Amazon Cognito vs. GateKeeper Proximity

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Amazon Cognito
Score 7.7 out of 10
N/A
Amazon Cognito is a mobile identity product that allows users to add user sign-up and sign-in to mobile and web apps, and authenticate users through social identity providers.
$0.01
Per MAU
GateKeeper Proximity
Score 7.4 out of 10
N/A
GateKeeper Enterprise by Untethered Labs is automated password management, authentication, and auditing. It is designed so that IT admins can eliminate password and authentication problems with hands-free computer and website access through proximity-based 2FA. Instead of authenticating only once to log in to a computer and website, GateKeeper Enterprise enforces continuous authentication to ensure that the logged in user is still there. When the user leaves, the computer…
$0
Pricing
Amazon CognitoGateKeeper Proximity
Editions & Modules
Starting Price
$0.01
Per MAU
GateKeeper Free (individual user)
$0.00
GateKeeper Enterprise
$3.00
per user per month
GateKeeper Enterprise
$3.00
per user per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Amazon CognitoGateKeeper Proximity
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$500 per installation
Additional DetailsThree subscription pricing tiers are available depending on a client's specific needs from security, auditing, to Active Directory management. Hardware tokens and USB proximity sensors sold separately. Reseller pricing available for partners.
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(15 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.0
(3 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Amazon CognitoGateKeeper Proximity
Likelihood to Recommend
Amazon AWS
Well Suited
  1. B2C mobile and web apps with a high number of users.
  2. Cheaper and cost-effective.
  3. If the other pieces of the infra are already using AWS services like Lambda, S3, Pinpoint, etc.
Not Suited For:
  1. Advanced use-cases (Biometrics based authentication) Email, and other MFA channels.
  2. For any use-cases needing SCIM.
  3. Customized flows of SSO, and MFA will need a layer on Lambda and other AWS services.
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GateKeeper Proximity
The best uses that we have found for GateKeeper have been for medical offices. We have a customer that uses mobile workstations when doing patient workups, and this has enabled them to step away from the station, evaluate the patient, and then go back to their mobile workstation without having to log in via password since they were within a set range the PC didn't lock. If they had walked more than 5 ft from their workstation, it would lock by Gatekeeper Proximity so the private data on the PC would not be at risk.
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Pros
Amazon AWS
  • Strong integration with React.js and client-side applications
  • Easy to bridge Cognito identities with the rest of the AWS ecosystem
  • Easy to store user profile data directly in Cognito rather than having to build additional services/endpoints
  • Easy integration with AWS Lambda to extend and add sophistication to the service
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GateKeeper Proximity
  • Single sign-on
  • Tracking logins
  • Time savings
  • Improved security
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Cons
Amazon AWS
  • Amazon Cognito has a bit of a learning curve. You need to learn its concepts and terminology. The documentation does not describe some topics comprehensively.
  • Some Console screens would benefit from improved search and filtering options.
  • When another AWS product (e.g., SageMaker) configures Cognito on your behalf, it is not clear what you're getting. For example, the expiration of a temporary password was configured but never communicated.
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GateKeeper Proximity
  • Battery Life
  • Signal to pc
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Usability
Amazon AWS
All the features AWS Cognito offers gives the user the options they need without making it too complicated. Your customers will be happy. On the administration site usability is also great. After a small learning curve, you can setup Cognito for your usage
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GateKeeper Proximity
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Support Rating
Amazon AWS
AWS Support overall is poor. Your main resources are trainings and the docs, and the docs can be very confusing. Using Cognito well involves having a developer learn it deeply and help support your team in understanding it. That said, Cognito's competitors also have dismal support and even worse documentation, so while this isn't a strength for Cognito it may still be the frontrunner here.
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GateKeeper Proximity
They always answer the phone and someone is available to help. Emails are answered immediately.
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Alternatives Considered
Amazon AWS
They are ideal tools to create a secure and unique login experience for our applications. Thanks to its API authorization, Amazon Cognito ensures connections to applications that are secure.It is easy to use and provides easy access to files and applications that you need to complete your goal.
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GateKeeper Proximity
By far the most reasonably priced solution. The customer support is top-notch.
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Return on Investment
Amazon AWS
  • ROI is great for Amazon Cognito Overall.
  • It is included in the AWS Free Tier so you can use it for a good amount without paying, so the software can be tested beforehand.
  • The paid pricing is also affordable, so a positive impact on ROI.
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GateKeeper Proximity
  • Although the number seems small at first, minutes saved per day not having to log in / having proximity unlock add up over time. Each user's gatekeeper pays for itself over the year just by shaving a few minutes of time off logins each day.
  • Training time with end users generally takes 15 minutes or less.
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ScreenShots

GateKeeper Proximity Screenshots

Screenshot of GateKeeper Enterprise proximity software for the client desktops. Users see their token's proximity to their computer. Green means the signal is high so the user is very close to their computer.Screenshot of Save all your web passwords on GateKeeper to access them with your key.Screenshot of GateKeeper Enterprise manages your login and authentication process automatically.Screenshot of See employee productivity data as well as access logs from a centralized admin console. Password policy enforcement and management solution.Screenshot of See which computers are locked and which are unlocked. See activity heat maps and productivity data.Screenshot of Login to your computer using your phone as your token. Wireless proximity login without passwords using your Android or iPhone as a soft token.