Protectimus
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) software
Identity management software
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What is Protectimus
Protectimus is a multi-factor authentication (MFA) platform that provides one-time password (OTP) and related second-factor methods to secure user logins for applications, VPNs, and remote access. It is used by IT and security teams to add MFA to internal systems and customer-facing services via integrations and APIs. The product supports both software and hardware tokens and includes administrative tooling for token provisioning and lifecycle management. Deployments commonly focus on strengthening authentication without replacing an existing directory or identity provider.
Broad OTP token support
Protectimus supports common OTP approaches such as TOTP/HOTP and can work with both mobile software tokens and hardware tokens. This flexibility helps organizations standardize MFA across different user populations, including users without smartphones. It also supports token enrollment and replacement workflows that are typical in OTP-based programs.
Admin console for token lifecycle
The platform includes administrative capabilities for managing users, tokens, and authentication policies. It supports operational tasks such as provisioning, reassignment, revocation, and auditing of token usage. These features are useful for organizations that need centralized control over MFA artifacts rather than relying only on end-user self-service.
Integration options for applications
Protectimus is designed to integrate MFA into existing applications and access gateways through standard authentication patterns and APIs. This can reduce the need to migrate to a full identity suite when the immediate requirement is step-up authentication. It is typically positioned for adding MFA to heterogeneous environments where multiple apps require consistent second-factor enforcement.
Limited identity suite depth
While it supports MFA administration, Protectimus is not primarily positioned as a full identity management suite with broad IAM features such as advanced lifecycle governance, access certifications, or extensive CIAM capabilities. Organizations seeking a single platform for identity proofing, risk-based authentication, and customer identity management may need additional products. This can increase integration and operational complexity in larger programs.
OTP-centric user experience
OTP-based MFA can create usability friction compared with more modern passwordless approaches, especially for high-frequency authentication. It may also require additional controls to mitigate phishing and real-time OTP interception risks. Organizations with strong requirements for phishing-resistant authentication may need to evaluate support for stronger factors (for example, FIDO2/WebAuthn) depending on their security posture.
Integration effort varies by stack
Actual time-to-integrate depends on the target applications, protocols in use, and whether an organization needs custom development. Environments with legacy apps or non-standard authentication flows may require additional engineering work and testing. This can affect rollout timelines compared with solutions that provide deeper pre-built integrations into common enterprise identity ecosystems.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0.00 per month | 10 users, 1 resource, 0 filters, 0 admins; includes $25 initial account balance for testing. |
| Starter | $33.00 per month | Up to 23 users, 1 resource, 0 filters, 0 admins; “Try free” shown on site. |
| Business | $111.00 per month | Up to 77 users, 2 resources, 2 filters, 1 admin; “Try free” shown on site. |
| Custom | $2.00 per user per month | Custom/pay-as-you-go plan: per-user pricing starting at $2.00; labeled on site as “Custom”. "Try free" shown. |
| Platform (On-premise) | $199.00 per month (starts for 99 users) | On-premise platform: pricing starts at $199/month for 99 users; site notes additional user charge ($2) and that greater user counts reduce per-user cost; lifetime license and enterprise pricing available via sales. |
| Cluster (On-premise) | $299.00 per month (starts for 99 users) | On-premise cluster: pricing starts at $299/month for 99 users; additional user $3; downloadable; contact sales for enterprise/lifetime licensing. |
Usage-based / Hardware tokens (volume pricing shown on official product pages):
Pricing model: Per-unit hardware token pricing with volume discounts. Free tier/trial: N/A for hardware tokens (service plans include $25 account credit for testing). Example costs:
- Protectimus TWO (TOTP SHA-1): $11.99 (1), $11.49 (50), $10.99 (500), $9.99 (1000), $8.99 (5000).
- Protectimus FLEX (programmable key fob): $19.99 (1), $18.99 (100), $16.99 (500), $15.99 (1000), $13.99 (5000).
- Protectimus SHARK (TOTP SHA-256): $14.99 (1), $14.49 (100), $13.99 (500), $12.99 (1000), $11.99 (5000).
- Protectimus Slim NFC (card): $29.99 (1), $28.99 (50), $26.99 (500), $24.99 (1000), $21.99 (5000). Discount options: Volume discounts listed on token pages; custom branding available for orders of 1000+ (branding cost noted on site).
Software MFA methods and per-user service add-ons (as listed on official site):
- Protectimus SMART (mobile authenticator app): free.
- Protectimus BOT (OTP delivery via messaging apps): free.
- Protectimus PUSH (push notifications): free.
- Protectimus MAIL (OTP via email): free.
- Protectimus SMS: listed at $2 per user per month on site.
Notes: All service plans include a $25 initial account balance for testing as stated on the official pricing pages.
