Top 10 RSA SecurID Alternatives for Workforce MFA (2026)

If you are replacing RSA SecurID, the short answer is this: pick Cisco Duo for the fastest, friendliest swap, and Microsoft Entra ID if you already pay for Microsoft 365. Choose Okta or Ping Identity if you want SSO and adaptive MFA on one platform. Add FIDO2 keys such as YubiKey for anyone phishing matters most for.

The real pain behind most SecurID exits is not the token itself. It is the upkeep of on-premises Authentication Manager servers, hardware token refresh cycles, and codes that a real-time phishing proxy can still steal. This guide compares ten alternatives with checked September 2026 pricing, explains when staying with RSA (on RSA ID Plus) is the right call, and gives a migration plan.

Last verified: September 2026. We checked every vendor's own pricing page, product documentation and ownership status. Where a vendor page could not be checked, we say so.

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Where RSA SecurID stands in 2026

Before switching, know what you would be leaving. RSA has been privately owned by Symphony Technology Group (STG) and Clearlake Capital since Dell sold it in 2020. The owners have since sold Archer, NetWitness and a majority stake in RSA Conference, leaving identity (plus the Outseer fraud unit) as RSA's core business.

• RSA ID Plus is the strategic product. RSA positions ID Plus as a cloud, hybrid and on-premises IAM platform with MFA, SSO and passwordless. Published plans run from Cloud IAM at $3 per user per month to Hybrid IAM at $7, with Hybrid IAM+ quote-based.
• SecurID on-premises is not end-of-life. RSA still sells Authentication Manager and SecurID hardware tokens (the SID700, plus the DS100 through ID Plus). It frames them as part of a move to hybrid passwordless, not as a product being retired.
• Individual versions do reach end of support. RSA publishes dates per Authentication Manager version on its product life cycle page. Check your version there before deciding when to act.
• Hybrid failover is RSA's differentiator. ID Plus keeps local authentication running during a cloud outage, which few cloud-native competitors match.

So the choice is not forced. If you need offline or air-gapped authentication, moving from Authentication Manager to RSA ID Plus hybrid may be the least disruptive option. If your goal is lower cost, fewer servers, or phishing-resistant MFA from your existing identity platform, the alternatives below are the stronger fit.

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Quick comparison

Platform	Best for	Starting price (Sept 2026)	Key differentiator
Cisco Duo	User-friendly MFA, any size	Free up to 10 users; $3 per user per month	Push MFA with device trust and a RADIUS proxy
Microsoft Entra ID	Microsoft 365 organizations	MFA in Free; P1 $7 per user per month	Conditional Access and native passwordless
Okta Workforce Identity	Risk-based adaptive authentication	$6 per user per month; Adaptive MFA in Essentials ($17)	Context-aware step-up across a large app catalogue
Ping Identity	Hybrid enterprise SSO and MFA	$3 per user per month (5,000-user minimum)	Federation, RADIUS and Kerberos in one platform
Yubico YubiKey	Phishing-resistant hardware MFA	$29 to $98 per key	FIDO2 hardware-bound cryptography
Thales SafeNet Trusted Access	Tokens, smart cards and PKI	Quote-based	Cloud MFA with hardware OTP and PKI support
HID Advanced MFA	Customizable MFA strategies	Quote-based	Physical and logical access on one credential
OneLogin SmartFactor	SMB and mid-size adaptive MFA	Tiered, see vendor	Risk scoring that reduces login friction
SecureAuth	Continuous, zero-trust authentication	Quote-based	Session-long risk evaluation
Symantec VIP (Broadcom)	Existing Broadcom customers	Quote-based	Mature risk-based MFA in the Symantec stack

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1. Cisco Duo

Cisco Duo is the most common straight swap for SecurID in mid-size organizations. It replaces the rotating token code with a push approval on the user's phone, checks device health before granting access, and fronts VPNs and other RADIUS systems through the Duo Authentication Proxy. The previous edition of this page listed it as "Cisco Secure Access by Duo"; Cisco now sells it simply as Duo.

Key features

• Flexible MFA methods: Duo Push with number matching (Verified Push), hardware tokens including YubiKeys, one-time passcodes, and phone or SMS as fallbacks.
• Device trust: checks operating system version, disk encryption, and endpoint health before access, which SecurID never evaluated.
• Broad integration: SAML and OIDC federation, RADIUS through the Authentication Proxy, and published integrations for thousands of applications.

Pros

• Push approvals are widely regarded as the easiest MFA for end users, which speeds enrollment during a token retirement.
• Public, per-user pricing and a free tier for up to 10 users make budgeting simple.
• The RADIUS proxy covers the VPN and network gear that most SecurID estates are built around.

Cons

• Push and OTP are not phishing-resistant; add FIDO2 keys or passkeys for administrators and high-risk users.
• Device trust and risk-based policies sit in the higher tiers, so per-user cost climbs for large fleets.

Pricing

Duo lists four plans on its pricing page: Duo Free ($0, up to 10 users), Essentials ($3 per user per month), Advantage ($6), and Premier ($9). Checked September 2026.

Best for

Organizations of any size that want the fastest, lowest-friction replacement for hardware tokens, especially where VPN and RADIUS coverage matter.

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2. Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD)

If your workforce already signs in to Microsoft 365, you may already own a SecurID replacement. Microsoft Entra ID includes MFA in its free tier and adds Conditional Access in P1. The NPS extension extends Entra MFA to RADIUS clients such as VPN concentrators. RSA itself now sells an "Entra ID Enhanced" ID Plus plan, a sign of how many SecurID customers are moving this way.

Key features

• Built-in MFA: Microsoft Authenticator push with number matching, passkeys in Authenticator, FIDO2 security keys, Windows Hello for Business, and certificate-based authentication.
• Conditional Access (P1 and above): policies on user, device compliance, location, and application.
• Identity Protection (P2): risk-based sign-in and user risk policies.

Pros

• Often the lowest incremental cost, because many Microsoft 365 plans already include P1.
• Native phishing-resistant options (Windows Hello for Business, FIDO2, passkeys, certificates).
• One identity plane for Microsoft workloads, SaaS SSO, and device compliance through Intune.

Cons

• Legacy on-premises and RADIUS coverage needs extra components (NPS extension, Application Proxy or a partner).
• Policy design across Conditional Access, Identity Protection and Intune takes real expertise to get right.

Pricing

Per Microsoft's Entra pricing page: Entra ID Free ($0, includes MFA but not Conditional Access), P1 ($7 per user per month), P2 ($10), and Microsoft Entra Suite ($12, requires P1). Checked September 2026.

Best for

Microsoft-centric organizations. For the full Entra decision, see our Microsoft Entra ID alternatives guide.

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3. Okta Workforce Identity (Adaptive MFA)

Okta replaces SecurID as part of a cloud identity platform rather than as a standalone token service. Its Adaptive MFA evaluates location, device, IP reputation and behaviour on each sign-in, prompting for a second factor only when the context looks risky. That is the biggest usability change for users who typed a token code at every login.

Key features

• Risk-based authentication: step-up only when signals such as new device, unusual location or known-bad IP appear.
• Contextual access policies: per application, group, network zone and risk level.
• Authenticators: Okta Verify push, FastPass passwordless, FIDO2 and WebAuthn keys, and OTP.

Pros

• Cloud-native, so there is no Authentication Manager server to patch or replicate.
• Large pre-built integration catalogue and strong SSO alongside MFA.
• Adaptive policies cut prompts for low-risk access while tightening high-risk access.

Cons

• Adaptive MFA sits above the entry plan, and suites add up for large user counts.
• Tuning risk policies well requires a clear view of your own access patterns.

Pricing

Okta's pricing page lists Starter ($6 per user per month, basic MFA), Core Essentials ($14), Essentials ($17, includes Adaptive MFA), and quote-based Professional and Enterprise suites, with a $1,500 annual contract minimum. Checked September 2026.

Best for

Cloud-first organizations that want SSO and adaptive MFA from one vendor. Compare options in our Okta Workforce Identity alternatives guide.

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4. Ping Identity (PingOne, now including ForgeRock)

Ping Identity suits large enterprises and public-sector bodies that run a hybrid mix of cloud, on-premises and custom applications. Ping merged with ForgeRock under Thoma Bravo in 2023, and forgerock.com now redirects to pingidentity.com, so ForgeRock customers evaluating a SecurID exit should look at the combined Ping portfolio.

Key features

• MFA methods: push, FIDO security keys and passkeys, TOTP, SMS and voice.
• Federated SSO: SAML, OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect for SaaS, custom and on-premises applications.
• Legacy protocol coverage: the PingOne for Workforce Essential plan includes LDAP, Kerberos and a RADIUS gateway.
• API access management and directory services for complex architectures.

Pros

• Handles very large, hybrid estates and complex federation well.
• RADIUS and Kerberos support eases migration of token-protected legacy systems.
• Adaptive MFA and passwordless are included in the Plus tier rather than sold as extras.

Cons

• Breadth brings a steeper learning curve for smaller teams.
• Published plans carry a 5,000-user minimum, which puts self-serve pricing out of reach for small organizations.

Pricing

Ping's pricing page lists PingOne for Workforce Essential ($3 per user per month) and Plus ($6, adds adaptive MFA and passwordless), both on annual contracts with a 5,000-user minimum. Larger bundles are quote-based. Checked September 2026.

Best for

Mid-to-large enterprises and government agencies with hybrid applications. See also the Ping Identity profile in CIAM Compass for its customer-identity side.

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5. Yubico YubiKey

If the reason you bought SecurID was a physical token, YubiKey is the modern equivalent, with one important upgrade: it is phishing-resistant. A SecurID code can be relayed by a real-time phishing proxy. A FIDO2 key signs a challenge bound to the real site's domain, so a look-alike site gets nothing usable. YubiKey is an authenticator, not an identity platform, so pair it with Duo, Entra ID, Okta, Ping or RSA ID Plus.

Key features

• Multi-protocol: FIDO2 and WebAuthn (passkeys), FIDO U2F, OTP (HOTP/TOTP), PIV smart card, and OpenPGP on one device.
• Hardware-bound keys: private keys never leave the device.
• Enterprise options: FIPS-validated models and the YubiEnterprise Subscription for procurement and lifecycle at scale.

Pros

• Strongest protection against phishing and MFA fatigue in this list.
• No batteries and no clock drift, unlike time-based hardware tokens.
• Works across all major identity providers and operating systems.

Cons

• Hardware cost and logistics (shipping, spares, lost-key recovery) scale with headcount.
• Needs an identity platform behind it; it does not replace Authentication Manager on its own.

Pricing

Yubico's online store lists the Security Key NFC at $29, YubiKey 5 NFC at $58, YubiKey 5 NFC FIPS at $88, and YubiKey Bio at $98. Volume and subscription pricing is quote-based. Checked September 2026.

Best for

Administrators, finance teams and anyone targeted by phishing, and organizations that need a physical token for policy or regulatory reasons.

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6. Thales SafeNet Trusted Access

Thales is the closest like-for-like vendor for teams that want to keep hardware OTP tokens and smart cards while moving the back end to the cloud. SafeNet Trusted Access is a SaaS access management and MFA service that supports Thales's own OTP tokens, PKI smart cards and FIDO devices under one policy engine.

Key features

• Wide authenticator range: MobilePASS+ push and OTP, eToken PASS and OATH hardware tokens, IDPrime PKI smart cards and USB tokens, FIDO passkeys and biometric keys.
• Access management: SSO with policy-based step-up authentication.
• Free 30-day trial advertised on the product page.

Pros

• Supports PKI and certificate-based authentication, which regulated and public-sector buyers often require.
• Lets organizations keep a hardware-token model while dropping on-premises servers.

Cons

• Pricing is not published.
• Less mindshare for SaaS SSO than Okta, Entra ID or Ping.

Pricing

Quote-based; Thales does not publish SafeNet Trusted Access pricing.

Best for

Regulated industries and government bodies that need hardware tokens, smart cards or PKI alongside cloud MFA.

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7. HID Advanced MFA

HID Global, known for physical access badges and Crescendo smart cards, sells workforce MFA for organizations that want many authenticator types under one policy. It supports cloud and on-premises deployment, which matters for SecurID customers who cannot move authentication fully to SaaS.

Key features

• Many authentication factors: mobile push, OTP through apps or hardware tokens, biometrics, FIDO keys and smart cards.
• Risk-based authentication: assesses location, device reputation and time patterns before prompting.
• Deployment choice: cloud and on-premises options.

Pros

• Can unify physical access badges and logical access on the same credential.
• Highly customizable authentication journeys for different user groups.

Cons

• More configuration than organizations with basic MFA needs require.
• Pricing is not published and requires a sales engagement.

Pricing

Quote-based, typically by user count and deployment model. See HID Global. HID's product pages blocked automated checks in September 2026, so confirm current packaging with HID directly.

Best for

Enterprises that want converged physical and logical access, or need an on-premises option with many authenticator types.

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8. OneLogin (One Identity) SmartFactor Authentication

OneLogin, part of One Identity since 2021, pairs SSO with SmartFactor Authentication, its adaptive MFA. SmartFactor scores each sign-in on location, device, time and network, skipping the prompt for low-risk access and demanding stronger verification when something looks off.

Key features

• Adaptive MFA: contextual risk scoring on every sign-in.
• Integrated IAM: SSO, user provisioning and directory services on the same platform.
• Authenticators: OneLogin Protect push, OTP, and WebAuthn security keys.

Pros

• Fewer interruptions for routine access than mandatory token entry.
• Straightforward for small and mid-size IT teams.

Cons

• Most valuable if you adopt OneLogin for SSO too; limited standalone value.
• Risk thresholds need tuning after rollout.

Pricing

Tiered subscriptions within OneLogin's workforce plans; confirm current tiers on OneLogin's pricing page. The page did not render for automated checks in September 2026, so no figure is quoted here.

Best for

Small and mid-size organizations that want SSO and adaptive MFA from one straightforward platform.

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9. SecureAuth

SecureAuth focuses on continuous, risk-based authentication. Its current portfolio splits into Workforce Authority (continuous authentication and device trust for employees), Customer Authority, B2B Authority, and Agent Authority for AI agents and other non-human identities. For a SecurID replacement, Workforce Authority is the relevant product.

Key features

• Adaptive authentication: device reputation, location, time of day and behaviour feed each decision.
• Continuous session evaluation: risk is re-checked after the initial login, in line with zero-trust principles.
• Passwordless factors: biometrics, FIDO2 and push alongside traditional methods.

Pros

• Strong fit for zero-trust programmes that want more than a one-time login check.
• Extensive customization for regulated environments.

Cons

• Deployment and tuning need skilled identity administrators.
• Quote-based pricing; likely more than smaller organizations need.

Pricing

Quote-based by user count and scale; SecureAuth does not publish pricing.

Best for

Security-mature enterprises in regulated industries that want continuous, risk-based authentication.

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10. Symantec VIP (Broadcom)

Symantec VIP is Broadcom's risk-based MFA service and a long-standing peer of SecurID in large enterprises. It is worth shortlisting mainly if you already run Broadcom's Symantec security or identity stack and want to consolidate vendors.

Key features

• Risk-based authentication: device and behaviour signals decide when to step up.
• VIP Access app: push and OTP, plus VIP hardware tokens.
• Enterprise integrations: VPN, RADIUS and web application coverage.

Pros

• Mature product with a large installed base in enterprise and financial services.
• Consolidation benefit for existing Broadcom customers.

Cons

• Broadcom sells mainly through large enterprise agreements, which can mean less flexibility for smaller buyers.
• Pricing is not published.

Pricing

Quote-based through Broadcom and its partners.

Best for

Large enterprises already standardized on Broadcom's Symantec portfolio.

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Also considered

Earlier editions of this list ranked four more products. They are still useful in the right context, but they are not direct SecurID replacements:

• OneSpan DIGIPASS: hardware authenticators including FIDO2 keys (FX1, FX7), one-button OTP tokens (GO 6, GO 7 FIPS) and transaction-signing devices. A strong fit for banks that want tokens for both staff and customers.
• Prove Unified Authentication: passive, device-based cryptographic authentication aimed at consumer journeys such as banking and fintech logins. We previously listed it as a workforce SecurID alternative; its own positioning is customer authentication, so consider it for customer-facing apps rather than employee access.
• SailPoint IdentityIQ: identity governance (lifecycle automation, access certification, SOX, GDPR and HIPAA reporting). It complements MFA rather than replacing it, and SecurID never covered governance at all.
• Saviynt: cloud identity governance with privileged access management in the same platform. Like SailPoint, it is a governance purchase that sits beside your MFA choice.

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Which alternative fits your situation

Your situation	Recommendation
Replacing SecurID with modern, user-friendly MFA	Cisco Duo: push MFA, device trust and a RADIUS proxy for VPNs.
Already on Microsoft 365	Microsoft Entra ID P1 with Conditional Access, plus the NPS extension for RADIUS.
Want risk-based adaptive authentication with SSO	Okta Workforce Identity at a tier that includes Adaptive MFA.
Large hybrid estate needing SSO, API security and legacy protocols	Ping Identity.
Need phishing-proof hardware MFA	Yubico YubiKey paired with your identity provider.
Must keep hardware tokens, smart cards or PKI	Thales SafeNet Trusted Access, or HID Advanced MFA.
Already a OneLogin customer	OneLogin SmartFactor Authentication.
Pursuing zero-trust with continuous authentication	SecureAuth Workforce Authority.
Need offline or air-gapped authentication	Stay with RSA and move to RSA ID Plus hybrid.
Need identity governance and compliance reporting	SailPoint IdentityIQ or Saviynt, alongside your MFA choice.

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How to migrate off RSA SecurID

From years of building identity infrastructure at LoginRadius, a CIAM platform that scaled to over a billion users, my view is that authentication migrations rarely fail on the new product. They fail on the integrations nobody inventoried. Plan in phases:

1. Inventory every Authentication Manager integration. VPNs, firewalls, jump hosts, Windows and Linux logins, and any custom agent. RADIUS clients are usually the long tail.
2. Pilot with one group. Enroll IT staff first, including FIDO2 keys for administrators.
3. Roll out to everyone with self-service enrollment, and keep SecurID live in parallel until each user has enrolled.
4. Move RADIUS-dependent systems to the new provider's RADIUS proxy or gateway.
5. Decommission Authentication Manager only after logs show no remaining authentications, then stop token renewals.

For the passwordless side of the rollout, use our passwordless authentication implementation checklist, and browse more vendors in the passwordless and MFA category of Identity Map.

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How we evaluated

We compared each product on what a SecurID replacement has to do. It must cover the same systems (especially RADIUS and VPN), offer phishing-resistant factors, remove on-premises servers where wanted, and cost a predictable amount.

• Pricing: taken from each vendor's own pricing page in September 2026. Where a vendor does not publish pricing, we say quote-based rather than estimate.
• Capabilities: taken from vendor product pages and documentation, not from other rankings.
• Corporate status: checked ownership changes and renames (for example Ping and ForgeRock, OneLogin and One Identity, Duo's naming, and RSA's divestitures).
• Limits: we did not run hands-on benchmarks for this page. HID and OneLogin product pages could not be checked automatically, and we flag that in their entries.

Last verified: September 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is RSA SecurID being discontinued?

No. As of September 2026 RSA still sells SecurID Authentication Manager and hardware tokens, and positions RSA ID Plus as the cloud and hybrid platform around them. Specific Authentication Manager versions do reach end of support, so check RSA's product life cycle page for your version.

Why should I replace RSA SecurID?

Common reasons are the cost of running Authentication Manager servers, hardware token replacement cycles, and user friction from typing codes. Token codes can also be relayed by real-time phishing proxies. Modern platforms add push, passwordless and FIDO2 factors, risk-based policies and SSO, usually without on-premises servers.

What is phishing-resistant MFA and why does it matter?

Phishing-resistant MFA, such as FIDO2 and WebAuthn security keys, passkeys, and certificate-based authentication, binds the login to the real site's domain. A fake site cannot capture anything it can replay. OTP codes, SMS and simple push approvals can be phished or fatigued. CISA and NIST recommend phishing-resistant MFA for high-value accounts.

What is the cheapest RSA SecurID alternative?

If you already license Microsoft 365, Entra ID MFA may cost nothing extra, and P1 lists at $7 per user per month. Among standalone services, Duo is free for up to 10 users and starts at $3 per user per month. RSA ID Plus Cloud IAM also lists at $3.

Can I use multiple MFA solutions together?

Yes. A common pattern is Duo, Entra ID or Okta for general workforce MFA, with YubiKeys for administrators and high-risk users. Most identity platforms let policies pick the factor by user role, application sensitivity and risk.

How long does it take to migrate from RSA SecurID?

It depends mostly on how many RADIUS and legacy integrations you have. The user-facing rollout is usually the fast part. Identifying and moving VPN, network device and custom-agent integrations takes longest, and Authentication Manager should stay live until logs show it is no longer used.

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Bottom line

RSA SecurID is not going away, and RSA ID Plus is a credible path for organizations that value hybrid, offline-capable authentication. For most others, the better move is MFA from the identity platform you already run: Entra ID for Microsoft shops, Duo for simplicity, Okta or Ping for SSO-led programmes. Add FIDO2 keys where phishing risk is highest.