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Okta vs Free Alternatives

A focused comparison to Veriam
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Introduction

Okta is one of the leading providers of identity and access management (IAM) solutions, offering robust authentication, single sign-on (SSO), and lifecycle management primarily designed for enterprises managing internal employees and B2C users. However, businesses that require B2B authentication, flexible authorization, and integrated subscription management often need additional tools beyond Okta’s core functionality.

Veriam fills this gap by providing a specialized IAM and subscription management solution built for B2B authentication and external user access. Instead of competing with Okta, Veriam complements it, allowing companies to seamlessly manage external business users while integrating billing, invoicing, and policy-based authorization.

Feature Veriam Okta
Integrated IAM & Subscription Management ✅ The only solution that natively integrates access & subscription management ❌ IAM-focused; requires third-party integrations for subscription management
Single Sign-On (SSO) ✅ Enables seamless access to multiple applications with a single identity ✅ Industry-leading SSO capabilities
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) ✅ Supports OTP and biometric-based authentication ✅ Robust MFA with extensive authentication options
User Lifecycle Management ✅ Designed for onboarding external B2B users to applications ✅ Strong lifecycle management but primarily for internal employee access
Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Authentication ❌ Not supported; dedicated to B2B and supply chain integration ✅ Supports both B2B and B2C authentication
Policy-Based Authorization ✅ Combines role-based, attribute-based, and resource-based policies ❌ Requires additional policy management tools for complex authorization
Integration Ecosystem ✅ Built to integrate with Okta and other IAM providers ✅ Extensive third-party integration capabilities
Scalability ✅ Architected for linear global scalability, handling millions of users ✅ Highly scalable for enterprise use
Self-Hosting ❌ Not supported; fully cloud-based ✅ Offers both cloud-based and on-premise options
Developer-Friendliness ✅ Easy API integration with IAM, subscription management, invoicing, and payments ✅ Developer-friendly, but requires separate services for subscription management
Compliance & Security ✅ EU-based, adheres to GDPR, pursuing ISO 27001 certification ✅ Strong security and compliance framework, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP
Pricing ✅ IAM is free; charges only for subscription management ❌ Per-user licensing fees apply
Ease of Use & Maintenance ✅ Streamlined, manageable feature set; avoids unnecessary complexity ❌ Feature-rich but may require dedicated administrators to manage
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How Veriam competes with Okta

While Okta is a well-established leader in identity and access management (IAM), it primarily caters to enterprise-level workforce authentication and internal employee access control. However, businesses that require a comprehensive B2B authentication solution alongside subscription management often find themselves needing multiple platforms to achieve their goals.

Veriam eliminates this complexity by offering a fully integrated IAM and subscription management platform, which Okta does not provide. Here’s why Veriam stands out:

  • Purpose-Built for B2B Authentication: Unlike Okta, which is designed primarily for workforce IAM, Veriam specializes in customer authentication, B2B access, and supply chain integrations, ensuring seamless external user onboarding.

  • Integrated Subscription Management: Okta requires businesses to integrate third-party subscription billing platforms, leading to additional costs and complexity. Veriam natively combines IAM with subscription management, making it a one-stop solution.

  • Flexible Policy-Based Authorization: Veriam delivers advanced authorization frameworks that integrate role-based (RBAC), attribute-based (ABAC), and resource-based (ReBAC) access control, enabling fine-grained permissions—a capability that Okta does not provide natively.

  • Cost-Effective Identity Management: While Okta charges per-user fees for its authentication and IAM services, Veriam offers IAM for free and only monetizes subscription management, making it a more affordable alternative for businesses managing customer access.

  • Designed for Easy Integration & Maintenance: Okta’s extensive feature set often leads to complex configurations and higher maintenance overhead. Veriam, by contrast, prioritizes usability, ensuring businesses can quickly deploy IAM and subscription controls without excessive setup time.

For businesses looking to simplify their stack, reduce costs, and streamline both authentication and subscriptions, Veriam presents a more focused and efficient solution than Okta.

Final thoughts

If your company already uses Okta for workforce identity management but needs a dedicated B2B IAM solution with subscription management, payments, and invoicing, Veriam is the ideal extension. It simplifies external authentication while enhancing your existing IAM strategy without unnecessary complexity.

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