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Okta

Identity & Access Management (SSO)

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★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5 on G2 · 4.7 on Capterra (1,370 G2 reviews)
4.5 / 5
G2 rating, 1,370 reviews [source]
2009
Founded [source]
$2
SSO from per user / mo [source]
7,000+
App integrations [source]

Quick facts

CategoryWorkforce and customer identity
Founded2009
HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Starts atFrom ~$2/user/mo (SSO)
Best forIndependent enterprise identity
DeploymentCloud
Free planTrial; developer free tier (Auth0)
Integrations7,000+ app integrations (OIN)
G2 rating4.5 / 5
Capterra rating4.7 / 5

What is Okta?

Okta is the leading independent identity platform, with SSO, MFA, lifecycle management and the largest app integration network, vendor neutral and the standard for enterprises wanting best of breed identity. Founded in 2009, it provides workforce identity, single sign on, adaptive multi factor authentication, user lifecycle management (provisioning and deprovisioning), and access policies, plus customer identity through Auth0, with the Okta Integration Network of more than 7,000 prebuilt app integrations. Because it is independent and vendor neutral, Okta works across any mix of cloud and on premise apps and directories, which is why it is the standard choice for enterprises wanting a best of breed, neutral identity platform. For independent enterprise identity, Okta is a benchmark choice.

Okta's distinction is being the leading independent, vendor neutral identity platform with the largest integration network. Unlike ecosystem tied options, it works with any apps, clouds and directories, and its 7,000 plus integrations and strong SSO, MFA and lifecycle make it the neutral hub of identity for heterogeneous environments. That independence, breadth and integration network set it apart.

Okta at a glanceOkta is the leading independent identity platform with SSO, MFA and 7,000+ integrations [Okta]. It holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating across 1,370 reviews on G2 and 4.7 on Capterra, the standard for best of breed identity.

Who Okta is best for

Okta is best for enterprises and organisations with heterogeneous environments that want a best of breed, independent, vendor neutral identity platform with the broadest app integrations, strong SSO, MFA and lifecycle, and optionally customer identity (Auth0). It suits neutral, best of breed identity. It is a weaker fit for Microsoft only shops where Entra ID is bundled and sufficient, Google centric organisations preferring Google Cloud Identity, SMBs wanting an all in one directory, where JumpCloud fits, or those needing only MFA, where Cisco Duo fits.

Key features

The core strengths are single sign on with the 7,000 plus Okta Integration Network, adaptive multi factor authentication, user lifecycle management (provisioning and deprovisioning), access policies and conditional access, and customer identity via Auth0. Okta offers directory integration, API access management, and strong zero trust capabilities, as a cloud, vendor neutral platform. Its independence, integration breadth and strong identity features are its defining advantages.

Okta pricing

Okta is priced per user per month by product, with SSO from around 2 US dollars per user, adaptive MFA, lifecycle management and other products priced separately, so a full workforce identity stack often totals more, plus volume and contract minimums for enterprises, and customer identity via Auth0 priced separately. Pricing can add up across products. Model the products you need. Confirm current figures on the Okta pricing page.

Integrations and ecosystem

Okta offers the Okta Integration Network of more than 7,000 prebuilt app integrations, plus directory, HR and API integrations, the largest in identity. Its unmatched integration network and vendor neutrality, which let Okta connect to virtually any app, cloud and directory, are a signature strength and a key reason enterprises choose it as a neutral identity hub.

Okta and independence

Independence and the integration network are the signature strength: as a vendor neutral platform with 7,000 plus integrations, Okta connects any mix of apps, clouds and directories, so enterprises with heterogeneous environments get one neutral identity hub rather than being tied to a single vendor's ecosystem. For such organisations, this is the main reason to choose Okta.

Ease of use and support

Okta is highly rated for SSO, its integration catalogue, ease of use and reliability, with strong support, among the leaders in identity. Its G2 reviews praise SSO, integrations and independence, with cost when combining products the main consideration.

Is Okta worth it?

For enterprises and heterogeneous organisations that want a best of breed, independent identity platform with the broadest integrations and strong SSO, MFA and lifecycle, Okta is a benchmark choice. The main caution is cost when combining products, so Microsoft only shops may prefer bundled Entra ID, Google shops Google Cloud Identity, SMBs JumpCloud, and MFA only needs Cisco Duo, but for independent enterprise identity Okta leads.

Pricing

SSO

$2
per user / month
  • Single sign on
  • App integrations
  • Core identity

MFA / Adaptive MFA

Add on
per user / month
  • Multi factor auth
  • Adaptive policies
  • Stronger security

Lifecycle / full suite

Add on
per user / month
  • Provisioning
  • Governance
  • Customer identity (Auth0)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Leading independent, vendor neutral identity
  • Largest app integration network (7,000+)
  • Strong SSO, MFA and lifecycle
  • Works across any apps and clouds
  • Customer identity via Auth0

Cons

  • Cost adds up across products
  • More than Microsoft only shops need
  • Not bundled like Entra ID
  • Enterprise minimums

Okta alternatives

These identity & access management tools come up most often against Okta.

Microsoft Entra ID

Cloud IAM, formerly Azure Active Directory

Ping Identity

Enterprise identity and access management

JumpCloud

Cloud directory and identity platform

Okta FAQ

What is Okta used for?
Okta is used for identity and access management: single sign on to thousands of apps, multi factor authentication, user lifecycle management (provisioning and deprovisioning), access policies and conditional access, and customer identity via Auth0, as an independent, vendor neutral platform.
How much does Okta cost?
Okta is priced per user per month by product, with SSO from around 2 US dollars per user and MFA, lifecycle and others priced separately, so a full stack often totals more, plus enterprise minimums. See the Okta pricing page.
Is Okta vendor neutral?
Yes. Okta is an independent, vendor neutral identity platform that works across any mix of apps, clouds and directories, with the largest integration network (7,000+), which is why enterprises with heterogeneous environments choose it as a neutral identity hub.
Okta vs Entra ID, which is better?
Okta is the independent, best of breed identity platform with the broadest integrations, while Microsoft Entra ID is integrated with Microsoft 365 and often bundled. Okta suits heterogeneous, neutral identity; Entra ID suits Microsoft organisations.
Does Okta include MFA?
Yes. Okta provides adaptive multi factor authentication, alongside SSO and lifecycle management, though MFA is typically priced as a separate product, so a full workforce identity stack combines SSO, MFA and other products.
What is the Okta Integration Network?
The Okta Integration Network (OIN) is Okta's catalogue of more than 7,000 prebuilt app integrations, the largest in identity, letting organisations connect SSO and lifecycle management to virtually any application quickly, a key reason Okta is chosen.

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