From dae9be5116fed7e04cdb8b595cc267b1db05ac6e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nadeem Afana Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:59:33 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Updates post --- .../archived/2024-06-01-okta-competitors.md | 35 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 19 deletions(-) diff --git a/_posts/archived/2024-06-01-okta-competitors.md b/_posts/archived/2024-06-01-okta-competitors.md index a64529f01e8..c2433748c18 100644 --- a/_posts/archived/2024-06-01-okta-competitors.md +++ b/_posts/archived/2024-06-01-okta-competitors.md @@ -16,8 +16,9 @@ tags: 1. [PingIdentity](#pingidentity) 1. [Keycloak](#keycloak) 1. [SecureAuth](#secureauth) -1. [Amazon Cognito](#amazon_cognito) 1. [Azure AD](#azure_ad) +1. [FusionAuth](#fusionauth) + Looking for Okta IAM alternatives? @@ -122,13 +123,13 @@ PingIdentity Advantages over Okta: ## 7. Keycloak -KeyCloak is open source. It is free to use and highly customizable. KeyCloak offers Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and social login. +Keycloak is open source. It is free to use and highly customizable. Keycloak offers Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and social login. It has strong community backing with extensive documentation and integrates well with various applications and identity providers. -However, KeyCloak requires more effort and expertise to set up and configure. The ongoing maintenance and updates can be resource-intensive. +However, Keycloak requires more effort and expertise to set up and configure. The ongoing maintenance and updates can be resource-intensive. It might need significant resources for high performance. -KeyCloak Advantages over Okta: +Keycloak Advantages over Okta: - **Cost**: Keycloak is open-source and free, while Okta is a premium service. @@ -147,23 +148,9 @@ SecureAuth Advantages over Okta: - - -## 9. Amazon Cognito - -Amazon Cognito automatically scales to handle millions of users, and it seamlessly integrates with other AWS services. -It has a pay-as-you-go pricing which can be more affordable for certain use cases. However, -the initial setup can be complex, especially for beginners, and the documentation is not very clear or detailed. -It also lacks some advanced features found in the other premium solutions. - -Amazon Cognito Advantages over Okta: -- **Cost**: Amazon Cognito offers a pay-as-you-go model which may be more affordable for certain users, while Okta is generally much more expensive. - - - -## 10. Azure AD +## 9. Azure AD Azure AD integrates well with Microsoft products and services, and it can handle large enterprise environments efficiently. It offers robust security features including Conditional Access and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). However, @@ -175,3 +162,13 @@ Azure AD Advantages over Okta: - **Integration**: Azure AD is ideal for Microsoft-centric environments, while Okta offers broader third-party integrations. + + +## 10. FusionAuth +FusionAuth is customizable with support for various authentication methods. It includes multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and comprehensive user management. FusionAuth can handle a large number of users, suitable for both small and large organizations. +However, the initial setup and configuration can be complex, and its administrative UI may not be as intuitive. +It also requires a learning curve due to its extensive features and customization options. + +FusionAuth Advantages over Okta: +- **Cost**: FusionAuth offers a more flexible pricing structure, which may be more affordable for certain users, while Okta tends to be more expensive. +