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HID PIV vs Yubico YubiKey comparison

HID and Yubico are both solutions in the Authentication Systems category. HID is ranked #29, while Yubico is ranked #7 with an average rating of 9.0. HID holds a 0.3% mindshare in AS, compared to Yubico’s 11.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Yubico users are willing to recommend the solution.
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Categories and Ranking

HID PIV
Ranking in Authentication Systems
29th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Yubico YubiKey
Ranking in Authentication Systems
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Passwordless Authentication (2nd), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of HID PIV is 0.3%, down from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Yubico YubiKey is 11.0%, down from 11.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems
 

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A stable solution that is efficient, user-friendly, and easy to use
It would be better if the product can come up with a serial number for the keys. It would be nice if they had a numbering system as a configuration identity that would help the IT and technical teams to identify the keys because they look all the same. It would be more like putting a tag on them.
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
13%
Government
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

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What do you like most about Yubico YubiKey?
The solution is simple to use and we have installed it in our clients' endpoints. The tool is just plug-and-play for the end user. The end user can just put in the key to the security computer and ...
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What needs improvement with Yubico YubiKey?
It would be better if the product can come up with a serial number for the keys. It would be nice if they had a numbering system as a configuration identity that would help the IT and technical tea...
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What is your primary use case for Yubico YubiKey?
We use YubiKey to authenticate online services with email, web, and Twitter. We deploy it for some sensitive administrative accounts to improve security.
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Also Known As

HID PIV Enterprise, HID PIV Express, HID Personal Identity Verification
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Overview

HID PIV (Personal Identity Verification) delivers an integrated solution for standards-compliant identity and credential management. The components are designed to support each other, so you can deploy our solution faster, and enjoy a simplified management experience going forward.

The YubiKey works with hundreds of enterprise, developer and consumer applications, out-of-the-box and with no client software. Combined with leading password managers, social login and enterprise single sign on systems the YubiKey enables secure access to millions of online services.
 

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Google Inc., Salesforce, Novartis, Facebook, GitHub, CERN, Duke University, Code Enigma, Luther Burbank High School, ZorgSaam, Agfa, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Dyson Ltd, Portugal Telecom, Boral, Canonical Ltd
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