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At a Glance
Akamai Identity Cloud
Akamai Identity Cloud
Star Rating
(13)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Auth0
Auth0
Star Rating
(181)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Akamai Identity Cloud excels in Bi-Directional Identity Synchronization with a score of 9.0, making it easier for organizations to manage user identities across multiple platforms. In contrast, Auth0 by Okta received a lower score of 7.8 in this area, indicating potential challenges in synchronization.
  • Reviewers mention that Akamai's Cloud Directory feature stands out with a score of 9.2, providing a robust solution for managing user data. Auth0 by Okta, while still effective, scored slightly lower at 8.6, suggesting that users may find Akamai's offering more comprehensive.
  • G2 users highlight the ease of setup for target systems in Akamai Identity Cloud, scoring an impressive 9.7, which reviewers say significantly reduces deployment time. Auth0 by Okta, however, scored 8.2, indicating that users may face more hurdles during initial setup.
  • Users on G2 report that Akamai Identity Cloud's Multi-Factor Authentication feature is highly rated at 8.6, providing a variety of authentication methods. In comparison, Auth0 by Okta shines even brighter with a score of 9.0, showcasing its strong capabilities in this critical security area.
  • Reviewers mention that Akamai Identity Cloud's Self Service Password Reset feature is rated at 8.8, which users find convenient. However, Auth0 by Okta's offering in this area is also competitive, with a score of 8.8, indicating that both products provide effective self-service options.
  • Users say that Akamai Identity Cloud's Policy Management feature is rated at 8.9, which helps organizations enforce security policies effectively. Auth0 by Okta, while still strong at 8.4, may not provide the same level of flexibility and control as Akamai in this aspect.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Akamai Identity Cloud
No pricing available
Auth0
Free Plan
Free
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Free Trial
Akamai Identity Cloud
No trial information available
Auth0
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
11
8.6
131
Ease of Use
8.8
11
8.3
135
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.2
102
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.4
102
Quality of Support
8.2
11
8.3
121
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.2
91
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
11
7.5
131
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.6
877
Authentication Options
Not enough data
8.8
49
Not enough data
8.4
42
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.9
43
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.6
30
Access Control Types
Not enough data
8.4
37
Not enough data
8.7
32
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
8.6
22
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
8.8
44
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
9.0
48
Not enough data
8.8
44
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.5
38
Not enough data
8.8
50
Not enough data
8.3
37
Not enough data
8.1
44
Not enough data
8.1
42
Not enough data
8.7
34
User Provisioning and Governance ToolsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
8.3
148
User on/off Boarding
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.6
9
User Maintenance
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
7.8
10
Governance
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.9
9
Administration
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
8.8
13
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
8.4
152
Authentication type
Not enough data
7.9
13
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Verified
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
9.1
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
8.6
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.5
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
10
|
Verified
Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.3
11
Implementation
Not enough data
9.2
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
10
Risk-Based Authentication (RBA)Hide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
Not enough data
9.0
17
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
8.5
159
Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
20
Not enough data
8.7
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
24
|
Verified
Identity and Access Management (IAM)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.8
236
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
8.7
29
Not enough data
9.3
37
Not enough data
9.0
24
Type
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
28
Reporting
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.0
30
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Akamai Identity Cloud
Akamai Identity Cloud
Auth0
Auth0
Akamai Identity Cloud and Auth0 are categorized as Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Akamai Identity Cloud
Akamai Identity Cloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
27.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
63.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.1%
Auth0
Auth0
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
51.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Akamai Identity Cloud
Akamai Identity Cloud
Information Technology and Services
33.3%
Computer Software
25.0%
Utilities
8.3%
Religious Institutions
8.3%
Philanthropy
8.3%
Other
16.7%
Auth0
Auth0
Computer Software
23.8%
Information Technology and Services
12.2%
Financial Services
7.0%
Computer & Network Security
4.7%
Education Management
4.1%
Other
48.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Akamai Identity Cloud
Akamai Identity Cloud
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kryz O.
KO
Kryz O.
Verified User in Computer Software

Great and easy tool to enable your users to log into your site, without you having to mess around with managing an enrolment process. Really easy and quick to setup.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

1) Rigid Contract: Customer Success team will not let you out of the contract once the contract is within 30 days of the renewal period. They will threaten collections and termination. 2) Support: It was always difficult to obtain a timely response to get...

Auth0
Auth0
Most Helpful Favorable Review
AG
Andreas G.
Verified User in Real Estate

- Auth0 cares about and gives back to the (open source) community, e.g. with the free plan - Auth0 develops most of their software/libraries not as proprietary closed source but in the open which improves trust and security - Auth0's only and main focus...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Mike M.
MM
Mike M.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

Nobody responds to their emails. I have 3 emails out to three different salespeople about plans so I can go live with my app. I've been waiting weeks to hear back from any of them. The irony is, is that they were the ones who sent me an email asking if I...

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Discussions
Akamai Identity Cloud
Akamai Identity Cloud Discussions
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Akamai Identity Cloud has no discussions with answers
Auth0
Auth0 Discussions
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1 comment
DW
You can set up custom MFA factors with with guide. https://auth0.com/docs/multifactor-authentication/customRead more
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1 comment
KS
Hey there Tom! It's Konrad - Auth0 Community Engineer. I think this question is more toward Emarsys than us. Let me understand that more thoroughly, as...Read more
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Jari N.
JN
The process of managing and controlling who has access to certain resources and information within an organization.Read more