Duo Security is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from Cisco, Ann Arbor, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 17 have a free plan, 2 are built in India.
The closest alternatives to Duo Security are Zoho Vault (Free · paid from ₹54/user/mo · Standard ₹54/user/month billed yearly, ₹60 monthly), Microsoft Entra ID (Free plan), LastPass (Free plan), MojoAuth (Free plan) and Dashlane (Free plan). Zoho Vault is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹170/month.
Why businesses look for a Duo Security alternative
Indian support and GST
Duo Security is built in United States. 2 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Duo Security alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Duo Security's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
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Duo Security alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Duo Security in 2027?+
The closest matches to Duo Security on App Advisor are Zoho Vault (Free · paid from ₹54/user/mo · Standard ₹54/user/month billed yearly, ₹60 monthly), Microsoft Entra ID (Free plan), LastPass (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Duo Security, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Duo Security?+
Yes. 17 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Vault (Free · paid from ₹54/user/mo · Standard ₹54/user/month billed yearly, ₹60 monthly), Microsoft Entra ID (Free plan), LastPass (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Duo Security?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Okta starts lowest at ₹170/mo. Zoho Vault also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Duo Security?+
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Vault (Free · paid from ₹54/user/mo · Standard ₹54/user/month billed yearly, ₹60 monthly), MojoAuth (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Duo Security vs Zoho Vault: which is better?+
Zoho Vault is the closest match to Duo Security in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Duo Security alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category Duo Security also covers, and Cisco's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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