Okta

Okta is the enterprise identity leader, providing cloud-based identity and access management to over 18,000 organizations worldwide. The platform connects people to the right technology at the right time through single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), lifecycle management, and API access management — all managed from a unified cloud console.

The integration catalog is Okta's most compelling advantage, with over 7,000 pre-built application integrations. This breadth means that virtually any cloud application your organization uses — from major platforms like Salesforce and Microsoft 365 to niche industry tools — can be connected to Okta for centralized identity management. No competing platform matches this integration depth.

Adaptive MFA adjusts authentication requirements based on risk signals — user location, device trust, network context, and behavioral patterns. A user logging in from a trusted device on the corporate network may only need their password, while the same user logging in from a new device in an unusual location is prompted for additional verification. This risk-based approach balances security with user experience.

Lifecycle management automates the provisioning and deprovisioning of user accounts across all connected applications. When a new employee joins, Okta automatically creates their accounts in the appropriate applications based on their role and department. When they leave, accounts are immediately disabled across all systems — eliminating the security risk of orphaned accounts that often persist in organizations without automated identity management.

Universal Directory provides a single source of truth for user identities, consolidating information from Active Directory, HR systems, and cloud applications into a unified profile. This centralized directory simplifies identity governance and ensures consistent access policies across the organization.

Pricing starts at 2 USD per user per month for SSO. MFA adds 3 USD per user per month. Lifecycle Management starts at 4 USD per user per month. The modular pricing allows organizations to adopt capabilities incrementally.