Cisco Duo vs Microsoft Entra:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Microsoft Entra had more branded searches than Cisco Duo among workforce identity platforms in New Zealand. Microsoft Entra had about 390 branded searches, while Cisco Duo had 240. Microsoft Entra made up 18.1% of all workforce identity platform searches we track, and Cisco Duo accounted for 11.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about workforce identity platforms, Microsoft Entra appeared in all five answers and Cisco Duo in none.
Who do people search for more?
Microsoft Entra, about 63% more searches than Cisco Duo
Who does AI mention more?
Microsoft Entra, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Microsoft Entra, the only one of the two named
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Top workforce identity platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Microsoft Entra appeared in all five answers. Cisco Duo did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Microsoft Entra5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Okta4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
JumpCloud3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- CyberArk Workforce Identity3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ping Identity2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cisco Duo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which workforce identity platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best workforce identity platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best workforce identity platform in New Zealand for a small IT team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“secure access management”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“workforce identity platform”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Cisco Duo or Microsoft Entra more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cisco Duo and Microsoft Entra by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six workforce identity platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Microsoft Entra, Cisco Duo. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Okta | Microsoft Entra | Cisco Duo | JumpCloud | Ping Identity | CyberArk Workforce Identity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 73.6% | 11% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 73.9% | 10.2% | 7.2% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.1% | 6.8% | 10.5% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 74% | 7.1% | 10.2% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 68.4% | 9.1% | 11.7% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 69.7% | 9.7% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 0.36% |
| Apr 2026 | 70% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 71.4% | 9.7% | 8.8% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 72.4% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 74.2% | 11.1% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.7% | 14% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 3.5% | 0% |
| Sep 2026 | 60.5% | 18.1% | 11.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 0% |
How has the Cisco Duo and Microsoft Entra comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Cisco Duo took it in December 2025, Microsoft Entra took it in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cisco Duo’s share of searches among workforce identity platforms in New Zealand moved from 6.4% to 11.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 190 to 240.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Entra’s share of searches among workforce identity platforms in New Zealand moved from 11% to 18.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 330 to 390.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand workforce identity platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Microsoft Entra gained share of searches among workforce identity platforms in New Zealand, from 14% to 18.1%.
In September 2026, Cisco Duo gained share of searches among workforce identity platforms in New Zealand, from 8.7% to 11.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cisco Duo’s and Microsoft Entra’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Cisco Duo
5 branded search terms
- cisco duo
- duo mobile
- duo mobile app
- duo security
- duomobile
Microsoft Entra
2 branded search terms
- microsoft entra
- microsoftentra
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