Software · head to head
Okta vs SailPoint IdentityIQ
SailPoint IdentityIQ
Software
Identity governance and customer engagement platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
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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; SailPoint IdentityIQ high implementation costs ranging from $100,000 to $500,000+ for mid-market enterprises
- They diverge on capability: Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO), SailPoint IdentityIQ covers Identity governance.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Okta and SailPoint IdentityIQ actually diverge.
| Attribute | Okta | SailPoint IdentityIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, SaaS | Windows, Linux, Unix |
| Founded | 2009 | 2005 |
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 Okta
- Single sign-on (SSO)
- Multi-factor authentication
- Lifecycle management
- Universal directory
- API access management
- B2B integration
- Passwordless authentication
- Adaptive MFA
Only in SailPoint IdentityIQ
- Identity governance
- Customer engagement
- Risk detection
- Compliance reporting
- SAP
- Oracle
- API
- On-premise support
Both cover
- Salesforce
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Okta
- Employee SSOnot SailPoint IdentityIQ
- Customer identitynot SailPoint IdentityIQ
- B2B integrationnot SailPoint IdentityIQ
- Zero Trust securitynot SailPoint IdentityIQ
- Compliancenot SailPoint IdentityIQ
SailPoint IdentityIQ
- Customer engagementnot Okta
- Lead generationnot Okta
- Customer supportnot Okta
- Sales automationnot 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
SailPoint IdentityIQ
- High implementation costs ranging from $100,000 to $500,000+ for mid-market enterprises
- Complex policy syntax for identity governance rules with no visual policy builder interface
- Requires significant IT expertise for on-premises deployment and customization
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$17/user/month
- Same as Core Essentials
- Most popular
- Professional Suite$null/custom
- Device Access
- Identity Security Posture
- Threat Protection
SailPoint IdentityIQ
On request- Professional$200/month
- Basic identity management
- Enterprise$500/month
- Advanced features
- Multi-instance
- Custom$undefined/month
- Full customization
- Dedicated support
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.
Choose SailPoint IdentityIQ if
- You need identity governance.
- You work on Windows, Linux, Unix.
- You also want customer engagement.
Questions people ask
- Is Okta or SailPoint IdentityIQ better?
- Neither clearly leads. Okta starts at Free and SailPoint IdentityIQ at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Okta or SailPoint IdentityIQ?
- Okta has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Okta and On request for SailPoint IdentityIQ.
- Does Okta or SailPoint IdentityIQ run on more platforms?
- Okta runs on Web, SaaS. SailPoint IdentityIQ runs on Windows, Linux, Unix.
- Can I use Okta for free?
- Yes. Okta has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SailPoint IdentityIQ starts at On request.
- 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 SailPoint IdentityIQ is typically brought in for.
- What can Okta do that SailPoint IdentityIQ cannot?
- Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO), Multi-factor authentication, Lifecycle management, Universal directory. SailPoint IdentityIQ covers Identity governance, Customer engagement, Risk detection, Compliance reporting. Both handle Salesforce.
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.
SourceSailPoint IdentityIQ: Does SailPoint IdentityIQ support self-hosted deployment?
Yes. IdentityIQ is available for on-premises self-hosted deployment, requiring 4-core CPU (8-core recommended), 16 GB RAM minimum for production, and 100 GB disk space. Supports Linux, Windows Server, AIX, and Solaris.
SourceOkta: 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.
SourceSailPoint IdentityIQ: What does IdentityIQ manage?
IdentityIQ handles identity lifecycle management, provisioning, access requests, access certifications, role management, policy enforcement, segregation of duties, and compliance management across the enterprise.
SourceOkta: 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.
SourceSailPoint IdentityIQ: Is there a SaaS alternative to self-hosted IdentityIQ?
Yes. SailPoint offers IdentityNow as a SaaS alternative to self-hosted IdentityIQ, launched in 2014 for cloud-first deployments and mid-market segments.
SourceOkta: 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.
SourceOkta: 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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