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Mozilla Firefox vs Okta

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Mozilla Firefox

Technology

Fast, private & safe web browser

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Okta

Technology

The identity platform for builders

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Mozilla Firefox no longer supported on Windows 8.1 and earlier versions (users must use Firefox ESR); Okta requires $1,500 annual minimum contract
  • They diverge on capability: Mozilla Firefox covers Enhanced tracking protection, Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO).

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mozilla Firefox and Okta actually diverge.

Attributes where Mozilla Firefox and Okta differ
AttributeMozilla FirefoxOkta
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidWeb, SaaS
Founded20042009

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Technology).

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 Mozilla Firefox

  • Enhanced tracking protection
  • Private browsing
  • Customizable interface
  • Add-ons support
  • Cross-device sync
  • Built-in screenshot tool
  • Reader mode
  • Picture-in-picture

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.

Mozilla Firefox

  • Open-source web browser with privacy-focused designnot Okta
  • Automatic tracking protection and ad blocking (2000+ data trackers blocked by default)not Okta
  • Private browsing mode for anonymous web sessionsnot Okta
  • Built-in password managernot Okta
  • Multi-platform synchronisation across devicesnot Okta
  • Developer tools and debugging capabilities for web developmentnot Okta

Okta

  • Employee SSOnot Mozilla Firefox
  • Customer identitynot Mozilla Firefox
  • B2B integrationnot Mozilla Firefox
  • Zero Trust securitynot Mozilla Firefox
  • Compliancenot Mozilla Firefox

Where each one falls short

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

Mozilla Firefox

  • No longer supported on Windows 8.1 and earlier versions (users must use Firefox ESR)
  • No longer supported on macOS 10.14 and earlier versions (users must use Firefox ESR)

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

Mozilla Firefox

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Mozilla Firefox review.

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 Mozilla Firefox if

  • You need enhanced tracking protection.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
  • You also want private browsing.
Mozilla Firefox 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 Mozilla Firefox or Okta better?
Neither clearly leads. Mozilla Firefox 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, Mozilla Firefox or Okta?
Mozilla Firefox starts at Free and Okta at Free.
Does Mozilla Firefox or Okta run on more platforms?
Mozilla Firefox runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Okta runs on Web, SaaS.
Can I use Mozilla Firefox for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Mozilla Firefox best used for?
Mozilla Firefox is most often used for open-source web browser with privacy-focused design, automatic tracking protection and ad blocking (2000+ data trackers blocked by default), private browsing mode for anonymous web sessions, built-in password manager. Of those, open-source web browser with privacy-focused design and automatic tracking protection and ad blocking (2000+ data trackers blocked by default) are not what Okta is typically brought in for.
What can Mozilla Firefox do that Okta cannot?
Mozilla Firefox covers Enhanced tracking protection, Private browsing, Customizable interface, Add-ons support. Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO), Multi-factor authentication, Lifecycle management, Universal directory.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mozilla Firefox: How much does Firefox cost?

Firefox is free to download and use. No pricing tiers, subscriptions, or payment plans are offered for the standard browser.

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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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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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