Compare Okta and PingFederate 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (75.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User per month
No pricing available
Okta
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
Browse all 2 pricing plansPingFederate
Star Rating
(34)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (75.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PingFederateSummary
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. One user highlighted how all applications appear as easy-to-find tiles after a single login, eliminating the need to remember multiple passwords.
- Users say that Okta's implementation process is straightforward, making it easy to roll out features like Multi-Factor Authentication and user lifecycle management at scale. This reliability is a significant advantage for organizations looking to enhance their security posture.
- According to verified reviews, PingFederate is praised for its ease of implementation and onboarding, with users noting that configuring connections is very simple. This can be particularly beneficial for teams needing to quickly integrate identity providers or service providers.
- Reviewers mention that while PingFederate offers solid support for identity and access management, it has fewer recent reviews compared to Okta, which may indicate a smaller user base or less frequent updates. This could impact the availability of community support and shared experiences.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Okta's administrative features, such as user provisioning and governance tools, receive high marks for their effectiveness. Users appreciate the ability to manage passwords securely and the additional layers of security that Okta provides, making it a preferred choice for many.
- Users note that while both platforms offer strong support, Okta's overall quality and satisfaction metrics are significantly higher, reflecting a more favorable user experience. This is evident in the higher volume of recent reviews, which suggests that Okta is actively meeting the needs of its users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
PingFederate
No pricing availableFree Trial
Okta
No trial information availablePingFederate
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
866
9.4
19
Ease of Use
9.3
889
8.6
19
Ease of Setup
8.9
397
8.6
16
Ease of Admin
9.1
196
8.2
14
Quality of Support
8.9
650
8.9
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
191
8.8
16
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
842
9.4
18
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.3
462
8.9
17
9.2
55
8.8
16
9.2
441
9.1
17
9.3
49
9.2
17
9.2
296
9.1
16
9.2
285
9.2
16
Access Control Types
9.2
321
8.9
17
9.2
345
8.8
17
9.2
355
9.0
16
9.0
257
8.8
16
9.0
271
8.9
14
Administration
9.1
284
8.6
16
9.2
321
8.9
17
9.1
276
8.6
16
9.1
345
8.5
17
9.2
320
9.0
15
Platform
9.2
323
8.9
16
9.2
287
8.6
17
9.2
321
8.8
16
9.0
261
8.7
17
8.9
255
8.9
16
8.9
251
8.5
16
9.0
268
9.0
15
User on/off Boarding
9.1
96
|
Verified
8.6
7
9.1
94
|
Verified
8.6
7
9.3
96
|
Verified
9.2
8
9.1
97
|
Verified
8.8
8
9.4
92
|
Verified
9.0
7
8.9
86
|
Verified
8.8
7
User Maintenance
9.3
106
|
Verified
8.6
7
8.9
88
|
Verified
8.3
7
9.0
80
|
Verified
7.6
7
Governance
9.0
83
|
Verified
8.8
7
9.2
83
|
Verified
8.6
7
Administration
8.9
87
|
Verified
8.8
7
8.9
99
|
Verified
9.4
6
9.0
92
|
Verified
8.3
7
9.1
86
|
Verified
9.4
6
Network Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
9.1
33
Not enough data
Security
9.3
35
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
Identity Management
9.2
32
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.3
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Access Control
9.3
60
Not enough data
9.4
63
Not enough data
9.4
65
Not enough data
9.3
55
Not enough data
Administration
9.5
60
Not enough data
9.5
59
Not enough data
9.4
54
Not enough data
9.4
69
Not enough data
Functionality
9.5
76
Not enough data
9.6
77
Not enough data
9.4
66
Not enough data
Functionality
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
Not enough data
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)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Functionality
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
Not enough data
Type
9.1
143
Not enough data
9.3
174
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
158
Not enough data
9.2
156
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
9.2
45
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.1
48
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.3
52
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
Okta and PingFederate are categorized as User Provisioning and Governance Tools and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unique Categories
PingFederate has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Okta
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PingFederate
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
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%
Information Technology and Services
21.4%
Computer & Network Security
10.7%
Pharmaceuticals
10.7%
Computer Software
10.7%
Airlines/Aviation
3.6%
Other
42.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
PingFederate has no discussions with answers
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