Cisco Duo vs Microsoft Entra ID
Identity & Access Management pricing comparison · 2026
Cisco Duo pricing ranges from $0–$9/user/month, while Microsoft Entra ID ranges from $0–$12/user/month. Both products are similarly priced at comparable tiers.
Cisco Duo
Cisco Duo pricing starts at $0/user/month on the Duo Free plan for teams of up to 10 users
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$1.8K
$3.0K
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID pricing starts at $0 with the Entra ID Free plan, which is included wit
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$1.8K
$3.0K
Verdict · list-price math · year 1
Cisco
saves
$1.2K
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Microsoft
· 25 seats
Cheapest
$1.8K
Spread
40%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Duo Advantage
$1.8K/yr
year 1 license · $6/seat
Entra ID P2
$3.0K/yr
year 1 license · $10/seat
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Sources & confidence
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Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources
14 sourced facts
11 hidden-cost · 1 contract · 2 review platforms
Last verified
5d ago
Confidence
Limited confidence
Sources
13 sourced facts
10 hidden-cost · 1 contract · 2 review platforms
Last verified
3d ago
Confidence
Limited confidence
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Plans at a glance
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Contract terms
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Cisco
Microsoft
Auto-renewal
Yes
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Cancellation
30 to 60 days' notice
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Commitment
2-3 years
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Price escalation
5% to 15%
Users report Microsoft raised Azure and related software prices by 10% in one year, followed by tier restructuring that effectively increased costs 30% for comparable capability. B2C businesses with large user bases are particularly exposed.
Can downgrade
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What users say
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User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
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Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Cisco Duo | Microsoft Entra ID |
|---|---|---|
| Duo Free | Free /user/month | Free /user/month |
| Duo Essentials | $3 /user/month | $7 /user/month |
| Duo Advantage | $6 /user/month | $10 /user/month |
| Duo Premier | $9 /user/month | $12 /user/month |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
Cisco Duo
3 scenarios$75/month ($900/year)
Small Team on Duo Essentials (25 users)
$600/month ($7,200/year)
Mid-Size Team on Duo Advantage (100 users)
$2,250/month ($27,000/year)
Larger Organization on Duo Premier (250 users)
Microsoft Entra ID
4 scenarios$0/month
Small Business — Entra ID Free
included with any Microsoft cloud subscription
$300/month ($3,600/year)
Mid-Market Team — Entra ID P1 (50 users)
$1,800/month ($21,600/year)
Enterprise Security — Entra ID P2 (200 users)
Contract Terms
| Term | Cisco Duo | Microsoft Entra ID |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | Yes | — |
| Cancellation | 30 to 60 days' notice | — |
| Minimum commitment | 2-3 years | — |
| Price escalation | 5% to 15% | Users report Microsoft raised Azure and related software prices by 10% in one year, followed by tier restructuring that effectively increased costs 30% for comparable capability. B2C businesses with large user bases are particularly exposed. |