for SSO, customer identity, API security and passkey authentication. | 5.5 | $5 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 11 Oct 2026 |
Compare free plans and paid starting prices, deployment models, passkey types, mobile SDKs and workforce authentication. The page also tracks included monthly users, directory sync and authentication policies.
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FusionAuth
FusionAuth may suit teams managing end users at scale that need configurable authentication and authorization.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record6.5 Visit
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Authio Lobby
Authio Lobby adds passwordless app sign-in with passkeys, magic links, social login and enterprise SSO.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record6.2 Visit
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cidaas
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record6.2 Visit
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Authgear
Authgear runs identity and authentication for web and mobile apps, including passkeys and biometric login.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record6.0 Visit
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Ory
WebWindowsMac+3 $770 a year Record6.0 Visit Ory fits teams building customer, partner, machine, or AI-agent identity systems across cloud or self-hosted environments.
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Duo Mobile
AndroidiPhone & iPad $3 a month Record5.7 Visit Duo Mobile runs on Android and iOS for TOTP, login prompts and encrypted backups.
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WorkOS
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $99 a month Record5.7 Visit WorkOS is aimed at SaaS companies building software for enterprise customers.
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authentik
WebWindowsMac+3 $5 a month, billed yearly Record5.5 Visit authentik is self-hostable identity software for SSO, customer identity, API security and passkey authentication.
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Kinde
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $25 a month Record5.5 Visit Kinde combines authentication, access management, billing and feature flags for SaaS products.
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Okta Customer Identity Cloud
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 $35 a month Record5.5 Visit Okta Customer Identity Cloud provides customizable authentication, universal login and single sign-on for applications.
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Supabase
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 $25 a month Record5.5 Visit Supabase is a backend platform whose Auth service supports passwordless, OAuth and mobile identity-provider logins.
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Auth0 Guardian
AndroidiPhone & iPad $35 a month Record5.3 Visit Auth0 Guardian runs on Android and iOS for login prompts and 30-second temporary OTPs.
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Descope
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $249 usage-based Record5.3 Visit Descope provides customer and agentic identity with visual authentication flows, passkeys, SSO and MFA.
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Hanko
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $29 a month Record5.3 Visit Hanko is an open-source authentication platform with passkeys, passwordless login, MFA and single sign-on.
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Clerk
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $20 a month, billed yearly Record5.2 Visit Clerk provides full-stack authentication, user management, prebuilt sign-in UI, organizations and billing.
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Entrust Identity App
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Free plan Record5.2 Visit Entrust Identity App runs on Android, iOS, macOS and Windows for login prompts.
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Logto
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $24 a month Record5.2 Visit Logto provides authentication and authorization with passkeys, MFA, social sign-in and enterprise SSO.
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MojoAuth
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $120 a month Record5.2 Visit MojoAuth offers passwordless login APIs with passkeys, links, OTP, social login and Google One Tap.
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LoginID
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Free plan Record5.1 Visit Passwordless login and identity verification for people and AI agents, with scoped, auditable mandates.
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Mosaic by Transmit Security
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $50,000 a year Record5.0 Visit Identity, fraud prevention and verification platform for registration, login, payments and user lifecycles.
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Stytch
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record4.9 Visit Stytch provides identity tools for people and AI agents, including passkeys, SSO, MFA and organizations.
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SecureAuth Workforce Authority
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 — Record4.7 Visit SecureAuth Workforce Authority manages employee access with organization-controlled passkeys and SSO for cloud and on-premises apps.
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Questions
What should I compare when choosing passkey authentication software?
Compare free and paid options, deployment model, passkey types, mobile SDKs, workforce authentication, included monthly users, directory sync and authentication policies.
Which platforms are covered in the comparison?
The platform totals are web 41, iOS 36, Android 35, API 33, macOS 22 and Windows 22.
Do listed tools have free plans?
The category facts report free plans for 29 of 50 listed tools. Check a product's current terms before choosing.
Can I try a tool before paying?
The category facts report free trials for 13 of 50 listed tools. Trial terms can differ, so review the product details.
Does open-source status appear in the comparison?
Open-source status is part of the category facts; 2 of 50 listed tools are identified as open source.
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