Compare Okta and Symantec SiteMinder 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (100.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User per month
No pricing available
Okta
Star Rating
(1,220)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 plansSymantec SiteMinder
Star Rating
(24)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (100.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Symantec SiteMinderSummary
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 easy to navigate. Many appreciate how applications are presented as easily accessible tiles after a single login, streamlining their daily workflow.
- Users say that Okta's implementation process is notably quick and straightforward, with recent feedback highlighting the intuitive onboarding wizard that helps new users get started without hassle. In contrast, some Symantec SiteMinder users have mentioned challenges with setup, indicating a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that Okta provides a robust security foundation, making it easy to roll out Multi-Factor Authentication and user lifecycle management at scale. This is particularly valued in today's security landscape, while Symantec SiteMinder, although stable, does not receive the same level of praise for its security features.
- According to verified reviews, Okta's support quality is highly rated, with users appreciating the responsive assistance they receive. In contrast, Symantec SiteMinder users have expressed some dissatisfaction with support, noting that it could be improved to better address their needs.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Okta's ability to support BYOD users and provide seamless access across devices is a significant advantage, making it a preferred choice for organizations with diverse work environments. Symantec SiteMinder, while functional, does not match this level of flexibility.
- Users report that Okta's overall satisfaction ratings are significantly higher, reflecting a more favorable perception of its features and usability. In comparison, while Symantec SiteMinder has a solid reputation, it struggles to compete with Okta's modern interface and user-friendly design.
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
Symantec SiteMinder
No pricing availableFree Trial
Okta
No trial information availableSymantec SiteMinder
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
898
8.6
13
Ease of Use
9.3
922
8.5
13
Ease of Setup
8.9
424
7.7
11
Ease of Admin
9.0
200
8.0
11
Quality of Support
8.9
671
7.4
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
194
8.8
11
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
872
9.1
13
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.3
468
8.8
12
9.3
59
8.3
12
9.3
448
8.8
8
9.3
51
8.3
12
9.2
298
8.8
12
9.2
287
7.7
11
Access Control Types
9.2
321
Feature Not Available
9.2
345
8.5
11
9.2
355
7.7
11
9.0
258
8.5
9
9.0
271
7.6
7
Administration
9.1
284
8.0
11
9.2
322
8.3
11
9.1
278
7.4
11
9.1
346
8.2
11
9.2
320
7.0
9
Platform
9.2
323
8.9
11
9.2
287
8.8
10
9.2
321
8.0
11
9.0
262
8.5
11
8.9
255
8.3
9
8.9
252
8.3
10
9.0
268
7.2
10
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
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
9.4
187
Not enough data
9.2
190
Not enough data
9.5
271
Not enough data
9.4
185
Not enough data
9.4
256
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)
9.3
57
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 Symantec SiteMinder are categorized as Single Sign-On (SSO)
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, Cloud Directory Services, and Other Development
Symantec SiteMinder has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Okta
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Symantec SiteMinder
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
18.6%
Information Technology and Services
15.6%
Financial Services
6.2%
Internet
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Other
51.0%
Insurance
13.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.3%
Hospital & Health Care
13.3%
Telecommunications
6.7%
Semiconductors
6.7%
Other
46.7%
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
Symantec SiteMinder has no discussions with answers
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