# trusona

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Last updated: 2026-06-19
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## Overview

Trusona offers passwordless authentication aimed at simple, low-friction sign-in for workforce and customer scenarios. Founded in 2015 in Scottsdale, it has historically emphasized ease of use and fast time-to-value, positioning passwordless as a way to cut password reset volume and help-desk load rather than as a heavyweight security project.

## What it is good at

Simplicity and quick rollouts are the strengths. The product is built so that a passwordless [MFA](https://startwithidentity.com/glossary/mfa/) experience can go live without a long deployment, which appeals to teams whose first goal is reducing password friction and help-desk tickets. It aligns with [FIDO and passkey](https://startwithidentity.com/standards/webauthn-fido2/) approaches, so the move away from passwords also moves toward [phishing-resistant](https://startwithidentity.com/glossary/phishing-resistant-mfa/) login.

## Where it falls short

As a smaller vendor, its coverage, partner ecosystem, and enterprise depth are more limited than the category leaders. It is not a deep platform with broad protocol and legacy reach, and governance features are light. Buyers needing extensive policy, reporting, or scale references should weigh that carefully.

## Pricing

Subscription, quote-based. Confirm scope against your seat count with the [TCO calculator](https://startwithidentity.com/tools/tco-calculator/).

## Best for, and who should look elsewhere

Choose it for organizations that want simple passwordless sign-in and a quick reduction in password reset and help-desk load. Teams needing a deep enterprise platform should look at [HYPR](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/mfa/hypr/) or [Beyond Identity](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/mfa/beyond-identity/); those wanting a managed cross-platform second factor should look at [Duo](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/mfa/duo/). See the full [MFA directory](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/mfa/).

## Bottom line

A straightforward passwordless option for teams that prize simplicity and fast rollout over breadth and depth.