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Okta Platform vs Oracle Identity Governance comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.0
Okta Platform boosts agility, productivity, and ROI through automation, centralized security, and streamlined access management, reducing IT burdens.
Sentiment score
5.9
Organizations experience mixed financial returns from Oracle Identity Governance, with benefits from automation but concerns over long-term costs.
We have our dashboard to log in via Okta Workforce Identity.
Lead Admin Systems at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
It has saved approximately 50 to 80 percent of our time.
Application development senior analyst at Accenture
We have seen a 60% reduction in password reset help desk tickets.
System Engineer at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
It is able to save time and money as everything is automated: user access provisioning, password policy management, and reporting.
Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.9
Okta's support is praised for effectiveness and professionalism, though some note initial delays and prefer internal resources.
Sentiment score
5.1
Oracle Identity Governance support quality varies; users experience inconsistent responsiveness and accessibility to skilled personnel across regions.
They are very supportive; they just open a ticket, and they support us very professionally.
Staff Infrastructure & Security Engineer at Mozn Systems
We had an issue a couple of years ago that was swiftly resolved by the support team, showing their efficiency.
IT Manager at Clear Channel
We had an issue with the Okta Workforce Identity dashboard once in 2023 when we had an outage, but it recovered in a few minutes.
Business Intelligence Developer at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
The team is not very knowledgeable and takes too long to respond.
Senior Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
While they are familiar with me, the team is not large enough, which impacts their availability.
Associate VIce President at Mastek Ltd
The technical support from Oracle is excellent.
Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Okta Platform efficiently scales and integrates seamlessly, supporting numerous users, though coordination with Okta's team is sometimes needed.
Sentiment score
7.1
Oracle Identity Governance is scalable for enterprises but may face performance and hardware challenges at higher loads.
The scalability part of Okta Customer Identity is fine, there is no blocker and we can upgrade whenever we need.
IT Administrator at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Okta Platform is praised for exceptional stability and uptime, with minor issues and quick recovery supporting its strong reputation.
Sentiment score
6.2
Oracle Identity Governance stability varies, with some users facing issues under high-loads, while proper setup enhances stability.
Okta Workforce Identity is a stable product.
Business Intelligence Developer at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
There are no doubts regarding the stability of Okta Customer Identity.
Senior Quality Analyst at YASH Technologies
 

Room For Improvement

Okta Platform improvements target integration, authentication, documentation, cost-effectiveness, hybrid options, and better support to enhance user experience.
Oracle Identity Governance struggles with complexity, high costs, poor user experience, and integration challenges, needing enhancements for competitiveness.
If there was a fingerprint option, then only the person who has already added their fingerprint on their mobile phone could access it.
Lead Admin Systems at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Since we started using it in 2019, we have observed numerous enhancements to increase security.
IT Manager at Clear Channel
Integration with Active Directory servers, Cisco routers, and switches is not currently available.
Managing Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Incorporating AI to reduce manual work would be beneficial.
Senior Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Oracle Identity Governance is a thick, heavy application and has fewer application connectors compared to SailPoint, which offers a large number of out-of-box connectors, making integration easier.
Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Improvements could include making Oracle Identity Governance a simpler plug-and-play product.
Associate VIce President at Mastek Ltd
 

Setup Cost

Okta Platform is easy for AD admins but costly, with justified security and feature benefits for larger organizations.
Oracle Identity Governance is costly with complex licensing, long implementation, and significant support expenses, ideal for large enterprises.
Despite the cost, it's cheaper than the potential financial loss from a security breach.
IT Manager at Clear Channel
Okta Customer Identity is considered cheaper compared to other tools in the market, such as IBM and CyberArk products.
Managing Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The price of Okta Customer Identity is acceptable.
Senior Quality Analyst at YASH Technologies
They sell the solution cheaply, but setting up and maintaining it becomes very expensive.
Senior Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
If you want to implement it at full scale, it's not an entry-level product; it's an enterprise-class product and it is expensive.
General Manager Technical at Techaccess Pakistan
Oracle Identity Governance is very expensive.
Associate VIce President at Mastek Ltd
 

Valuable Features

Okta Platform offers advanced identity management with features like SSO, MFA, and seamless integration for enhanced security and efficiency.
Oracle Identity Governance enhances IT efficiency with automated identity management, integration capabilities, and comprehensive security compliance across environments.
One of its most valuable features is its easy integration with various applications through its extensive application directory, offering hundreds or thousands of applications ready to configure.
IT Manager at Clear Channel
It offers around eight thousand five hundred out-of-the-box connectors, providing an edge over other tools.
Managing Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
For the end user, it is beneficial as they do not have to remember a password or keep the password on a post-it for different applications; they just authenticate once to access several services and service providers.
Technical Team Lead at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The reporting function and Identity Audit function help with compliance, as they provide access review certification, segregation of duties, and a reporting feature.
Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The features I find most effective in Oracle Identity Governance include size and scale management, which is good for large organizations.
Senior Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
The solution's capabilities in provisioning, de-provisioning, terminations, and transfers are excellent.
Associate VIce President at Mastek Ltd
 

Categories and Ranking

Okta Platform
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
89
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (2nd), Authentication Systems (5th), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (5th), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (3rd), Access Management (2nd), ZTNA as a Service (5th), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (1st), AI IT Support (2nd)
Oracle Identity Governance
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
71
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (8th), Identity Management (IM) (18th), Mobile Identity (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Identity and Access Management solutions, they serve different purposes. Okta Platform is designed for Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) and holds a mindshare of 7.9%, down 14.0% compared to last year.
Oracle Identity Governance, on the other hand, focuses on Identity Management (IM), holds 2.1% mindshare, down 2.4% since last year.
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Okta Platform7.9%
Microsoft Entra ID20.3%
Google Cloud Identity12.3%
Other59.5%
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
Identity Management (IM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Oracle Identity Governance2.1%
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud14.6%
Microsoft Entra ID9.3%
Other74.0%
Identity Management (IM)
 

Featured Reviews

SumitMundik - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Admin Systems at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Authentication process improves security with quick and intuitive user interface
The best feature is the speed and execution of Okta Workforce Identity. The moment you click on single sign-on, you immediately get the notification on your mobile phone, then you do the authentication and within a second you get authenticated. The entire customer experience is very good. The user interface is pretty simple, straightforward, and really good. Multi-factor authentication in Okta Workforce Identity is very useful so people who do not have access or are trying to access using just a user ID and password will be completely blocked because of this two-factor authentication. You will get the code, and as your device is authorized in the system, only that device can be used for the authentication purpose. A third person trying to access or hack your data will not be able to do that anymore. Additionally, you don't have to remember your passwords going forward. Previously, every 60 days or 90 days, passwords kept changing. With the two-factor authentication or single sign-on option in Okta Workforce Identity, you don't have to remember it anymore or write down passwords in plain text. If something goes wrong, we have the IAM team which can unlock your account immediately if you have issues.
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General Manager Technical at Techaccess Pakistan
Comprehensive features and strong support enhance operations
Direct comparison of OIG/OIM/OAM would require several factors to count in. Other than being excellent product, it would be more convenient to have more 3rd party integrations/connectors available for main stream applications (or even databases) that require less development with frequent certifications/version updates (though this cannot be avoided altogether). Single Interface/same screen would be handy. We have not use the product for analytics for anomaly detection, as we had a blend of different products, and identity management wasn't used particularly for this purpose. Oracle suite provides comprehensive Governance The scope of the identity management or Oracle IDM/IAM/OID/OIG is vast, and while we've implemented/evaluated 30-50% of its features, it's not done at full scale to include full-fledged governance/compliance.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Educational Organization
6%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business36
Midsize Enterprise21
Large Enterprise44
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business22
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise46
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Okta Workforce Identity?
Okta has introduced the Universal Directory. It has custom attribute capability and user permissions to read/write on their profiles or hide them. Profile sources and identity profile sourcing are ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Okta Workforce Identity?
Pricing for Okta is reasonably not that much, however, I don't have access to the commercial aspect.
What needs improvement with Okta Workforce Identity?
Currently, in Okta Workforce Identity we get the two-digit authentication code. Instead of getting the two-digit authentication code, if we had an option to do fingerprint verification, that would ...
What do you like most about Oracle Identity Governance?
Role-based access control (RBAC) has been crucial for role-based management in my current company. Granular access restrictions based on role-based policies were beneficial.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Identity Governance?
Whether Oracle Identity Governance is affordable or slightly expensive depends on the category. For a small-scale company or organization, I don't think it will be useful, but for a large-scale ent...
What needs improvement with Oracle Identity Governance?
I see areas for improvement, as they need to introduce more connectors; they have around 20 plus connectors currently but can improve in that area. The only thing bothering me is the connectors, as...
 

Also Known As

Okta Customer Identity, Workforce Identity
Oracle Identity Manager, Oracle IAM, Oracle Identity and Access Management Suite
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

FedEx, Zoom, Takeda, Lululemon Athletica, GrunHub, jetBlue, McKensson, Bain & Company, Engie, Peloton, Sonos, T-Mobile, Hewlett Packard, MGM Resorts, Ally Financial, Priceline, Albertsons, Itercom, Classy, FICO, Kensho, Live Nation, Drata, Rotary, and others.
Werkbank, Oshkosh, PeerPay, Boingo, Kellogg's, Pella, Slanska, Avaya, D+M
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