Okta
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Identity for the Internet
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Features
43 features across 24 categories
API Security(3)
Secure and manage API authentication and authorization with OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect.
Control API usage with configurable rate limits to prevent abuse and ensure service stability.
Manage OAuth tokens, refresh tokens, and token expiration policies for API security.
Access Control(3)
Fine-grained access control based on user attributes, application requirements, and context.
Manage user access and permissions through dynamic group membership and policy-based provisioning.
Secure and audit access to privileged accounts and sensitive systems.
Account Recovery(1)
Additional account recovery option using custom security questions.
Administration(1)
Allow designated users to manage identity operations without full admin privileges.
Analytics(1)
Comprehensive dashboard with real-time reporting on identity events, access patterns, and security metrics.
Authentication(6)
Secure account verification and recovery through one-time email codes.
Enable users to authenticate without passwords using biometrics or hardware keys.
Native support for SAML 2.0 protocol to authenticate users across enterprise applications.
Unified authentication across multiple applications and services with one credential set.
SMS-based one-time passcodes for multi-factor authentication and account verification.
Enable users to sign in using social media accounts like Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Branding(1)
Fully branded sign-in pages and authentication flows that match your organization's brand.
Compliance(2)
Detailed immutable logs of all identity and access events for compliance and forensics.
Industry-standard certifications including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR compliance.
Customer Identity(1)
Dedicated identity platform for managing customer logins, registration, and profile management.
Customization(1)
Personalize sign-in error messages and recovery pages with brand-specific content.
Device Security(1)
Manage and secure access from any device with real-time device compliance verification.
Directory(2)
Define custom user attributes and profile fields to meet specific organizational needs.
Cloud-based user directory that serves as the central source of truth for identity data.
Governance(2)
Automate access requests, approvals, and certifications to maintain proper identity compliance.
Create and enforce granular policies for authentication, authorization, and access control.
Integration(1)
Pre-built connectors to thousands of cloud and on-premise applications for seamless integration.
Internationalization(1)
Support for multiple languages in sign-in pages, emails, and user communications.
Mobile Security(2)
Secure authentication and session management for native mobile applications.
Mobile app that enables push notifications, biometric verification, and OTP generation for secure authentication.
Network Security(2)
Restrict admin access and API calls to specific IP addresses for enhanced security.
Define trusted networks and IP ranges for conditional access policies.
Platform(1)
Next-generation identity platform with modern, flexible authentication flows and user experience.
Provisioning(3)
SCIM protocol support for standardized user and group provisioning across applications.
Automatically create and provision user accounts on first login to applications.
Automate user onboarding, provisioning, deprovisioning, and offboarding workflows.
Security(4)
Risk-based authentication that adjusts security requirements based on user behavior and context.
Enhanced security through multiple verification methods including hardware keys, biometrics, and push notifications.
AI-powered risk assessment that evaluates user behavior and context to determine authentication risk.
Monitor and respond to suspicious activity and threats in real-time across your identity infrastructure.
Session Control(1)
Control and manage user sessions across all applications with granular session policies.
Synchronization(1)
Synchronize identities between Okta and any data source using flexible mapping rules.
User Experience(1)
Allow users to quickly access their frequently used applications from a personalized dashboard.
Workforce(1)
Comprehensive identity management solution designed specifically for employee access and authentication.
Pricing
Free
- ✓Basic identity management for up to 100 users
Developer
- ✓Developer testing and integration
Team
- ✓Core identity management
Professional
Popular- ✓Advanced features for growing organizations
Enterprise
- ✓Custom pricing for large-scale deployments
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Integrations
30 known integrations