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Pareto SecurityDuo Desktop
Freemium

Free app and free team plan for up to 5 devices, with paid plans beyond that.

 Paid

Free for end users to install, but requires the organisation to have a Duo Premier or Duo…

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Over 30 checks on encryption, updates, firewall and screen lock
  • Read-only, does not inspect personal files
  • Enforces device health policies at sign-in
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Team dashboard is free only up to 5 devices
  • Reports on settings rather than enforcing them
  • Only useful inside an organisation that uses Duo
  • Requires higher-tier Duo plans
Downloadable app, Hosted service Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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