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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User per month
Free
Okta
Star Rating
(1,164)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 plansWorkOS
Star Rating
(15)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Okta excels in providing a reliable and secure identity management solution, with users highlighting its strong security foundation for features like Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This makes it straightforward to manage user access at scale, which is crucial for organizations prioritizing security.
- Users say that Okta's user interface is intuitive and clean, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate how all applications are easily accessible as tiles after a single login, eliminating the need to remember multiple passwords, which is a significant time-saver for daily operations.
- According to verified reviews, WorkOS stands out with its flexible pricing model, which is described as fixed and predictable. This allows organizations to easily manage costs and plan for future expenses, making it an attractive option for smaller businesses looking for budget-friendly solutions.
- Reviewers mention that WorkOS has responsive sales and support teams, which can be a game-changer during implementation. Users appreciate the thorough and accurate documentation that simplifies the onboarding process, making it easier for teams to get started without extensive technical knowledge.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Okta has a higher overall satisfaction score, WorkOS offers unique advantages for small businesses, particularly in supporting multiple SSO vendors with a single integration. This flexibility can be particularly beneficial for smaller organizations that need to adapt quickly to changing requirements.
- Users express that Okta's comprehensive support and user management features, such as user lifecycle management, are critical for larger organizations. However, some users feel that the complexity of its features may pose challenges for smaller teams, who might find WorkOS's simpler approach more accessible.
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
WorkOS
User Management & Authentication
Free
Support email + password, social auth, Magic Auth, MFA, and more.
- Automatic Bot Protection
- Identity linking
- Hosted or self-hosted options with pre-wired Radix components
Free Trial
Okta
No trial information availableWorkOS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
857
Not enough data
Ease of Use
9.3
879
Not enough data
Ease of Setup
8.9
390
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.1
193
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.9
643
Not enough data
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
188
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
833
Not enough data
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.3
461
Not enough data
9.2
55
Feature Not Available
9.2
439
Feature Not Available
9.3
49
Not enough data
9.2
296
Feature Not Available
9.2
285
Not enough data
Access Control Types
9.2
321
Feature Not Available
9.2
345
Feature Not Available
9.2
355
Feature Not Available
9.0
257
Feature Not Available
9.0
271
Feature Not Available
Administration
9.1
284
Feature Not Available
9.2
321
Feature Not Available
9.1
276
Feature Not Available
9.1
345
Feature Not Available
9.2
320
Feature Not Available
Platform
9.2
323
Feature Not Available
9.2
287
Feature Not Available
9.2
321
Feature Not Available
9.0
261
Feature Not Available
8.9
255
Feature Not Available
8.9
251
Feature Not Available
9.0
268
Feature Not Available
User on/off Boarding
9.1
96
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.1
94
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.3
96
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.1
97
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.4
92
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
86
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
User Maintenance
9.3
106
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
88
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.0
80
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Governance
9.0
83
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.2
83
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Administration
8.9
87
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
99
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.0
92
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.1
86
|
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
Feature Not Available
9.5
108
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
104
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
58
Feature Not Available
9.1
56
Not enough data
9.2
99
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
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
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
9.3
179
Not enough data
9.2
183
Feature Not Available
9.5
239
Not enough data
9.4
179
Feature Not Available
9.5
231
Not enough data
9.3
213
Not enough data
Type
9.1
142
Feature Not Available
9.3
173
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
156
Feature Not Available
9.2
155
Feature Not Available
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.2
44
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.0
47
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.3
49
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.7
44
Not enough data
8.9
44
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 WorkOS are categorized as Identity and Access Management (IAM), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), User Provisioning and Governance Tools, and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Okta
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
WorkOS
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
18.3%
Information Technology and Services
15.2%
Financial Services
6.1%
Internet
4.6%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
51.6%
Computer Software
53.8%
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Machinery
7.7%
Internet
7.7%
Human Resources
7.7%
Other
7.7%
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
WorkOS has no discussions with answers
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