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DVC vs Okta

DVC logo

DVC

Machine Learning & Data Science

Data version control for machine learning projects

From
Free
Rated
-
Okta logo

Okta

Technology

The identity platform for builders

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: DVC dVC is Apache 2.0 licensed open source with no enterprise tier or paid support offering documented in the project itself; teams needing SLA-backed support get nothing from the DVC project directly.; Okta requires $1,500 annual minimum contract
  • They diverge on capability: DVC covers Data versioning, Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO).

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DVC and Okta actually diverge.

Attributes where DVC and Okta differ
AttributeDVCOkta
Pricing modelopen-sourceUnknown
PlatformsLinux, Mac, WindowsWeb, SaaS
CategoryMachine Learning & Data ScienceTechnology
Founded20182009

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 DVC

  • Data versioning
  • Pipeline management
  • Experiment tracking
  • Remote storage
  • Git integration
  • Git
  • S3
  • Azure Blob

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.

DVC

  • Machine learningnot Okta
  • Data analysisnot Okta
  • Model trainingnot Okta
  • Predictive analyticsnot Okta

Okta

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

Where each one falls short

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

DVC

  • DVC is Apache 2.0 licensed open source with no enterprise tier or paid support offering documented in the project itself; teams needing SLA-backed support get nothing from the DVC project directly.

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

DVC

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Data versioning
    • Pipeline management
    • Experiment tracking
  • DVC StudioFree
    • Web UI
    • Team collaboration
    • Visualizations

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 DVC if

  • You need data versioning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Mac, Windows.
  • You also want pipeline management.

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 DVC or Okta better?
Neither clearly leads. DVC 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, DVC or Okta?
DVC starts at Free and Okta at Free.
Does DVC or Okta run on more platforms?
DVC runs on Linux, Mac, Windows. Okta runs on Web, SaaS.
Can I use DVC for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is DVC best used for?
DVC is most often used for machine learning, data analysis, model training, predictive analytics. Of those, machine learning and data analysis are not what Okta is typically brought in for.
What can DVC do that Okta cannot?
DVC covers Data versioning, Pipeline management, Experiment tracking, Remote storage. 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.

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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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