Comparison
1Password vs Okta
Scored side by side on cybersecurity, using the same criteria we apply across the category.
Credential and secrets management for teams, with developer-oriented secret injection.
Identity platform for workforce single sign-on, lifecycle management and access governance.
Scored side by side
Identity coverage
Operational overhead
Compliance evidence
Admin experience
Value for money
1Password verdict
The pragmatic credential layer for teams under a thousand people, and a real improvement on secrets in chat.
- Excellent user experience drives real adoption
- Secrets CLI removes .env files from laptops
- Straightforward compliance evidence
Okta verdict
The right identity layer when you refuse to be locked into a single cloud vendor's directory.
- Vendor-neutral across cloud providers
- Largest pre-built application catalogue
- Lifecycle automation reduces manual provisioning
FAQ
Common questions
What's the difference between 1Password and Okta?
1Password: The pragmatic credential layer for teams under a thousand people, and a real improvement on secrets in chat. Okta: The right identity layer when you refuse to be locked into a single cloud vendor's directory.
Which has better reviews, 1Password or Okta?
1Password is rated higher — 4.7/5 versus 4.4/5, from 8,400 and 5,800 reviews respectively.
Does 1Password or Okta have a free plan?
Okta has a free tier ($2 per user / month); 1Password doesn't (starting at $7.99 per user / month).