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WSO2 Identity Platform vs Okta

Switch from Okta Workforce Identity for Big Subscription Savings

WSO2 Identity Platform is the AI-powered IDaaS that costs only a fraction of your current Okta Workforce Identity Cloud subscription fee. With WSO2 Identity Platform, all the capabilities you need are included at a singular MAU price, without costly, confusing add-ons.

AI-aided set up and administration make WSO2 Identity Platform ideal for small to midsize organizations that want a simpler solution than Okta. It also includes support for external customer identities with robust B2C and B2B features without the need for a separate product.

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Exceptional Digital Experience is Based on Secure Identity and Access
 

WSO2 Identity Platform Advantages over Okta Workforce Identity Cloud

WSO2 Identity Platform B2E and Okta Workforce Identity Cloud share similarities, both facilitating secure access to essential applications like Microsoft 365 and Salesforce. However, crucial differences impact user experience, particularly for small to midsize businesses (SMBs).

Explore the table below to identify the solution that aligns best with your needs in terms of features, functionality, and support.

Critical Needs for SMBs:

  • Effortless setup and administration
  • Swift time to productivity
  • Clear, straightforward licensing
  • Affordability at any scale
  • Responsive, personalized vendor support
 
 

WSO2 Identity Platform

Okta Workforce Identity Cloud
Single Sign-on
Access Control and Role-based Permissions
Strong Authentication and Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
Centralized User Management
Self-service User Portal
Password Management
User Provisioning and Deprovisioning
Highly Scalable, Multi-tenant IDaaS Architecture
Broad Application Support
Brute-force Attack Protection
Audit and Logging
Regulatory Compliance
Simplified Setup and Administration
Simple, Affordable Licensing Model
Optimized for SMB and Mid-size Organizations
Available for Purchase on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Support for External Identities on the Same Product
AI-assisted configuration
AI-assisted branding
Security for AI agents

WSO2 Identity Platform’s Key Differentiators vs. Okta Workforce Identity Cloud

Security for AI Agents

Modern applications are AI-native. They empower organizations with new levels of productivity, creativity, and agility. Soon, WSO2 IAM products will provide comprehensive security and careful monitoring to ensure their safe operation.

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AI-Powered Configuration

Developers use natural language to describe their desired registration or login experience and WSO2 IAM products automatically generate the orchestration flows needed to realize it, greatly simplifying critical tasks that can take a long time or require significant expertise in IAM concepts.

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AI-Assisted Branding Capabilities

Branding for user-facing components such as login dialogs, user portal and email communication uses AI to automatically create consistent, thorough branding. Okta doesn’t have any similar abilities.

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Affordability

WSO2 Identity Platform is significantly more cost-effective than Okta Workforce Identity Cloud, offering essential features for growing businesses at a fraction of Okta’s cost1. WSO2's straightforward licensing includes all the capabilities you need at a singular MAU price. This ensures inclusive coverage without costly, confusing add-ons.

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Simplified Setup and Administration

WSO2 Identity Platform prioritizes simplicity in setup and administration, while Okta Workforce Identity Cloud, though powerful, tends to be complex 2. WSO2 Identity Platform's user-friendly approach is particularly beneficial for growing organizations lacking specialized IT staff.

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Optimized for Small to Mid-size Organizations

WSO2 Identity Platform is tailored to meet the core needs of growing organizations. It avoids the complexity of Okta Workforce Identity Cloud, described in independent reviews as too much3 and not appropriate 4 for smaller businesses. WSO2 Identity Platform’s focus ensures efficiency without unnecessary extras.

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Available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace

WSO2 Identity Platform is accessible through Microsoft’s Azure Marketplace, streamlining the purchasing process without establishing new vendor relationships. Organizations can utilize existing Azure marketplace credits.

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One Solution for Workforce and Customer Identities

Unlike Okta Workforce Identity Cloud, WSO2 Identity Platform supports both internal workforce and external identities in a single solution. WSO2 Identity Platform eliminates the need for a separate5 customer identity solution to serve consumers, citizens, students, and enterprise customers.

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Run it your way.

WSO2 products are architected to deploy wherever your infrastructure lives: on-premises, private cloud, public cloud, or fully managed SaaS. No lock-in. No compromises.

Self-hosted

Full control over your stack. Deploy directly to your own servers, bare metal, cloud, or Kubernetes environment. Your data never leaves your perimeter.

  • ✓ Complete data sovereignty
  • ✓ Air-gapped environment support
  • ✓ Kubernetes, Docker, VM or bare metal
  • ✓ Bring your own CI/CD pipeline
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SaaS / Cloud

Zero infrastructure to manage. WSO2 handles provisioning, upgrades, scaling, and availability. Get started in minutes.

  • ✓ 99.99% SLA with automated failover
  • ✓ Continuous updates, zero downtime
  • ✓ Multi-region availability
  • ✓ Pay-as-you-grow pricing
  • ✓ Data Sovereignty option
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