--- description: Get detailed information about Cisco Duo usability, features, price, benefits and disadvantages from verified user experiences. Read reviews and discover similar tools on Capterra United Arab Emirates. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Cisco Duo Price, Reviews & Ratings - Capterra United Arab Emirates 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Authentication Software](/directory/31218/authentication/software) > [Cisco Duo](/software/153202/duo-security) # Cisco Duo Canonical: https://www.capterra.ae/software/153202/duo-security Page: 1 / 23\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/153202/duo-security?page=2) > Cisco Duo is a cloud-based identity security solution that secures access to critical resources for any user and device, from anywhere. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 548 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Cisco Duo? Duo provides identity-first security and access management that scales to any sized organization across every industry, from small and medium businesses to large enterprises and government agencies. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 548 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Cisco - **Founded**: 2010 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: $3.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Cisco Duo offers four pricing plans with specific features and pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, French, German - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Access Certification - Access Control - Access Controls/Permissions - Access Management - Activity Monitoring - Alerts/Notifications - Anti Virus - Application Security - Audit Trail - Authentication Software - Behavioral Analytics - Compliance Management - Credential Management - Data Security - Endpoint Management - Firewalls - Incident Management Software - Intrusion Detection System - Mobile Access - Mobile Authentication - Multi-Factor Authentication Software (MFA) - Multiple Authentication Methods - Password Database - Password Manager Software - Password Synchronization - Patch Management Software - Policy Management Software - Privileged Account Management - Push Notifications Software - Real-Time Monitoring - Real-Time Notifications - Reporting/Analytics - Self Service Portal - Self-Service Access Request - Single Sign On Software - Third-Party Integrations - Threat Intelligence Platform - Threat Response - Two-Factor Authentication - Unified Directory - User Management - User Provisioning - User Session Management - VPN Software - Vulnerability Protection - Vulnerability Scanning ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Authentication Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31218/authentication/software) ## Related Categories - [Authentication Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31218/authentication/software) - [Single Sign On Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31331/single-sign-on/software) - [Network Security Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30003/network-security/software) - [Cloud Security Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31344/cloud-security/software) - [Self Service Password Reset Portal (SSPR)](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/32936/self-service-password-reset-%28sspr%29/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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You just need to register your phone in advance, then when the system requires two-factor authentication, it will direct you to the cell phone,. > > I used Duo security when I was in EPAM, at that time, EPAM used it as an internal two factor authentication tool. ----- ### "Work with the best and be the best, Duo Security is the hidden gem" — 5.0/5 > **Peter N** | *21 January 2025* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Identity is everything,protect it with Duo Security. Its the leading in class of security. Keep things easy for your users but tougher for intruders. Stay protected in a multi factor authentication. If any device tries to access your applications it gives you the chance to verify if it's trustworthy. > > **Cons**: Security is everything, I have nothing to say. > > The experience was phenomenal and we can now sleep peacefully knowing that everything is safe. ----- ### "DUO gets it done" — 5.0/5 > **Scott** | *10 March 2026* | Financial Services Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Learning curve was short, it was a great value for our needs and setup was very easy and suited our needs. > > **Cons**: Support response wasn't robust and limited in the scope of solutions. They pointed me to FAQ's rather then support. > > Overall it's been a great solution to meet the needs for MFA in our workplace environment, because our end users can't uses smart phones because of compliance. ----- ### "duo thumbs down. :(" — 1.0/5 > **Elizabeth** | *19 December 2025* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Hi, I am not sure I like much about this app. I continually have trouble with this product. And am on the phone with IT a lot about it > > **Cons**: Well frankly it never works. And if I am stuck and cannot login to my server somewhere, it makes for very inconvenient work day. > > No thanks, not sure I am a big fan at all. I am sorry, but you need a lot of improvements that I can see. ----- ### "Dup 2 Factor, A simple, easy to use system for Network Authentication" — 5.0/5 > **Glen** | *15 January 2026* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Duo Security is probably one of the easiest 2 Factor authentication platform out there. It is a great Value for you money and the account and Device management is straight forward and easy with their Administrative panel > > **Cons**: There was not much to dislike about this platform. The only issue is once in a while that device app would be unresponsive, but a simple reboot would solve any issue > > Cisco Duo has helped us with our 2 factor logon requirements. This 2FA works seamlessly with our Network either with the use of a mobile device app, hardware token or even a code over a landline phone. ----- Page: 1 / 23\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/153202/duo-security?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ae/software/153202/duo-security) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pl | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | | sv | | | tr | | ----- ## Structured Data