JumpCloud vs Okta

Go beyond just IAM only. Compare JumpCloud vs. Okta to see how a unified identity, access, and device management platform sets JumpCloud apart from all other vendors like Okta.

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JumpCloud vs. Okta: How to Choose

JumpCloud and Okta each offer powerful identity and access management (IAM) solutions to secure user access to company resources. However, organizations seeking a unified IT platform to manage users AND the devices they use to get access choose JumpCloud. Over 250,000 organizations rely on JumpCloud to simplify their IT operations. Here’s why:

1. Access management that goes beyond just SSO.

Despite what Okta might try to tell you, true access management is more than SSO. With JumpCloud, you can manage the entire user lifecycle from onboarding and provisioning to asset discovery and offboarding. Don’t gamble on whether you’ve successfully stripped former employees of all entitlements: verify and enforce it with JumpCloud’s superior control.

2. IT that scales with you, no matter how you evolve.

HR and payroll systems change. Marketing tools and even cloud providers change. But your identity provider? That’s non-negotiable. With JumpCloud, you can swap in and out whatever resources you need, without the headache of reconfiguring your entire access control system. As your business grows, JumpCloud adapts and integrates with your toolset, securing identities every step of the way.

3. Devices are the gateway to your organization. Tie them to your identities.

Your devices are the entry point to your organization. So why treat them like an afterthought? With JumpCloud, devices and identities don’t just coexist—they act as one. With contextual access, only the right people, on the right devices, get through. While Okta leaves you piecing together device and identity management with third-party tools, JumpCloud has it all built in.

JumpCloud

Okta

Access Management

SSO, MFA, Cloud RADIUS, Cloud LDAP, Device Trust, Easier setup, cross-OS support, lower cost

Okta SSO, MFA,Cloud RADIUS and Cloud LDAP DeviceTrust N/A Complex setup, higher cost

Single Sign-On (SSO)

For apps, devices, files, networks, and cloud infrastructures, passwordless login

For cloud apps, devices (limited) Risk scores based on user activity.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

MFA across devices, apps, networks Built-in MFA MFA integrations

For cloud apps No in-depth device security

Password Management

Built-in password manager for desktops, laptops, and mobile devices Device-hosted password vaults

For apps

Lifecycle Management

For users, devices, and SaaS apps Automated/scheduled imports and account activation

For users and apps

Integrations

Web and on-prem apps (M365, Google Workspace, HRIS, more) IaaS like AWS, Google Cloud

Cloud integrations

Multi-OS Device Management

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and iPadOS devices

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Conditional Access Policies

Across all IT resources (devices, apps, networks, cloud, on-prem)

Across cloud apps, limited for devices or networks Requires 3rd-party integration for on-prem

Patch Management

Automated Version control Windows, macOS, Ubuntu Linux, browsers, and (Windows) apps

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Remote Access

Remote Assist & Background Tools for remote sessions and troubleshooting (Windows, Mac, Linux)

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SaaS Management

SaaS discovery, access control, spend optimization

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Requires 3rd party integrations

Endpoint Management

macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, iPadOS and Android

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Compliance Support

IAM, device management, reports, SaaS discovery

IAM and reports

Customers Recognize The Value of JumpCloud

Don’t take our word for it.

Xeneta

"We used to deal with so many requests from different departments — give me this tool, give me that tool — and typically you’d have to chase down the owner of the tool if you didn’t have admin access. Now, almost everything is through JumpCloud, so you just do a couple of clicks and the person gets access. So, access provisioning tickets are typically resolved within a few minutes, which is very nice."

- Zakhar Shapurau, VP of Research and Development

Sovrn

"The fact that JumpCloud integrates with AWS IAM Identity Center makes life easier. Instead of having to have a plethora of user groups within JumpCloud and assigning specific roles, we’re able to hone in on that management once we have all of our permission sets correct on Identity Center and we automatically know that those users will have the right roles on the first go and not have to modify it."

- Justen Starbuck, IT Manager

Papernest

"Before, every user was recording their passwords with a competitor solution, but it was another thing to manage. JumpCloud Go and Password Manager are great features for us and for our users."

- Carles Anton Güell, IT Manager

Industry Awards & Recognitions

Best Usability

Best Relationship

Leader

Most Implementable

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main differences between JumpCloud and Okta for IAM?

JumpCloud and Okta are both strong IAM providers, but they focus on different strengths. JumpCloud offers a unified platform with identity, device, and access management across cloud and on-prem, making it a good choice for companies with mixed device types (Windows, Mac, Linux etc.) and hybrid workforce. Okta primarily focuses on cloud apps and IAM, with limited on-prem integrations and no Linux support. Companies looking for Okta alternatives find JumpCloud’s broader scope more cost-effective and comprehensive than Okta.

How does JumpCloud support compliance efforts compared to Okta?

JumpCloud is designed to simplify IT at all fronts including compliance with regulatory standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2. Its unified access and device management, MFA, detailed audit logs, and SaaS management solutions help organizations meet compliance requirements across diverse environments, making it a more comprehensive Okta alternative.

Which is more cost-effective for mid-sized businesses?

For mid-sized companies and MSPs considering JumpCloud vs Okta, JumpCloud’s all-in-one approach is more cost-effective than Okta, especially if your business needs both IAM and device management. By consolidating these capabilities into one platform, JumpCloud reduces the need for multiple vendors and licensing fees, while Okta may require additional tools which can increase overall costs.

Which one offers better control for remote employees and contractors, JumpCloud or Okta?

JumpCloud is designed to Make Work Happen® regardless of where your employees or contractors work. With powerful capabilities including mobile device management, remote troubleshooting and multi-OS support, IT teams can securely control access and configurations for remote/hybrid workforce across any location from a managed device.