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Microsoft To Do vs Okta

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Microsoft To Do

Calendar & Time Management

Your personal task management app

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Okta

Technology

The identity platform for builders

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO).

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Microsoft To Do and Okta actually diverge.

Attributes where Microsoft To Do and Okta differ
AttributeMicrosoft To DoOkta
Pricing modelfreeUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, MacosWeb, SaaS
CategoryCalendar & Time ManagementTechnology
Founded19752009

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 Microsoft To Do

  • My Day suggestions
  • List sharing
  • Steps
  • Due dates
  • Reminders
  • Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Cortana

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

  • Microsoft 365

What people use each for

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

Microsoft To Do

  • Schedulingnot Okta
  • Appointment bookingnot Okta
  • Time trackingnot Okta
  • Resource managementnot Okta
  • Team coordinationnot Okta

Okta

  • Employee SSOnot Microsoft To Do
  • Customer identitynot Microsoft To Do
  • B2B integrationnot Microsoft To Do
  • Zero Trust securitynot Microsoft To Do
  • Compliancenot Microsoft To Do

Where each one falls short

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

Microsoft To Do

Nothing recorded yet. See the Microsoft To Do 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

Microsoft To Do

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited tasks
    • My Day
    • List sharing

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 Microsoft To Do if

  • You need my day suggestions.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
  • You also want list sharing.
Microsoft To Do review

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.
Okta review

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft To Do or Okta better?
Neither clearly leads. Microsoft To Do 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, Microsoft To Do or Okta?
Microsoft To Do starts at Free and Okta at Free.
Does Microsoft To Do or Okta run on more platforms?
Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos. Okta runs on Web, SaaS.
Can I use Microsoft To Do for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Microsoft To Do best used for?
Microsoft To Do is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Okta is typically brought in for.
What can Microsoft To Do do that Okta cannot?
Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates. Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO), Multi-factor authentication, Lifecycle management, Universal directory. Both handle Microsoft 365.

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.

Source
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