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title: "Scale securely with Duo Essentials"
description: "Duo Essentials offers fair pricing for user protection, with adaptive MFA, secure SSO, and passwordless authentication solutions. Learn more."
source: "https://duo.com/editions-and-pricing/duo-essentials"
date_modified: "2026-09-30T16:34:00+00:00"
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- [Editions and Pricing](/editions-and-pricing)
- Duo Essentials

 # Scale securely with Duo Essentials

Duo Essentials gives your organization security-first Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions including Duo Directory, phishing-resistant Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), complete passwordless, single sign-on (SSO), AI Assistant, and Trusted Endpoints.

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 ## Secure every login. Simplify every access.

  [ Secure logins ](#simplify-security) [ Simple deployment ](#thousands-of-users-zero-complications) [ Admin tools ](#your-admins-best-friend) [ Phishing-resistant MFA ](#modern-mfa) [ Passwordless access ](#no-password-no-problems) 

- [ Secure logins ](#simplify-security)
- [ Simple deployment ](#thousands-of-users-zero-complications)
- [ Admin tools ](#your-admins-best-friend)
- [ Phishing-resistant MFA ](#modern-mfa)
- [ Passwordless access ](#no-password-no-problems)

## Simplify security

Duo essentials provides simple phishing-resistant MFA, secure SSO, and passwordless authentication, making logins fast and frustration free. With SSO, Duo users log in once to securely access resources.

## Thousands of users, zero complications

Duo Essentials makes it easy to protect every user with flexible deployment options, including Active Directory sync, bulk enrollment, and self-enrollment. Get fast, accurate onboarding without the hassle, ensuring every user stays secure from day one.

## Your admin's best friend

Duo Essentials simplifies security management with advanced admin tools and automated controls. Duo APIs give admins visibility into users, devices, and apps. Device trust ensures that only approved devices, whether managed, unmanaged or BYOD, have access.

## Modern MFA that's phishing-resistant

Duo's modern MFA solution prevents security breaches by stopping the use of stolen credentials and thwarting MFA bypass attacks. With Proximity Verification, Duo delivers phishing resistance without extra hardware or added complexity.

## No password, no problems

With passwordless authentication, users log in securely using Duo Mobile or FIDO2—no passwords needed. This reduces IT tickets, strengthens identity security, and improves the user experience.

 ## Everything you get with Duo Essentials

### Duo directory

A directory that puts security first.

### Phishing-resistant Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Duo’s MFA combines multiple factors of authentication to provide fast, non-disruptive authentication.

### Phishing prevention

Don't let attackers bypass MFA with phishing-resistant Duo Proximity Verification and support for FIDO2 authenticators.

### Single sign-on (SSO)

Log in once and access all with Duo Single Sign-On. Save time and make it easier to access your apps.

### Complete passwordless authentication

Securely log in without a password using Duo Mobile or FIDO2 authenticators. Easily sign in without compromising on security.

### Trusted endpoints

Double check device status and if it’s registered or managed before allowing access to your network.

### Phone support

Need some extra support? Use your regional support number to talk to a live agent.

### AI assistant

The Cisco AI Assistant for Duo interprets your natural language prompts to troubleshoot user access issues and find setup and configuration answers from documentation.

 ### Flexible protection for growing teams

As your organization grows, so do your security needs. Compare Duo’s editions and pricing to get the right balance of protection, flexibility, and value for your organization.

### Duo Advantage

Best for dynamic threat detection, identity security, and device health checks.

**$6** per user/month **(Most Popular)**

### Duo Premier

Best for complete zero trust access and device trust.

**$9** per user/month

 ## Try a 30-day free trial

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 ## Ready to secure your organization?

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