OKTA 

Okta is a leading Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform that enables organizations to securely manage user authentication and authorization across applications, devices, and APIs. It provides a cloud-based, vendor-neutral solution for:

·       Single sign-on (SSO)

·       Multi-factor authentication

·       Lifecycle management

·       API Access management

Enterprises widely use Okta to ensure secure access for employees and partners while simplifying IT administration through centralized user provisioning and strong security policies. It integrates with hundreds of applications out of the box and supports industry-standard protocols like SAML, OIDC, and SCIM.

AUTH0

Auth is a Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) tool that provides authentication and authorization services for applications. It allows developers to easily implement secure login flows, manage users, and integrate with identity providers using standards like Oath 2.0, OIDC, SAML, and more.

·       Customizable login pages and flows (Universal login)

·       Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

·       Social and enterprise identity provider integration

Ath0 is designed for both the B2C and B2B scenarios, offering a seamless user experience and robust security out of the box.

Core Focus

Okta: It is designed for workforce identity. It is the go-to solution for IT teams looking to manage employees' access to internal tools, Saas apps, and devices.

Auth0: It focused on CIAM. It gives developers the tool to build secure, customizable login flows for B2C and B2B applications.

Purpose

Okta: Okta leads in enterprise-grade identity and access management. Primarily acts as an Identity Provider.

Protocol support

Okta: Excels in legacy and enterprise SSO setups. (OAuth2. OIDC, SAML, WS-Fed)

Auth0: Flexible integrations for modern applications. (OAuth2. OIDC, SAML, WS-Fed)

Multifactor Authentication (MFA)

Okta: For IT admins who want to enforce policies across an organization. Okta has an Okta Verify app that supports push notifications, biometrics, and device binding.

Auth0: It is for developers embedding MFA into their customer-facing apps and user flows. It does not have its own MFA app but supports protocols like WebAuth0 and Okta Verify.

Application and Identity sources

Okta: Okta is superior for enterprise SaaS onboarding, offering thousands of one-click integrations.

Auth0: Mobile application, Web application, M2M applications, social logins (Facebook, Gmail, LinkedIn), Enterprise connections.

Use Case:

A company has 2 sets of users:

·       Employees who access internal tools (email, HR, finance)

·       Customers who log into the company’s product (SaaS platform or mobile app)

Okta manages SSO, MFA, and lifecycle for employees. Auth0 manages sign-up, login, social login, and security for customer-facing applications.

Conclusion

Both Auth0 and Okta offer robust, secure, and scalable solutions. The right choice depends entirely on the organization’s use case and target users. If the organization is building customer–facing applications – whether it’s a Saas platform, a mobile app, or a public API – Auth0 shines. If developers are managing a large organization's internal IT infrastructure, Okta delivers powerful tools for that.