Best Passwordless Authentication Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Descope is ranked #1 of 23 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of SuperTokens and HYPR Authenticate. The best-ranked option with a free plan is SuperTokens. The lowest first paid tier on this page is SuperTokens at $0.01/mo.
Passwordless sign-in options vary in both the methods they offer and the identity systems they connect with. Compared on passwordless methods, biometric login, and magic links, these tools also include criteria such as OpenID Connect, SAML SSO, and directory synchronization. Those details can help you assess fit with your sign-in and integration needs. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide additional cost context. Bitwarden, Duo Mobile, and Authio Lobby are among the software covered, along with Descope and FusionAuth. As you compare the listed capabilities, consider which sign-in methods and connections matter for the people and systems your authentication setup serves.
23 passwordless authentication software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Descope iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$249/mo
- 2 SuperTokens iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2$0.01/mo Passwordless methods: magic links; email OTP; SMS OTP; passkeys; biometrics; security keys; device credentialsMagic links: YesBiometric login: Yes
- 3 HYPR Authenticate iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1$3/mo
- 4 Secret Double Octopus iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0
- 5 Clerk iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$1.67/mo
- 6 Stytch iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9Free
- 7 FusionAuth iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$162/mo
- 8 Trusona iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7Free Passwordless methods: mobile app approval, QR codes, deep links, passkeys/WebAuthn, biometrics, TOTP, identity proofingMagic links: NoBiometric login: Yes
- 9 MojoAuth iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6$120/mo Passwordless methods: Email magic links, email OTP, SMS OTP, passkeys, WebAuthn, biometric authentication, social login, WhatsApp loginMagic links: YesBiometric login: Yes
- 10 Authio Lobby iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4$129/mo Passwordless methods: Passkeys, email magic links, SMS OTP, social OAuth, SAML 2.0 SSO, OIDC SSOMagic links: Yes
- 11 Ory No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$64.17/mo
- 12 Mosaic by Transmit Security iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$4166.67/mo Passwordless methods: passkeys, biometrics, magic links, SMS OTP, social logins, push notifications, PIN, TOTPMagic links: YesBiometric login: Yes
- 13 OpenCIAM No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Passwordless methods: FIDO2/WebAuthn passkeys, magic links, email OTP, SMS OTP, push approvalMagic links: Yes
- 14 Okta Customer Identity Cloud iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$35/mo Passwordless methods: Passkeys, biometrics, magic links, email OTP, SMS OTP, push notificationsMagic links: YesBiometric login: Yes
- 15 Beyond Identity Authenticator iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4
- 16 Auth0 Guardian iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2$35/mo
- 17 Credenti iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Passwordless methods: biometrics; FIDO2/WebAuthn passkeys; FIDO2 security keys; RFID/NFC badges and smart cards; CAC/PIV-I cards; QR codes; Bluetooth proximity unlockBiometric login: Yes
- 18 Magic iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Passwordless methods: email magic links, email OTP, SMS OTP, social login, external wallet login, passkeys/WebAuthn, OIDCMagic links: YesBiometric login: Yes
- 19 Seamless Auth iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Passwordless methods: passkeys, magic links, email OTP, phone OTP, OAuthMagic links: Yes
- 20 Svipe iD iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5
- 21 UNLOQ iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Passwordless methods: push notifications, TOTP, email loginBiometric login: Yes
- 22 PingOne No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6$3/mo
- 23 Iru Access No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Passwordless methods: device-bound passkeys; phishing-resistant authenticator; one-step multifactor authentication
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Questions about this list
Which passwordless authentication software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Descope is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 9.3. SuperTokens is second and HYPR Authenticate third.
How many of these have a free plan?
12 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, SuperTokens has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.01/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.