Defender by One Identity vs Frontegg comparison

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One Identity and Frontegg are both solutions in the Authentication Systems category. One Identity is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.5, while Frontegg is ranked #35. One Identity holds a 1.7% mindshare in AS, compared to Frontegg’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of One Identity users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Frontegg users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 8, 2026

Defender by One Identity and Frontegg are products in the identity and access management sector. Defender offers a more attractive price point, but Frontegg's advanced capabilities justify its higher cost for many.

Features: Defender by One Identity enhances security with multi-factor authentication, facilitating token-based access and centralized administration while integrating with Active Directory. Frontegg offers extensive authentication options, such as single sign-on, social logins, and role-based access control, with features like multi-tenant capabilities and audit logs that integrate into various systems.

Room for Improvement: Defender could enhance its customer service responsiveness, improve its modern authentication methods, and allow for broader integration beyond Active Directory. Frontegg might expand its deployment guides, offer more offline authentication options, and streamline its setup process for smaller enterprises.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Defender by One Identity provides straightforward deployment with comprehensive guides but has slower customer service. Frontegg excels with a cloud-based, scalable deployment model and prompt, solution-oriented support services conducive to agile environments.

Pricing and ROI: Defender by One Identity offers lower setup costs, appealing to budget-conscious companies looking for an immediate ROI. Frontegg, while initially more expensive, provides long-term value through enhanced features and efficiencies, making it worth the cost for companies prioritizing extended capabilities.

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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 Defender by One Identity is 1.7%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Frontegg is 1.0%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cisco Duo	3.7%
Defender by One Identity	1.7%
Frontegg	1.0%
Other	93.6%

Authentication Systems

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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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Mahesh Malve

Senior Business Development Associate at DigitalTrack Solutions ind pvt ltd

Advanced analytics have strengthened privileged access security and reduced incident response time

While One Identity Defender is a strong solution overall, there are a few areas where I feel it could be improved. One area is the user interface and dashboard customization. Although it is functional, making it more modern and allowing deeper customization would improve the user experience, especially for quick monitoring. Another improvement could be in reporting flexibility. While it provides good reports, having more custom report building options and easier export features would be helpful for different compliance and manageability needs. From an integration perspective, while One Identity Defender works well with core systems, having more out-of-the-box integrations with modern cloud services and SaaS platforms would reduce the need for custom configuration. In terms of support, the overall support is good, but faster response times for critical issues and more detailed troubleshooting documentation would help teams resolve problems more efficiently.

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it_user1660836

DevOps Manager at a computer software company with 11-50 employees

Gives us everything we need to ensure that our customers have a safe and reliable authentication system

It would be nice to have a export button to file with all tenants/users so that in case of a disaster we will have the option to restore the users from file. For security certifications, we need to make sure we can restore all of our products and data in minimal time. We are backing up the data using the API but it will be better to export everything to an external file so in case of a disaster or mistake from our side, we can have the option to reload all the users and assign them to the relevant tenant as fast as possible

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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

"The features of Cisco Duo have benefited my organization because it's secure, provides a way of accessing the workspace, and it's easy to operate from mobile."

"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."

"Looking back at my initial investment in Cisco Duo versus the total value it has delivered over time, I see that it has paid more than what we invested, so we are getting a good return and a good service with improved security."

"Cisco Duo has improved my operational efficiency and reduced costs by better managing authentication for our clients and helping to reduce potential compromises and brute force attacks."

"It is a good solution for hybrid environments and VPN."

"The most valuable features of Duo Security are visibility and OTP authentication. The OTP is very important because it is a self-enrollment feature, you are able to enroll users very quickly with a shorter time period."

"What I most appreciate about Cisco Duo is the ease of use."

"It's fast; the whole process takes less time compared to other tools we've used before, which is very helpful."

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"One Identity Defender has good network protection."

"We find that the product scales very well."

"We have definitely seen a positive ROI from using One Identity Defender, as our security team now spends about twenty to thirty percent less time on manual log analytics and investigations because the system automatically highlights high-risk activities, and we did not need to increase team size despite growing infrastructure as the tool helps us handle more security events with the same team."

"It's very fast, and it's easy to use because it's integrated with Active Directory."

"If you decide to activate this solution, your infrastructure will be centered around flexibility."

"One Identity Defender has positively impacted our organization by improving overall security through the addition of MFA, which reduces the risk of unauthorized access and makes user authentication more controlled and reliable."

"Every feature is multi-tenant by design, making different customer requests effortless to provide."

"The MFA policy via Frontegg allows us to enable/disable/enforce the Multi-Factor Authentication policy of our users and to enhance security and adhere to modern standards."

"In addition, I was most impressed with Frontegg's quick turnaround to fix bugs and implement feature improvements."

"Frontegg enabled us to worry less about parts of the system that are not unique to our product, and instead spend more time developing out key value propositions."

"It has Audit Log and many cool features that if we were to develop them by ourselves, it would require a lot of research and development resources. Frontegg gives us everything we need to ensure that our customers have a safe and reliable authentication system in which they can also manage some of the features and roles by themself which gives them more control over their environment."

"SaaS companies like ours can just focus on what matters and not spend time on building SaaS essentials such as audit logs, SSO etc."

"Their developers were always willing to meet even though we are in very different time zones."

"The frontend side is a major benefit that I am happy I can give my customers from day one, without compromising."

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Cons

"We had a lot of trouble configuring the password reset function, and as a result we now have a second channel that bypasses Duo to allow users to reset their password."

"To improve Cisco Duo, the biggest consideration is the licensing standpoint; the most common issue I've found is customers not setting up the Active Directory sync properly, leading to inflated licensing usage when they try to delete inactive users that are still being charged."

"In my opinion, Cisco Duo could improve with better integration, particularly with Entra ID, as many organizations use Microsoft products."

"I am not certain how Cisco Duo has helped me evolve in my IAM strategy from simple authentication to a more comprehensive identity security platform."

"The price of Cisco Duo could be better."

"At the moment, I believe that more integration between Cisco Duo Identity Intelligence and the classic Cisco Duo console can be improved, since it is still a separate platform, and when I click on Identity Intelligence, I have to open a new window and log in again."

"I rate it a nine because there is still a specific feature regarding Cisco Duo Desktop that must be enabled and optimized better than the current situation."

"I chose eight out of ten because there are some features which we are awaiting from Cisco that they are building."

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"One Identity Defender is a strong product, but there are a few areas where it can be improved."

"The login capabilities could be better."

"Maybe it could provide support for more web applications. It seems more focused on IIS web applications."

"The only reason it is not a ten is because response time can sometimes be slower for complex or escalated cases."

"We have some clients that are wanting to protect their Apache web servers with One Identity Defender but all the research I have done says cannot be done. It can only be oriented to an IIS server. One Identity Defender should have more integration with more types of web servers."

"Frontegg is fairly stable, however, we are looking forward to some promised capabilities, such as more tightly integrated Feature Flag support."

"The PHP SDK is limited. It's not a huge deal as we can just use their web API directly, but it is something to note if you're using PHP.‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎"

"We're hoping to see more user management-related features, according to Frontegg's roadmap."

"The PHP SDK is limited."

"It would be nice to have a export button to file with all tenants/users so that in case of a disaster we will have the option to restore the users from file."

"The web interface is missing a way to delete a workspace. I have accidentally created a workspace and was not able to delete it. It's a minor thing that should be supported."

"We really like the ability to add the same user across tenants. From a UX perspective, the flow can be betterized."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

"My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing has been good, with no issues. I am pleased that the prices remained stable after Cisco acquired the solution."

"Cisco has the most expensive products because market leaders tend to charge a lot."

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

"My experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Cisco Duo has been great. We've been there for 10 years. While we haven't gone through the setup part for a while, licensing is straightforward and convenient for higher education because student populations are included. So, we don't have to pay extra for it. We just pay for our knowledge workers, which has been great, and the cost is reasonable."

"Overall, the pricing is fair. Customers can wrap it into their Enterprise Agreement, making it easier for them to solve their issues."

"The licensing is very good because it does not cost a lot of money. It's affordable for all-sized customers, including enterprises. There is an additional cost for premium support."

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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

21%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Construction Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Comms Service Provider

Government

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Small Business	66
Midsize Enterprise	29
Large Enterprise	93

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Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	1

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Small Business	8

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 needs improvement with One Identity Defender?

One Identity Defender is a strong product, but there are a few areas where it can be improved. First, the user interf...

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What is your primary use case for One Identity Defender?

One Identity Defender strengthens identity and access security through MFA, helping us ensure that only authorized us...

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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.

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One Identity Defender provides robust multi-factor authentication, integrates seamlessly with Active Directory, and centralizes administration. It supports flexible authentication methods and offers enhanced security through audit logs and SIEM integration, reducing unauthorized access risks and ensuring scalable protection.

One Identity Defender is designed to enhance security across networks through its integration with advanced threat detection, real-time monitoring, and user behavior analytics. It supports token-based authentication and delivers streamlined user management, making it a reliable choice for organizations looking to bolster secure access control. Additionally, integration with existing systems ensures deployments are efficient while compatibility with SIEM solutions facilitates incident response and monitoring. Despite these advantages, there is room for improvement. Expanding integration with modern cloud services, enhancing reporting flexibility, and simplifying deployment for large environments would further its appeal.

What features does One Identity Defender provide?

Multi-Factor Authentication: Strengthens security with multiple authentication methods.
Active Directory Integration: Ensures seamless user management and accessibility.
Centralized Administration: Simplifies management of authentication policies.
Token-Based Authentication: Facilitates secure and convenient access.
Audit Logs: Enables effective tracking of user activities.
SIEM Integration: Enhances incident response capabilities with monitoring tools.

What benefits should users expect?

Improved Security: Reduces risks of unauthorized access through advanced authentication measures.
Scalable Protection: Supports growing environments with ease of deployment.
Streamlined Management: Simplifies administration with centralized controls.
Efficient Incident Response: Allows organizations to quickly address security threats.
Reduced False Positives: Delivers more accurate threat detection.

Industries rely on One Identity Defender to secure privileged and remote access. Its multi-factor authentication is pivotal in preventing unauthorized access, particularly in sectors where admin user account security is critical. It is utilized for role-based access control and user registration, ensuring comprehensive network and application security. Real-time monitoring offers instant alerts, which are essential for industries requiring immediate response to suspicious activities. This makes it particularly suited to environments where securing admin users is prioritized and advanced threat detection is necessary.

One Identity

Frontegg offers seamless SSO onboarding, granular role management, and robust RBAC/ABAC. It enhances security with webhooks and audit logs, supports Python and Flask, and delivers modern security with reCaptcha and MFA, all via an efficient admin console with React components.

Frontegg provides a comprehensive authentication and user management platform, facilitating quick implementation for SaaS companies with multi-tenancy needs. Its integration capabilities with Gmail and LinkedIn, coupled with granular permissions and React components, streamline frontend management. Despite minor limitations in the PHP SDK and requests for enhancements in user management and documentation, Frontegg's speed of bug fixes and transparent roadmap support development efforts, allowing organizations to focus on their core applications.

What are Frontegg's key features?

SSO: Facilitates seamless user onboarding.
Granular Roles and Permissions: Offers fine-tuned access control.
RBAC and ABAC Models: Enhances security policies.
Webhooks and Audit Logs: Improve organizational security.
Multi-tenant Design: Simplifies customer management.
Integration with Python and Flask: Eases development processes.
reCaptcha and MFA Policies: Delivers modern security standards.
React Login Components: Supports efficient user interface management.

Why should users evaluate Frontegg?

Quick Implementation: Saves time in deploying key features.
Transparent Roadmap: Aligns with development efforts.
Multi-tenancy Support: Addresses complex application needs.
Integration Capabilities: Enhances existing workflows and systems.

Many SaaS companies leverage Frontegg to incorporate user management, webhooks, and SSO efficiently. Its granular permissions and multi-tenancy support align well in industries requiring complex structures. Frontegg's integration options and agile features enable organizations to focus on their principal applications while relying on Frontegg for flexible authentication and management needs.

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