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Enable MFA, biometrics, SSO, and SSPR to support end-users

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PortalGuard - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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PortalGuard overview

What is PortalGuard?

BIO-key PortalGuard IDaaS is a cloud-based IAM platform that offers options for multi-factor authentication (MFA), biometrics, single sign-on, and self-service password reset to support a customer’s security initiatives and deliver an optimized user experience. For over 20 years, the vendor states industries such as education, including over 200 institutions, healthcare, finance, and government, have chosen PortalGuard as their preferred solution.

Whether for passwordless workflows, support for a Zero Trust architecture, or just implementing MFA for the first time, PortalGuard is designed to secure access for both the workforce and customers, whether they are remote or on-premises.

PortalGuard’s MFA offers Identity-Bound Biometrics that boasts the highest levels of integrity, security, accuracy, availability and ease of use over traditional authentication methods.

The vendor states that with PortalGuard IDaaS, customers can consolidate their IAM solutions, eliminate passwords, simplify access for users, and reduce overhead.

Key benefits of using PortalGuard

  • Set unique requirements for individual access and account management to handle all access scenarios, including remote workers.


  • Significantly boost user adoption rates, usage and productivity on the services you provide.


  • With easy ways to solve common authentication challenges without the required maintenance and training of other solutions such as hardware-based tokens.


  • With higher levels of assurance while still prioritizing the customer experience.
  • Starting price

    12.5per user /
    per year

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    Ease of use rating:

    PortalGuard pros, cons and reviews insights

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    Reviews sentiment

     
     
    3-4(12)
    5(21)

    What do users say about PortalGuard?

    Reviewers indicate PortalGuard simplifies security and access control by providing single sign-on, self-service password reset, and multi-factor authentication. They benefit from reduced helpdesk calls, easier password management, and customizable authentication methods for various systems and user groups. They find integration with Active Directory and support for remote access especially useful.

    Users report PortalGuard is intuitive and accessible for all skill levels, making password changes and account unlocking straightforward. They say it saves time and increases productivity, though some mention password requirements are lengthy and log searching could be improved. They appreciate the ability to manage passwords independently.


    Who uses PortalGuard?

    Based on 33 verified user reviews.

    Company size

    Enterprises

    Small Businesses

    Midsize Businesses

    Top industries

    Higher Education
    Education Management
    Accounting
    Computer Software
    Others

    Use cases

    - Not enough reviews
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    PortalGuard's features

    Features rating:

    Access controls/permissions
    Access management
    Active directory integration
    Administrative Reporting
    API
    Application management
    Authentication
    Biometrics
    Compliance management
    Credential management
    Customizable branding
    Mobile access
    Multi-Factor authentication
    Multiple user accounts
    Password generator
    Password management
    Password synchronization
    Privileged account management
    Reporting/Analytics
    Single sign on
    Two-Factor authentication
    User management

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    User opinions about PortalGuard price and value

    Value for money rating:

    To see what individual users think of PortalGuard's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

    “Not only did they listen to our story, they offered additional information to help us better use their product. We could not be more pleased.”
    DA

    David A.

    Vice President

    “The recent integration of extended portal features like announcements to PortalGuard is a welcome addition. I hope to see more of this kind of work in future versions.”
    BA

    Bert A.

    CIO

    PortalGuard support options

    Typical customers

    Freelancers
    Small businesses
    Mid size businesses
    Large enterprises

    Platforms supported

    Web
    Android
    iPhone/iPad

    Support options

    Knowledge Base
    Email/Help Desk
    Chat
    FAQs/Forum
    24/7 (Live rep)
    Phone Support

    Training options

    Live Online
    Videos
    Webinars
    Documentation

    PortalGuard FAQs

    Q. What type of pricing plans does PortalGuard offer?

    PortalGuard has the following pricing plans:
    Starting from: $12.50/year
    Pricing model: Subscription
    Free Trial: Available

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    Q. Who are the typical users of PortalGuard?

    PortalGuard has the following typical customers:
    Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Public Administrations, Small Business


    Q. What languages does PortalGuard support?

    PortalGuard supports the following languages:
    English


    Q. Does PortalGuard support mobile devices?

    PortalGuard supports the following devices:
    Android, iPhone


    Q. Does PortalGuard offer an API?

    Yes, PortalGuard has an API available for use.


    Q. What other apps does PortalGuard integrate with?

    PortalGuard integrates with the following applications:
    Class for Web, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Server, Canvas, Google Workspace, Microsoft Entra ID, Ellucian, Duo Security, Microsoft 365


    Q. What level of support does PortalGuard offer?

    PortalGuard offers the following support options:
    Knowledge Base, Email/Help Desk, Chat, FAQs/Forum, 24/7 (Live rep), Phone Support

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