Microsoft Entra ID vs Okta
Identity & Access Management pricing comparison · 2026
Microsoft Entra ID pricing ranges from $0–$12/user/month, while Okta ranges from $6–$17/user/month. Microsoft Entra ID is typically 36% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID pricing starts at $0 with the Entra ID Free plan, which is included wit
verified 9w ago
$2.7K
$44K
Okta
Okta is the leading independent identity and access management (IAM) platform, serving ove
verified 2d ago
$2.7K
$44K
Verdict · list-price math · year 1
Microsoft
saves
$1.5K
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Okta
· 25 seats
Cheapest
$2.7K
Spread
36%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Entra ID P2
$2.7K/yr
year 1 license · $9/seat
Core Essentials
$4.2K/yr
year 1 license · $14/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
No Vendr data
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Not in Vendr's deal flow
Median annual
$44K/yr
Vendr · n=1,825
avg 14% negotiated
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Sources & confidence
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Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources
13 sourced facts
10 hidden-cost · 1 contract · 2 review platforms
Last verified
2mo ago
Confidence
Limited confidence
Sources
13 sourced facts
10 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median
Last verified
2d ago
Confidence
High confidence
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Contract terms
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Microsoft
Okta
Auto-renewal
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Cancellation
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Commitment
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Price escalation
Users report Microsoft raised Azure and related software prices by 10% in one year, followed by tier restructuring that effectively increased costs 30% for comparable capability. B2C businesses with large user bases are particularly exposed.
Users report significant price increases over time, with multiple accounts of Okta tripling in price since initial purchase. Historical pricing of $8/user/month for full feature access has increased to $17+/user/month for comparable tiers, not including mandatory add-ons.
Can downgrade
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What users say
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User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
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Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Microsoft Entra ID | Okta |
|---|---|---|
| Entra ID Free | Free /user/month | $6 /user/month |
| Entra ID P1 | $6 /user/month | $14 /user/month |
| Entra ID P2 | $9 /user/month | $17 /user/month |
| Microsoft Entra Suite | $12 /user/month | Custom |
| Enterprise | — | Custom |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
Microsoft Entra ID
4 scenarios$0/month
Small Business — Entra ID Free
included with any Microsoft cloud subscription
$300/month ($3,600/year)
Mid-Market Team — Entra ID P1 (50 users)
$1,800/month ($21,600/year)
Enterprise Security — Entra ID P2 (200 users)
Okta
4 scenarios$300/month ($6/user x 50 users, billed annually at $3,600/year)
Small Business (50 users, SSO + MFA)
$8,500/month ($17/user x 500 users, billed annually at $102,000/year)
Mid-Size Company (500 users, Essentials Suite)
Estimated $50,000-$75,000/month ($600,000-$900,000/year with enterprise volume discounts)
Enterprise (5,000 users, Professional Suite)
Contract Terms
| Term | Microsoft Entra ID | Okta |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | — | — |
| Cancellation | — | — |
| Minimum commitment | — | — |
| Price escalation | Users report Microsoft raised Azure and related software prices by 10% in one year, followed by tier restructuring that effectively increased costs 30% for comparable capability. B2C businesses with large user bases are particularly exposed. | Users report significant price increases over time, with multiple accounts of Okta tripling in price since initial purchase. Historical pricing of $8/user/month for full feature access has increased to $17+/user/month for comparable tiers, not including mandatory add-ons. |