Okta
Reviewed by Alexis Morain · Updated July 14, 2026
Okta is an identity and access management (IAM) platform: single sign-on (SSO), MFA, directory. Priced per user and per product, quote-based.
An independent identity management leader, very open and complete, whose per-module, per-user pricing clearly targets the enterprise.
- Independent IAM leader
- Robust SSO and MFA
- Per-module pricing that adds up
Okta is one of the leaders in identity and access management (IAM). Its platform provides single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), a universal directory and access governance, to secure and centralize logins for both employees and customers across hundreds of applications.
What is Okta used for?
Okta is used to manage who accesses what, securely: an employee logs in once and reaches all their authorized applications, with two-factor authentication and automated account lifecycle (joiners, leavers). On the customer side, Okta (via Auth0) secures an application's user logins. It is a central security building block in enterprise.
Okta for whom?
Okta targets organizations managing many accounts and applications that want to centralize access security. Against integrated solutions like Microsoft 365 identity, Okta is independent and very open, with a vast integration catalog.
How much does Okta cost?
Okta bills per user per month, product by product (SSO, MFA, lifecycle, etc.), generally on annual commitment and quote-based for an enterprise scope. Prices add up the chosen modules; there is no consumer free plan.
Pros & Cons
- Independent IAM leader
- Robust SSO and MFA
- Vast integration catalog
- Lifecycle automation
- Per-module pricing that adds up
- Quote-based for enterprise
- Deployment complexity
Key features of Okta
SSO
Single sign-on across applications
MFA
Multi-factor authentication
Universal directory
Centralized identity management
Lifecycle
Automated provisioning and deprovisioning
Okta pricing
Okta bills per user per month, product by product: each building block (SSO, MFA, account lifecycle, governance) has its own price, from around $1.50 per user for SSO, added up by the chosen modules. Billing is generally on annual commitment, and a full enterprise scope goes through a quote. There is no consumer free plan, but a trial.
Free plan / trial
No consumer free plan, trial available; priced per user and per product.
SSO
Single sign-on · Application catalog · Universal directory
Per user from ~$1.50/month
MFA
Two-factor authentication · Access policies · Multiple factors
Per user add-on
Lifecycle / Governance
Automated provisioning · Access governance · Compliance
Custom enterprise
Pricing verified on July 14, 2026
Try OktaWho is Okta for?
Best for
- Enterprises with many applications
- Centralizing access security
- Automating joiners and leavers
Not recommended for
- Very small operations
- Needs covered by an existing suite's identity
Want to try Okta?
Head to the official site and the current offer.
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