Switch from Okta Workforce Identity for Big Subscription Savings
Asgardeo is the AI-powered IDaaS that costs only a fraction of your current Okta Workforce Identity Cloud subscription fee. With Asgardeo, all the capabilities you need are included at a singular MAU price, without costly, confusing add-ons.
AI-aided set up and administration make Asgardeo 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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Asgardeo Advantages over Okta Workforce Identity Cloud
Asgardeo 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
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| Access Control and Role-based Permissions | |
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| Strong Authentication and Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) | |
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| Centralized User Management | |
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| Self-service User Portal | |
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| Password Management | |
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| User Provisioning and Deprovisioning | |
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| Highly Scalable, Multi-tenant IDaaS Architecture | |
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| Broad Application Support | |
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| Brute-force Attack Protection | |
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| Audit and Logging | |
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| Regulatory Compliance | |
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| Simplified Setup and Administration | |
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| Simple, Affordable Licensing Model | |
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| Optimized for SMB and Mid-size Organizations | |
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| Available for Purchase on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace | |
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| Support for External Identities on the Same Product | |
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| AI-assisted configuration | |
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| AI-assisted branding | |
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Asgardeo’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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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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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.
Learn MoreAffordability
Asgardeo 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.
See PricingSimplified Setup and Administration
Asgardeo prioritizes simplicity in setup and administration, while Okta Workforce Identity Cloud, though powerful, tends to be complex 2. Asgardeo's user-friendly approach is particularly beneficial for growing organizations lacking specialized IT staff.
Learn MoreOptimized for Small to Mid-size Organizations
Asgardeo 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. Asgardeo’s focus ensures efficiency without unnecessary extras.
WSO2 for StartupsAvailable on Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Asgardeo is accessible through Microsoft’s Azure Marketplace, streamlining the purchasing process without establishing new vendor relationships. Organizations can utilize existing Azure marketplace credits.
Learn MoreOne Solution for Workforce and Customer Identities
Unlike Okta Workforce Identity Cloud, Asgardeo supports both internal workforce and external identities in a single solution. Asgardeo eliminates the need for a separate5 customer identity solution to serve consumers, citizens, students, and enterprise customers.
Learn MoreChoose your path: Flexible deployment options
WSO2 IAM products are built on the proven open-source WSO2 Identity Server. You get the same great features whether you prefer SaaS or downloadable software.
Software as a service
Our scalable IDaaS solution minimizes setup and frees you from worrying about uptime and maintenance. Available as multi-tenant public cloud or single-tenant private cloud, you get robust features without the operational burden of IAM.
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Downloadable software
Our robust open-source software for complete on-premises identity infrastructure control. It provides unparalleled extensibility, deep integration, and the transparency needed for stringent compliance.
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