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Bluebeam Revu vs Okta

Bluebeam Revu logo

Bluebeam Revu

Software

PDF markup and collaboration for construction

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Okta logo

Okta

Software

The identity platform for builders

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Okta has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bluebeam Revu takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented; Okta requires $1,500 annual minimum contract
  • They diverge on capability: Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO).

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bluebeam Revu and Okta actually diverge.

Attributes where Bluebeam Revu and Okta differ
AttributeBluebeam RevuOkta
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Web, iOS, AndroidWeb, SaaS
Founded20022009

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bluebeam Revu

  • PDF markup
  • Document creation
  • Measurement tools
  • Cloud collaboration
  • Takeoffs
  • Procore
  • PlanGrid
  • Dropbox

Only in Okta

  • Single sign-on (SSO)
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Lifecycle management
  • Universal directory
  • API access management
  • B2B integration
  • Passwordless authentication
  • Adaptive MFA

Both cover

  • Box

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bluebeam Revu

  • PDF markup and collaboration on construction documentsnot Okta
  • Measurement and takeoff for bid preparationnot Okta
  • Real-time collaboration via Studio Sessionsnot Okta
  • Construction document managementnot Okta

Okta

  • Employee SSOnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Customer identitynot Bluebeam Revu
  • B2B integrationnot Bluebeam Revu
  • Zero Trust securitynot Bluebeam Revu
  • Compliancenot Bluebeam Revu

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bluebeam Revu

  • Takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented
  • Advanced measurement and automation features restricted to higher tier plans
  • Pricing information not published on product pages; requires separate inquiry

Okta

  • Requires $1,500 annual minimum contract
  • Admin-only MFA can be vulnerable to push notification fatigue attacks
  • Implementation requires significant services and integration fees in year one

Pricing, plan by plan

Bluebeam Revu

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bluebeam Revu review.

Okta

Free
  • Starter Suite$6/user/month
    • SSO
    • MFA
    • Universal Directory
  • Core Essentials Suite$14/user/month
    • Adaptive MFA
    • Privileged Access
    • Lifecycle Management
  • Essentials Suite$17/user/month
    • Same as Core Essentials
    • Most popular
  • Professional Suite$null/custom
    • Device Access
    • Identity Security Posture
    • Threat Protection

Which should you pick?

Choose Bluebeam Revu if

  • You need pdf markup.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want document creation.
Bluebeam Revu review

Choose Okta if

  • You need single sign-on (sso).
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, SaaS.
  • You also want multi-factor authentication.
Okta review

Questions people ask

Is Bluebeam Revu or Okta better?
Neither clearly leads. Bluebeam Revu starts at On request and Okta at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bluebeam Revu or Okta?
Okta has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Bluebeam Revu and Free for Okta.
Does Bluebeam Revu or Okta run on more platforms?
Bluebeam Revu runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android. Okta runs on Web, SaaS.
Can I use Okta for free?
Yes. Okta has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bluebeam Revu starts at On request.
What is Bluebeam Revu best used for?
Bluebeam Revu is most often used for pdf markup and collaboration on construction documents, measurement and takeoff for bid preparation, real-time collaboration via studio sessions, construction document management. Of those, pdf markup and collaboration on construction documents and measurement and takeoff for bid preparation are not what Okta is typically brought in for.
What can Bluebeam Revu do that Okta cannot?
Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Document creation, Measurement tools, Cloud collaboration. Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO), Multi-factor authentication, Lifecycle management, Universal directory. Both handle Box.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Okta: What is the minimum contract for Okta Workforce Identity?

Okta requires a $1,500 annual minimum contract for Workforce Identity plans. Pricing starts at $6 per user per month (Starter) and ranges to $17 per user per month (Essentials), billed annually.

Source
Okta: Does Okta offer a free trial?

Yes, Okta provides a 30-day free trial so customers can explore all product capabilities before committing to a paid plan.

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Okta: How many pre-built integrations does Okta support?

Okta offers over 7,000 pre-built integrations with popular enterprise applications including Salesforce, Slack, Workday, Box, Confluence, and Zendesk.

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Okta: What security features does Okta provide for admins?

Okta provides multi-factor authentication, adaptive MFA, single logout, and identity threat detection and response. However, only 94% of Okta customers have MFA enabled for administrators.

Source
Okta: Can Okta integrate with on-premises directories?

Yes, Okta's Universal Directory and lifecycle management support cloud and on-premises identity sources, including Active Directory and LDAP.

Source
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