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Duo Mobile ranks #6 of 10 in Authenticator apps, with an Alt Score of 55. It is proprietary, freemium from $3/user/month and available on iOS and Android. 9 of 9 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
IT/security teams deploying Duo's access-security platform, and the employees at those organizations who need to verify their identity when logging into corporate apps, VPNs, or systems.
A companion authenticator app for iOS and Android that lets you approve login requests with a single tap (push notification) or enter a time-based one-time passcode (TOTP) if push isn't available. It also supports passwordless authentication, letting you sign in without typing a password. The app stores your organization's Duo accounts and can back up/restore them across devices.
After entering your username (and password, if required) on a protected login page, Duo sends a push notification to Duo Mobile on your enrolled device; you tap Approve (or enter the displayed passcode) to complete the second factor and gain access.
Where Duo Mobile stands out
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
How Duo Mobile compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
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Every fact and feature listed for Duo Mobile is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-11
Best for small businesses with 10 or fewer users
https://duo.com/editions-and-pricing -
Platforms iOS, Android verified 2026-07-11
Duo Mobile works with Apple iOS and Google Android
https://duo.com/product/multi-factor-authentication-mfa/duo-mobile-app -
License Proprietary verified 2026-07-11
© Duo Security LLC
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/duo-mobile/id422663827 -
Starts at $3/user/month verified 2026-07-11
$3/user/month
https://duo.com/editions-and-pricing/duo-essentials -
Status active verified 2026-07-11
Last updated: June 19th, 2026
https://duo.com/docs/releasenotes -
TOTP Yes verified 2026-07-11
Use Duo Mobile to generate these passcodes, and keep all your accounts in one app.
https://guide.duo.com/third-party-accounts/ -
Encrypted backup Yes verified 2026-07-11
the app backups to Google Drive (Android) or iCloud (iOS) do include the private key information for your third-party accounts. The backups are encrypted by the recovery password, which is only known
https://guide.duo.com/duo-restore/ -
Multi-device sync Partial verified 2026-07-11
No, backups can not be restored across platforms.
https://guide.duo.com/duo-restore/ -
Browser extension No verified 2026-07-11
Duo Mobile works with Apple iOS and Google Android
https://duo.com/product/multi-factor-authentication-mfa/duo-mobile-app -
Apple Watch / Wear OS Yes verified 2026-07-11
You can approve or deny the two-factor authentication login request from your Apple Watch.
https://guide.duo.com/apple-watch/ -
Import from other apps No verified 2026-07-11
tap Use QR code from Duo Mobile's Add account list. Scan the QR code with your camera to add the account.
https://guide.duo.com/third-party-accounts/ -
Export allowed No verified 2026-07-11
It is not possible to export third-party accounts from Duo Mobile
https://guide.duo.com/third-party-accounts/ -
Open source No verified 2026-07-11
© Duo Security LLC
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/duo-mobile/id422663827 -
Push-based approvals Yes verified 2026-07-11
The Duo Mobile app delivers two-factor push notifications to users' devices for fast and secure access to applications and networks.
https://duo.com/product/multi-factor-authentication-mfa/authentication-methods/duo-push
FAQ
Yes. 2FAS, Stratum and Ente Auth have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
2FAS, Stratum and Ente Auth — every license claim links its source.