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Compare Okta and PortalGuard 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (56.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User per month
$1.50 1 User Per Month
Okta
Star Rating
(1,111)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User per month
Browse all 2 pricing plansPortalGuard
Star Rating
(58)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1.50 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to PortalGuard. Users appreciate its ease of use, with many highlighting features like fingerprint login that simplify the authentication process.
- According to verified reviews, Okta's implementation process is praised for being quick and intuitive, making it easier for organizations to onboard new users. In contrast, PortalGuard, while functional, has received mixed feedback regarding its setup, with some users noting it can be less straightforward.
- Users say that Okta provides a superior day-to-day experience, particularly in managing security authentication. Reviewers have noted that it allows for easy account management, which enhances productivity and reduces frustration during login processes.
- Reviewers mention that while PortalGuard offers solid features like single sign-on and multi-factor authentication, it sometimes lacks the seamless integration and user experience that Okta provides. Users have expressed appreciation for Okta's ability to connect quickly to various platforms.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Okta's support quality is generally rated higher, with users feeling more confident in the assistance they receive. In contrast, while PortalGuard's support is noted as good, it doesn't match the level of responsiveness and effectiveness reported by Okta users.
- According to recent user feedback, PortalGuard has its strengths in providing a customizable identity management system, which some users find beneficial for their specific needs. However, Okta's broader feature set and higher satisfaction ratings suggest it may be a better fit for organizations looking for a comprehensive solution.
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
PortalGuard
PortalGuard Commercial On-Premises, SSPR License
$1.50
1 User Per Month
- Self Service Password Reset
Free Trial
Okta
No trial information availablePortalGuard
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
822
9.2
42
Ease of Use
9.3
844
8.8
43
Ease of Setup
8.9
355
8.0
37
Ease of Admin
9.0
187
8.5
36
Quality of Support
8.9
615
9.2
40
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
182
9.7
36
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
798
9.1
38
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.3
443
8.9
29
Feature Not Available
8.8
26
9.3
424
8.8
23
Feature Not Available
9.0
27
9.2
294
9.0
25
9.2
284
Feature Not Available
Access Control Types
9.2
319
7.9
20
9.2
344
8.3
24
9.2
354
8.4
24
9.0
256
8.3
18
9.0
270
9.0
21
Administration
9.1
281
8.3
28
9.2
321
9.1
28
9.1
273
8.3
28
9.1
339
8.5
26
9.2
320
8.8
28
Platform
9.2
323
8.4
23
9.2
287
8.1
20
9.2
321
9.4
25
9.0
261
8.1
17
8.9
254
7.0
23
8.9
250
8.3
8
9.0
268
8.7
21
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
9.2
94
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
92
|
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
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
85
|
Verified
Not enough data
Authentication type
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
6.0
12
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
7.3
16
Not enough data
7.5
16
Not enough data
8.1
12
Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
12
Implementation
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
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
6.7
14
Not enough data
Access Control
9.3
60
Not enough data
9.4
63
Not enough data
9.4
63
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
74
Not enough data
9.6
74
Not enough data
9.4
66
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
7.5
17
Not enough data
6.8
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
7.5
17
Not enough data
6.8
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Authentication
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
6.3
14
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
User Experience
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
100
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
104
|
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.3
176
Feature Not Available
9.2
182
Feature Not Available
9.5
215
Not enough data
9.4
177
Not enough data
9.5
212
Not enough data
9.3
197
Not enough data
Type
9.0
144
Not enough data
9.3
171
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
157
Feature Not Available
9.2
156
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.2
44
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.0
45
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 PortalGuard are categorized as Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unique Categories
PortalGuard is categorized as Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) Tools, Biometric Authentication, Risk-Based Authentication (RBA), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Passwordless Authentication
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Okta
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PortalGuard
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
18.2%
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Financial Services
6.1%
Internet
4.7%
Marketing and Advertising
3.9%
Other
51.8%
Higher Education
54.4%
Education Management
14.0%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.3%
Pharmaceuticals
3.5%
Government Administration
3.5%
Other
19.3%
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
Have you integrated PortalGuard in only passwordless login environments?
1 Comment
Official Response from PortalGuard
I am not familiar with that application; however, I can share what PortalGuard has for passwordless authentication options:
1. The PortalGuard Desktop...Read more
PortalGuard has no more discussions with answers
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