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LiquidPlanner vs Okta

LiquidPlanner logo

LiquidPlanner

Software

Predictive project management

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: LiquidPlanner rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up; Okta requires $1,500 annual minimum contract
  • They diverge on capability: LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO).

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LiquidPlanner and Okta actually diverge.

Attributes where LiquidPlanner and Okta differ
AttributeLiquidPlannerOkta
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, SaaS
Founded20062009

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 LiquidPlanner

  • Predictive scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Time tracking
  • Analytics
  • Workload management
  • Jira
  • SOC 2
  • Web support

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

  • Salesforce
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

LiquidPlanner

  • Productivitynot Okta
  • Collaborationnot Okta
  • Task managementnot Okta
  • Organizationnot Okta

Okta

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

Where each one falls short

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

LiquidPlanner

  • Rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up

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

LiquidPlanner

On request
  • Essentials$15/month
    • Project management
    • Basic scheduling
  • Professional$25/month
    • Predictive scheduling
    • Resource management
    • Analytics

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 LiquidPlanner if

  • You need predictive scheduling.
  • You also want resource 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 LiquidPlanner or Okta better?
Neither clearly leads. LiquidPlanner 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, LiquidPlanner or Okta?
Okta has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for LiquidPlanner and Free for Okta.
Does LiquidPlanner or Okta run on more platforms?
LiquidPlanner 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. LiquidPlanner starts at On request.
What is LiquidPlanner best used for?
LiquidPlanner is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what Okta is typically brought in for.
What can LiquidPlanner do that Okta cannot?
LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Resource management, Time tracking, Analytics. Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO), Multi-factor authentication, Lifecycle management, Universal directory. Both handle Salesforce, Slack.

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.

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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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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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