Compare Microsoft Entra External ID and Okta 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$6.00 1 User per month
Microsoft Entra External ID
Star Rating
(27)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Entra External IDOkta
Star Rating
(1,182)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.7% 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 to enhance their security posture.
- Users say that Okta's user interface is intuitive and clean, making it easy to navigate. Reviewers appreciate how all applications are presented as easy-to-find tiles after a single login, which significantly reduces the hassle of remembering multiple passwords.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft Entra External ID shines with its low-code development environment, making it accessible to a broader range of users, including business analysts. This feature allows teams to manage customer data effectively, as noted by users who feel confident in the product's usability.
- Reviewers mention that while Microsoft Entra External ID integrates well with Office 365, providing a seamless experience for securing applications and infrastructure, it may not match the overall user satisfaction and feature richness that Okta offers, particularly in areas like user lifecycle management.
- Users highlight that Okta's implementation process is quick and straightforward, with many praising the intuitive onboarding wizard that helps new users get started without significant hurdles. This contrasts with Microsoft Entra External ID, which, while easy to manage, may not provide the same level of support during the initial setup.
- G2 reviewers note that Okta's customer support is highly rated, with users appreciating the quality of assistance they receive. In comparison, while Microsoft Entra External ID has its strengths, some users feel that Okta's support is more responsive and effective in addressing complex issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Entra External ID
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
Microsoft Entra External ID
No trial information availableOkta
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
19
9.3
867
Ease of Use
8.1
19
9.3
890
Ease of Setup
8.5
11
8.9
398
Ease of Admin
8.5
10
9.1
197
Quality of Support
8.2
19
8.9
651
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
11
8.9
192
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
20
8.7
843
Features by Category
Authentication Options
Not enough data
9.3
463
Not enough data
9.3
56
Not enough data
9.2
442
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
322
Not enough data
9.2
346
Not enough data
9.2
356
Not enough data
9.0
258
Not enough data
9.0
272
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
285
Not enough data
9.2
322
Not enough data
9.1
277
Not enough data
9.1
346
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
262
Not enough data
8.9
256
Not enough data
8.9
252
Not enough data
9.0
269
User on/off Boarding
Not enough data
9.1
96
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
97
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
93
|
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
9.0
81
|
Verified
Governance
Not enough data
8.9
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
87
|
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
8.2
14
9.4
100
|
Verified
9.2
14
9.5
108
|
Verified
9.2
14
9.3
104
|
Verified
8.9
14
9.5
58
8.5
14
9.1
56
9.2
13
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
184
Not enough data
9.2
187
Not enough data
9.5
248
Not enough data
9.4
183
Not enough data
9.5
240
Not enough data
9.3
218
Type
Not enough data
9.1
144
Not enough data
9.3
175
Reporting
Not enough data
9.1
159
Not enough data
9.2
157
Not enough data
9.0
46
Not enough data
9.2
46
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.1
49
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.3
53
Not enough data
9.1
46
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
8.7
46
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
Microsoft Entra External ID and Okta are categorized as Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Unique Categories
Microsoft Entra External ID 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
Microsoft Entra External ID
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
16.0%
Computer & Network Security
12.0%
Computer Software
8.0%
Market Research
8.0%
Accounting
4.0%
Other
52.0%
Computer Software
18.4%
Information Technology and Services
15.3%
Financial Services
6.2%
Internet
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
51.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
Microsoft Entra External ID 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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