8.4
Overall Score
7 dimensions
Overview
Okta is the enterprise identity standard — providing SSO, MFA, and lifecycle management for all cloud apps. Used by IT and ops teams to centralize access control, provision/deprovision employees, and meet security compliance.
Scorecard
Core Capability9.5
Gold standard for SSO, MFA, and user lifecycle management. 7,000+ app integrations via SAML/OIDC.
Ease of Use8.0
Admin setup requires IT knowledge but end-user experience is seamless. Great mobile MFA app.
Integrations9.5
7,000+ app integrations. Native SCIM provisioning for major SaaS tools. API is comprehensive.
Pricing Value6.5
Workforce Identity starts ~$2/user/mo. Advanced features add cost. Gets expensive at scale.
AI Sophistication7.5
Okta Identity Governance uses AI to detect anomalous access patterns and flag risk.
Community & Support8.5
Okta developer community, large partner ecosystem, and 24/7 enterprise support.
Scalability9.5
Used by 17,000+ companies from startups to Fortune 500. SOC2, ISO 27001 compliant.
Pros
- + Industry standard for SSO and MFA
- + 7,000+ app integrations out of the box
- + Best-in-class security compliance and audit logs
Cons
- − Can feel expensive for small teams
- − Complex to configure advanced policies
- − Support can be slow for non-enterprise tiers
Best For
· Companies needing SSO for 10+ SaaS tools
· IT ops teams managing user provisioning at scale
· Security-conscious teams requiring SOC2 or ISO compliance
Pricing
Workforce Identity~$2/user/mo
Advanced~$8/user/mo
EnterpriseCustom
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Company Info
Founded2009
HQSan Francisco, CA
Team Size5000–10000
Funding$230M (IPO 2017)