Compare Okta and Red Hat Directory Server 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User per month
No pricing available
Okta
Star Rating
(1,221)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User per month
Browse all 2 pricing plansRed Hat Directory Server
Star Rating
(10)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Red Hat Directory ServerSummary
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 after a single login, which significantly reduces the hassle of remembering multiple passwords.
- Users say that Red Hat Directory Server is a robust tool for scalability and security, making it suitable for managing user access across multiple systems. Reviewers highlight its ability to maintain data security effectively, which is a critical aspect for organizations handling sensitive information.
- According to verified reviews, Okta stands out for its quick implementation process, with many users noting the straightforward onboarding experience. This ease of setup allows organizations to roll out identity and access management solutions rapidly, which is a significant advantage for businesses looking to enhance security quickly.
- Reviewers mention that while Red Hat Directory Server offers solid management capabilities, it may not be as user-friendly as Okta. Some users have expressed challenges with the interface, indicating that it could benefit from a more modern design to improve day-to-day usability.
- G2 reviewers highlight Okta's strong support for multi-factor authentication and automated provisioning, which users find essential for enhancing security. The high ratings in these areas reflect its effectiveness in providing a secure environment for user access management.
- Users report that while Red Hat Directory Server has a solid foundation in security and integration, it lacks the same level of recent user engagement as Okta, which has received a significantly higher volume of reviews. This disparity suggests that Okta may be more actively evolving to meet user needs in the current market.
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
Red Hat Directory Server
No pricing availableFree Trial
Okta
No trial information availableRed Hat Directory Server
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
899
8.3
8
Ease of Use
9.3
924
7.1
8
Ease of Setup
8.9
425
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.0
200
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.9
672
8.3
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
194
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
873
8.5
8
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.3
468
Not enough data
9.3
59
Not enough data
9.3
448
Not enough data
9.3
51
Not enough data
9.2
298
Not enough data
9.2
287
Not enough data
Access Control Types
9.2
321
Not enough data
9.2
345
Not enough data
9.2
355
Not enough data
9.0
258
Not enough data
9.0
271
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
284
Not enough data
9.2
322
Not enough data
9.1
278
Not enough data
9.1
346
Not enough data
9.2
320
Not enough data
Platform
9.2
323
Not enough data
9.2
287
Not enough data
9.2
321
Not enough data
9.0
262
Not enough data
8.9
255
Not enough data
8.9
252
Not enough data
9.0
268
Not enough data
User on/off Boarding
9.1
96
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
94
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
96
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
86
|
Verified
Not enough data
User Maintenance
9.3
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
88
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
Governance
9.0
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
87
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
92
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
87
|
Verified
Not enough data
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
6.9
8
9.4
63
7.7
8
9.4
65
7.3
8
9.3
55
7.3
8
Administration
9.5
60
7.5
6
9.5
59
7.1
7
9.4
54
7.2
6
9.4
69
8.1
7
Functionality
9.5
76
8.3
6
9.6
77
8.3
6
9.4
66
8.6
7
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
9.4
187
Not enough data
9.2
190
Not enough data
9.5
271
Not enough data
9.4
185
Not enough data
9.4
257
Not enough data
9.2
231
Not enough data
Type
9.1
143
Not enough data
9.3
175
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
159
Not enough data
9.2
156
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
9.2
46
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.1
50
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.2
58
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.8
46
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 Red Hat Directory Server are categorized as Cloud Directory Services
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
Red Hat Directory Server has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Okta
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Red Hat Directory Server
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
15.6%
Financial Services
6.3%
Internet
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
50.9%
Education Management
20.0%
Semiconductors
10.0%
Outsourcing/Offshoring
10.0%
Logistics and Supply Chain
10.0%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Other
40.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
Red Hat Directory Server has no discussions with answers
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