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Entrust Identity Enterprise vs Okta Workforce Identity comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 11, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Entrust Identity Enterprise
Ranking in Authentication Systems
15th
Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
21st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Okta Workforce Identity
Ranking in Authentication Systems
6th
Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (2nd), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (6th), Access Management (2nd), ZTNA as a Service (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category, the mindshare of Entrust Identity Enterprise is 1.0%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Okta Workforce Identity is 10.5%, down from 14.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Okta Workforce Identity10.5%
Entrust Identity Enterprise1.0%
Other88.5%
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
 

Featured Reviews

Iwegbue Godspower Isioma - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides strong authentication feature, which requires users to enter a one-time password (OTP)
The main issue I've noticed pertains to setting up the desktop client on virtual machines in Azure, GCP, or AWS, specifically for Entrust Identity Enterprise intended for on-premises use. It works for on-premises, but I'm not sure if it's fully supported in cloud environments. If support were added, it would function perfectly with on-premises configurations. So, it functions well on-premises, but integrating it with cloud services like AWS or Azure could be challenging. There are issues with cloud integrations, such as Azure, AWS, and GCP.
SumitMundik - PeerSpot reviewer
Authentication process improves security with quick and intuitive user interface
The best feature is the speed and execution of Okta Workforce Identity. The moment you click on single sign-on, you immediately get the notification on your mobile phone, then you do the authentication and within a second you get authenticated. The entire customer experience is very good. The user interface is pretty simple, straightforward, and really good. Multi-factor authentication in Okta Workforce Identity is very useful so people who do not have access or are trying to access using just a user ID and password will be completely blocked because of this two-factor authentication. You will get the code, and as your device is authorized in the system, only that device can be used for the authentication purpose. A third person trying to access or hack your data will not be able to do that anymore. Additionally, you don't have to remember your passwords going forward. Previously, every 60 days or 90 days, passwords kept changing. With the two-factor authentication or single sign-on option in Okta Workforce Identity, you don't have to remember it anymore or write down passwords in plain text. If something goes wrong, we have the IAM team which can unlock your account immediately if you have issues.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It is a scalable solution. You can add users and credentials without problems."
"I am impressed with Entrust because they are one of the most advanced identity access management companies. Their portfolio of products is well aligned with the CISA zero trust framework. If you compare the features of Entrust products with the CISA pillars of zero trust, you'll see that they're perfectly matched with CISA requirements."
"The integration matrix of the solution is huge compared to others."
"This solution is flexible and easy to use for our clients. We use it with different kinds of applications and integrate it with different processes."
"Entrust is an enterprise account, and they have a support system. Their training is also top-notch, and they are willing to share their knowledge with their partners."
"One of the most beneficial features of the solution is the user provisioning and the de-provisioning feature."
"The initial setup of Okta Workforce Identity is straightforward. I was able to get an environment ready within half a day."
"The most valuable features of Okta Workforce Identity are SSO, MFA, and beneficial feature sets."
"First of all, the solution is very simple."
"We can automate the process of adding users to Okta if they are activated in Active Directory, or if they are added to the database of applications or Active Directory in the last couple of days."
"The support for YubiKey is really good because you don't actually have to type in your username and password."
"The provisioning functionality has been the most valuable. This solution has good performance, fast integration and is very responsive."
"My total rating for Okta is ten out of ten."
 

Cons

"The product is very costly compared to other alternative solutions."
"I would like to improve the tool's implementation and pricing."
"It functions well on-premises, but integrating it with cloud services like AWS or Azure could be challenging. There are issues with cloud integrations, such as Azure, AWS, and GCP."
"We are introducing new processes and are migrating to a new version. Once we explore new functionalities, we'll be able to assess what could be improved."
"Whenever I write Cypress test cases, we encounter problems with logging in through Okta."
"Okta Workforce Identity could improve provisioning it can be made simpler."
"On the admin side, we can create our own passwords instead of generating one, which is usually difficult to explain to a user."
"Application updates are lacking. Customer support needs to be improved."
"Areas for improvement with Okta Workforce Identity would be in the governance place; for me, it is light."
"It is challenging to obtain a comprehensive backup."
"We've not had any problems with Okta."
"This user integration with the Okta integration network could be simplified."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The subscription could be yearly or monthly, depending upon your choice."
"It's worth the money."
"I would rate the product's pricing a five out of ten."
"The solution's pricing model could be better for SMBs."
"It has a yearly subscription. As compared to its competitors, it is quite expensive. It also has a complex licensing model."
"Price-wise, Okta Workforce Identity is a cheap solution. The overall cost depends on the license since you can negotiate with Okta or any of Okta's partners only if you opt for many licenses."
"It is costly for large companies."
"This solution is costly. Pricing is decent if you have less users, but it significantly goes up the more users you have, with its cost not justified."
"Though I don't know about the licensing model of the product, I wouldn't be surprised if Okta offers a per user license subscription model."
"The product is expensive compared to other vendors."
"The price of Okta Workforce Identity is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Performing Arts
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise32
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Entrust IdentityGuard?
The main issue I've noticed pertains to setting up the desktop client on virtual machines in Azure, GCP, or AWS, specifically for Entrust Identity Enterprise intended for on-premises use. It works ...
What is your primary use case for Entrust IdentityGuard?
I use it for an extra layer of security, that is two-factor authentication (2FA).
What advice do you have for others considering Entrust IdentityGuard?
I would recommend it. I've used it for three years now, and I'm very happy with it. Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.
What do you like most about Okta Workforce Identity?
Okta has introduced the Universal Directory. It has custom attribute capability and user permissions to read/write on their profiles or hide them. Profile sources and identity profile sourcing are ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Okta Workforce Identity?
Pricing for Okta is reasonably not that much, however, I don't have access to the commercial aspect.
What needs improvement with Okta Workforce Identity?
Currently, in Okta Workforce Identity we get the two-digit authentication code. Instead of getting the two-digit authentication code, if we had an option to do fingerprint verification, that would ...
 

Also Known As

IdentityGuard
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Sample Customers

Bank of New Zealand, CRISIL, Banco Mercantil, G_teborg University, Ministry of Economic Development of New Zealand, Ocean Systems, Skanska, Societe Generale, Susquehanna Bancshares
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