Okta FastPass alternatives
Keep Okta for your directory, policies and applications, and replace FastPass on managed Windows and Mac computers. WinMagic MagicEndpoint signs people in from the computer itself, with no prompt, and also covers Windows sign-in, Remote Desktop, SSH, RADIUS and LDAP. Compared below with Beyond Identity, HYPR and Cisco Duo.
Keep Okta. Replace FastPass.
Also compared: alternatives to Microsoft Entra passwordless
At a glance
MagicEndpoint delivers passwordless, phishing-resistant MFA by making the managed computer itself the authenticator, using hardware-backed keys in the TPM or Secure Enclave already built into most laptops and desktops. It can act as a standalone identity provider, or sit behind Okta, Microsoft Entra ID or Ping as a delegated identity provider.
Passkey rollout Air-gapped networksOn-premises, including air-gapped networks with no internet, phones or cloud identity provider; self-hosted; or as SaaS managed by WinMagic and hosted in Microsoft Azure's Canadian datacenter.
Air-gapped networksWeb and SaaS sign-ins through SAML, OIDC and WS-Fed, plus RADIUS, LDAP, SSH and RDP, and Windows sign-in with FIDO2 passkeys, smartcards, the phone app or a TPM PIN.
MagicEndpoint Windows loginMagicEndpoint lists FIPS 140-2 Inside #4190. WinMagic's FIDO Eazy TPM and FIDO Eazy Phone are FIDO2-certified authenticators.
CertificationsFastPass works through Okta Verify, which supports it on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows, for sign-ins that run through Okta.
Okta FastPassOkta covers the Windows sign-in screen with a separate capability, Desktop MFA, part of Okta Device Access. Remote Desktop isn't supported.
Desktop MFAWinMagic MagicEndpoint
When your fleet is managed Windows and Mac computers, and you want to keep Okta while replacing FastPass, including for sign-ins beyond the browser and in networks with no internet.
MagicEndpoint sits behind Okta as a delegated identity provider. Okta keeps the directory, policies and application catalog, with no application changes.
Passkey rolloutPeople sign in to their computer once, and MagicEndpoint signs them in to applications from the computer itself, with no prompt. The key is anchored in the TPM on Windows, where there is one, and in the Secure Enclave on Mac.
On Windows, the same methods work at the sign-in screen and in Remote Desktop and VDI sessions: FIDO2 passkeys, smartcards, the phone app or a TPM PIN.
Windows loginWinMagic lists SAML, OIDC, WS-Fed, RADIUS, LDAP, SSH and RDP among MagicEndpoint's protocols.
MagicEndpointRun it on-premises, including air-gapped networks with no internet, phones or cloud identity provider; self-hosted; or as SaaS managed by WinMagic and hosted in Microsoft Azure's Canadian datacenter.
Air-gapped networksEach sign-in comes from a verified person on a computer that is in policy. If either condition fails, the next sign-in from that computer fails.
MagicEndpoint replaces FastPass on managed Windows and Mac computers, and signs in to the computer itself on Windows. If many of your people work on Linux desktops, compare the other options on this page.
Comparison
Each vendor's column draws only on that vendor's own documentation, linked in the table and listed under Sources.
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| Criterion | Okta FastPass | WinMagic MagicEndpoint | Beyond Identity | HYPR | Cisco Duo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credential | |||||
| Where the credential lives | A private key in the device's TPM, when available, used through Okta VerifyFastPass deep dive | Anchored in the TPM on Windows, where there is one, and the Secure Enclave on Mac; the phone app for personal and unmanaged devicesPasskey rollout | Device-bound passkeys whose private keys stay in the device's secure hardwareFIDO2 certification | The HYPR phone app as a FIDO2 passkey; also security keys, smart cards and built-in authenticatorsHYPR appAuthenticate intro | Platform passkeys such as Windows Hello and Touch ID, FIDO2 security keys, or Duo Mobile pushPasswordless |
| Extra hardware or phone needed | None: Okta Verify runs on the device itselfOkta FastPass | None on managed Windows and Mac computers; personal and unmanaged devices use the phone appPasskey rollout | None for sign-in; Windows Desktop Login 2.0 needs a YubiKey 5 series keyDesktop Login 2.0 | A phone by default; security keys or smart cards for people without oneAuthenticate intro | None for platform passkeys; push needs Duo Mobile on a phonePasswordless |
| Phishing-resistant options | Okta lists FastPass and passkeys as its phishing-resistant authenticatorsPhishing-resistant auth | Passwordless, phishing-resistant MFA; FIDO Eazy TPM and FIDO Eazy Phone are FIDO2-certified authenticatorsPhishing-resistant MFACertifications | Device-bound passkeys and "only phishing-resistant factors"Zero Trust Auth | Passkey-based MFA, "FIDO Certified from end-to-end"HYPR Authenticate | Passkeys and proximity verification; "Standard Duo Push does not protect against phishing proxy attacks"Methods guide |
| Deployment | |||||
| Deployment model | Part of Okta Identity EngineOkta FastPass | Behind Okta, Entra ID or Ping as a delegated identity provider, or its own identity provider; on-premises, including air-gapped, self-hosted, or SaaS managed by WinMagic and hosted in Microsoft Azure's Canadian datacenterPasskey rolloutAir-gapped networks | Cloud-native platformSecurity and compliance | HYPR Cloud or self-hostedRelease notes | Cloud service, with an on-premises Authentication Proxy for RADIUS and LDAPAuthentication Proxy |
| Works with no internet | Not documented for FastPass; Desktop MFA has offline factors at the Windows sign-in: Okta Verify TOTP, an OATH security key or Windows HelloDesktop MFA | Yes, in an air-gapped deployment: no external connectivity is needed for authentication or policy synchronizationAir-gapped networks | No: devices must reach Beyond Identity's cloud domains, allow-listed in firewalls and proxiesOS support | Workstation Offline Mode, from a limited set of PINsOffline Mode | Windows offline access with Duo Mobile or a U2F security key, for a set number of logins or daysWindows Logon |
| Works with Okta | Okta's own authenticatorOkta FastPass | Delegated identity provider behind OktaPasskey rollout | Delegate identity provider in OktaOkta integration | OpenID Connect identity provider in OktaOkta OIDC | Factor-only OIDC identity provider showing the Duo Universal PromptDuo for Okta |
| Coverage | |||||
| Computer sign-in and Remote Desktop | Okta Desktop MFA, part of Okta Device Access, covers the Windows sign-in screen; Remote Desktop isn't supportedDesktop MFA | FIDO2 passkeys, smartcards, the phone app or a TPM PIN at Windows sign-in, and the same methods in Remote Desktop and VDI sessionsWindows login | Windows Desktop Login; Remote Desktop with its software on the remote machineRemote Desktop | Windows and macOS workstation login; Remote Desktop on WindowsRequirements | Duo for Windows Logon and RDPWindows Logon |
| Protocols beyond web sign-in | Sign-ins through Okta; for RADIUS, Okta lists Okta Verify in TOTP and push modes onlyRADIUS apps | SAML, OIDC, WS-Fed, RADIUS, LDAP, SSH and RDPMagicEndpoint | VPN through SAML, for example Fortinet SSL VPNFortinet VPN | Its own RADIUS server for VPN, for example Cisco MerakiHYPR RADIUS | RADIUS and LDAP through the on-premises Authentication ProxyAuthentication Proxy |
| Endpoint operating systems | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and WindowsOkta FastPass | Windows and macOS, with Windows sign-in on Windows; the phone app on iOS and AndroidMagicEndpoint | Windows, macOS, iOS and iPadOS, Android and LinuxOS support | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and AndroidHYPR Authenticate | Duo Desktop on Windows, macOS and LinuxDuo Desktop |
| Assurance | |||||
| Checks after sign-in | With Identity Threat Protection, device assurance is evaluated continuously through the sessionThreat Protection | The key is available only while the verified person is signed in and the computer is in policy; if either fails, the next sign-in from that computer fails | User, device and third-party risk re-evaluated every 10 minutes, including during active sessionsZero Trust Auth | HYPR Adapt: risk policies using device posture and other signalsHYPR Adapt | Duo Desktop health checks such as firewall and disk encryption on Advantage and Premier; security agent checks on PremierDuo Desktop |
| Certifications | Inside Okta's FedRAMP High and Moderate boundaries; AAL2 and AAL3 when properly configured on supported devices, per Okta's assessor attestationPublic sector | FIPS 140-2 Inside #4190; FIDO Eazy TPM and FIDO Eazy Phone are FIDO2 certifiedCertifications | FIDO2 certified; SOC 2 Type 2Security and compliance | FIDO2, FIDO UAF, FIDO U2F and FIDO Server certified; FIPS 140-2 validated algorithmsCompliance | Duo Federal is FedRAMP Authorized; Duo Mobile meets FIPS 140-3 on supported versionsDuo Federal |
Vendor documentation checked 29 September to 5 October 2026. Vendor pages change, so check the linked page before you decide.
Okta FastPass
When your sign-ins run through Okta and many of them come from Linux desktops, phones or tablets.
Okta lists FastPass and passkeys as its phishing-resistant authenticators (Okta: phishing-resistant authenticators), and FastPass works through Okta Verify on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows (Okta: FastPass documentation). With Device-Bound SSO, Okta keeps its session on the device until the person signs out or an administrator ends it (Okta: Device-Bound SSO).
FastPass covers sign-ins that run through Okta. Signing in to the computer is a separate Okta capability, Desktop MFA, which covers the Windows sign-in screen and doesn't support Remote Desktop (Okta: Desktop MFA). On managed Windows and Mac computers, MagicEndpoint replaces FastPass, and on Windows it also signs people in to the computer and to Remote Desktop sessions. For RADIUS, Okta lists Okta Verify in TOTP and push modes only (Okta: RADIUS apps); MagicEndpoint covers RADIUS logins under the same policy as the Windows sign-in.
Other alternatives
The full detail for each vendor is in its column of the comparison table.
Beyond Identity is cloud-native: devices must reach its cloud domains, so it doesn't run in air-gapped networks. Its passkeys also cover Linux desktops, and it re-checks user, device and third-party risk every 10 minutes during a session. Its Windows Desktop Login 2.0 needs a YubiKey 5 series key.
OS support Zero Trust Auth Desktop Login 2.0HYPR makes the phone the main authenticator, with security keys or smart cards for people without one. It runs as HYPR Cloud or self-hosted and also covers Linux endpoints. Offline, workstations unlock from a limited set of PINs.
Authenticate intro Release notes HYPR Authenticate Offline ModeDuo is a cloud service; RADIUS and LDAP go through its on-premises Authentication Proxy. Duo Federal is FedRAMP Authorized. Duo says “Standard Duo Push does not protect against phishing proxy attacks”, so phishing resistance needs passkeys or proximity verification.
Authentication Proxy Duo Federal Methods guideDesign
Because Zero Trust has to check both at once: an authorized person on a compromised device should not get in.
NIST's Zero Trust architecture decides access by "dynamic policy—including the observable state of client identity, application/service, and the requesting asset" (NIST SP 800-207).
MagicEndpoint holds the person, the device and its policy state in one key on the computer. The key is available only while the verified person is signed in and the computer is in policy. When either fails, the key is made unavailable, so the next sign-in from that computer fails while the person's other devices keep working.
Deployment
Okta routes the sign-in to MagicEndpoint as an external identity provider, the computer answers with no prompt, and Okta issues its session as it does today.
MagicEndpoint deploys behind the identity provider you already run, with no application changes. Talk to WinMagic about which sign-in paths your deployment covers.
FAQ
WinMagic MagicEndpoint, Beyond Identity, HYPR and Cisco Duo. MagicEndpoint keeps Okta and replaces FastPass on managed Windows and Mac computers, and also covers Windows sign-in, Remote Desktop, SSH, RADIUS, LDAP and air-gapped networks. Beyond Identity is cloud-only and also covers Linux desktops. HYPR makes the phone the main authenticator. Duo is a cloud service with an on-premises proxy for RADIUS and LDAP, and needs passkeys or proximity verification for phishing resistance.
FastPass works through Okta Verify, for sign-ins that run through Okta. MagicEndpoint sits behind Okta as a delegated identity provider and signs people in from the managed computer itself, with no prompt. It also covers Windows sign-in, Remote Desktop, SSH, RADIUS and LDAP, and works with Entra ID and Ping as well as Okta.
No. Okta keeps the directory, policies and application catalog. MagicEndpoint replaces FastPass as the way people on managed Windows and Mac computers sign in, with no application changes. It can also act as its own identity provider.
Where many sign-ins come from Linux desktops, phones or tablets. FastPass works through Okta Verify on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows, while MagicEndpoint replaces it on managed Windows and Mac computers.
Yes. In an air-gapped deployment, MagicEndpoint runs entirely on-premises, without internet connectivity, phones or a cloud identity provider. It is also available self-hosted, or as SaaS, managed by WinMagic and hosted in Microsoft Azure's Canadian datacenter.
Managed Windows or Mac computers, and MagicEndpoint added to Okta as an identity provider. No application changes. People on personal or unmanaged devices can use the MagicEndpoint phone app.
Every statement about another vendor comes from that vendor's own documentation, checked 29 September to 5 October 2026. What phishing resistance means is on our phishing-resistant MFA page.