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DataSF vs Okta

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DataSF

Government

San Francisco Open Data Portal

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit DataSFFull review
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Okta

Cybersecurity

The identity platform for builders

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit OktaFull review

The short version

  • DataSF is free; Okta starts at $6/user/yr.
  • Only DataSF lists open Datasets; only Okta lists single sign-on (SSO).
  • Where Okta falls short: requires $1,500 annual minimum contract.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DataSF and Okta actually diverge.

Attributes where DataSF and Okta differ
AttributeDataSFOkta
CategoryGovernmentCybersecurity

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), founded (2009).

Not yet recorded: pricing model for Okta.

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 DataSF

  • Open Datasets
  • Data API
  • Visualizations
  • Data Catalog
  • Automated Updates
  • Socrata
  • ArcGIS
  • Analysis Tools

Only in Okta

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

What people use each for

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

DataSF

  • Citizen Servicesnot Okta
  • Records Managementnot Okta
  • Public Safetynot Okta
  • Civic Engagementnot Okta

Okta

  • Employee SSOnot DataSF
  • Customer identitynot DataSF
  • B2B integrationnot DataSF
  • Zero Trust securitynot DataSF
  • Compliancenot DataSF

Where each one falls short

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

DataSF

Nothing recorded yet. See the DataSF review.

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

DataSF

Free
  • Public AccessFree
    • Dataset Access
    • API Access
    • Visualizations

Okta

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

Which should you pick?

Choose DataSF if

  • You need open datasets.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want data api.
DataSF review

Choose Okta if

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

Questions people ask

Is DataSF or Okta better?
Neither clearly leads. DataSF starts at Free and Okta at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DataSF or Okta?
DataSF starts at Free and Okta at Free.
Does DataSF or Okta run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use DataSF for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is DataSF best used for?
DataSF is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement. Of those, citizen services and records management are not what Okta is typically brought in for.
What can DataSF do that Okta cannot?
DataSF covers Open Datasets, Data API, Visualizations, Data Catalog. Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO), Multi-factor authentication, Lifecycle management, Universal directory.

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.

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