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Duo Desktop vs Pareto Security: catalog facts
Duo Desktop	Pareto Security
Paid Free for end users to install, but requires the organisation to have a Duo Premier or Duo…	Freemium Free app and free team plan for up to 5 devices, with paid plans beyond that.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Enforces device health policies at sign-in Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux	Over 30 checks on encryption, updates, firewall and screen lock Read-only, does not inspect personal files
Only useful inside an organisation that uses Duo Requires higher-tier Duo plans	Team dashboard is free only up to 5 devices Reports on settings rather than enforcing them
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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