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Best Okta Alternatives 2026

Discover the best Okta alternatives for 2026. Compare Auth0, Keycloak, Azure AD, OneLogin and JumpCloud on enterprise SSO, pricing and integrations.

At MG Software we recommend Keycloak for organisations that want full control. For Microsoft environments Azure AD is the logical choice. We combine JumpCloud with IAM and device management.

Why do people look for alternatives to Okta is an enterprise identity and access management (IAM) platform providing SSO, MFA, lifecycle management and API security for large organisations. It is the market leader for workforce identity.?

Okta is expensive with complex per-user pricing, and recent security incidents have eroded trust. Implementation is complex and often requires specialised consultants. Organisations seek more affordable or secure alternatives.

Best alternatives

Auth0

Flexible identity platform (now part of Okta) with developer-friendly APIs, extensive social login and adaptive MFA.

Pros

  • +More flexible developer APIs than Okta Workforce Identity
  • +Extensive social login and passwordless options
  • +Better suited for customer-facing identity (CIAM)

Cons

  • -Now owned by Okta, so potentially similar risks
  • -Has become more expensive after integration into Okta pricing
Best for: Teams that want a more developer-friendly alternative within the Okta ecosystem.

Keycloak

Open-source IAM platform with full enterprise SSO, LDAP/AD integration, fine-grained authorisation and federation.

Pros

  • +Fully open-source without licence costs
  • +Enterprise-grade SAML, OIDC and LDAP support
  • +Full control over data and infrastructure

Cons

  • -Requires significant operational management and expertise
  • -No managed SaaS option from Red Hat available
Best for: Organisations with an operations team that want full control over IAM.

Azure AD (Entra ID)

Microsoft's enterprise identity platform with seamless integration into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, conditional access and Entra ID Governance.

Pros

  • +Seamless integration with Microsoft 365 and Azure
  • +Conditional access policies with risk-based authentication
  • +Included with many Microsoft 365 enterprise licences

Cons

  • -Strong vendor lock-in to the Microsoft ecosystem
  • -Complex licence structure with many add-on options
Best for: Microsoft-oriented organisations already using Microsoft 365.

OneLogin

Cloud-based IAM platform with SSO, MFA, directory integration and user lifecycle management for enterprise organisations.

Pros

  • +Simpler interface and setup than Okta
  • +Competitive pricing for mid-size organisations
  • +Good directory integration with AD and LDAP

Cons

  • -Smaller app ecosystem than Okta
  • -Less advanced adaptive authentication
Best for: Mid-size organisations that want enterprise IAM at lower cost than Okta.

JumpCloud

Open directory platform that combines IAM, device management and network access control in one cloud-based solution.

Pros

  • +Combines IAM with device management (MDM) in one platform
  • +Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS and Linux
  • +Free tier for up to 10 users

Cons

  • -Less in-depth IAM features than Okta for very large organisations
  • -Reporting and audit features are more limited
Best for: IT teams that want to combine identity and device management in one tool.

What to consider when switching?

  • Inventory all applications connected via SSO and check compatibility
  • Compare per-user costs including all required add-ons and modules
  • Evaluate whether you also need device management or network access control
  • Assess migration complexity for your current SAML/OIDC configurations

Which alternative does MG Software recommend?

At MG Software we recommend Keycloak for organisations that want full control. For Microsoft environments Azure AD is the logical choice. We combine JumpCloud with IAM and device management.

Further reading

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Frequently asked questions

Okta has had several security incidents. They have tightened security, but some organisations now choose Keycloak (self-hosted) or Azure AD for more control.
Okta primarily focuses on workforce identity (employees) while Auth0 focuses on customer identity (customers). Auth0 is now owned by Okta but maintains its own product line.
Migration requires planning: SAML/OIDC configurations must be transferred per application. A phased approach with parallel running minimises user impact.

Is Okta safe after the recent data breaches?

Okta has had several security incidents. They have tightened security, but some organisations now choose Keycloak (self-hosted) or Azure AD for more control.

What is the difference between Okta and Auth0?

Okta primarily focuses on workforce identity (employees) while Auth0 focuses on customer identity (customers). Auth0 is now owned by Okta but maintains its own product line.

Can I migrate from Okta without user impact?

Migration requires planning: SAML/OIDC configurations must be transferred per application. A phased approach with parallel running minimises user impact.

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