Okta
The Astronaut's Review
Expert analysis by The Software Astronaut
Astronaut's Score
The Verdict
Enterprise identity management for secure access everywhere.
Our Take
Okta provides identity management with SSO, MFA, and lifecycle management for enterprises. The leader in workforce identity.
Strong Fit
- Enterprise identity needs
- SSO requirements
- Security-focused organizations
- Complex access management
Look Elsewhere If
- Small businesses
- Simple authentication
- Budget-conscious organizations
Rating Breakdown
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
Okta is an enterprise identity platform providing single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and lifecycle management.
Ease of Use
Okta requires enterprise implementation. The admin console is comprehensive. End-user experience is smooth.
Key Strengths
- Enterprise SSO
- Extensive integrations
- MFA options
- Lifecycle management
- Security focus
- Industry leader
Limitations to Consider
- Enterprise pricing
- Implementation complexity
- Overkill for small orgs
- Learning curve
Pricing Analysis
Per-user pricing. SSO from $2/user/month. MFA from $3/user/month. Lifecycle from $4/user/month.
Final Thoughts
Okta is the enterprise choice for identity. Small businesses may use simpler solutions. The security and integrations are comprehensive.
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About Okta
Enterprise identity and access management
Key Features
Feature Availability
| Feature | Okta |
|---|---|
Cloud-Based Accessible from any device with internet | |
Mobile App Native mobile applications available | Partial |
API Access Programmatic access for integrations | Partial |
Free Trial Try before you buy | |
Free Tier Permanently free plan available | |
24/7 Support Round-the-clock customer assistance | Partial |
SSO/SAML Enterprise single sign-on | Partial |
Data Export Export your data anytime | |
Integrations Connect with other tools | |
Custom Branding White-label capabilities | Partial |
Pricing Overview
Starting at $2/user/month
Integration & API
- API Supported
- Yes
- API Auth Methods
- OAuth2SAML
- API Protocols
- RESTSCIM
- Native Integrations
- SalesforceMicrosoft 365Google WorkspaceAWSSlack
- Marketplace
- Yes
- Zapier
- Yes
Security & Compliance
- Certifications
- SOC 2ISO 27001FedRAMPHIPAA
- Encryption
- AES-256TLS 1.2
- Compliance
- GDPRCCPAHIPAAPCI DSS
- Uptime SLA
- 99.99%
User Management
- Custom Profiles
- Yes
- SSO Providers
- SAMLOIDCWS-Federation
- Data Encryption
- AES-256
- MFA Supported
- Yes
Customization
- Custom Objects
- No
- Custom Fields
- Yes
- Custom Workflows
- Yes
- Custom Reports
- Yes
- Custom Branding
- Yes
- Coding Capability
- No
Mobile
- Mobile App
- Yes
- Platforms
- iOSAndroid
- Mobile Pricing
- Included
Delivery & Infrastructure
- Deployment Type
- Public Cloud
- Browsers
- ChromeFirefoxSafariEdge
- Data Centers
- USAEUAPAC
- Languages
- EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanJapanese
Pricing & Licensing
- Contract Duration
- Annual
- License Mix
- Yes
- Trial Days
- 30 days
- Currency
- USD
Support
- Channels
- PhoneEmailChatHelp Center
- Hours
- 24/7
- Dedicated Manager
- Yes
- Training
- Yes