Okta vs Veza comparison

Okta and Veza are both solutions in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category. Okta is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.7, while Veza is ranked #25 with an average rating of 8.0. Okta holds a 3.0% mindshare in PAM, compared to Veza’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Okta users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Veza users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 2025

Okta Platform and Veza compete in identity and access management. Okta Platform has the upper hand in integration and security, while Veza leads in access governance and feature richness, justifying higher costs.

Features: Okta Platform is known for identity integration, robust authentication, and seamless integration. Veza excels with advanced access governance, compliance tools, and comprehensive access management.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Okta Platform offers quick deployment and strong technical support. Veza provides a tailored deployment experience with excellent support, requiring more initial time.

Pricing and ROI: Okta Platform has competitive pricing with strong ROI across enterprises. Veza's higher cost reflects its specialized features and governance capabilities, with potential ROI justifying the investment for businesses prioritizing advanced access management.

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Categories and Ranking

Okta Platform

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

5th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Single Sign-On (SSO) (2nd), Authentication Systems (5th), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (3rd), Access Management (2nd), ZTNA as a Service (6th), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (1st), AI IT Support (1st)

Veza

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

25th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

GRC (27th), Identity Management (IM) (19th), Authorization Software (7th), SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) (6th), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (6th), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (14th), Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) (7th), Identity Security and Posture Management (ISPM) (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of Okta Platform is 3.0%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veza is 1.1%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Okta Platform	3.0%
Veza	1.1%
Other	95.9%

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Featured Reviews

SumitMundik

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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Brooke Lynne Bowman

Senior Compliance Manager at a healthcare company with 201-500 employees

Streamlined compliance process with custom control framework and AI-driven security questionnaire management

Vanta has made the security questionnaire process much easier, thanks to AI. It automatically extracts answers and populates them within the SIG. The custom control framework allows me to incorporate our HITRUST controls and additional ISO twenty-seven thousand and one and financial controls. Moreover, it includes a knowledge bank for questionnaires and RFPs, making information updates more streamlined.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Its simplicity and its integration with various vendor-agnostic platforms are the most valuable features."

"Workforce Identity's best features include its user-friendliness and easy setup."

"The product requires very little maintenance."

"We can integrate two-factor authentication with the applications."

"The support for YubiKey is really good because you don't actually have to type in your username and password."

"I find the provisioning features and the integration with other applications useful."

"I think all the functions of the solution are vital and important because life cycle management is important for some companies. The Single Sign-On feature is fantastic for different customers and advanced server access is really good for access to the servers."

"As far as our security team is concerned, the ease of implementing multifactor authentication is definitely the biggest value for our organization."

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"It's the only current GRC vendor with licensing rights for HITRUST 11.3 framework, and I've avoided expensive HITRUST licensing costs through a custom control framework."

Cons

"Okta could improve by making their learning materials more user-friendly."

"The solution lacks an on-premises deployment model so it can't offer a hybrid solution. It would be ideal if clients had options that weren't just cloud-based."

"The only aspect in which it can be improved is that the interface could be cleaner. I found this even when I was trying to do my certification exam because the certification is hands-on. You find yourself fumbling around a little bit to find simple things. This happens even when you start to get familiar with the product."

"They also have single sign-on (SSO). When we bought Okta Workforce Identity a year and a half ago, I was also looking at SSO, but not much documentation was available for SSO. The documentation for SSO should be a little more robust for somebody who is implementing it for the first time."

"On the admin side, we can create our own passwords instead of generating one, which is usually difficult to explain to a user."

"It only facilitates provisioning and not de-provisioning."

"The solution should have greater on-premises availability, not just cloud and more package customization in its processing."

"A room for improvement in Okta Workforce Identity is its price. It could be cheaper. The biggest benefit of the solution is that everything works securely without extra steps, so you're saving on your workforce's time and effort because your applications work smoothly and securely, but you'd need to pay some amount of money for that. Another area that could be improved, though not necessarily regarding Okta Workforce Identity, is the SSO applications because so many of the source applications charge extra money to put the SSO to work, which means you have to buy a more expensive license. Nowadays, SSO is a mainstream functionality and it should be out-of-the-box in those applications because it's so easy to set up."

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"The support experience could be better."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It has a yearly subscription. As compared to its competitors, it is quite expensive. It also has a complex licensing model."

"The price of Okta Workforce Identity is competitively priced. We pay annually for the use of the solution."

"The cost per user for this solution is really high and could be reduced."

"Okta has fairly competitive pricing."

"The solution is really expensive."

"Workforce Identity is well-priced."

"Okta's pricing is right where it needs to be and right in the middle of the market."

"The price of the solution is fair for what it offers."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	36
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	44

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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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veza?

The overall price point of Vanta is commendable, especially considering the custom control framework that allows me to evade the high costs associated with HITRUST licensing.

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What needs improvement with Veza?

The support experience could be better. We often need to escalate our issues to the account executive to receive a response, especially when support is needed for integrations.

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What is your primary use case for Veza?

We are currently in the implementation stages of Vanta. It's been challenging to build out as it is not as intuitive as OneTrust, especially in terms of scoping and needs.

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Also Known As

Okta Customer Identity, Workforce Identity

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Overview

Okta Platform provides comprehensive identity and access management, featuring Active Directory Sync, user management, and app auto-provisioning. It ensures security through single sign-on and adaptive multi-factor authentication.

Okta Platform offers advanced integration capabilities, allowing seamless connection with in-house and cloud applications. Security features are robust, incorporating multi-factor authentication and SSO to prevent unauthorized access. Users benefit from its ease of use and the ability to integrate and manage numerous applications effectively. While generally praised, users note areas for improvement, such as high costs and complex setups. Better integrations with on-premises systems and third-party tools are desired along with enhanced error logging and reporting features.

What are Okta's key features?

Active Directory Sync: Simplifies app management by synchronizing user directories.
Single Sign-On: Provides desktop SSO for easier access to multiple apps.
Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication: Offers robust security options for different scenarios.
Universal Directory: Supports flexible identity management and configuration.
Integration Capability: Enables connections with both in-house and SaaS applications.

What benefits do organizations find in Okta?

Enhanced Security: Multi-layered authentication to prevent unauthorized access.
Improved Efficiency: Streamlines user provisioning and app assignments.
Increased Compliance: Ensures secure access management aligning with IT policies.
Seamless Integration: Facilitates connections with various applications enhancing operational workflows.

Companies across industries implement Okta to secure user authentication and streamline onboarding processes. It supports access management for both on-premises and cloud applications, synchronizing directories and facilitating SaaS services. Organizations benefit from reduced credential management complexity and improved IT infrastructure compliance.

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Veza Core Authorization Platform enhances data access visibility, centralizes control, and simplifies user permissions management. Its robust security through zero-trust principles, seamless integration, and automated compliance reporting boost organizational efficiency, productivity, and security, while streamlining workflows and minimizing vulnerabilities.

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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.

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