Compare Amazon Cognito and Okta 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$6.00 1 User per month
Amazon Cognito
Star Rating
(46)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon CognitoOkta
Star Rating
(1,212)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Okta excels in providing a reliable and secure identity management experience, with users highlighting its strong security foundation that simplifies the rollout of features like Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This makes it a preferred choice for organizations looking for robust security measures.
- Users say that Okta's user interface is intuitive and clean, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate how applications are easily accessible as tiles after a single login, which significantly reduces the hassle of remembering multiple passwords.
- According to verified reviews, Amazon Cognito shines in its scalability, with users noting its ability to handle millions of users seamlessly. This makes it suitable for both small businesses and larger enterprises, as it can adapt to varying user demands without compromising performance.
- Reviewers mention that while Amazon Cognito offers built-in authentication features like MFA and account recovery, some users find the setup process less straightforward compared to Okta. However, they do appreciate the cost-effectiveness and ease of use that Cognito provides for user management.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Okta's support quality is notably higher, with users rating it positively for responsiveness and helpfulness. This is a significant advantage for organizations that require reliable support during implementation and ongoing use.
- Users report that both platforms are scalable, but Okta edges out with a higher satisfaction score in ease of administration. Reviewers appreciate how Okta simplifies administrative tasks, making it easier for IT teams to manage user access and security policies effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon Cognito
No pricing availableOkta
Starter
$6.00
1 User per month
Starting your Identity journey? Put a strong foundation in place.
- Universal Directory
- Workflows - 5 flows
- Single Sign-On
Free Trial
Amazon Cognito
No trial information availableOkta
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
36
9.3
893
Ease of Use
8.1
36
9.3
917
Ease of Setup
8.5
12
8.9
420
Ease of Admin
8.5
11
9.1
199
Quality of Support
7.4
34
8.9
666
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
11
8.9
193
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
35
8.8
868
Features by Category
Authentication Options
Not enough data
9.3
467
Not enough data
9.3
58
Not enough data
9.3
447
Not enough data
9.3
50
Not enough data
9.2
297
Not enough data
9.2
286
Access Control Types
Not enough data
9.2
321
Not enough data
9.2
345
Not enough data
9.2
355
Not enough data
9.0
257
Not enough data
9.0
271
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
284
Not enough data
9.2
321
Not enough data
9.1
277
Not enough data
9.1
345
Not enough data
9.2
320
Platform
Not enough data
9.2
323
Not enough data
9.2
287
Not enough data
9.2
321
Not enough data
9.0
261
Not enough data
8.9
255
Not enough data
8.9
251
Not enough data
9.0
268
User on/off Boarding
Not enough data
9.1
96
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
94
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
96
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
97
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
92
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
86
|
Verified
User Maintenance
Not enough data
9.3
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
88
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
80
|
Verified
Governance
Not enough data
9.0
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
83
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
87
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
92
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
87
|
Verified
Network Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
9.1
33
Security
Not enough data
9.3
35
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
9.2
37
Identity Management
Not enough data
9.2
32
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.2
36
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.3
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Access Control
Not enough data
9.3
60
Not enough data
9.4
63
Not enough data
9.4
65
Not enough data
9.3
55
Administration
Not enough data
9.5
60
Not enough data
9.5
59
Not enough data
9.4
54
Not enough data
9.4
69
Functionality
Not enough data
9.5
76
Not enough data
9.6
77
Not enough data
9.4
66
Functionality
8.0
11
|
Verified
9.4
100
|
Verified
8.1
13
|
Verified
9.5
108
|
Verified
9.0
13
|
Verified
9.3
104
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.5
58
8.1
12
|
Verified
9.1
56
8.0
11
|
Verified
9.2
99
|
Verified
AI Authentication Risk Management - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Biometric & Behavioral Analysis - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
185
Not enough data
9.2
189
Not enough data
9.5
270
Not enough data
9.4
185
Not enough data
9.4
253
Not enough data
9.2
228
Type
Not enough data
9.1
143
Not enough data
9.3
174
Reporting
Not enough data
9.1
159
Not enough data
9.2
156
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
9.2
45
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.1
50
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.2
55
Not enough data
9.1
45
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
8.8
46
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remediation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) SolutionsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Lifecycle & Provisioning - Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access, Authentication & Authorization - Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visibility, Governance & Compliance - Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon Cognito and Okta are categorized as Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Unique Categories
Amazon Cognito has no unique categories
Okta is categorized as Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions, AWS Marketplace, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), User Provisioning and Governance Tools, Zero Trust Networking, Single Sign-On (SSO), Cloud Directory Services, and Other Development
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon Cognito
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Okta
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
15.9%
Computer Software
15.9%
Financial Services
9.1%
Automotive
6.8%
Internet
4.5%
Other
47.7%
Computer Software
18.5%
Information Technology and Services
15.6%
Financial Services
6.2%
Internet
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Other
51.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
Amazon Cognito has no discussions with answers
Is there a way to access your applications on a mobile device?
5 Comments
DS
Not that I am aware of. From my knowledge the mobile app is used to verify you are the person signing in online from your desktop computer. It’s send you a...Read more
Does Okta have a plugin for integration with Spring Boot and Spring Security?
2 Comments
US
Spring security plugin is available to do user management, take a look at it https://bintray.com/grails/plugins/spring-security-core/viewRead more
How many applications?
2 Comments
GP
Doesn’t it always, though? ;-)
Key factors to consider aside from number of applications you’d want to streamline access to via SSO for would be:
-How...Read more
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