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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 26th, 2026 # Reviews of Okta Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.5 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Amanda M ManagerRetail, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The platform provides a reliable and secure way to manage user access across multiple applications, with features like single sign-on and multi-factor authentication making day-to-day use much more convenient.“ April 19, 2026 HV Hrithik V Software Engineer - Trading SystemsFinancial Services, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Access requests, password expiry, and account lockouts can be frustrating. Since some important tools depend on it, an Okta issue can block work until IT or security helps resolve it.“ July 13, 2026 AD Arnold D Senior executiveInformation Technology and Services, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The single sign-on feature significantly reduced the frustration of managing multiple passwords and gave employees faster access to the applications they use every day.“ June 9, 2026 SA Sigit A Quality Assurance EngineerInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Additionally, if session timeouts are set too aggressively by IT, it can unexpectedly boot you out during long exploratory testing sessions.“ June 8, 2026 SA Sigit A Quality Assurance EngineerInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The Okta Verify push notifications make MFA fast, so logging into a new testing environment or authenticating via an Ubuntu terminal doesn't break my focus or slow down my workflow.“ June 8, 2026 JL Julie L DirectorComputer Software, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “In using Okta for multiple SSO integrations with other products, it can be frustrating to determine where issues can be created when users have multiple aliases.“ October 27, 2025 Amanda M ManagerRetail, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The platform’s scalability and reliability stand out as well, making it suitable for growing organizations, and its flexibility in integrating with a wide range of applications adds to its overall value.“ April 19, 2026 Marco C Pre Litigation Legal AssistantLegal Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Sometimes, when the application is open on two computers simultaneously, it experiences technical problems and freezes on one machine, instead of the session closing on the other.“ December 20, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 945 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Nikita B. Senior Business Development Executive Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Secure and Scalable Identity Platform with Strong Access Management" April 21, 2026 4.0 Our experience with Okta has been very positive. It provides robust identity and access management with strong security features. User onboarding and management are streamlined, and the interface is intuitive. While setup requires some effort initially, the platform delivers reliable performance, good support, and long-term value for enterprise use. Pros 1\. Strong password management and secure authentication features 2. Smooth user interface with easy navigation 3. Efficient user onboarding and lifecycle management 4. Reliable customer support and documentation Good value for money considering enterprise-grade security Cons 1\. Initial learning curve can be slightly steep 2. Pricing may feel high for smaller teams 3. Some complexity in advanced configurations 4. Onboarding setup can require careful planning Switched from [Azure Active Directory External Identities](https://www.capterra.com/p/254815/Azure-Active-Directory-External-Identities/) We switched to Okta for its stronger integration ecosystem, better user provisioning, and more flexible authentication options. It simplified identity management, improved security, and provided a more scalable and centralized access control solution. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior business development executive Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable identity management with strong security features" April 21, 2026 4.0 Over all the experience with of the has been positive it has help line authentication and improved security across our organisation once everything is set a properly it run smoothly and become the reliable part of daily operations Pros What i like most about okta is how easy it makes access management. The single sign on feature is really convenient it says time and it is of remembering multiple passwords it also has strong security features like multiple authentication which gives us confidence that our system are well protected all its amplifies both user access and admin control Cons One thing that could be improve is the user interface its functional but not always very intitute special for new users also in set up an integration can you bit Complex and many require some technical expertise Switched from [Microsoft Azure](https://www.capterra.com/p/16365/Azure/) The detailed reports are good and we can give access with fast process Review Source HV Hrithik V. Software Engineer - Trading Systems Financial Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Reliable SSO for internal and trading tools" July 13, 2026 4.0 Overall, Okta is reliable and convenient for everyday access. It works well for both regular company apps and more critical systems, though access issues can be disruptive when they happen. Pros It gives us one place to access internal tools, including our UI, and SSO usually makes logging in quick and simple. It's especially useful when moving between several applications during the day. Cons Access requests, password expiry, and account lockouts can be frustrating. Since some important tools depend on it, an Okta issue can block work until IT or security helps resolve it. Review Source MS Mary S. Library Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Very Mid Okta" May 19, 2026 3.0 My overall experience is mediocre. When it works, it is fine; when it doesn't, it is extremely wasteful of my time. Pros I like that when it works well it is easy to use. Codes are easy to copy paste into login screens. It's fine. Cons The time gap between when a code is needed and when it is sent is way too long. Often the login times out before the code is received. Review Source SA Sigit A. Quality Assurance Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Essential SSO for navigating multiple testing environments" June 8, 2026 4.0 Okta is a massive time-saver for QA workflows. It provides the strict security our organization needs without acting as a bottleneck when I need to quickly jump between Jira tickets, code repositories, and different test environments to verify a bug. It securely handles the access so I can focus on testing. Pros I constantly switch between Jira, staging servers, CI/CD pipelines, and various testing tools throughout the day. Okta makes this seamless with reliable Single Sign-On (SSO). It completely eliminates the need to manage and cycle credentials for every internal tool. The Okta Verify push notifications make MFA fast, so logging into a new testing environment or authenticating via an Ubuntu terminal doesn't break my focus or slow down my workflow. Cons Managing test automation accounts can be a headache. Handling or bypassing MFA for service accounts or automated test runs (like Python scripts interacting with secure APIs) often requires complex workarounds or constant back-and-forth with the admin team. Additionally, if session timeouts are set too aggressively by IT, it can unexpectedly boot you out during long exploratory testing sessions. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer IT Director Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Top Notch IAM Platform" January 22, 2026 5.0 Our overall experience has been almost 100% positive, which is unusual, but refreshing. As a non-profit, Okta offered us a fantastic discount and several hours of free implementation services under their Okta for Good program. The service has been 100% solid and the utilization of their Lifecycle Management using our HR system as a source has greatly improved our workflow. Pros It's quite easy to use. It's widely compatible with a wide range of services. Support, the few times that we've needed them, have been responsive and quite helpful. We've worked with their Professional Services team on a couple of occasions and found them to be extremely competent and great to work with. They communicate well on service interruption issues or upcoming events that may impact our service. Cons There hasn't been much not to like, at least for what we use it for. If I have a complaint, it's that their logs can be a bit difficult to decipher, but part of that is because we don't need to do so all that often. Alternatives considered [JumpCloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/175092/JumpCloud-DaaS/)[Cisco Duo](https://www.capterra.com/p/228827/Duo-Security/) Reason for choosing Okta Ease of use as well as price (due to heavy non-profit discounts). Review Source Ishant S. Chief Marketing Officer - CMO Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable Authentication and User Management For Teams." September 19, 2025 5.0 We have been generally pleased with Okta. It has made managing identities and access easier throughout the company, improved security through trusted methods of authentication and made the IT workload involving password resets and new user onboarding smaller. Although this has a slight learning curve on the administrators side, once all the settings are made, the platform will be smooth and will not need much maintenance. The use of Okta has integrated into our work process at DishIs Technologies, which has made accessing all data and information secure, convenient, and efficient. Pros The best features of Okta are the ease with which user management and authentication is conducted. Multi-factor authentication and single sign-on provide us with high security and does not introduce friction to the employees. User onboarding and offboarding is highly fast and the password management options minimize IT workload. The platform also goes hand in hand with most of our already existing tools and it generally saves a lot of time with keeping access secure. Cons The administrative dashboard may be a little overwhelming to beginners, and certain integrations will need additional configuration, which might have to be done technically. Although the basic functions are functioning successfully, I believe that Okta could be somewhat enhanced by making the interface more user-friendly to the non-technical administrator and include more step-by-step guidance when configuring the system. Switched from [SpreadSimple](https://www.capterra.com/p/207881/SpreadSimple/) The ability to store a few basic user and access data using SpreadSimple through spreadsheets was something we were used to previously, however, they were missing centralized authentication, multi-factor security and a simplified onboarding/offboarding of users. In our company, we moved to Okta to have a more powerful MFA, single sign-on, and user management. Review Source RK Raul K. Group Director of Technology Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Industry leading single sign on platform!" November 13, 2025 5.0 Industry leading single sign on platform with integrated security features such as multi-factor authentication. The platform also allows centralised provisioning and the deprovisioning of applications which provides a return on investment my helping to ensure leave her licenses are removed in a timely manner. Pros A highly customisable, user interface rich single sign on platform which helps staff to manage all passwords and authentication methods to many SaaS applications through one secure pain of glass. Cons Although Okta not always commercially the most commercially viable solution, it provides great value for money due to the security, the functionality and excellent user interface the platform provides. Alternatives considered [JumpCloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/175092/JumpCloud-DaaS/)[Auth0](https://www.capterra.com/p/154900/Auth0/) Reason for choosing Okta Okta provided the best user experience and functionality from all the SSO platforms that we reviewed. Review Source AG Anne-Lise G. HRBP Food & Beverages Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Okta is part of my daily life at work" January 25, 2026 5.0 Okta is comparable to Duo Security, which I used with another employer. Okta is reliable and user-friendly. No complaint from this user! Pros Once Okta is installed on your mobile device, it's really a breeze to get the dual-factor authentication done. Cons I have to authenticate myself 20 times a day, but that's probably the point of this security feature. Having facial recognition does make the process a lot smoother. Switched from [Cisco Duo](https://www.capterra.com/p/228827/Duo-Security/) it was a Corporate decision, I had not decision power in this Review Source GC Garnet C. Technician Defense & Space Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "You're secure and safe with OKTA" June 19, 2025 5.0 Pretty simple, all of our workstation software applications were 2FA protected with OKTA, and we had to use the app to unlock our workstations alongside our passwords. Great service, I fully recommend. Pros Probably the best 2FA authenticator app I've used. It was comprehensive and trustworthy. The company I worked for integrated it in over Google Authenticator shortly after I started. Cons Depending on your networks security privileges, if you need to update your contact information or any other data, it was an extensive process to regain access to your account. It's a short term pain for being to access your station, but theres confidence is the defence and security you will have with this product. Switched from [Google Authenticator](https://www.capterra.com/p/253108/Google-Authenticator/) Heavier duty authentication protection. G.R.C compliant Review Source DP Dohee P. Exhibition Coordinator Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "What’s Good About Okta" October 7, 2025 5.0 It only requires a single set of credentials to access all the applications securely with the help of Okta which saves time. Pros Okta is a robust Identity and Access Management program that allows us (teams) to securely access applications without leaking sensitive information. Cons It is more than four years now and I have not come across challenges while utilizing Okta on my user-end. Review Source KM Konjengbam M. Business Development Representative Financial Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Security With Okta" September 27, 2025 4.0 Okta though sometimes gets frustrating in urgent works, I feel that the platform keeps security the top priority in an organization. Pros I love okta for the security it provides for various platforms. It ensures that not just anybody can browse the critical applications. It ensures security by imposing liability. The way it takes care of data security is amazing. Despite the high security provided by this platform to safeguard the integrity of the applications used in the workplace, It makes it easy for the ones who is allowed access to those application with merely a finger print and the key word which is dynamic in nature. The platform can also easily handle authorization of staff to utilized the application and can also decide the level of authorization to be provided to the staff with this platform. Cons When the work is urgent, this multi factor authentication becomes a little frustrating. Wish that could be done without entering key or maybe just a face scan. When there are many applications utilized by the organization, the dashboard may feel confusing. I also wish that the price is a little lower. The administrator needs to learn a lot as how to handle this platform to be very efficient using this platform. Review Source JD Jane D. Operations Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy SSO and Better Access Control for Daily Operations" December 2, 2025 4.0 Okta has made our daily operations smoother by giving us one secure login for all our apps. It reduced support work, made onboarding faster, and added solid MFA protection for important systems. The setup took some effort at first, especially when connecting different apps, but once everything was in place, it has been reliable and easy for our team to use. Pros Okta simplifies daily work by handling all logins in one place, speeding up onboarding and improving security with MFA. It also connects well with the main tools we use across the business. Cons The initial setup needed careful testing, and some admin features take a little time to learn, especially if you're new to identity management. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Coordinator Sports Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good to have and easy to use" August 26, 2025 4.0 Good for security, easy to learn, great for password management and overall security. Would recommend for a large business. Pros Very fast and good for security. Appreciate the Apple Watch functionality, as it makes things easier and quicker. Cons Sometimes gets stuck in a loop and doesn't send notification, which locks you out for a short while, but that isn't common. Review Source EG Erin G. Marketing Specialist Leisure, Travel & Tourism Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Single Sign-Ons are a Game Changer!" April 16, 2025 4.0 Overall, Okta has helped my team move throughout our workdays at a quicker and easier pace. I even downloaded Okta to my phone after finding myself without my laptop, unable to remember passwords to my work websites. It's a big help! Pros Okta is super helpful to log in to apps faster and reduce the need to remember a bunch of passwords. Plus, I can see several of my most-used websites on one screen. Cons Okta doesn't always ask if you want to save your password on certain websites, so it can take extra steps to add and/or update your password. Review Source Scott McChesney S. Principal Scientist Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Turn the dreams of a secure workspace into reality with Okta, a mighty product for security." March 10, 2025 5.0 Okta has enabled us to keep all our sensitive data and information secure and private to only those with the right authorization. It has given us a very solid experience that made it easy to keep all resources and data in our workspace safe. Okta has made it easy to setup access controls with features like biometrics and multi-factor authentications. Pros Okta has a single sign-on feature that help us to have quicker access to our systems by doing away the need to keep typing in the password. Okta allows us to automatically locks out any malicious sign in attempts. It allows us to set up biometric authentications that makes it easy and quick to access our systems. Okta advanced security features like multi-factor authentication help us to keep our data protected by preventing any unauthorized accesses. Cons Okta has given us no issues so far. It responds so well to our needs and we have not had any challenges to report. Review Source Bill C. Supervisor Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A new dawn for construction companies to enhance operational efficiency and security of access management for on-site and remote digital workspaces" February 27, 2025 5.0 Okta, cloud- based architecture perfectly suit our hybrid work environment. It particularly support remote work, which is most common with workers on different site locations. It provide us with unrivalled flexibility that allow us to monitor and manage teams effectively from a distance Pros With the help of extensive system documentation, online guides and exceptional support we were able to deploy Okta and configure all integration without any hustles. Okta connect with our project management, safety , communication and construction management application seamlessly providing us with a unified view of our teams activities and realtime network security data. Okta also offers robust IAM solutions that help centralize access to applications and devices making it easy for me to manage employees access to necessary tools. It also enhance security and streamline the process of granting and revoking access rights Cons We haven't experienced any glitches with Okta, all its features works perfectly without any system interruptions thus maintaining a consistent operations productivity. Review Source RK Ross K. MSK coach Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great for virtual workplace application management" August 3, 2025 5.0 Very pleased with my overall experience with Okta. It has made it simple to organize my needed apps so that I may complete my work projects more efficiently. Pros Okta provides a platform that simply organizes the applications I need to properly do my work. Between our google services and HR apps like BambooHR, it allows them all to be on one home screen which saves me time. The 2-step verification is very helpful to make sure our sensitive data is not compromised. Cons It was probably user-error, but I had a tough time initially setting up and using either the web-based app or the mobile app. Review Source Christine M. Manager Food & Beverages Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Okta keeps us secure." July 16, 2025 5.0 Pros Okta keeps our processes secure. It keeps honest people honest. Secure passwords and renewing passwords are easy. Cons I have nothing bad to say about OKTA. I feel that it is a good platform to keep our logins for the other platforms safe. Review Source BN Babette N. ADIS Architecture & Planning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Okta review tool" November 29, 2025 5.0 Pros There's no a single bug or issue during okta customization tracking password is much more good that's all I like about okta Cons Okta price is very high now than when we just started using their tool but it works effectively so I'm not bothered Review Source AG Amelia G. Salesforce Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Secure Access to All Work Apps" June 8, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Okta has been great. It makes logging into different apps simple and secure, and I don’t have to remember tons of passwords. It works smoothly every day and helps keep our company safe. Pros How easy and fast it makes logging into all my work apps from one place. It saves time, keeps everything secure and the mobile app is super handy. Cons Sometimes logs me out too quickly without warning and when multi-factor authentication has issues, it’s not always clear how to fix it without help. Review Source Petar Z. Head of Marketing Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Streamlined Identity Management" May 13, 2025 4.0 Okta has been a very efficient tool for managing our organization’s identity and access needs in the past couple of years, as it helps us reduce administrative overhead. We centralized user authentication and access control with it. Pros Okta seamlessly integrates within our existing systems. Users securely access multiple applications without having to remember countless passwords, which improves productivity (proven in our case!). Plus, the mobile app makes access on the go a breeze. Cons The initial setup can feel overwhelming due to the abundance of configuration options, though the comprehensive support materials do help ease the process Review Source YR YOHANNA R. Management Investment Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Okra management platform" September 17, 2025 5.0 The security measures is good cause my identity and accosted protected and helpful in resolving some of my issues even thou it requires some time and effort to fully understand Pros It allow me to easy track time and manage projects seamlessly and access to multiple applications with my credentials Cons I find the pricing model complex with multiple tiers and add-ons it makes it difficult and I also have issue with login my account Review Source TB Tamer B. ProdOps Engineer Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great SSO tool" April 30, 2025 5.0 It was a great experience. I like OKTA and think it is way better than other competitors. Pros It is an excellent option for SSO; it is easy to add users and apps, and we have never had an issue or outage. Cons I don't think I can recall anything I didn't like about OKTA. It is doing the job as we expect. Review Source LS Laura S. SDR Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Amazing for safety reasons" May 14, 2025 5.0 We use it to protect us from cybersecurity attacks, in order to access any company's apps, I get a notification on my phone to validate it's me Pros Great tool for easy and safe access to compay's apps and have single factor authentications Cons nothing, it's great to have sth to access apps safely Review Source ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.