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Mark43 vs Okta

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Mark43

Government

Modern Public Safety Software

From
$2000/month
Free plan
No
Visit Mark43Full review
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Okta

Cybersecurity

The identity platform for builders

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit OktaFull review

The short version

  • Okta has a free plan, then $6/user/yr; Mark43 starts at $2000/mo.
  • Only Mark43 lists Computer-Aided Dispatch; only Okta lists single sign-on (SSO).
  • Where Mark43 falls short: no published pricing on homepage; sales contact required for all cost details.
  • 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 Mark43 and Okta actually diverge.

Attributes where Mark43 and Okta differ
AttributeMark43Okta
Starting price$2000/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryGovernmentCybersecurity
Founded20122009

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 Mark43

  • Computer-Aided Dispatch
  • Records Management
  • Evidence Management
  • Analytics
  • Mobile
  • FBI CJIS
  • NCIC
  • State Systems

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.

Mark43

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

Okta

  • Employee SSOnot Mark43
  • Customer identitynot Mark43
  • B2B integrationnot Mark43
  • Zero Trust securitynot Mark43
  • Compliancenot Mark43

Where each one falls short

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

Mark43

  • No published pricing on homepage; sales contact required for all cost details
  • Only reference to pricing is 'early bird pricing' for 2027 conference registration
  • No transparent pricing structure visible for public evaluation

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

Mark43

$2000/month
  • Public Safety Suite$2,000/mo
    • CAD
    • RMS
    • Analytics

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 Mark43 if

  • You need computer-aided dispatch.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want records management.
Mark43 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 Mark43 or Okta better?
Neither clearly leads. Mark43 starts at $2000/month and Okta at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mark43 or Okta?
Okta has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2000/month for Mark43 and Free for Okta.
Does Mark43 or Okta run on more platforms?
Mark43 runs on Web, iOS, Android. Okta runs on Web.
Can I use Okta for free?
Yes. Okta has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mark43 starts at $2000/month.
What is Mark43 best used for?
Mark43 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 Mark43 do that Okta cannot?
Mark43 covers Computer-Aided Dispatch, Records Management, Evidence Management, Analytics. Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO), Multi-factor authentication, Lifecycle management, Universal directory.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mark43: Does Mark43 publish pricing online?

No, Mark43 pricing is not published on the public website. The only pricing reference is early bird conference registration. Prospective customers must contact Mark43 through 'Book A Demo' or 'Let's Connect' for pricing consultation.

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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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Mark43: What payment methods or financing options does Mark43 offer?

No information about payment methods or financing options is disclosed on the public homepage. Pricing and payment details are handled through direct sales consultations.

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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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Mark43: Are there volume discounts or specialized pricing for different agency sizes?

Mark43 website does not disclose any volume pricing, per-user costs, or specialized rates for agencies of different sizes. All pricing inquiries require direct contact with sales team.

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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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