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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User per month
No pricing available
Okta
Star Rating
(1,036)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.2% 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.
- Users report that Okta excels in its "Single Sign-on" feature, achieving a score of 9.6, while Red Hat Directory Server only scores 8.3 in this area. Reviewers mention that Okta's SSO provides a seamless user experience across multiple applications, making it a preferred choice for organizations looking for efficient access management.
- Reviewers mention that Okta's "Multi-Factor Authentication" feature is highly rated at 9.6, compared to Red Hat Directory Server's score of 8.3. Users on G2 appreciate Okta's robust security measures, which include various authentication methods that enhance security without compromising user convenience.
- Users say that Okta's "Smart/Automated Provisioning" feature stands out with a score of 9.6, while Red Hat Directory Server lags behind at 7.5. Reviewers highlight that Okta's automation capabilities significantly reduce the time and effort required for user onboarding and offboarding processes.
- G2 users report that Okta's "Self Service Password Reset" feature is rated at 9.4, making it easier for users to manage their passwords independently. In contrast, Red Hat Directory Server does not provide a comparable level of user autonomy, which can lead to increased administrative overhead.
- Reviewers mention that Okta's "Access Termination" feature scores 9.3, indicating a strong capability in managing user access effectively. Red Hat Directory Server's score of 7.7 suggests that it may not handle access termination as efficiently, which could pose security risks in organizations with high turnover rates.
- Users on G2 report that Okta's "Ease of Use" is rated at 9.2, significantly higher than Red Hat Directory Server's 7.1. Reviewers emphasize that Okta's intuitive interface and user-friendly design make it accessible for both administrators and end-users, while Red Hat Directory Server may require more technical expertise to navigate.
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
775
8.3
8
Ease of Use
9.3
796
7.1
8
Ease of Setup
8.9
310
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.0
181
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.9
579
8.3
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
176
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
751
8.5
8
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.3
423
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
409
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
294
Not enough data
9.2
284
Not enough data
Access Control Types
9.2
317
Not enough data
9.2
345
Not enough data
9.2
352
Not enough data
9.0
257
Not enough data
9.0
270
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
279
Not enough data
9.2
321
Not enough data
9.1
272
Not enough data
9.2
332
Not enough data
9.2
320
Not enough data
Platform
9.2
324
Not enough data
9.2
288
Not enough data
9.2
321
Not enough data
9.0
262
Not enough data
8.9
255
Not enough data
8.9
251
Not enough data
9.0
269
Not enough data
User on/off Boarding
9.1
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
85
|
Verified
Not enough data
User Maintenance
9.3
105
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
87
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
Governance
8.9
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
86
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
90
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
Network Management
9.1
32
Not enough data
8.8
32
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
36
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
6.7
14
Not enough data
Access Control
9.3
60
6.9
8
9.4
63
7.7
8
9.4
62
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
67
8.1
7
Functionality
9.5
73
8.3
6
9.6
74
8.3
6
9.4
66
8.6
7
Functionality
9.4
100
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
103
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.3
172
Not enough data
9.2
174
Not enough data
9.5
185
Not enough data
9.4
169
Not enough data
9.5
184
Not enough data
9.4
177
Not enough data
Type
9.0
141
Not enough data
9.3
166
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
156
Not enough data
9.2
155
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.0
43
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.2
43
Not enough data
9.0
42
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.7
43
Not enough data
8.9
43
Not enough data
9.1
43
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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 Zero Trust Networking, Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), Other Development, Identity and Access Management (IAM), User Provisioning and Governance Tools, Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions, and AWS Marketplace
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
17.8%
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Financial Services
6.1%
Internet
5.0%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Other
51.8%
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
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
Red Hat Directory Server has no discussions with answers
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