Compare Managed Microsoft AD and Okta 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$6.00 1 User per month
Managed Microsoft AD
Star Rating
(29)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Managed Microsoft ADOkta
Star Rating
(1,179)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.6% 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 Single Sign-On (SSO) feature, which users find intuitive and seamless. Many appreciate how applications are easily accessible after a single login, eliminating the need to remember multiple passwords.
- Users say that Managed Microsoft AD provides strong security features, with reviewers highlighting its ability to facilitate file exchanges between devices securely. This makes it a solid choice for organizations that prioritize data protection and collaboration.
- According to verified reviews, Okta's implementation process is notably quick and user-friendly, with many users praising the intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies setup. In contrast, some users of Managed Microsoft AD have mentioned challenges with setup, indicating a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that Okta's support quality is highly rated, with users appreciating the responsive assistance they receive. On the other hand, while Managed Microsoft AD has a good support rating, some users feel that Okta's support is more proactive and helpful in addressing issues.
- G2 reviewers highlight Okta's robust multi-factor authentication capabilities, which users find essential for enhancing security. This feature is particularly praised for its effectiveness in protecting sensitive information, whereas Managed Microsoft AD's authentication features are seen as less comprehensive.
- Users report that Okta's ease of administration is a significant advantage, with many finding it straightforward to manage user roles and access. In comparison, while Managed Microsoft AD offers solid administrative capabilities, some users feel it lacks the same level of user-friendliness that Okta provides.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Managed Microsoft AD
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
Managed Microsoft AD
No trial information availableOkta
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
16
9.3
866
Ease of Use
8.1
15
9.3
889
Ease of Setup
7.7
8
8.9
397
Ease of Admin
8.3
9
9.1
196
Quality of Support
9.1
16
8.9
650
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
10
8.9
191
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
15
8.7
842
Features by Category
Authentication Options
Not enough data
9.3
462
Not enough data
9.2
55
Not enough data
9.2
441
Not enough data
9.3
49
Not enough data
9.2
296
Not enough data
9.2
285
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
276
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
86
|
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
8.7
9
9.3
60
7.7
8
9.4
63
8.3
10
9.4
65
7.9
8
9.3
55
Administration
7.9
8
9.5
60
7.9
7
9.5
59
7.6
9
9.4
54
7.3
10
9.4
69
Functionality
8.5
9
9.5
76
8.3
10
9.6
77
8.5
9
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
9.3
183
Not enough data
9.2
186
Not enough data
9.5
247
Not enough data
9.4
182
Not enough data
9.5
239
Not enough data
9.3
217
Type
Not enough data
9.1
143
Not enough data
9.3
174
Reporting
Not enough data
9.1
158
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
48
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.3
52
Not enough data
9.1
45
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
8.7
45
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
Managed Microsoft AD and Okta are categorized as Cloud Directory Services
Unique Categories
Managed Microsoft AD 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), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), User Provisioning and Governance Tools, Zero Trust Networking, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Other Development
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Managed Microsoft AD
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
17.2%
Computer Software
13.8%
Accounting
3.4%
Arts and Crafts
3.4%
Biotechnology
3.4%
Other
58.6%
Computer Software
18.5%
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Financial Services
6.2%
Internet
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
51.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
Managed Microsoft AD has no discussions with answers
Is there a way to access your applications on a mobile device?
5 Comments
EC
There is an Okta Mobile app from which you can access your work applications, but it requires a little extra setup and not all organization use it....Read 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
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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