PingID
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) software
Biometric authentication software
Single sign-on (SSO) solutions
Identity management software
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- Ease of management
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What is PingID
PingID is an enterprise multi-factor authentication product used to verify user access to applications, VPNs, and other corporate resources. It supports push-based authentication, one-time passcodes, and FIDO2/WebAuthn security keys, and it can be deployed as part of the broader Ping identity platform. Typical users include IT and security teams implementing step-up authentication for workforce access and integrating MFA into SSO and access management flows. It is commonly used in regulated environments that need centralized policy control and reporting for authentication events.
Broad MFA method coverage
PingID supports multiple authentication factors, including mobile push, OTP, and FIDO2/WebAuthn security keys. This helps organizations align authentication methods with different risk levels and user populations. It also enables phased rollouts where legacy factors coexist with phishing-resistant options.
Enterprise policy and controls
PingID provides centralized administration for authentication policies, user enrollment, and factor management. Security teams can apply step-up requirements based on context and application sensitivity when used with the vendor’s access management components. The product also supports audit-oriented logging that helps with operational troubleshooting and compliance evidence.
Integrates with SSO ecosystems
PingID is designed to integrate into SSO and access management deployments, including common enterprise application patterns. It supports standards-based integrations typically used for workforce identity, reducing the need for custom authentication logic in each application. This is useful for organizations consolidating authentication across many internal and SaaS apps.
Best within vendor stack
PingID is most straightforward to deploy when paired with the vendor’s broader identity and access management products. Using it as a standalone MFA layer in heterogeneous environments can require additional integration work and careful architecture decisions. Organizations with mixed identity stacks may need more effort to achieve consistent policy enforcement across all apps.
User enrollment overhead
MFA adoption typically requires user enrollment, device management considerations, and support processes for lost devices or factor resets. Push-based methods can increase helpdesk load during initial rollout if enrollment flows are not tightly managed. Organizations may need to invest in user communications and self-service recovery to reduce operational friction.
Biometric use depends on device
While biometric authentication can be part of the overall experience (for example, via device biometrics used to unlock an authenticator), biometric assurance levels depend on the endpoint and platform capabilities. This can make it harder to standardize biometric strength across a diverse device fleet. Some deployments may still rely on non-biometric factors for consistent coverage.
Plan & Pricing
PingOne for Workforce (relevant to PingID)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essential (Workforce) | $3 per user/month (annual)* | Centralized SSO, MFA, Directory, Inbound provisioning, Kerberos, RADIUS gateway. *Price note: based on annual contract for 5,000 user minimum. |
| Plus (Workforce) | $6 per user/month (annual)* | Everything in Essential plus adaptive MFA and passwordless authentication, Microsoft ecosystem integrations. *Price note: based on annual contract for 5,000 user minimum. |
| Premium (Workforce) | Custom pricing | Enterprise-grade / custom features — contact sales for pricing. |
PingOne for Customers (authentication & MFA for customer identities)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essential (Customers) | Starting at $35,000 annually | No-code identity orchestration, SSO, authentication policies, unified customer profile, inbound provisioning. |
| Plus (Customers) | Starting at $50,000 annually | Everything in Essential plus adaptive MFA, customer device management, mobile SDK, API access management. |
| Premium (Customers) | Custom pricing | Dedicated-tenant architecture, advanced features — contact sales. |
Notes:
- PingID product page states PingID is fully included in PingOne for Workforce Plus and Premium (so Workforce Plus/Premium pricing applies when PingID is purchased as part of PingOne for Workforce).
Seller details
Ping Identity Corporation
Denver, Colorado, USA
2002
Subsidiary
https://www.pingidentity.com/
https://x.com/pingidentity
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ping-identity/
