Workforce IdP · Head-to-head
Okta vs OneLogin — workforce IdP comparison
Okta leads on feature depth + integration catalog; OneLogin (One Identity) is mid-market-positioned at lower cost.
Verdict
Okta is the deepest standalone workforce IdP — broadest integration catalog, deepest Workflows + IGA, most mature Conditional Access equivalent. OneLogin is a credible mid-market alternative when feature depth is sufficient but Okta-tier pricing is not justifiable. The post-One-Identity-acquisition roadmap has stabilized but lags Okta on cadence.
When Okta wins
- You need the broadest integration catalog (7,000+ vs ~6,000)
- Workflows + Lifecycle Management depth matters
- You need integrated IGA
- Tier-1 vendor risk profile required by procurement
When OneLogin wins
- Mid-market budget where Okta pricing is hard to justify
- You are already an existing One Identity customer (IGA / PAM)
- Simpler administration is preferred over feature depth
- European data residency requirements (One Identity has EU presence)
Capability matrix
| Capability | Okta | OneLogin | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integration catalog | ✓ | ✓ | 7,000+ vs ~6,000 |
| Workflows / Lifecycle Management | ✓ | ~ | |
| Native IGA | ✓ | ~ | OneLogin bundles One Identity IGA separately |
| Conditional Access equivalent | ✓ | ~ | |
| Phishing-resistant MFA | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Mid-market pricing | ~ | ✓ | |
| PAM bundle (One Identity Safeguard) | ✗ | ✓ |
Pricing posture
Okta typically $6-15/user/month + add-ons. OneLogin typically 60-75% of Okta pricing at comparable feature tiers. One Identity bundle (IdP + IGA + PAM) can outprice Okta when all three are needed.
Frequently asked
- Did the One Identity acquisition change OneLogin?
- OneLogin became part of One Identity in 2021. Product roadmap has stabilized and benefits from One Identity IGA + PAM integration. Cadence is slower than Okta.
- Is OneLogin a credible enterprise alternative to Okta?
- For mid-market scale (up to ~5K users) and standard workforce needs, yes. For deep IGA, complex Workflows, or 10K+ user scale, Okta retains the edge.
- Should I consolidate IdP + IGA + PAM on One Identity?
- Possible. Trade off: integrated platform vs best-of-breed in each pillar. Most enterprises pick best-of-breed (Okta + SailPoint + CyberArk).
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