Best Identity & Access (MFA / SSO) · 2026
Microsoft Entra ID vs 
Okta Workforce Identity Microsoft Entra ID vs Okta Workforce Identity: on our data-weighted scoring, Microsoft Entra ID edges ahead (8.6 vs 8.5/10). Microsoft Entra ID starts at $6/user/mo (P1) and is best for microsoft 365 / Azure shops wanting identity bundled with the tools they already run; Okta Workforce Identity starts at $6/user/mo and is best for organizations wanting a best-of-breed, vendor-neutral identity platform with the deepest integration network. Choose Microsoft Entra ID for the stronger overall track record; consider Okta Workforce Identity if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
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Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →
| Criterion | Microsoft Entra ID | Okta Workforce Identity |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| User reviews | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Adoption | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Affordability | 9.5 | 5.8 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Ease of trial | 10.0 | 6.0 |
| Microsoft Entra ID | Okta Workforce Identity | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $6/user/mo (P1) | $6/user/mo |
| Pricing model | per user | per user |
| Free trial / tier | Free tier + 30 days | 30 days |
| Best for | Microsoft 365 / Azure shops wanting identity bundled with the tools they already run | Organizations wanting a best-of-breed, vendor-neutral identity platform with the deepest integration network |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| G2 rating | 4.5/5 (791) | 4.5/5 (896) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 8.6 | 8.5 |
You need microsoft 365 / azure shops wanting identity bundled with the tools they already run.
You need organizations wanting a best-of-breed, vendor-neutral identity platform with the deepest integration network.
Microsoft Entra ID bills on a per user model from $6/user/mo (P1) (free tier available), while Okta Workforce Identity uses a per user model from $6/user/mo (30 days trial). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Microsoft Entra ID ships 6 headline capabilities (Free tier with every M365/Azure tenant, Conditional access policies, Adaptive + passwordless MFA, Identity Protection + risk detection (P2)) and deploys Cloud. Okta Workforce Identity ships 7 (7, 000+ pre-built integrations, Single sign-on + Universal Directory, Adaptive MFA + passwordless), deploying Cloud.
Microsoft Entra ID holds 4.5/5 (~791 G2 reviews); Okta Workforce Identity holds 4.5/5 (~896 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Microsoft Entra ID edges ahead (8.6 vs 8.5/10). Pick Okta Workforce Identity instead when organizations wanting a best-of-breed, vendor-neutral identity platform with the deepest integration network. See Microsoft Entra ID alternatives or Okta Workforce Identity alternatives.
