{"id":33658,"date":"2023-09-05T11:18:46","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T15:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/?p=33658"},"modified":"2024-12-20T13:55:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T18:55:23","slug":"okta-auth0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/blog\/okta-auth0","title":{"rendered":"Okta vs Auth0 – Which is Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Identity and access management (IAM) controls are a key requirement for cyber insurance as well as overall cybersecurity best practice. Identity management solutions either include or integrate with device management to ensure that only trusted endpoints can access resources. IAM is a broad category where small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could end up considering solutions that may be a mismatch for their requirements and can become very costly to afford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auth0 and Okta are enterprise IAM solutions that have comprehensive features, but solve two different problems. Auth0 provides authentication and authorization for custom applications, and Okta is an enterprise-grade IAM platform. Auth0 was acquired by Okta in May 2021. SMEs may benefit from Auth0 and Okta, but their requirements may be better served by taking a different approach. This article compares Auth0 and Okta and then examines their suitability for SMEs. It will also provide an overview of what JumpCloud is and how it may be a better choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Features and Functionality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The capabilities of both solutions may vary significantly depending upon subscription levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the surface, Okta and Auth0 provide similar base functionality. That includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n