Protectimus MFA

Overview

Protectimus MFA is a multi-factor authentication platform for organizations securing employee access and customer services. It is best suited to teams that need to choose between cloud and on-premise deployment or connect MFA to existing identity and network systems. Its breadth is useful, but plan caps and infrastructure responsibilities make it a more involved choice than an authenticator app.

Key features

Authentication can use Protectimus SMART, hardware TOTP tokens, chatbot OTPs, SMS, email, or push notifications. This gives administrators options for different users and workflows, though supporting several factors can add operational complexity if a team only needs a single method. SMART supports HOTP, TOTP, and OCRA, with PIN and biometric protection, encrypted cloud backup, and token transfer.

The cloud service is a ready-to-use SaaS deployment that avoids managing authentication equipment and infrastructure. On-premise deployment keeps user data, token secrets, and authentication logs within the organization’s infrastructure, with no authentication traffic leaving its network. That is a meaningful control for organizations with strict data boundaries, while multidomain support, clustering, replication, and backups support resilience; the trade-off is responsibility for running the platform.

Integrations include Active Directory, LDAP, Windows and RDP, RADIUS, OWA, ADFS, Roundcube, VPNs, Citrix, and Office 365 SSO. Teams can integrate through a REST API supporting XML and JSON, Java, Python, and PHP libraries, an iFrame widget, plugins and components, or RADIUS. Adaptive access policies and passwordless authentication extend the platform beyond basic second-factor prompts. Protectimus says its solution is OATH-certified and that it is an OATH coordinating member.

Pricing

Protectimus offers a free plan with 10 users and one resource, an unlimited trial period, and no card required to register. It is a practical starting point for a small team, but the user and resource caps constrain broader rollouts.

Paid monthly plans are priced by seat and capacity: Starter is $33 a month for 23 users and one resource; Business is $111 a month for 77 users, two resources, two filters, and one admin; Platform is $199 a month for 99 users and one resource, with additional users at $2; and Cluster is $299 a month for 99 users and one resource, with additional users at $3. Starter keeps the entry cost down but offers a narrow resource allowance. Business adds resources, filters, and an admin seat, while Platform and Cluster raise the user allowance; Cluster costs more per additional user, so its fit depends on the clustering requirement rather than headcount alone.

Custom is $2 a month billed per user for an individual. For organizations needing a larger or tailored deployment, the Lifetime License and Enterprise Pricing Plan uses custom pricing and includes a lifetime license for any number of users, a customized MFA platform, custom integrations, dedicated engineers, and direct support. The company also provides email support for product questions and issues, with help for integration and customization.

Platforms

Protectimus supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, web, API, and self-hosted environments. The hybrid deployment approach lets organizations choose a cloud or on-premise model, though those considering self-hosting should account for the infrastructure work it entails.

Who it's for

Protectimus suits organizations that need MFA across existing identity, remote access, or business systems and want a choice of factors or deployment models. Its stated industry audiences include finance, education, healthcare, gaming, gambling, technology, energy, and government. Smaller teams can start on the capped free plan; organizations needing data to remain inside their network may prefer on-premise deployment. It is less compelling for an individual seeking only a standalone authenticator.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Cloud and on-premise deployment give organizations a choice between managed infrastructure and keeping authentication data and traffic within their own network.
• Pro: A broad set of factors, integrations, and API options can accommodate varied access workflows and existing systems.
• Pro: The free plan allows 10 users, one resource, and an unlimited trial without a card, giving small teams room to evaluate it.
• Con: The free plan’s 10-user and one-resource caps are restrictive for growing deployments.
• Con: On-premise control comes with responsibility for infrastructure, despite resilience features such as clustering and backups.
• Con: The paid tiers have different user, resource, filter, and admin limits, so buyers need to match capacity carefully rather than compare headline prices alone.

Alternatives

LoginTC is worth considering for a very small team that can work within its free Cloud Starter plan, which covers up to three users and VPN and firewall protection.

miniOrange Multi-Factor Authentication is another paid option with a free plan for individuals getting started, and supports Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web, and Windows environments.

LinOTP is the alternative to consider when free, open-source MFA is the priority; its software is offered under AGPLv3 and GPLv2.

Duo Mobile may suit teams seeking a freemium option with a 10-user free plan or a paid Essentials tier that includes phishing-resistant MFA and passwordless authentication.

HYPR Authenticate offers a paid Identity Assurance Access plan at $3 a month, including web access and phishing-resistant onboarding.

Deepnet DualShield MFA Platform is an alternative for organizations considering on-premises or private-cloud deployment, with quote-based pricing.

Imprivata Enterprise Access Management may be relevant to organizations seeking modular enterprise access management, with Core Access required for all deployments and add-on modules varying by workflow.

Rublon Authenticator has a free plan for one user and a Business plan with a 15-license minimum, which may suit buyers whose needs fit that minimum.

Browse more options in Multi-Factor Authentication Software.

Verdict

Protectimus MFA is a strong fit for organizations that need broad factor and integration choices, especially those that require authentication data to stay inside their own infrastructure. Its main reason to choose is the combination of deployment flexibility and extensive integration paths; its main reason to look elsewhere is the operational burden of self-hosting or the tight capacity limits on lower-cost plans. Match the tier’s user and resource allowances to the rollout before committing.