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Okta vs RingCentral

Okta logo

Okta

Technology

The identity platform for builders

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
RingCentral logo

RingCentral

Telecommunications

Unified communications platform for enterprise

From
$24.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Okta has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Okta requires $1,500 annual minimum contract; RingCentral the pricing page shows no per user rate until you enter a user count, so the headline plan cost is not published outright
  • They diverge on capability: Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO), RingCentral covers VoIP calling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Okta and RingCentral actually diverge.

Attributes where Okta and RingCentral differ
AttributeOktaRingCentral
Starting priceFree$24.99/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, SaaSWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
CategoryTechnologyTelecommunications
Founded20091999

Identical on both: 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 Okta

  • Single sign-on (SSO)
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Lifecycle management
  • Universal directory
  • API access management
  • B2B integration
  • Passwordless authentication
  • Adaptive MFA

Only in RingCentral

  • VoIP calling
  • Video conferencing
  • Team messaging
  • SMS/MMS
  • File storage
  • Call recording
  • Analytics
  • Microsoft Teams

Both cover

  • Google Workspace
  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • Zoom
  • SOC2
  • ISO27001
  • HIPAA

What people use each for

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

Okta

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

RingCentral

  • Businesses looking for integrated voice, video, and messaging communicationnot Okta
  • Companies needing AI-powered call handling and receptionist featuresnot Okta
  • Organizations requiring Advanced or Ultra tier packages with advanced call queuingnot Okta

Where each one falls short

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

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

RingCentral

  • The pricing page shows no per user rate until you enter a user count, so the headline plan cost is not published outright
  • The advertised saving of up to 33 percent requires paying annually rather than monthly
  • Cost centre management, multiple support admins, custom roles and adoption analytics are limited to the Advanced and Ultra packages
  • AI Receptionist starts at $39 a month, Conversational Intelligence at $60 a month, the Call Queues Booster is $35 a month and the Business SMS Booster is $25 a month, all charged on top of the plan
  • SMS is excluded from the free trial

Pricing, plan by plan

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

RingCentral

$24.99/month
  • Essentials$24.99/month
    • Calls, meetings, messaging
    • Video conferencing
    • File sharing
  • Standard$34.99/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • Advanced features
    • Call recording

Which should you pick?

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

Choose RingCentral if

  • You need voip calling.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want video conferencing.
RingCentral review

Questions people ask

Is Okta or RingCentral better?
Neither clearly leads. Okta starts at Free and RingCentral at $24.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Okta or RingCentral?
Okta has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Okta and $24.99/month for RingCentral.
Does Okta or RingCentral run on more platforms?
Okta runs on Web, SaaS. RingCentral runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use Okta for free?
Yes. Okta has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. RingCentral starts at $24.99/month.
What is Okta best used for?
Okta is most often used for employee sso, customer identity, b2b integration, zero trust security. Of those, employee sso and customer identity are not what RingCentral is typically brought in for.
What can Okta do that RingCentral cannot?
Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO), Multi-factor authentication, Lifecycle management, Universal directory. RingCentral covers VoIP calling, Video conferencing, Team messaging, SMS/MMS. Both handle Google Workspace, Salesforce, Slack, Zoom.

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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RingCentral: Is there a free trial for RingCentral?

RingCentral offers a 14-day free trial for new subscribers supporting up to 20 phone lines with full feature access. No credit card is required to start the trial.

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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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RingCentral: How much do RingCentral add-ons cost?

AI Receptionist starts at $39/month per user, Conversational Intelligence costs $60/month per user, Call Queues Booster is $35/month, and Business SMS Booster is $25/month. These are optional add-ons separate from base plan pricing.

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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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RingCentral: Can I save money with annual billing on RingCentral?

Yes. RingCentral offers up to 33% savings by paying annually compared to monthly billing. This discount applies across all plan tiers and services.

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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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