The identity and access management (IAM) market for single sign-on (SSO) is increasingly important as security and supporting remote work have moved to the forefront of IT agendas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) use an abundance of web applications and need secure, frictionless access to those resources. Therefore, it\u2019s important for IT admins to consider the available options and to seek out the \u201cbest-of-breed\u201d solution. This article compares Okta and OneLogin SSO, two popular enterprise-class IAM vendors, with consideration for the needs of SMEs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okta and OneLogin are just two of the many players in the SSO market. 黑料海角91入口 offers SSO<\/a> via multiple protocols with integrated unified endpoint management (UEM). Major tech giants including Google and Microsoft also provide solutions. It can be a difficult task to determine which solution is better for your IT environment when there are so many options to consider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Okta and OneLogin were originally extensions for Active Directory, but have evolved to become enterprise IAM platforms that are intended for use cases such as delivering identity management for enterprises, including extending on-premises security models to the cloud, and Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), i.e., B2C access for big customers and partners. They\u2019re much less focused on establishing identity as a secure perimeter and endpoint management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IT admins traditionally used Microsoft Active Directory on Windows servers to manage users and systems. Then, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) revolutionized how applications and software were delivered. The ease of use and low costs resulted in the thousands of SaaS products available today. However, the dominant identity provider (IdP) at the time, Active Directory (AD), wasn\u2019t built to connect with these non-Microsoft, web-based applications. Admins needed to manage user access to this new type of resource, and SSO providers<\/a> emerged in response. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The IAM category has matured significantly over the years, the threat environment has become riskier, and UEM is no longer a separate consideration from access control strategies. In response, Okta and OneLogin have targeted their platforms to primarily serve enterprise requirements. We\u2019ll begin by examining their key features, how they\u2019re different, and offer guidance for SMEs that may be better served by an alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both vendors provide user provisioning capabilities and identity lifecycle management. Okta edges OneLogin out with automation, an application programming interface (API) for access management, and the capacity to perform LDAP authentications via agent-based directory integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Okta and OneLogin both leverage integrations for third-party SaaS apps, external directories, and HR systems. Okta places heavier emphasis on on-premises enterprise apps with additional access management and data loss prevention tools. Okta\u2019s enterprise app features include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Okta also provides a customer identity service to manage customers and partner access to enterprise applications. For instance, a worldwide lab diagnostic company uses this service to book appointments and provides secure access to patient information at over 2,000 locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some SMEs may require a few of these capabilities, but granting custom access to on-premises apps won\u2019t be a requirement if an organization is a heavy user of SaaS applications, or lacks a large IT team that can build out and support an enterprise-grade data center infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Okta provides a reporting interface that analyzes user activity, security events, and system logs. OneLogin offers reports on apps, events, logins, and users; it analyzes suspicious user behaviors and flags any weak passwords. The available reports may differ among subscription tiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Okta and OneLogin don\u2019t provide UEM; rather, they integrate with those services and, in Okta\u2019s case, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems. Okta uses device telemetry via integrations with security services for its authentication decisions. Neither vendor can establish a security posture for endpoints without another subscription from a different software maker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Okta may be cost prohibitive for SMEs due to its higher subscription entry point. OneLogin offers a clearer breakdown of its services that may be a better value for SMEs, but has minimum cost thresholds. Neither vendor provides a timely or rapid response with their basic support plans. Reliance on third-party integrations for device management may increase support cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both Okta and OneLogin have centered the creation of their products around mid-market and enterprise-size organizations, though Okta leans more heavily toward enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Okta offers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons of Okta: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n OneLogin offers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons of OneLogin:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n *Cons are based on user reviews across sites such as TrustRadius, GetApp, and G2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 黑料海角91入口: <\/strong>Is an open directory platform that combines IAM with environment-wide MFA, natively supports common network protocols, and has integrated UEM. Google, a 黑料海角91入口 partner, recommends 黑料海角91入口<\/a> as a directory solution for SMEs using Workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Microsoft Azure Active Directory (AAD):<\/strong> AAD is an enterprise-grade cloud directory service that cordons off features<\/a> into Free, Premium 1, and Premium 2 tiers. It offers a wide range of separate add-on services, which may or may not be bundled with it, including Intune for device management. Microsoft positions AAD as a migration path for enterprise AD users or for a hybrid infrastructure where customers pay for cloud services on top of on-premises licensing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A modern IdP needs to manage the authentication and authorization of far more than web apps \u2014 think, on-prem applications, cloud infrastructure, devices, physical and virtual file storage, Wi-Fi and VPN access, and much more. The right IAM platform doesn\u2019t provide just SSO to web apps, but also to a wide range of IT resources. At 黑料海角91入口, we call this approach True Single Sign-On\u2122<\/a>, and it transcends web application SSO providers. What makes True SSO different is that it securely manages and connects users to virtually all of their IT resources regardless of platform, protocol, provider, and location. 黑料海角91入口 also integrates UEM to make devices a secure gateway and identities, versus on-premises infrastructure, as the new network perimeter.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWeb App SSO Was Created to Help Active Directory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Okta and Onelogin Key Features Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
SSO and MFA Capabilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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User Provisioning and Deprovisioning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Comparison of Costs and Value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Okta vs. OneLogin: Target Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Okta vs. OneLogin: Key Features and Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Other SSO Solutions on the Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A Modern Approach to IAM and SSO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n