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Futurae Authentication Platform

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) software
Passwordless authentication software
Risk-based authentication software
Identity management software
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What is Futurae Authentication Platform

Futurae Authentication Platform is an authentication and access security platform focused on multi-factor authentication and passwordless login for workforce and customer-facing applications. It provides mobile-based authentication, push approvals, OTP methods, and device binding, with policy controls that can incorporate contextual and risk signals. The product is typically used by security and IAM teams to add step-up authentication, reduce reliance on passwords, and integrate authentication into web, mobile, and VPN/remote access flows via APIs and standard protocols.

pros

Broad MFA method coverage

The platform supports multiple authentication factors such as push approvals, time-based one-time passwords, and out-of-band verification, enabling organizations to match factors to user populations and risk levels. This helps with phased rollouts where some users can adopt passwordless while others remain on OTP-based MFA. It also supports common enterprise scenarios like step-up authentication for sensitive actions.

API and protocol integration options

Futurae is designed to integrate into existing applications and access stacks using APIs and commonly used authentication standards (where deployed). This can reduce the need to rebuild login experiences and allows embedding authentication into custom web and mobile apps. It also supports centralized policy enforcement across multiple relying applications.

Risk and policy-based controls

The product includes policy capabilities that can use contextual signals (for example device posture or user context) to trigger step-up authentication. This supports adaptive authentication patterns where higher-risk events require stronger verification. It can help security teams balance user friction with access assurance across different use cases.

cons

Not a full IAM suite

While it covers authentication well, it may not replace broader identity management suites that include full lifecycle governance, advanced directory services, or extensive CIAM features. Organizations often still need separate systems for identity proofing, entitlement management, and identity governance. Fit depends on whether the requirement is primarily authentication versus end-to-end IAM.

Deployment and integration effort

Implementing MFA and passwordless flows typically requires application changes, user enrollment processes, and careful policy design. Integrations with legacy apps and heterogeneous environments can add project time compared with turnkey approaches. Ongoing operations also require monitoring enrollment, device changes, and recovery workflows.

User recovery and device dependency

Mobile-first authentication can introduce operational overhead for device loss, number changes, and re-enrollment, especially in regulated or high-assurance environments. Organizations need well-defined fallback and account recovery processes to avoid lockouts. Some user populations may also have constraints that limit smartphone-based methods.

Plan & Pricing

Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (per Monthly Active User - MAU) Published price (Integrated plan): 0.25 CHF per MAU MAU band (Integrated): 1,000 to 10,000 MAUs Included (Integrated): Futurae App, Mobile SDK, WhiteLabel App, Hardware Tokens; One Touch (Push), QR-Code, App-Code (TOTP), SMS-Code, FIDO2, Adaptive; Authentication, Transaction Confirmation (Basic), Sensitive Operations Confirmations (Basic), Helpdesk Authentication, Multiple Device Authentication (Direct), Automatic Device Recovery; Authentication APIs, Admin APIs, IAM plugins; Log retention (Best Effort), Cloud deployment (Multi-tenant), basic Anti DDoS; Support packages (Basic, Premium, Enterprise); Billing options: monthly credit card, monthly invoices, yearly invoices.

Customized / Enterprise: Contact Sales — customizable MAU ranges (1,000 to 5,000,000+), configurable features (encrypted payloads, single-tenant, configurable log retention, Anti Fraud Extension, etc.) and support/billing options.

Free tier/trial: Free trial API credentials available via the Futurae Admin signup (see docs/terms). No permanently free product tier published on the official pricing page.

Notes: The Integrated plan is presented as a per-active-user monthly charge (MAU); the vendor emphasizes that a user is charged only once in a calendar month if they authenticate at least once (uncapped authentication requests).

Seller details

Futurae Technologies AG
Zurich, Switzerland
2016
Private
https://www.futurae.com/
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