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Compare Amazon Cognito and Okta 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (53.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$6.00 1 User per month
Amazon Cognito
Star Rating
(46)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon CognitoOkta
Star Rating
(1,051)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Okta excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Amazon Cognito. Users appreciate its ease of use, with many highlighting features like fingerprint login that simplify the authentication process.
- According to verified reviews, Okta's implementation process is praised for its quick setup and intuitive onboarding, making it a preferred choice for businesses looking to streamline their user management. In contrast, while Amazon Cognito is noted for its scalability, some users find its setup less straightforward.
- Users say that Okta provides superior support quality, with many reviewers mentioning responsive customer service and effective account management tools. On the other hand, Amazon Cognito's support is seen as lacking, with users expressing concerns about the responsiveness and helpfulness of their support team.
- Reviewers mention that Okta's extensive integration capabilities with other platforms enhance its usability, making it a strong contender for businesses that rely on multiple tools. While Amazon Cognito also offers third-party integrations, users feel that Okta's options are more robust and user-friendly.
- According to recent user feedback, Okta shines in its self-service features, allowing users to manage their accounts easily. In comparison, while Amazon Cognito offers similar functionalities, users report that Okta's self-registration process is more seamless and efficient.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Okta's authentication features, including multi-factor authentication, are highly regarded for their security and ease of use. Although Amazon Cognito also provides strong authentication options, users feel that Okta's implementation is more polished and user-friendly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon Cognito
No pricing availableOkta
Starter
$6.00
1 User per month
Starting your Identity journey? Put a strong foundation in place.
- Universal Directory
- Workflows - 5 flows
- Single Sign-On
Free Trial
Amazon Cognito
No trial information availableOkta
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
36
9.3
788
Ease of Use
8.1
36
9.3
810
Ease of Setup
8.5
12
8.9
322
Ease of Admin
8.5
11
9.0
185
Quality of Support
7.4
34
8.9
590
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
11
8.9
180
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
35
8.7
764
Features by Category
Authentication Options
Not enough data
9.3
429
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
411
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
294
Not enough data
9.2
284
Access Control Types
Not enough data
9.2
317
Not enough data
9.2
345
Not enough data
9.2
352
Not enough data
9.0
257
Not enough data
9.0
270
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
280
Not enough data
9.2
321
Not enough data
9.1
274
Not enough data
9.2
336
Not enough data
9.2
320
Platform
Not enough data
9.2
324
Not enough data
9.2
288
Not enough data
9.2
322
Not enough data
9.0
262
Not enough data
8.9
255
Not enough data
8.9
251
Not enough data
9.0
269
User on/off Boarding
Not enough data
9.1
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
85
|
Verified
User Maintenance
Not enough data
9.3
105
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
87
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
79
|
Verified
Governance
Not enough data
8.9
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
82
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
86
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
90
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
84
|
Verified
Network Management
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
9.1
33
Security
Not enough data
9.3
35
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
9.2
36
Identity Management
Not enough data
9.2
32
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.2
36
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.3
14
Not enough data
6.7
14
Access Control
Not enough data
9.3
60
Not enough data
9.4
63
Not enough data
9.4
62
Not enough data
9.3
55
Administration
Not enough data
9.5
60
Not enough data
9.5
59
Not enough data
9.4
54
Not enough data
9.4
67
Functionality
Not enough data
9.5
73
Not enough data
9.6
74
Not enough data
9.4
66
Functionality
8.0
11
|
Verified
9.4
100
|
Verified
8.1
13
|
Verified
9.5
107
|
Verified
9.0
13
|
Verified
9.4
103
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.1
12
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
11
|
Verified
9.2
99
|
Verified
AI Authentication Risk Management - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Biometric & Behavioral Analysis - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
175
Not enough data
9.2
176
Not enough data
9.6
194
Not enough data
9.4
173
Not enough data
9.5
193
Not enough data
9.3
184
Type
Not enough data
9.0
143
Not enough data
9.3
171
Reporting
Not enough data
9.1
157
Not enough data
9.2
156
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.2
44
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.0
44
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.2
45
Not enough data
9.1
43
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
8.7
44
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
9.1
44
Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remediation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) SolutionsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Lifecycle & Provisioning - Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access, Authentication & Authorization - Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visibility, Governance & Compliance - Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon Cognito and Okta are categorized as Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Unique Categories
Amazon Cognito has no unique categories
Okta is categorized as Cloud Directory Services, Zero Trust Networking, Other Development, Identity and Access Management (IAM), User Provisioning and Governance Tools, Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions, and AWS Marketplace
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon Cognito
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Okta
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
15.9%
Computer Software
15.9%
Financial Services
9.1%
Automotive
6.8%
Internet
4.5%
Other
47.7%
Computer Software
17.9%
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Financial Services
6.2%
Internet
4.9%
Marketing and Advertising
3.9%
Other
51.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Amazon Cognito has no discussions with answers
Is there a way to access your applications on a mobile device?
5 Comments
EC
There is an Okta Mobile app from which you can access your work applications, but it requires a little extra setup and not all organization use it....Read more
How many applications?
2 Comments
GP
Doesn’t it always, though? ;-)
Key factors to consider aside from number of applications you’d want to streamline access to via SSO for would be:
-How...Read more
Does Okta have a plugin for integration with Spring Boot and Spring Security?
2 Comments
US
Spring security plugin is available to do user management, take a look at it https://bintray.com/grails/plugins/spring-security-core/viewRead more
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