Opal vs Zluri SaaS Management comparison

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Opal Security and Zluri are both solutions in the Access Management category. Opal Security is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.7, while Zluri is ranked #17 with an average rating of 10.0. Opal Security holds a 0.9% mindshare in AM, compared to Zluri’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Opal Security users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Zluri users who would recommend it.

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Cisco Duo

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Access Management category, the mindshare of Cisco Duo is 3.1%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Opal is 0.9%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zluri SaaS Management is 0.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Access Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cisco Duo	3.1%
Zluri SaaS Management	0.7%
Opal	0.9%
Other	95.3%

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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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Mohammed Mudasser

AI/ML Engineer at a educational organization with 5,001-10,000 employees

Automated access reviews have improved least privilege and simplified identity governance

The best features Opal offers are automated access reviews, centralized visibility, and just-in-time access. I especially appreciate the ability to enforce time-bound access and automatically revoke privileges, which makes least privilege management much more practical. The automated access reviews have made the process much more efficient by giving us a structured way to review and revoke unnecessary permissions. Instead of manually checking every entitlement, we can focus on exceptions and higher risk access, which makes the review process more manageable and consistent. I would also add that the context Opal provides during access reviews is valuable. You can see the access relationship and risk rather than simply approving or denying it blindly. This makes the decisions more informed and gives the team a much better audit trail.

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Sushruth Ram

Product Management Consultant at Mafoi Strategic Consultants

Centralized insights have transformed how we track SaaS usage, security, and cost savings

The dashboard provided by Zluri SaaS Management is the best feature. It is very intuitive and gives 360-degree visibility into all SaaS applications. The dashboard ranks usage of the application, provides real-time spending details, active user counts, and the authorization level of each user across each application. The most valuable features are the authorization levels and usage levels as they provide immediate notifications when unauthorized users access the application. This helps maintain data security, and real-time spend tracking proves useful for managing quarterly budgets and future planning. Zluri SaaS Management has helped identify inactive users and inactive applications, saving approximately $60,000 in the last quarter alone. This has directly impacted overall revenue, leading to a 15% increase. This was primarily accomplished through the dashboard and automated alerts that Zluri provides. Zluri offers AI integrations with ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSake, and others, but the accuracy of these integrations is not yet 100%. The output provided by Zluri SaaS Management is highly reliable. However, in terms of accuracy, the consistency is not maintained as of now, and more work could be done on maintaining consistency.

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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

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

"Cisco Duo is so integral to our core operations that we cannot perform any task without it."

"Cisco Duo scales very well with the growing needs of my company; during COVID, when we had a higher number of users, there were no problems at all."

"Cisco Duo helps minimize the risk of attack vectors and prevents unauthorized access to our data since it's tied with multi-factor authentication, which helps block threats."

"Since implementing Cisco Duo, it has greatly improved our operational efficiency."

"My overall rating for the solution is ten out of ten."

"Overall, it provides functionality and security with the two-factor authentication, enabling us to mitigate rogue access requests to our network and giving our workers the ability to work hybridly and tackle day-to-day jobs securely without having to come into the office."

"Cisco Duo seems very scalable; in my experience, I started with a small-medium business, and in my last contracting position, it was a large one for a major worldwide airline that had hundreds of thousands of devices that could use Cisco Duo, and it scaled very well."

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"The clearest outcome I have seen is less manual effort during access reviews and better control over unnecessary or standing access, which improves the overall security posture."

"Opal has positively impacted my organization by reducing stress and increasing effectiveness for all our employees; it works better so all our employees have more time to sleep and they can investigate more."

"Previously, my phone usage was around nine hours and fifteen minutes or more, but it has significantly reduced to around six hours and thirty minutes to seven hours, meaning two and a half to three hours has been reduced after using Opal as my primary screen time blocker."

"Zluri SaaS Management has helped identify inactive users and inactive applications, saving approximately $60,000 in the last quarter alone, which has directly impacted overall revenue, leading to a 15% increase."

"Zluri SaaS Management is a game-changer for access audits, truly saving us during audits with visibility of what software is assigned to users in one place, which has been extremely helpful for off-boardings."

Cons

"One downside of Cisco Duo is the expense, as there are clients that can afford only the basic package, which does not include Geo-fencing, leaving them unable to pay for the more expensive level, which I do not feel justifies the double price of that upper tier version."

"They can make authentication easier. It should be done in a shorter time. Sometimes, it can take a bit more time to get the answer on your phone. You have to wait a bit longer to get the SMS code and other things. There can be some internet or connection issues. They should make it faster because sometimes, it's urgent, and you need to access something as soon as possible."

"Regarding the stability and reliability of the Cisco Duo solution, we have experienced some outages over the last few years that are significant because people can't log in."

"An AI support robot or bot that provides direct answers to questions without requiring the search for facts or documents to find solutions would be an improvement."

"I would appreciate it if Duo Security could improve its integrations with Windows Hello."

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

"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."

"I'm unsure how to disable the ping notification sound on my phone when using Cisco Duo. I don't know how to silence it."

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"The core platform is already strong, but I would appreciate more flexibility in customizing workflows and access review policies."

"Opal can be improved in some ways."

"Zluri SaaS Management has been a very great tool, though some application integrations require additional setup or validation to ensure usage data is fully accurate, which can take time during onboarding."

"Zluri offers AI integrations with ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSake, and others, but the accuracy of these integrations is not yet 100%."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

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

"The pricing was a lot more than what we were paying for our previous solution."

"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."

"Cisco's licensing is always a bit complicated to understand, but the price is fair. It could be more expensive than others, but the way they integrate everything, it has a fair price."

"It is affordable for what's coming to the table with it, but in this day and age, the cost is looked at under a microscope, and companies need to very finely define what is needed versus what is critical. In some cases, it might not be cost-effective for a company to have it. In a lot of other cases, it is the cost of doing business."

"Duo Security's pricing is good, fair, and very comparable to today's market."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

14%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Educational Organization

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

14%

Construction Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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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 Opal?

The paid version is a little costly.

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What needs improvement with Opal?

The core platform is already strong, but I would appreciate more flexibility in customizing workflows and access revi...

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What is your primary use case for Opal?

The main case I am using Opal is for identity and access governance, particularly managing application access and enf...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zluri SaaS Management?

Involvement in the product's purchase was minimal, so the pricing details are uncertain.

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What needs improvement with Zluri SaaS Management?

Zluri SaaS Management has been a very great tool, though some application integrations require additional setup or va...

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What is your primary use case for Zluri SaaS Management?

My main use case for Zluri SaaS Management is that it gives us clear, actionable visibility into our SaaS environment...

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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

Opal is a comprehensive platform for identity access management and compliance automation. It excels in streamlining access control, audit preparation, and compliance tracking. Key features include an intuitive interface, robust security measures, and real-time collaboration, significantly improving organizational efficiency and productivity.

Opal Security

Zluri SaaS Management is used for monitoring SaaS application usage, optimizing software spending, and managing vendor contracts. Users highlight its effectiveness in tracking subscription renewals and identifying underutilized licenses.

Zluri SaaS Management helps IT teams streamline software procurement, ensures compliance with industry standards, and leverages analytics for informed decision-making. With integration capabilities across platforms and detailed reporting features, it provides efficient software management. Users value its intuitive design, easy integrations, and comprehensive reporting. Automated workflows and seamless deployment improve operational efficiency. Detailed analytics and monitoring tools offer valuable insights, maintaining control over software usage and costs.

What are the key features of Zluri SaaS Management?

Streamlined Workflows: Enhances operational efficiency through automation.
Enhanced Security: Helps ensure compliance with industry standards.
Expense Management: Optimizes software spending effectively.
Intuitive Design: Facilitates ease of use and adoption.
Seamless Integration: Easily integrates with other platforms.
Comprehensive Reporting: Provides detailed analytics and monitoring tools.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

Operational Efficiency: Automated processes save time and resources.
Compliance and Security: Maintains adherence to industry standards.
Cost Control: Identifies underutilized licenses to reduce costs.
Informed Decision-Making: Analytics provide insights for strategic planning.
User-Friendly: Intuitive design enhances user experience.
Improved Procurement: Streamlined vendor contract management.

Implementing Zluri SaaS Management across industries involves leveraging its detailed reporting and analytics to maintain control over software usage and costs. IT teams benefit from streamlined procurement processes and enhanced security measures, while finance departments appreciate optimized spending. Users in education, healthcare, and retail sectors utilize its integration capabilities and automated workflows to improve operational efficiency.

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