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Okta vs Toggl Track

Okta logo

Okta

Technology

The identity platform for builders

From
Free
Rated
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Toggl Track logo

Toggl Track

Consulting

Time tracking that's easy, powerful, and frictionless

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Okta requires $1,500 annual minimum contract; Toggl Track no native invoicing or billing generation despite having billable rates feature
  • They diverge on capability: Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO), Toggl Track covers One-click time tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Okta and Toggl Track actually diverge.

Attributes where Okta and Toggl Track differ
AttributeOktaToggl Track
PlatformsWeb, SaaSWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
CategoryTechnologyConsulting
Founded20092006

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), 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 Okta

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

Only in Toggl Track

  • One-click time tracking
  • Manual time entry
  • Billable hours tracking
  • Project & client tracking
  • Detailed reports
  • Team timesheets
  • Browser extensions
  • Offline tracking

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Okta

  • Employee SSOnot Toggl Track
  • Customer identitynot Toggl Track
  • B2B integrationnot Toggl Track
  • Zero Trust securitynot Toggl Track
  • Compliancenot Toggl Track

Toggl Track

  • Billable hours trackingnot Okta
  • Project time managementnot Okta
  • Team productivity analysisnot Okta
  • Client reportingnot Okta
  • Payroll processingnot 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

Toggl Track

  • No native invoicing or billing generation despite having billable rates feature
  • No payroll integration, requiring manual data export to payroll systems
  • No GPS tracking or shift scheduling for field teams
  • Anti-surveillance policy limits manager visibility in certain work scenarios

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

Toggl Track

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5 users
    • Unlimited time tracking
    • Unlimited projects
  • Starter$9/month
    • Billable rates
    • Project estimates
    • Saved reports
  • Premium$18/month
    • Team approvals
    • Profitability reports
    • Project budgets

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 Toggl Track if

  • You need one-click time tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want manual time entry.

Questions people ask

Is Okta or Toggl Track better?
Neither clearly leads. Okta starts at Free and Toggl Track at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Okta or Toggl Track?
Okta starts at Free and Toggl Track at Free.
Does Okta or Toggl Track run on more platforms?
Okta runs on Web, SaaS. Toggl Track runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Can I use Okta for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Toggl Track is typically brought in for.
What can Okta do that Toggl Track cannot?
Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO), Multi-factor authentication, Lifecycle management, Universal directory. Toggl Track covers One-click time tracking, Manual time entry, Billable hours tracking, Project & client tracking. Both handle Slack.

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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Toggl Track: Does Toggl Track offer a free plan?

Yes, Toggl Track has a permanent free plan supporting up to 5 users with unlimited time tracking, unlimited projects, autotracker, idle detection, Pomodoro timer, calendar integration, and 100+ integrations.

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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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Toggl Track: Can I track time offline with Toggl Track?

Yes, Toggl Track supports offline tracking on both mobile apps and desktop app. Entries are stored locally and sync automatically when reconnected to the internet.

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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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Toggl Track: Does Toggl Track integrate with invoicing software?

Toggl Track integrates with QuickBooks Online and Xero for accounting, but lacks native invoicing capabilities. Users must export hours to create invoices manually.

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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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Toggl Track: What platforms does Toggl Track support?

Toggl Track runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS with browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.

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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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Toggl Track: How much does Toggl Track cost for a team?

Toggl Track pricing is $9 per user per month (annual) for Starter plan or $18 per user per month for Premium. Free plan supports up to 5 users.

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