# idee

Source: https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/mfa/idee/
Last updated: 2026-06-19
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## Overview

IDEE offers phishing-resistant, passwordless multi-factor authentication from Munich, built on a transaction-based model with no shared secrets stored anywhere. Founded in 2015, it appeals to European mid-market and enterprise teams that want strong, modern [MFA](https://startwithidentity.com/glossary/mfa/) from an EU-based vendor with data residency in the region, often as a lighter alternative to the large US platforms.

## What it is good at

A clean passwordless design and the absence of shared secrets are the strengths, which makes the approach [phishing-resistant](https://startwithidentity.com/glossary/phishing-resistant-mfa/) by construction. EU data residency and a published pricing model are genuine advantages for European buyers who must reason about GDPR and procurement, and the product is straightforward to stand up without the weight of a full identity suite.

## Where it falls short

As a smaller European vendor, scale references, partner ecosystem, and global support footprint are more limited than the category leaders. It is a focused authentication product, not a broad identity platform, so [SSO](https://startwithidentity.com/standards/webauthn-fido2/), provisioning, and governance come from elsewhere. Buyers outside Europe may find the regional focus less compelling.

## Pricing

Subscription with published pricing, which is unusually transparent for this segment. Confirm against your seat count with the [TCO calculator](https://startwithidentity.com/tools/tco-calculator/).

## Best for, and who should look elsewhere

Choose it for European teams that want phishing-resistant passwordless MFA and prefer an EU-based vendor with clear pricing. Teams needing a large global support footprint should look at [Duo](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/mfa/duo/) or [Microsoft Authenticator](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/mfa/microsoft-authenticator/); those wanting standards-pure FIDO at scale should consider [Nok Nok Labs](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/mfa/nok-nok-labs/). See the full [MFA directory](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/mfa/).

## Bottom line

A solid, transparent EU-based passwordless MFA option for mid-market and enterprise teams that value data residency.