Okta Workforce Identity vs WSO2 Identity Server comparison

The compared Okta and WSO2 solutions aren't in the same category. Okta is ranked #3 in IAMS , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 10.5% mindshare in the category. WSO2 is ranked #12 in CIaA , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Okta users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of WSO2 users who would recommend it.

Okta Workforce Identity

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94% willing to recommend

WSO2 Identity Server

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100% willing to recommend

Okta Workforce Identity

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Okta Workforce Identity and WSO2 Identity Server based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Okta Workforce Identity vs. WSO2 Identity Server Report (Updated: March 2020).

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Okta Workforce Identity vs. WSO2 Identity Server

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Okta Workforce Identity

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Single Sign-On (SSO) (2nd), Authentication Systems (6th), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (6th), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (3rd), Access Management (2nd), ZTNA as a Service (7th)

WSO2 Identity Server

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (12th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Identity and Access Management solutions, they serve different purposes. Okta Workforce Identity is designed for Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) and holds a mindshare of 10.5%, down 14.4% compared to last year.
WSO2 Identity Server, on the other hand, focuses on Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), holds 1.5% mindshare, down 3.5% since last year.

Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Okta Workforce Identity	10.5%
Microsoft Entra ID	23.3%
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud	13.0%
Other	53.2%

Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
WSO2 Identity Server	1.5%
Auth0	19.4%
Ping Identity Platform	11.8%
Other	67.3%

Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)

Featured Reviews

SumitMundik

Lead Admin Systems at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Authentication process improves security with quick and intuitive user interface

The best feature is the speed and execution of Okta Workforce Identity. The moment you click on single sign-on, you immediately get the notification on your mobile phone, then you do the authentication and within a second you get authenticated. The entire customer experience is very good. The user interface is pretty simple, straightforward, and really good. Multi-factor authentication in Okta Workforce Identity is very useful so people who do not have access or are trying to access using just a user ID and password will be completely blocked because of this two-factor authentication. You will get the code, and as your device is authorized in the system, only that device can be used for the authentication purpose. A third person trying to access or hack your data will not be able to do that anymore. Additionally, you don't have to remember your passwords going forward. Previously, every 60 days or 90 days, passwords kept changing. With the two-factor authentication or single sign-on option in Okta Workforce Identity, you don't have to remember it anymore or write down passwords in plain text. If something goes wrong, we have the IAM team which can unlock your account immediately if you have issues.

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Ritesh_Shah

Senior Solution Architect at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Utilizing key management and seamless single sign-on integration for enhanced user profile management

WSO2 Identity Server's key management feature stands out as a particularly impactful feature for enhancing security. Additionally, from a user perspective, the self-user portal and user profile management capabilities are highly valuable. It allows users to manage their profiles, change passwords, and offers a self-care portal type of functionality. The single sign-on capability integrates seamlessly with various platforms, including Google, Facebook, LDAP, and Active Directory, which supports rapid product launches.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The most valuable aspects of the solution are the integration with external websites one-factor authentication."

"My total rating for Okta is ten out of ten."

"It's easy to use and straightforward."

"Okta has introduced the Universal Directory. It has custom attribute capability and user permissions to read/write on their profiles or hide them. Profile sources and identity profile sourcing are two different components that I haven't seen in other products."

"Other than Okta being an easy and awesome integration tool, one of the best features it has is the provisioning and deprovisioning, which makes management way easier. You don't need to be too technical to understand how it works."

"This solution has a lot of capabilities and features."

"The feature that is most valuable to me is the automated user provisioning that we set up using Okta as a major part of that process."

"The most valuable features are ease of operation and visibility."

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"Comprehensive ecosystem."

"The keystore feature has been most valuable for us."

"We use the solution for customer identity management, authenticating customers coming in through a web portal."

"The single sign-on procedure itself, as well as the ability to connect to external user sources such as Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP servers, are the solution's most valuable features."

"The product's initial setup phase is easy."

"It's very easy to implement everything."

"I would rate the solution's stability eight or nine out of ten."

"The product provides easy integration between API manager and IT server components."

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Cons

"We've not had any problems with Okta."

"The solution's user interface needs to be improved and made easy."

"This user integration with the Okta integration network could be simplified."

"There is no proper documentation on integrating test cases with Okta, and this issue is troubling whenever I try to implement it."

"The integration with third-party tools needs to be improved."

"There are some issues with the interface that can be improved."

"The pricing could be improved."

"It only facilitates provisioning and not de-provisioning."

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"The solution's licensing model could be more flexible, and pricing could be improved."

"The solution could improve its development from a user perspective."

"I found the initial setup to be very complex."

"Sometimes working with the code is difficult because I search for documentation about the code and how to work with the code, which is where I believe they should improve, by providing some documentation on how to work with the code."

"There needs to be a good support model and easy-to-understand documentation."

"The solution seems to be pretty outdated."

"This solution does not have BPM workflows already integrated, we had to integrate the BPM module externally. They do not provide full-featured auditing and certification modules out of the box."

"The price of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product has a user-based license model."

"Price-wise, Okta Workforce Identity is a cheap solution. The overall cost depends on the license since you can negotiate with Okta or any of Okta's partners only if you opt for many licenses."

"This is an expensive solution but the security makes it worthwhile."

"It is costly for large companies."

"The pricing for Okta Workforce Identity could still be improved or made cheaper. It costs from 50 to 100 euros a year per user. Okta Workforce Identity has different packages you can choose from, and my previous company had all of them, particularly the full Okta suite."

"It has a yearly subscription. As compared to its competitors, it is quite expensive. It also has a complex licensing model."

"The price of the solution is good."

"Workforce Identity is well-priced."

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"We have to take their support, but that is a minimal charge if I'm comparing it to other identity managers."

"I rate the product price an eight out of ten. There is a need to pay more for the extra features provided by the solution."

"They should bring in some good pricing models to host the marketplace."

"At this time we are working with the open-source version."

"I have found the solutions license is priced competitively compared to others."

"WSO2 Identity Server is not an expensive solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Financial Services Firm

11%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Transportation Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	30
Midsize Enterprise	16
Large Enterprise	32

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Okta Workforce Identity?

Okta has introduced the Universal Directory. It has custom attribute capability and user permissions to read/write on their profiles or hide them. Profile sources and identity profile sourcing are ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Okta Workforce Identity?

Pricing for Okta is reasonably not that much, however, I don't have access to the commercial aspect.

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What needs improvement with Okta Workforce Identity?

Currently, in Okta Workforce Identity we get the two-digit authentication code. Instead of getting the two-digit authentication code, if we had an option to do fingerprint verification, that would ...

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What do you like most about WSO2 Identity Server?

The product provides easy integration between API manager and IT server components.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for WSO2 Identity Server?

The pricing is currently the same as the API Manager, so it's not surprising. Since we used it primarily for SSO and the self portal, there were no additional pricing concerns.

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What needs improvement with WSO2 Identity Server?

Currently, all required features are supported. If new use cases for artificial intelligence arise, it could be beneficial to incorporate those. However, for our current projects, WSO2 Identity Ser...

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Overview

Okta Workforce Identity is a comprehensive identity and access management (IAM) solution designed to enhance security and streamline user experiences for businesses of all sizes. As a cloud-based platform, it offers a suite of tools that simplify user authentication, authorization, and management across a variety of applications and services.

Core Features

Single Sign-On (SSO): Enables users to access multiple applications with a single set of credentials, enhancing convenience and reducing password fatigue.
Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Provides robust security by requiring additional verification factors, which can adapt based on the user's location, device, and behavior.
Lifecycle Management: Automates user account creation, updating, and deactivation, ensuring access rights are current and compliant with company policies.
Universal Directory: A centralized directory service that supports user and group management across various applications, simplifying administrative tasks.
API Access Management: Safeguards APIs by implementing policies that control how and when they can be accessed, which is crucial for protecting sensitive data.

PeerSpot users often praise Okta Workforce Identity for its ease of use and robust security features. IT professionals appreciate the streamlined integration with numerous applications and the flexibility in configuring access policies. Business executives value the enhanced security posture and the ability to enforce compliance across their digital assets.

For IT professionals, Okta Workforce Identity offers a scalable and efficient solution to manage user identities and access rights. The ability to automate routine tasks like user provisioning and deactivation significantly reduces administrative overhead, allowing IT teams to focus on more strategic initiatives. Furthermore, the platform's comprehensive reporting capabilities aid in monitoring and auditing access, which is critical for maintaining security and compliance.

Business executives will find that Okta Workforce Identity aligns with broader organizational goals of operational efficiency and risk management. Its intuitive user experience minimizes disruptions to workforce productivity, while advanced security features like adaptive MFA help mitigate the risk of data breaches. The platform's cloud-based nature ensures scalability and agility, enabling businesses to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and workforce dynamics.

Okta Workforce Identity stands out as a versatile and secure IAM solution, adept at meeting the complex needs of modern enterprises. Its combination of user-friendly features and robust security measures makes it a top choice for organizations aiming to streamline their identity management processes while bolstering their cybersecurity defenses.

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WSO2 Identity Server can be used to simplify identity and access management (IAM) related activities in the enterprise. The product is based on open standards and open source principles. WSO2 Identity Server comes with seamless, easy to use integration capabilities that help connect applications, user stores, directories and identity management systems.

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Sample Customers

FedEx, Zoom, Takeda, Lululemon Athletica, GrunHub, jetBlue, McKensson, Bain & Company, Engie, Peloton, Sonos, T-Mobile, Hewlett Packard, MGM Resorts, Ally Financial, Priceline, Albertsons, Itercom, Classy, FICO, Kensho, Live Nation, Drata, Rotary, and others.

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March 2020

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