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Compare Okta and WorkOS 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User per month
Free
Okta
Star Rating
(1,051)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 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 overall user satisfaction, with a significantly higher G2 Score compared to WorkOS. Users appreciate its ease of use, noting features like quick connections to other platforms and convenient login options, such as fingerprint authentication.
- According to verified reviews, Okta's implementation process is praised for its simplicity and efficiency. Users highlight the intuitive onboarding wizard, making it easier for teams to get started without extensive technical knowledge, while WorkOS, despite its responsive support, has fewer recent reviews to gauge its current implementation experience.
- Reviewers mention that Okta provides robust account management features, which enhance security authentication processes. Users find it straightforward to manage their accounts, whereas WorkOS users appreciate its predictable pricing model, which allows for easy cost forecasting, but it may not offer the same level of comprehensive features.
- Users say that Okta's quality of support is a strong point, with many noting the helpfulness and responsiveness of the support team. In contrast, while WorkOS users commend its thorough documentation and support, the overall volume of reviews suggests that Okta has a more established support framework.
- Reviewers highlight that Okta is particularly well-suited for mid-market companies, with a majority of its user base falling into this category. This contrasts with WorkOS, which is more focused on small businesses, potentially limiting its appeal for larger organizations seeking scalable solutions.
- According to recent feedback, Okta's product direction is viewed positively, with users feeling confident in its ongoing development and feature enhancements. WorkOS, while offering unique benefits like supporting multiple SSO vendors with one integration, lacks the same level of user confidence in its future trajectory due to fewer reviews.
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
788
Not enough data
Ease of Use
9.3
810
Not enough data
Ease of Setup
8.9
322
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.0
185
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.9
590
Not enough data
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
180
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
764
Not enough data
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.3
429
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.3
411
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
294
Feature Not Available
9.2
284
Not enough data
Access Control Types
9.2
317
Feature Not Available
9.2
345
Feature Not Available
9.2
352
Feature Not Available
9.0
257
Feature Not Available
9.0
270
Feature Not Available
Administration
9.1
280
Feature Not Available
9.2
321
Feature Not Available
9.1
274
Feature Not Available
9.2
336
Feature Not Available
9.2
320
Feature Not Available
Platform
9.2
324
Feature Not Available
9.2
288
Feature Not Available
9.2
322
Feature Not Available
9.0
262
Feature Not Available
8.9
255
Feature Not Available
8.9
251
Feature Not Available
9.0
269
Feature Not Available
User on/off Boarding
9.1
95
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.1
93
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.3
95
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.2
93
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.4
91
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
85
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
User Maintenance
9.3
105
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
87
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.0
79
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Governance
8.9
82
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.1
82
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Administration
8.9
86
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
98
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
90
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
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
Not enough data
9.4
63
Not enough data
9.4
62
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
67
Not enough data
Functionality
9.5
73
Not enough data
9.6
74
Not enough data
9.4
66
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
100
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.5
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
103
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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)
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
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
175
Not enough data
9.2
176
Feature Not Available
9.6
194
Not enough data
9.4
173
Feature Not Available
9.5
193
Not enough data
9.3
184
Not enough data
Type
9.0
143
Feature Not Available
9.3
171
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
157
Feature Not Available
9.2
156
Feature Not Available
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.2
44
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.0
44
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.2
45
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.7
44
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
9.1
44
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 WorkOS are categorized as Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), Identity and Access Management (IAM), 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
17.9%
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Financial Services
6.2%
Internet
4.9%
Marketing and Advertising
3.9%
Other
51.7%
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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