# Okta Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Okta the right Single Sign On solution for you? Explore 930 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/119653/Okta/reviews --- Okta 4.7 (930) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 26th, 2026 # Reviews of Okta Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.5 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews IU Ikpa U AmbassadorBroadcast Media, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “I like okta because it’s a very unique site for an authentic verification it’s very easy to manage and get worked pass through the active help of customer support if when needed, Okta is known for strong security, the fact that it allows to sing in to multiple applications with one set of credentials,it’s giving a 100/100 to me and I will highly root go okta.“ December 22, 2025 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 Charlie L Assistant EditorEntertainment, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Overall, Okta and their verification software was a great value for the money that provided a streamlined onboaridng process along with password management, smooth daily sign in, and allowed me to get right to work at the beginning of each day.“ February 20, 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 JD Jane D Operations ManagerInformation Technology and Services, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Okta simplifies daily work by handling all logins in one place, speeding up onboarding and improving security with MFA.“ December 2, 2025 NH Nitin H Associate technical support engineerElectrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Sometimes the mobile app is not responsive, I think there is a need to improve that when we login through notifications the app will not sync or detect this particular login so we have to switch over to manually typing the code which shows on the app.“ January 31, 2025 GP Giovanni P IT ManagerHospitality, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It has multiple working integrations available and a nice guide to make them work, it allows multi-property segmentation“ January 10, 2026 Sean M Student HelperEducation Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I had a few cons, it was sometimes really slow and sometimes the "keep me logged in" feature did not work.“ April 1, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 930 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Charlie L. Assistant Editor Entertainment Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A Great, Streamlined Onboarding and Verification Software" February 20, 2026 4.0 Overall, Okta and their verification software was a great value for the money that provided a streamlined onboaridng process along with password management, smooth daily sign in, and allowed me to get right to work at the beginning of each day. Pros Okta provided a clear and easy way to verify and streamline onboarding at one of my first jobs in Los Angeles. The user interface was clean and simlpe, the verification process allowed me to manage my passwords without worrying about data leaks, all without an insane learning curve. Cons While I only used Okta for a short period of time, I think the one thing I'd build on would be the cloud integrations. While they exist, at the time Okta seemed just one step behind. 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 KM Karl M. EVP, CISO Banking Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Identity Governance - be careful" December 25, 2024 3.0 The sales and product teams were too aggressive promising us certain features would be ready. Pros Their Identity Governance's product's features are easy to use and easy to configure. It took us only a short time to get everything setup, and we were able to do so by ourselves, mostly. Cons The product teams initially told us certain features would be ready within 6 months after our purchase. However, they could not live up to that promise and after using their product on ID Governance for 12 months, we gave up because critical features were not ready. 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 Directory Platform](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 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 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 Directory Platform](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 AK Arsalan K. Planning and control Manager Renewables & Environment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Safeguarding the most sensitive systems with adaptive, multilayered defense." February 10, 2025 5.0 Doing it all with one platform saves time and money. Pros Designed with zero trust at its core, this identity enterprise scales effortlessly to secure all our interactions. Cons Advanced security measures like RBA and MFA saves the day. I find the biggest reason for switching to Okta. Switched from [LastPass](https://www.capterra.com/p/151988/LastPass/) There are too many unnecessary interruptions while using LastPass. It delays work. Review Source WB Waheed B. Solutions Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The only SSO tool you need" January 11, 2025 5.0 Seamless integration with almost any app anywhere Pros The best SSO tool out there. Using anything else seems counterintuitive Cons TBH I cannot list any flaws with Okta, other than you need to be a security expert to fully leverage it Switched from [Google Workspace](https://www.capterra.com/p/247901/Google-Workspace/) I switched employers and my new one used Okta SSO instead of Google SSO, because Okta is more ubiquitous for workplace apps Review Source MG Michael G. Partner Computer & Network Security Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great integration and ease of use" February 16, 2026 5.0 Pros The ability to integrate with all of our cloud offerings as well as our on prem installed software. The integration and ease of use makes it an Easy go to solution. Cons Some of our on prem tools did t have documentation on how to integrate but we were able to figure it out with the support Review Source IS Irish S. Platinum Desk Concierge Consumer Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One Stop tool!" September 18, 2025 5.0 What I love about Okta is that it is the central application dashboard and simplifies access to various tools which saves time and improves efficiency. Pros What I like most about Okta is its strong security and the ability to integrate with many applications and systems. Cons None so far as this was our main tool and all the applications we use are all integrated which helps us a lot with our job. It's like a one stop tool. Review Source ENM Edmin Nomer M. Benefits Consulting Analyst Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Secured and Easy to use" April 18, 2025 5.0 One of the biggest wins for me has been how easy it is to use. Logging in once and then having access to everything I need has made my workday so much smoother. Plus, knowing that there are extra layers of security like the multi-factor authentication gives me a lot of peace of mind. It's not just about convenience; it's about feeling like my accounts are well-protected. Setting things up wasn't too complicated either, especially with how well it seems to connect with all the different apps we use. It’s great having everything managed in one place – it just makes things less chaotic. While I know some people might mention the cost, for me, the time it saves and the security it provides feel totally worth it. Maybe the initial setup took a bit of getting used to, but once everything was in place, it’s been smooth sailing. The login process is secure, which is what matters most, even if it adds a step or two. Overall, I'm genuinely impressed with Okta. It's made managing access so much easier and has definitely boosted my confidence in our security. It's been a solid and dependable tool for me. Pros I love that it offers an option to authenticate logins thru my phone via face recognition/finger print scan Cons Honestly, my experience with Okta has been really positive. So far, I haven't run into any snags using it, which is a huge plus. Ever since we started using it, I've found it to be consistently reliable and, most importantly, it feels really secure. Review Source Terri A. Logistics and Distribution Operations Coordinator Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Effortlessly eradicate breaches stemming from identity- related threats, implement security measures and utterly secure your digital world " March 10, 2025 5.0 Okta has improved our digital experiences and security making it easier for us to manage our digital operations. Okta has provided us with a comprehensive IAM that help manage user identities and access across our different systems thus streamlining and securing access to different applications,data and services we need for managing inventory, tracking shipments and other daily tasks . This enable us to maintain efficient and secure operations which is useful for coordinating teams and suppliers Pros Okta has a straightforward UI that makes it painless to navigate. Its cloud architecture makes it ever available with no downtimes allowing us to consistently authenticate all users, sync our directory and manage our passwords efficiently. Additionally it offers advanced IAM solution that help streamline user-access to business critical applications ensuring that our partners, customers and teams have interrupted access to the tools we need. This help us manage the workforce and partners more effectively and enhance operational efficiency. I also appreciate that the authentication system is customizable to fit our specific needs and that Okta enable us to implement robust security measures that reduce the risk of data breaches while maintaining a seamless digital user experience Cons It is difficult to point fingers on anything I dislike about Okta because we have had no snags with Okta. 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 PR Paul R. MIS Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Okta not as difficult to implement as you might think." January 29, 2025 5.0 Support is great, they helped with custom app integrations during implementation. Apps that allow for automatic provisioning save a lot of time, just add a group to the app and all users on that group are added to the app so we don't have to setup users in various SAS apps. Pros Large app integration catalogue. Most of our apps already had integrations available so getting started was quick and easy. Cons Cost is a factor when implementing this product. Review Source DM Dennis M. Senior Frontend Developer Leisure, Travel & Tourism Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One Login, All Access: My Experience with Okta SSO" June 25, 2025 5.0 Pros Its one of the best Identity and access management platform. Using Okta i just need to sign up once and access all my favorite apps like slack Gmail and zoom. This saves time as i don't have to key in my passwords on every app or remember multiple passwords for different accounts. Overall Okta creates for me a smooth work experience. Cons I love Everything about Okta. I find the software helpful as it meets all my needs thereby there is nothing to dislike. Review Source AG Amytes G. Platinum Desk Concierge Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Okta Everyday" September 29, 2025 5.0 I can say that it's an excellent overall experience for me using Okta and because everything is accessible. Pros What I like to most about Okta is that I have access to all the apps needed at work and it's like a one stop shop Cons So far I don't have any thing that I like least about Okta. I like all the software that are in my Okta now. Review Source GG Guntas G. Software Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "For identity and access control" July 17, 2025 5.0 On each project we used, Okta was a better strong touch for identity management. For many tools and lot of permissions, it’s what you need. Pros Access and permission setup are fine tuned, no plug and play which give more custom but once all is setup it work perfectly. Cons A bit expensive but for what is included I think it's kind of fair. Okta is really a good all-in-one solution. Review Source SC Sebastien C. Real Estate Agent Real Estate Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Love the easiness" April 29, 2025 5.0 Pros Okta help to make account login easy and flexible to use. Working from different devices is now possible after Okta as all my credential and login information is securely stored on Okta and I can access it from anywhere. Issue like wrong password or incomplete credential is solved by using Okta. Cons Okta keep sending notification to change my password for every 3 months. I wish I can stop the notification and make the changing on my own request. 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 VR Verified Reviewer Senior Campaign Specialist Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Okta your SSO" February 4, 2025 4.0 Pros At my company we use it for our SSO, being a conglomerate and having subsidiaries and related account ID's, Okta makes my life easier when it comes to logging in managing my access. Its like my personal vault. If I am logged into Okta I can pretty much login to any other apps, which I find is cool. Cons Possibly cost is the only factor that I can think of, I do not face any other chalenges. Review Source LV Leonor V. Realtor Real Estate Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Essential service to improve authentication." October 2, 2024 5.0 In our comapny, the use of Okta has been essential, due to the high number of accounts we have in the cloud for our employees, in addition, we manage several platforms that require a login, so that is where the role of Okta comes into play, as it is responsible for authorizing any logins to the accounts we use for our company. In general, it has given me incredible security, I have been able to integrate it with the most platforms to add a login method, in addition, Okta has given me a way to keep our accounts secure with a fairly complex and almost impossible to rape. I feel safe with the login security provided by Okta, I will continue using it as an authentication service for a longer time. Pros The first feature that I liked is the way in which Okta records any login attempt, this helps a lot since it is capable of detecting when unwanted people are trying to enter our system, this way we can be attentive to any suspicious login. Okta also throws in two-step verification codes, which are essential to maintaining security at every login. Okta allows me to generate one-time codes to log in so I don't use my default to access an account. Auth0 allows me to manage users, which helps me add or remove users whenever I want. Auth0 sends me notifications every time a user is going to access an account I receive those notifications on my mobile device and I like that because it keeps me informed of everything. Cons There isn't a single feature that I didn't like about Okta, it has been an extremely important platform to maintain proportional security in the login of all our employees in the company. Since we started using Okta, our login and authentication has benefited in a big way. Review Source Alfred O. Pastry Chef Hospitality Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Okta is an enhanced identity protection tool for promoting secure access." September 25, 2024 5.0 Okta gives us a peace of mind when it comes to our data safety by helping avoid any kind of unauthorized access to our systems and devices. It has been a simple and very effective experience setting up access authentications that allows us to ensure completely secure access. Okta gives is complete control on access to all our systems and help us understand who is having access to what. Pros Okta has the simplest setup process and came with already pre-built integrations that made it even much easier for us to set it up. It is very flexible and easy to customize allowing us to use it to secure every single system and devices that we use. Okta provide detailed reports that makes it easy to track all access logs. Its enhanced security tools allows us to keep our data safe from all unauthorized access vulnerabilities. Cons Okta has been so precise and we are yet to encounter anything bad to complain about. 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 NH Nitin H. Associate technical support engineer Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A secured tool which has various good features." January 31, 2025 5.0 It is a good product but the mobile app needs improvement. Pros Okta has a very good security system like an in-built 2 factor authentication, also it has many tools which can be accessed using a single login, our organization has our own tool which we ll need to login and verify using Okta so that we have access to it so overall its a very good product with various ways to authenticate ourselves. Cons Sometimes the mobile app is not responsive, I think there is a need to improve that when we login through notifications the app will not sync or detect this particular login so we have to switch over to manually typing the code which shows on the app. Review Source Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.