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Document360 vs Okta

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Document360

Software

Self-service knowledge base software for product documentation

From
On request
Rated
-
Okta logo

Okta

Software

The identity platform for builders

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Okta has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Document360 no published flat-rate pricing makes it hard to compare costs upfront against competitors.; Okta requires $1,500 annual minimum contract
  • They diverge on capability: Document360 covers Category Manager, Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO).

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Document360 and Okta actually diverge.

Attributes where Document360 and Okta differ
AttributeDocument360Okta
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformswebWeb, SaaS
FoundedUnknown2009

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 Document360

  • Category Manager
  • Eddy AI
  • Article Revision History
  • SSO & Role-Based Access
  • Analytics
  • Multi-language Support
  • API Documentation 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.

Document360

  • Product and API documentationnot Okta
  • Internal knowledge managementnot Okta
  • Customer self-service supportnot Okta
  • Multi-language documentation portalsnot Okta

Okta

  • Employee SSOnot Document360
  • Customer identitynot Document360
  • B2B integrationnot Document360
  • Zero Trust securitynot Document360
  • Compliancenot Document360

Where each one falls short

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

Document360

  • No published flat-rate pricing makes it hard to compare costs upfront against competitors.
  • Requires a sales quote process rather than instant self-service signup for paid plans.
  • Advanced AI features are usage-metered and may require additional purchases.
  • Smaller teams may find the enterprise-oriented feature set more complex than needed.

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

Document360

On request
  • Custom$undefined/month
    • Team accounts
    • Workspaces
    • Languages

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$17/user/month
    • Same as Core Essentials
    • Most popular
  • Professional Suite$undefined/custom
    • Device Access
    • Identity Security Posture
    • Threat Protection

Which should you pick?

Choose Document360 if

  • You need category manager.
  • You work on web.
  • You also want eddy ai.

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.

Questions people ask

Is Document360 or Okta better?
Neither clearly leads. Document360 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, Document360 or Okta?
Okta has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Document360 and Free for Okta.
Does Document360 or Okta run on more platforms?
Document360 runs on web. Okta runs on Web, SaaS.
Can I use Okta for free?
Yes. Okta has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Document360 starts at On request.
What is Document360 best used for?
Document360 is most often used for product and api documentation, internal knowledge management, customer self-service support, multi-language documentation portals. Of those, product and api documentation and internal knowledge management are not what Okta is typically brought in for.
What can Document360 do that Okta cannot?
Document360 covers Category Manager, Eddy AI, Article Revision History, SSO & Role-Based Access. Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO), Multi-factor authentication, Lifecycle management, Universal directory.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Document360: How is Document360 pricing determined?

Pricing is customized rather than tiered flat-rate, based on team accounts, workspaces, languages, SSO/security needs, knowledge base privacy model, and AI Suite usage.

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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.

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Document360: Is there a free trial?

Yes, Document360 offers a 14-day free trial with full feature access and no credit card required.

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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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Document360: What compliance and security features are included?

All plans include SOC 2 Type II compliance, SSL encryption, and security features such as roles, permissions, and SSO.

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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.

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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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