Compare AWS Directory Service and Okta 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$6.00 1 User per month
AWS Directory Service
Star Rating
(20)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AWS Directory ServiceOkta
Star Rating
(1,221)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 user experience, particularly with its intuitive interface and seamless Single Sign-On feature. Users appreciate how applications are easily accessible as tiles after a single login, which simplifies their daily workflow.
- Users say that AWS Directory Service offers a strong advantage in setup flexibility, with many highlighting its ease of configuration and integration with AWS services. This allows for a streamlined experience, especially for those already embedded in the AWS ecosystem.
- Reviewers mention that Okta's reliability and robust security features, such as Multi-Factor Authentication and user lifecycle management, make it a preferred choice for organizations prioritizing security in identity management.
- According to verified reviews, while Okta has a higher overall satisfaction score, AWS Directory Service is noted for its centralized control and compliance capabilities, which are particularly beneficial for users in regulated industries like the DoD.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Okta's support quality is generally rated higher, with users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, which enhances the overall user experience during implementation and ongoing use.
- Users report that while AWS Directory Service is easy to set up, Okta's comprehensive features and user-friendly design provide a more cohesive experience for managing identities and access across various applications.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AWS Directory Service
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
AWS Directory Service
No trial information availableOkta
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
13
9.3
904
Ease of Use
8.5
13
9.3
929
Ease of Setup
9.4
9
8.9
430
Ease of Admin
8.9
9
9.0
200
Quality of Support
8.3
10
8.9
677
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
8
8.9
194
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
13
8.8
876
Features by Category
Authentication Options
Not enough data
9.3
470
Not enough data
9.3
60
Not enough data
9.3
449
Not enough data
9.3
52
Not enough data
9.2
299
Not enough data
9.2
288
Access Control Types
Not enough data
9.2
322
Not enough data
9.2
346
Not enough data
9.2
356
Not enough data
9.0
259
Not enough data
9.0
272
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
285
Not enough data
9.2
323
Not enough data
9.1
279
Not enough data
9.1
347
Not enough data
9.2
321
Platform
Not enough data
9.2
324
Not enough data
9.2
288
Not enough data
9.2
322
Not enough data
9.0
263
Not enough data
8.9
256
Not enough data
8.9
253
Not enough data
9.0
269
User on/off Boarding
Not enough data
9.2
97
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
97
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
94
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
87
|
Verified
User Maintenance
Not enough data
9.3
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
89
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
81
|
Verified
Governance
Not enough data
9.0
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
84
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
88
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
100
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
88
|
Verified
Network Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
9.1
34
Security
Not enough data
9.3
36
Not enough data
9.3
38
Not enough data
9.1
33
Not enough data
9.2
38
Identity Management
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.2
32
Not enough data
9.2
37
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.6
15
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
Not enough data
9.4
100
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
108
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
104
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
58
Not enough data
9.1
56
Not enough data
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
188
Not enough data
9.2
192
Not enough data
9.5
273
Not enough data
9.4
187
Not enough data
9.5
260
Not enough data
9.3
233
Type
Not enough data
9.1
144
Not enough data
9.3
176
Reporting
Not enough data
9.1
160
Not enough data
9.2
157
Not enough data
9.0
46
Not enough data
9.2
47
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.1
51
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.2
59
Not enough data
9.1
46
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.9
46
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
AWS Directory Service and Okta are categorized as Cloud Directory Services and User Provisioning and Governance Tools
Unique Categories
AWS Directory Service has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS Directory Service
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
Utilities
11.8%
Financial Services
11.8%
Computer Software
11.8%
Telecommunications
5.9%
Retail
5.9%
Other
52.9%
Computer Software
18.5%
Information Technology and Services
15.6%
Financial Services
6.3%
Internet
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
51.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
AWS Directory Service 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
How good is Okta?
2 Comments
DL
Okta is a very powerful cloud-based directory system that is infinitely extensible via the Okta Expression Language, Custom Attributes, and Okta Workflows. 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
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