1Kosmos BlockID vs Google Authenticator comparison

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1Kosmos and Google are both solutions in the Authentication Systems category. 1Kosmos is ranked #7 with an average rating of 9.2, while Google is ranked #14 with an average rating of 9.3. 1Kosmos holds a 0.7% mindshare in AS, compared to Google’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of 1Kosmos users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Google users who would recommend it.

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We performed a comparison between 1Kosmos BlockID and Google Authenticator based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Authentication Systems solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Cisco Duo

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Cisco Duo is 3.7%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of 1Kosmos BlockID is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Authenticator is 0.9%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cisco Duo	3.7%
1Kosmos BlockID	0.7%
Google Authenticator	0.9%
Other	94.7%

Authentication Systems

Featured Reviews

Charles Slaustas

Information Technology Contractor at Insight global

Supports seamless authentication for users across multiple organizations and personal portals

The features I use in Cisco Duo include Duo Pushes to confirm my identity to the device, and eventually as MFA security was increased, I actually had to use exchange passcodes. Sometimes, I have to go into the site and get into Cisco Duo to retrieve the passcode, and many of them have been two-factor, where the sites send a passcode that I have to enter into Cisco Duo. It has been more of the latter. I have not seen issues with lagging or crashing on Cisco Duo's end; it was usually on the client end, often because someone set up a bad upgrade or there were connection issues with the Cisco Duo cloud through the administrative site.

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Csr Kumar

Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda

Passwordless login has transformed daily accounting work and now saves hours on support calls

The cloud-based feature of 1Kosmos BlockID stands out because when working on SAP, it often went down due to memory size, but since 1Kosmos BlockID is cloud-based, downtime is not experienced. The second standout feature is the login ID and password recognition; it allows the right person to log in without manual entry of usernames and passwords, making 1Kosmos BlockID very helpful in any situation. 1Kosmos BlockID offers passwordless authentication that eliminates 2FA. It operates through biometric authentications, such as facial recognition and thumb impressions, which are compliant security keys for enterprise applications. Identity verification is another strong feature; if 1Kosmos BlockID recognizes a user, it ensures that the right person is logging in. It uses AI and machine learning to scan government-issued IDs, licenses, and passports, matching them with user biometrics for 100% accuracy. The digital wallet feature also stores user identity information in a private or permissioned blockchain, allowing users to control their personal data. It meets high assurance standards, including NIST 800-63-3 and GDPR, and supports both app-based and browser-based user journeys for onboarding and authentication. 1Kosmos BlockID has positively impacted the organization by enhancing security through eliminating usernames and passwords and storing encrypted user data in a private permissioned blockchain, which drastically reduces the risk of data breaches and phishing. Furthermore, it has improved operational efficiency by streamlining the user experience, reducing help desk calls for password resets and simplifying identity management, thus increasing overall productivity. In terms of time savings, for a team of 15 people, a monthly saving of around eight to ten hours has been observed after using 1Kosmos BlockID. Before its implementation, the IT help desk faced 300 to 500 calls a month. After using 1Kosmos BlockID, that number reduced to just 70 to 80 calls monthly, significantly alleviating common password-related issues.

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Balogun Peter

Digital Magazine Manager at OMC System

Strong security has protected my online accounts and keeps my access safe across platforms

In my opinion, the best feature Google Authenticator offers is the way it generates the code every one minute or thereabout, and the code keeps changing, which enhances security. I am very sure nobody can have access to my accounts without Google Authenticator. Google Authenticator has impacted my organization positively as I have first-hand assurance that nobody is breaking into any of our accounts or websites, and it saves a lot. It gives you that assurance; it makes you feel very safe. The security is top notch, and it is even amazing that it works without the internet. What is really measurable is that we do not get our things compromised now. It is more secure; it provides comfortability knowing that my account is safe, and I feel more secure.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"With respect to our users feeling safe, secure, supported, and included, Duo Security is among the best solutions that we have ever used."

"The best part about Cisco Duo is that it is easy to use and relatively very straightforward, with multiple options available."

"Cisco Duo has improved my operational efficiency and reduced costs in areas such as authentication, IT support, and security operations significantly."

"Cisco Duo scales with the growing needs of our organization by making it easy to acquire more licensing, especially with an enterprise agreement, which allows built-in growth and minimizes worries about licensing as we expand."

"For me and my customers, the best feature is that it's very easy to integrate with the existing infrastructure. It takes a few minutes to configure it."

"The product is reliable and easy to use."

"Cisco Duo has benefited our company overall by giving us the ability to have multi-factor authentication."

"Cisco Duo has improved my operational efficiency and reduced costs in IT support, as we do not really hear anything from the end users unless it is not working for them, because it is really easy to use; they just get a pop-up, press the button, and that is all they are using it for."

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"We have seen password-related help desk tickets drop by roughly 40%, and employees now spend noticeably less time dealing with login and account recovery issues."

"1Kosmos BlockID has improved my organization's identity verification process by making authentication faster, more secure, and easier to manage."

"My advice to others looking into using 1Kosmos BlockID is that it is a wonderful product for passwordless authentication."

"1Kosmos BlockID delivers excellent passwordless authentication, biometric identity verification, and adaptive MFA with strong security and a smooth user experience, though the only areas for improvement are the admin interface, reporting capabilities, and simplifying deployment and integrations."

"1Kosmos BlockID has provided a return on investment by significantly reducing the need for IT personnel, with the reduced ticket volume from 300 to 500 to just 70 to 80 calls monthly, so only two IT staff members are now required, saving costs equivalent to around 80 lakhs per year."

"1Kosmos BlockID has positively impacted my organization by making our workflow easier because it does not have long procedures and manual paperwork; it is more digital and faster."

"In my experience with 1Kosmos BlockID, the system was very accurate, with facial recognition working correctly approximately 99% of the time, and the platform is very user-friendly."

"1Kosmos BlockID helps to secure my login so that no scammer or fraudster can log into my work."

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"The security is top notch, and it is even amazing that it works without the internet."

"Google Authenticator has positively impacted my organization by improving security and productivity."

"Google Authenticator has helped save money, save time, and maintain reputation because of the security it provides."

Cons

"Duo Security should better organize its tile feature to organize applications better."

"I wouldn't mind seeing some options for remembering a device for a short period of time or a specific login, particularly for administrative engineering staff, as we may be logging in to four or five different services."

"I think the prices of Cisco Duo are quite fair, but the main problem is that Microsoft Authenticator is built-in with M365, so everyone is switching to that and using it instead of Cisco Duo because it costs extra as a standalone product."

"To improve Cisco Duo, wherever the team can try to reduce the number of clicks an end user needs to go through to authenticate would be good."

"It already integrates with lots of products, but it can integrate with more products. There should be easy integration with Cisco products because sometimes, it can be quite complicated."

"Cisco can further enhance the integrations, as they possess exceptional integrations with various providers' products and feature sets."

"Technical support seems to be lacking. It takes a long time for them to come back to the customer."

"Regarding the pricing of Cisco Duo, we are actually leaving because of that. It's something that we are not going to continue with due to the cost."

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"I choose 9 out of 10 because there are one or two improvements needed."

"My experience with 1Kosmos BlockID in terms of pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it could be cheaper; it is somewhat expensive, but I believe it could be more affordable."

"1Kosmos BlockID could be improved with a more intuitive admin interface, simpler initial deployment, enhanced reporting, and broader out-of-the-box integrations with third-party applications."

"It could be improved because sometimes when I'm trying to authenticate that application using 1Kosmos BlockID, it gives the error of connection timeout or something and we need to try it later."

"The platform could be improved with more customization options for reporting and a simpler initial setup process for administrators."

"There were issues with multifactor authentication where the ID or the app was not able to let me in."

"The only thing is that the OTP is available for only 30 seconds before it disappears and a new OTP comes up."

"I deduct one mark due to the lack of a backup and restore option."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I haven't seen any information on the pricing in four years, so I can't comment on that."

"Its price is reasonable. It is not highly expensive."

"Price wise, it's not cheap, but it's not expensive at all either. It's in the middle."

"It's very simple. Its price is fair. We use the hardware tokens as well. You get what you pay for. In terms of licensing, Cisco has very complicated products, but Duo Security was surprisingly easy."

"I only need the solution for IT staff, which makes it relatively cheap. If I deployed it for the whole company, it would be costly, so it depends on the number of users. Duo Security is affordable compared to other products in the segment."

"From a reseller perspective, it's still challenging to explain the whole license strategy to a client, so we really have to be ahead of that for all the true forward conversations."

"I rate the product pricing a seven out of ten."

"I am not aware of the pricing. There are two departments, and I don't have any information about them."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

26%

Healthcare Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Comms Service Provider

21%

Construction Company

16%

Government

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	66
Midsize Enterprise	29
Large Enterprise	93

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	15

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Questions from the Community

How does Duo Security compare with Microsoft Authenticator?

We switched to Duo Security for identity verification. We’d been using a competitor but got the chance to evaluate Du...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Duo Security?

Regarding the pricing, what actually happened was that we got the product purchased through our HQ, so the costing as...

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What needs improvement with Duo Security?

I do not have a straight answer for how Cisco Duo can be improved at this time. With the implementation that we are g...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for 1Kosmos BlockID?

My experience with 1Kosmos BlockID in terms of pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it could be cheaper; it is ...

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What needs improvement with 1Kosmos BlockID?

The speed of the app is really good in 1Kosmos BlockID. The only thing is that the OTP is available for only 30 secon...

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What is your primary use case for 1Kosmos BlockID?

I have been using 1Kosmos BlockID for one and a half year to log into my VPN at my workplace as a secured password to...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Authenticator?

Google Authenticator is the best; everything is okay regarding pricing, setup cost, and licensing.

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What needs improvement with Google Authenticator?

There is always room for improvement, and I just want to see Google Authenticator keep getting better. But for now, I...

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What is your primary use case for Google Authenticator?

My main use case for Google Authenticator is for security purposes, to safeguard my different accounts or application...

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 21% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 17% of the time

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Compared 17% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Also Known As

Duo Security

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Overview

Cisco Duo is a cloud-based identity security platform safeguarding critical resources for any user and device worldwide. Known for its ease of use, Duo offers seamless protection across multi-cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.

Cisco Duo is designed to secure access with identity-first protection and provides extensive visibility throughout an organization's identity ecosystem. Offering multi-factor authentication, Duo facilitates easy integration and management, allowing teams to protect data effectively on VPNs, applications, and networks. Its single-pane management improves security processes while enhancing trust, making it suitable for diverse IT infrastructures.

What are the key features of Cisco Duo?

Multi-factor Authentication: Strengthens user verification with multiple methods.
Push Notifications: Simplifies authentication with quick approvals.
Single Sign-On: Enhances convenience by allowing one set of credentials.
VPN Access: Secures remote connections with reliable authentication.
User Activity Visibility: Offers comprehensive insights into access patterns.

Which benefits and ROI should users consider?

Quick Deployment: Facilitates rapid integration within existing systems.
Effective Management: Streamlines IT operations with centralized control.
Regulatory Compliance: Aids in meeting industry standards for data protection.
Enhanced Trust: Strengthens security posture across networks.
User-friendly Approach: Simplifies authentication for non-technical users.

In industries like education and finance, Cisco Duo is widely employed to secure multi-factor authentication across platforms such as email, databases, and servers. Its integration capabilities with Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and VPNs like AnyConnect are instrumental in verifying user identities using mobile apps or OTPs, catering effectively to both remote and on-premise environments.

Cisco

1Kosmos BlockID is a highly praised solution for identity verification, authentication, and securing access to company resources. Users appreciate its robust security, easy integration, user-friendly interface, and reliable performance.

Its valuable features include seamless integration, robust security measures, biometric authentication, and mobile app convenience. Organizations have seen improved efficiency, communication, and productivity with this solution.

1Kosmos

Google Authenticator offers a reliable two-factor authentication service enhancing security for online accounts by providing time-based one-time passcodes. It is an effective tool for those seeking an extra layer of protection.

Google Authenticator serves as a dependable choice for two-factor authentication, successfully integrating into many environments to bolster account safety. With its straightforward functionality, it generates time-sensitive codes that supplement traditional password systems, ensuring added security without over-complicating the process. Despite its reliability, some users suggest improvements like backup options and multi-device support.

What are the key features of Google Authenticator?

Time-based One-time Passwords: Generates secure codes that are valid for a limited time.
Offline Support: Operates without an internet connection, ensuring continuous availability.
Quick Setup: Easy addition of new accounts with a QR code scan.
Platform Compatibility: Available on Android and iOS devices.

What benefits should users focus on when considering Google Authenticator?

Enhanced Security: Adds a vital layer of protection to user accounts.
Ease of Use: Intuitive setup with minimal technical know-how required.
Cost-efficiency: Free availability provides security without financial burden.

Google Authenticator finds use across sectors demanding robust security, like finance or healthcare, safeguarding sensitive data by requiring two factors for access. It's particularly beneficial for industries prioritizing data integrity, providing a seamless integration with existing security protocols.

Google

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1. Aave 2. Acronis 3. Adidas 4. Aeris 5. Akamai 6. Amadeus 7. AMD 8. Aon 9. Atos 10. Audi 11. Axie Infinity 12. Baidu 13. Bank of America 14. BBVA 15. BMW 16. Carrefour 17. CERN 18. Cisco 19. Coca Cola 20. Colgate-Palmolive 21. Comcast 22. ConsenSys 23. Credit Suisse 24. Decathlon 25. Dell 26. Deutsche Telekom 27. DHL 28. Emirates 29. Ericsson 30. Expedia 31. Fidelity Investments 32. Fiat Chrysler

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