The Best Okta Alternatives in 2026 (Identity & SSO)
Mara Whitfield
Senior tools analyst at Tolodora. Ten years reviewing software so you don't have to sit through 12 free trials.
Okta is a leading identity and access management platform, but its cost and complexity push many organizations to look elsewhere. Depending on whether you want developer-first identity, a Microsoft-native option, or all-in-one device and identity management, there's a strong fit.
These all handle SSO, user management and access; they differ on developer focus, ecosystem, and price.
We rated every pick on four things — pricing and value, functionality, ease of use, and support. Here's the rundown.
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Auth0
- Pricing
- 7.4/10
- Functionality
- 9.4/10
- Ease of use
- 9.0/10
- Support
- 8.8/10
What I like
Developer-first identity with great SDKs, prebuilt flows and extensibility.
Best for
Developers adding auth and SSO to their own apps.
Auth0 is the developer's identity platform: flexible, well-documented and quick to integrate, a top Okta alternative when you're building auth into a product.
Microsoft Entra ID
- Pricing
- 8.4/10
- Functionality
- 9.2/10
- Ease of use
- 8.2/10
- Support
- 8.6/10
What I like
Microsoft's identity platform (formerly Azure AD), deeply integrated with Microsoft 365.
Best for
Organizations already using Microsoft 365 and Azure.
Entra ID provides SSO, MFA and conditional access across the Microsoft ecosystem, often included with existing licensing, a natural Okta alternative for Microsoft shops.
JumpCloud
- Pricing
- 8.2/10
- Functionality
- 9.0/10
- Ease of use
- 8.4/10
- Support
- 8.6/10
What I like
A cloud directory unifying identity, SSO and device management (MDM).
Best for
IT teams that want to manage users and devices together.
JumpCloud combines directory, SSO and device management in one platform, a versatile Okta alternative for organizations wanting identity plus endpoint control.
OneLogin
- Pricing
- 8.0/10
- Functionality
- 8.8/10
- Ease of use
- 8.6/10
- Support
- 8.4/10
What I like
A straightforward IDaaS with SSO, MFA and provisioning, now part of One Identity.
Best for
Businesses wanting a direct, simpler Okta-style SSO platform.
OneLogin offers cloud SSO, MFA and user provisioning in a clean package, a direct Okta alternative that's often more approachable for mid-market teams.
WorkOS
- Pricing
- 8.0/10
- Functionality
- 9.2/10
- Ease of use
- 8.8/10
- Support
- 8.8/10
What I like
Makes enterprise SSO and SCIM trivial to add to your app, with a free tier for core auth.
Best for
SaaS teams that need to add enterprise SSO quickly.
WorkOS specializes in enterprise-readiness — SAML SSO, directory sync and audit logs — with minimal work, a focused Okta alternative for B2B SaaS.
Ping Identity
- Pricing
- 6.6/10
- Functionality
- 9.4/10
- Ease of use
- 7.8/10
- Support
- 8.6/10
What I like
Enterprise-grade identity with strong security, federation and access management.
Best for
Large enterprises with complex identity and compliance needs.
Ping Identity delivers robust, enterprise identity and access management with deep federation and security, a powerful Okta alternative for large, regulated organizations.
The verdict
Want developer-first identity? Auth0 or WorkOS. Already on Microsoft 365? Microsoft Entra ID. Want identity plus device management? JumpCloud. A direct Okta-style IDaaS? OneLogin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best developer-focused Okta alternative?
Auth0 (now part of Okta but sold separately) and WorkOS are the most developer-friendly, with great APIs and SDKs for adding auth and enterprise SSO to apps.
Is there a Microsoft-native Okta alternative?
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) is the natural choice if you're in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, often included with existing licenses.
Which alternative combines identity and device management?
JumpCloud unifies identity, SSO and device (MDM) management in one platform, a strong Okta alternative for IT teams managing both.
Which Okta alternative is cheapest?
For businesses on Microsoft 365, Entra ID may be effectively included. JumpCloud and OneLogin are often more affordable than Okta for SMBs.
Can these handle enterprise SSO (SAML/SCIM)?
Yes — all of these support SAML SSO and SCIM provisioning; WorkOS in particular specializes in making enterprise SSO fast to add to your app.
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