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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$6.00 1 User per month
Microsoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(886)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansOkta
Star Rating
(1,162)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 feature, which users find intuitive and seamless. Many appreciate how applications are easily accessible after a single login, reducing the need to remember multiple passwords.
- Users say that Microsoft Entra ID offers strong centralized management for hybrid environments, making it a solid choice for organizations that rely on Microsoft platforms. Features like conditional access and passwordless login are highlighted as significant advantages.
- According to verified reviews, Okta's implementation process is often praised for its speed and ease, with users noting that the onboarding wizard simplifies setup. This contrasts with some feedback on Microsoft Entra ID, where users mention that while the initial setup is straightforward, it may require additional training for more complex configurations.
- Reviewers mention that Okta provides a robust security foundation, with features like multi-factor authentication and user lifecycle management being particularly well-received. Users feel confident in the security measures, which enhances their overall satisfaction.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products have similar star ratings, Okta's higher G2 Score reflects a broader base of positive feedback, particularly in areas like ease of use and administration. Users appreciate the streamlined interface and management capabilities.
- Users report that Microsoft Entra ID's intuitive layout significantly reduces training time for staff, making it easier for teams to adapt. However, some users feel that Okta's more extensive feature set provides a more comprehensive solution for identity and access management.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Entra ID
Azure Active Directory Free
Free
The free edition of Azure AD is included with a subscription of a commercial online service such as Azure, Dynamics 365, Intune, Power Platform, and others.
- Partially Included: Authentication, single sign-on and multifactor authentication (MFA)
- Partially Included: Applications Access
- Partially Included: Authorization and Conditional Access
Okta
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 ID
Free Trial is available
Okta
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
695
9.3
855
Ease of Use
8.8
700
9.3
877
Ease of Setup
8.6
422
8.9
388
Ease of Admin
8.9
387
9.1
191
Quality of Support
8.7
636
8.9
641
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
374
8.9
186
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
676
8.7
831
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.1
234
9.3
461
8.9
205
9.2
55
9.3
223
9.2
439
8.8
208
9.3
49
8.8
176
9.2
296
8.9
164
9.2
285
Access Control Types
8.9
200
9.2
321
8.9
194
9.2
345
9.0
196
9.2
355
8.8
172
9.0
257
8.8
171
9.0
271
Administration
8.9
194
9.1
284
9.0
202
9.2
321
8.8
214
9.1
276
8.7
212
9.1
345
9.0
197
9.2
320
Platform
8.8
175
9.2
323
8.9
172
9.2
287
9.0
190
9.2
321
8.8
168
9.0
261
8.9
187
8.9
255
8.7
186
8.9
251
8.6
164
9.0
268
User on/off Boarding
8.9
72
|
Verified
9.1
96
|
Verified
8.7
75
|
Verified
9.1
94
|
Verified
9.1
81
|
Verified
9.3
96
|
Verified
9.2
81
|
Verified
9.1
97
|
Verified
9.0
79
|
Verified
9.4
92
|
Verified
8.9
70
|
Verified
8.9
86
|
Verified
User Maintenance
9.0
76
|
Verified
9.3
106
|
Verified
8.5
73
|
Verified
8.9
88
|
Verified
8.7
73
|
Verified
9.0
80
|
Verified
Governance
8.9
78
|
Verified
9.0
83
|
Verified
8.9
73
|
Verified
9.2
83
|
Verified
Administration
8.7
79
|
Verified
8.9
87
|
Verified
8.4
66
|
Verified
8.9
99
|
Verified
8.9
81
|
Verified
9.0
92
|
Verified
8.8
73
|
Verified
9.1
86
|
Verified
Authentication type
8.1
158
Not enough data
7.3
140
Not enough data
8.5
153
Not enough data
7.8
138
Not enough data
8.8
160
Not enough data
8.6
160
Not enough data
8.9
168
Not enough data
8.5
151
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
170
Not enough data
8.6
166
Not enough data
Implementation
8.8
190
Not enough data
8.2
144
Not enough data
8.1
132
Not enough data
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
9.1
175
9.3
60
8.7
165
9.4
63
8.8
157
9.4
65
8.6
152
9.3
55
Administration
8.6
159
9.5
60
8.7
173
9.5
59
8.7
157
9.4
54
8.7
165
9.4
69
Functionality
9.1
176
9.5
76
9.2
180
9.6
77
9.0
163
9.4
66
Administration
9.3
89
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
9.0
87
Not enough data
8.6
84
Not enough data
9.4
90
Not enough data
9.1
87
Not enough data
Functionality
9.5
87
Not enough data
9.4
90
Not enough data
9.1
77
Not enough data
8.9
82
Not enough data
9.3
87
Not enough data
9.3
88
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
81
Not enough data
9.2
81
Not enough data
Monitoring
9.2
88
Not enough data
9.2
88
Not enough data
9.0
83
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
85
Not enough data
9.2
83
Not enough data
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
8.7
86
Not enough data
8.8
92
Not enough data
9.1
112
Not enough data
7.6
100
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
245
9.3
179
8.7
199
9.2
183
9.3
263
9.5
237
9.0
256
9.4
179
9.3
254
9.5
230
9.3
255
9.3
211
Type
8.6
205
9.1
142
9.3
240
9.3
173
Reporting
8.8
210
9.1
156
8.8
219
9.2
155
9.7
12
9.0
44
8.8
12
9.2
44
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.4
23
9.0
47
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.4
21
9.3
49
9.3
12
9.1
43
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.3
12
8.7
44
8.5
9
8.9
44
9.2
8
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 ID and Okta are categorized as Cloud Directory Services, Identity and Access Management (IAM), User Provisioning and Governance Tools, and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unique Categories
Microsoft Entra ID is categorized as Passwordless Authentication, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Entra 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
26.1%
Computer Software
9.5%
Computer & Network Security
6.5%
Financial Services
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
2.6%
Other
50.8%
Computer Software
18.4%
Information Technology and Services
15.2%
Financial Services
6.2%
Internet
4.6%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Other
51.7%
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