Softgiken
Softgiken is a Japanese independent software house founded in 1983 operating two divisions: social infrastructure systems (river, dam, road, disaster prevention) and the YubiOn FIDO2/passkey authentication platform serving banks, government, healthcare, police, and enterprise customers in Japan and Southeast Asia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersAkasaka, Japan
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Softgiken does
Softgiken (株式会社ソフト技研) is a privately held Japanese independent software house founded in 1983, headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, with engineering presence in Kobe. The company operates two business divisions. The legacy Social Systems Development division delivers custom software for river information systems, dam/water management, road monitoring, air quality monitoring, and disaster prevention systems for government agencies and municipalities. The YubiOn Authentication Solutions division, built up materially since 2021, is a FIDO2/passkey-based multi-factor authentication platform that encompasses cloud-managed PC logon (YubiOn Portal), cloud FIDO/passkey logon with Enterprise Attestation (YubiOn FIDO Logon), server-less standalone MFA for air-gapped and closed-network environments (YubiOn WindowsLogon Standalone and MacLogin Standalone), a developer-facing passkey API/SDK service (YubiOn FIDO2 Server Service, launched September 2025), and a Salesforce AppExchange MFA app (YubiOn for Salesforce). Softgiken also operates as Yubico's first authorized YubiKey distributor in Japan and a distributor for Swissbit iShield products, with bundled hardware-plus-software packages sold through its YubiKeyShop EC store and Amazon Japan.
The company generates revenue through four streams: recurring SaaS subscriptions for cloud products (YubiOn Portal from ¥500/account/month, YubiOn FIDO Logon from ¥6,000/account/year, YubiOn for Salesforce at ¥3,600/user/year with 10-user minimum), one-time/perpetual software licenses for standalone products (from ¥50,000/license with ¥3,000/year maintenance), hardware resale of YubiKey, Swissbit iShield, VinCSS, and ATKey.Pro security keys, and project-based custom development for social infrastructure systems. Pricing is tiered by feature and volume, with multi-license bundle promotions (up to 40% off) targeting PCI DSS v4.0 compliance use cases. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales, channel partnerships (SCSK Corporation for co-marketing, R Nexy for nationwide distribution since March 2026), reseller networks for Swissbit, and self-serve ecommerce. Customers span Japanese and Southeast Asian banks, government financial institutions, credit payment processors, regional police departments, major hospitals, and consumer-internet companies such as MIXI Corporation. Softgiken is an active FIDO Alliance member since 2019 with a certified FIDO2 server, achieved ISMS certification for the YubiOn division in September 2025, and was recognized among "Top Digital Identity Solution Providers in APEC 2025" by Enterprise Security Magazine.
Softgiken firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Softgiken
- Legal name
- 株式会社ソフト技研
- Website
- https://sgk.co.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Softgiken is a Japanese independent software house founded in 1983 operating two divisions: social infrastructure systems (river, dam, road, disaster prevention) and the YubiOn FIDO2/passkey authentication platform serving banks, government, healthcare, police, and enterprise customers in Japan and Southeast Asia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Softgiken industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Identity and Access Management
- NAICS
- Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (5132), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Identity, Access Control & Device Authentication Infrastructure (SSO/Directory, NAC) (EDAEAHAG)
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Where Softgiken is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Akasaka
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices3 records
Markets served
Softgiken business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- YubiOn SaaS Subscriptions (Cloud Services): Annual subscription-based cloud services including YubiOn Portal (from ¥500/account/month), YubiOn FIDO Logon (from ¥6,000/account/year), and YubiOn for Salesforce (¥3,600/user/year for 10-user minimum). Revenue generated through recurring subscription fees with tiered pricing based on features and user counts.
- Software Licenses (Standalone Products): Perpetual or annual license sales for YubiOn WindowsLogon Standalone (from ¥50,000/license) and YubiOn MacLogin Standalone. Bundled hardware+software packages also offered at ¥15,000–¥20,000/set during promotions. Additional revenue from annual maintenance services (¥3,000/license/year).
- Hardware Sales (Security Keys): Resale of hardware authentication devices including YubiKey (5 series, SecurityKey, YubiKey Bio), Swissbit iShield (Key Pro, HSM), VinCSS FIDO2 Touch1 Key, and ATKey.Pro. Sold through own EC shop (YubiKeyShop), Amazon marketplace, and channel partners.
- Social Systems Development: Custom software development services for social infrastructure systems including river information systems, air quality monitoring, road monitoring, dam management, and disaster prevention systems. Project-based custom development contracts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | YubiOn Portal — Cloud MFA Service: from ¥500/account/month |
| Subscription | Annual | YubiOn FIDO Logon — Cloud FIDO/Passkey Logon: from ¥6,000/account/year |
| Subscription | Annual | YubiOn FIDO Logon — Enterprise Attestation: annual ¥5,000/account |
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | YubiOn FIDO2 Server Service — Free Plan |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | YubiOn FIDO2 Server Service — Paid Plans (Starter/Standard/Pro/Enterprise) |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | YubiOn Standalone Bundle (ATKey.Pro set): ¥15,000/set — 40% off promotion |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | YubiOn Standalone Bundle (YubiKey 5 NFC set): ¥20,000/set — 33% off promotion |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | YubiOn WindowsLogon Standalone: ¥50,000/license (standard) |
| Subscription | Annual | YubiOn for Salesforce: ¥3,600/user/year (10-user minimum) |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels8 records
Marketing channels8 records
Softgiken product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Softgiken develops and sells the YubiOn authentication software platform, offering FIDO2/passkey-based multi-factor authentication (MFA) and passwordless login solutions for Windows, macOS, and web services. The portfolio spans cloud services (YubiOn Portal, YubiOn FIDO Logon, YubiOn FIDO2 Server Service) and on-premises/standalone products (YubiOn WindowsLogon Standalone, YubiOn MacLogin Standalone, YubiOn for Salesforce). The company is also a Yubico-authorized distributor of YubiKey hardware security keys and Swissbit iShield products in Japan, and operates the YubiOn FIDO2 Server Service as a developer-facing API/SDK. A separate Social Systems Development division builds custom software for river information, dam/water management, road monitoring, and disaster prevention systems.
Product overview
Softgiken operates two core business divisions: Social Systems Development and the YubiOn Authentication Solution business. The YubiOn product line is a unified platform-plus-modules portfolio of authentication security products, consisting of the cloud services YubiOn Portal and YubiOn FIDO Logon for enterprise PC logon MFA; the standalone YubiOn WindowsLogon Standalone and YubiOn MacLogin Standalone for closed-network environments; the developer API/SDK YubiOn FIDO2 Server Service for passkey integration into web services; and YubiOn for Salesforce for SaaS MFA. The portfolio also includes hardware security keys (YubiKey, ATKey.Pro YubiOn Model with fingerprint, Swissbit iShield, VinCSS FIDO2 Touch1 Key) and the YubiKeyShop online store. The Social Systems division provides river information, dam, and road monitoring software. The company is also a Yubico Gold Certified Reseller and Swissbit/iShield distributor.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- YubiOn: 株式会社ソフト技研が提供する、FIDO認定セキュリティキーを活用した認証ソリューションのブランド。社会システム事業と並ぶ二柱の一つ。PCログオン二要素認証からクラウド認証、パスキーサーバーまで幅広い認証セキュリティサービスを提供している。
- YubiOn Portal
- YubiOn FIDO Logon
- YubiOn WindowsLogon Standalone
- YubiOn FIDO2 Server Service
- YubiOn for Salesforce
- YubiKeyShop
- License Online
Products and services
- YubiOn Portal
Quantifiable outcome
- PCI DSS v4.0 Requirement 8.4.2 compliance — MFA mandated for all CDE access (deadline March 31, 2025)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Softgiken
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Softgiken technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature6 records
Softgiken partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.
- R Nexy Corporation (株式会社ラネクシー)coreR Nexy Corporation (株式会社ラネクシー), a leading provider of internal security solutions (log management, device control), entered a strategic distribution partnership with Softgiken. Effective March 18, 2026 (product launch April 1, 2026), R Nexy began distributing all three YubiOn Windows OS products (YubiOn Portal, YubiOn WindowsLogon Standalone, YubiOn FIDO Logon) nationwide through its extensive partner network. This partnership extends R Nexy's internal security offerings to include endpoint authentication and zero-trust perimeter defense, creating a comprehensive security portfolio.
- SwissbitsecondarySwissbit AG (Swissbit Japan: Swissbit Japan K.K.) entered a distributor agreement with Softgiken for the Japanese market. Softgiken distributes Swissbit iShield Key Pro and iShield HSM (Hardware Security Module) products through its reseller partner network. Swissbit is a German manufacturer of industrial flash storage and embedded IoT security products, providing FIDO2, HOTP OTP, and PIV-capable security keys alongside hardware security modules.
- YubicocoreYubico is the developer of YubiKey hardware security keys and a key technology partner for Softgiken's YubiOn authentication solutions. Softgiken is Yubico's Gold Certified Reseller and first authorized YubiKey distributor in Japan. Yubico and Softgiken co-market at events (Japan IT Week, FIDO Tokyo Seminar, Security Days), co-host webinars and seminars, and collaborate on joint technical demonstrations. Yubico also links to Softgiken's EC shop from its official Japan store.
- SCSK CorporationcoreSCSK Corporation's security division acts as a channel partner and co-marketer for YubiKey and YubiOn products in the Japanese enterprise market. SCSK organizes and hosts joint webinars (e.g., authentication strengthening seminar, June 2025) with Yubico and Softgiken as co-hosts. SCSK's sales team targets enterprise customers seeking zero-trust MFA and passwordless authentication solutions.
- AuthenTrend TechnologycoreAuthenTrend is the manufacturer of ATKey.Pro fingerprint security keys. Softgiken co-developed custom firmware (ATKey.Pro YubiOn Model) with AuthenTrend, enabling fingerprint authentication within the YubiOn ecosystem. This partnership adds biometric personal identification capability (fingerprint) to YubiOn solutions, addressing enterprise requirements for biometric-based MFA alongside possession-based YubiKey authentication.
- FIDO AlliancecoreSoftgiken is an active member of the FIDO Alliance since 2019. As a member, Softgiken participates in FIDO Alliance sponsored events (Japan IT Week FIDO booth, Interop, Security Days), holds sponsorship positions at FIDO Tokyo Seminar, and publishes case studies through FIDO Alliance's official channels (e.g., MIXI case study). YubiOn FIDO2 Server Service holds official FIDO Alliance certification.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Softgiken competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Okta: Okta is a broad identity and access management platform with MFA, SSO, and passkey support. It competes with YubiOn FIDO2 Server Service and indirectly with YubiOn Portal on enterprise MFA, but covers a much wider portfolio.
Regional players
- VinCSS (Vingroup): VinCSS is a Vietnamese cybersecurity company producing FIDO2 security keys (Touch1 Key) distributed by Softgiken in Japan. Both are FIDO Alliance members selling FIDO2 hardware keys, but VinCSS is primarily Southeast Asia-focused.
- SECURENESS (Nippon System Win) / NTT TechnoCross / Japan CIAM vendors: Japanese IT/security vendors such as Nippon System Win (N'S WP) target similar FIDO/passkey MFA use cases for the Japanese enterprise market and represent the most direct domestic competitive set for YubiOn.
Direct peers
- Yubico: Yubico is the maker of YubiKey hardware security keys and the core technology partner whose products Softgiken distributes and integrates across the YubiOn suite. Both sell FIDO2-based phishing-resistant authentication targeting the same enterprise and developer use cases.
- Duo Security (Cisco): Duo is a leading cloud MFA / zero-trust vendor now part of Cisco. It directly competes with YubiOn Portal and YubiOn FIDO Logon for the same enterprise endpoint and SSO MFA use cases, with broader SaaS reach.
- AuthenTrend Technology: AuthenTrend manufactures ATKey.Pro fingerprint security keys co-developed with Softgiken for the YubiOn ecosystem. Both offer FIDO2 biometric/personal authentication keys and compete for the same enterprise biometric MFA slot.
- OneSpan: OneSpan provides MFA, authentication, and digital agreement security for financial institutions and enterprises. It competes with YubiOn for bank and government MFA mandates, particularly around PCI DSS v4.0 compliance.
- Swissbit: Swissbit produces iShield Key Pro and iShield HSM, which Softgiken distributes in Japan under a distributor agreement. Both sell FIDO2 / PIV / OTP hardware authenticators into industrial, IoT, and enterprise security use cases.
- HID Global: HID Global offers hardware authenticators (HID Crescendo, ActivID) and workforce identity solutions overlapping with YubiOn's FIDO2 hardware-and-platform portfolio for regulated enterprises and government.
Emerging players
- TrustBuilder: TrustBuilder is a European identity and MFA provider offering strong authentication and access management. It competes with YubiOn for enterprise MFA in regulated sectors, with a smaller geographic footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
Softgiken financial estimates
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Softgiken leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Softgiken funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
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Frequently asked questions about Softgiken
What does Softgiken do?
Softgiken develops and sells the YubiOn authentication software platform, offering FIDO2/passkey-based multi-factor authentication (MFA) and passwordless login solutions for Windows, macOS, and web services. The portfolio spans cloud services (YubiOn Portal, YubiOn FIDO Logon, YubiOn FIDO2 Server Service) and on-premises/standalone products (YubiOn WindowsLogon Standalone, YubiOn MacLogin Standalone, YubiOn for Salesforce). The company is also a Yubico-authorized distributor of YubiKey hardware security keys and Swissbit iShield products in Japan, and operates the YubiOn FIDO2 Server Service as a developer-facing API/SDK. A separate Social Systems Development division builds custom software for river information, dam/water management, road monitoring, and disaster prevention systems.
Is Softgiken a public or private company?
Softgiken is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Softgiken founded?
Softgiken was founded in 1983. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Softgiken based?
Softgiken is headquartered in Akasaka, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Softgiken make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. YubiOn SaaS Subscriptions (Cloud Services) is the primary driver. The others are software Licenses (Standalone Products), hardware Sales (Security Keys) and social Systems Development.
Who are Softgiken's main competitors?
Okta is listed as a broad incumbent. Regional players are VinCSS (Vingroup) and SECURENESS (Nippon System Win) / NTT TechnoCross / Japan CIAM vendors. Direct peers are Yubico, Duo Security (Cisco), AuthenTrend Technology, OneSpan, Swissbit and HID Global. TrustBuilder is listed as an emerging player.
Does Softgiken have an API?
Yes. The YubiOn FIDO2 Server Service provides an API and SDK that allows developers to integrate passkey (FIDO2) authentication into web services and applications. The SDK enables passkey registration and authentication flows to be implemented with just a few lines of code. The service offers API key issuance, API log monitoring, and a developer-friendly management console for RP (Relying Party) registration. Developer documentation is at fss.yubion.com.
What industry is Softgiken in?
Softgiken's product category is Identity and Access Management. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAEAHAG, Identity, Access Control & Device Authentication Infrastructure (SSO/Directory, NAC). Its NAICS code is 541511 and its SIC code is 7371.