Acronis vs Okta
Acronis and Okta are both security & identity tools. Acronis is aimed at small businesses and enterprise, while Okta is aimed at enterprise and small businesses.
Backup, disaster recovery and endpoint security for MSPs and PCs
Enterprise identity platform for SSO, MFA and user lifecycle
| Pricing | Paid | Paid · $6 |
| Starting price | Not published | $6/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | 30 days | 30 days |
| Built for | Small businesses, Enterprise, Agencies | Enterprise, Small businesses, Developers |
| Platforms | web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android | web, macos, windows, ios, android |
| Country | CH · 2003 | US · 2009 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Acronis if
MSPs and IT teams that want backup, disaster recovery and endpoint security in one platform, and users who need reliable disk images.
- One agent and console for backup, security and RMM
- Mature, reliable disk imaging and cloning
- Large partner network and global data centers
Look elsewhere if: Users who only need simple unlimited cloud backup (Backblaze) or SaaS-only backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace (Afi.ai).
Choose Okta if
Mid-sized and large companies with many SaaS apps that need central SSO, MFA and automated joiner, mover and leaver processes.
- Largest catalog of prebuilt SSO and provisioning integrations
- Vendor-neutral, works well across Microsoft, Google and AWS
- Mature lifecycle automation that speeds onboarding and offboarding
Look elsewhere if: Very small teams or those fully on Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Entra ID, Keycloak, 1Password).
Acronis vs Okta pricing
Acronis
- True Image Essentials$49.99/yr1 computer; local backup, disk cloning, ransomware protection
- True Image Advanced$57.99/yr1 computer + 50 GB cloud; 500 GB option $89.99/yr
- True Image Premium$124.99/yr1 computer + 1 TB cloud, up to 10 TB options
- Cyber Platform (business)CustomPer-workload usage billing via MSPs or annual terms
Okta
- Starter$6/user/moBilled annually; SSO, MFA, Universal Directory, 5 Workflows
- Core Essentials$14/user/moBilled annually; mid-tier bundle between Starter and Essentials
- Essentials$17/user/moBilled annually; Adaptive MFA, lifecycle, governance, 50 Workflows
- Professional / EnterpriseCustomDevice Access, ITDR, ISPM, API Access Management
- Customer Identity$3,000/moEnterprise base platform, billed annually
Acronis · Key features
- Full-disk image, file and system backup with bare-metal restore
- Disk cloning and bootable rescue media in True Image
- Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace backup
- Disaster recovery to Acronis cloud with failover
- Endpoint detection and response plus managed detection and response
- AI-based anti-ransomware and anti-malware protection
Cons
- Business pricing is opaque and partner-dependent
- Console is dense and takes time to learn
- Agent can be resource-heavy on older PCs
Okta · Key features
- Single sign-on to thousands of apps via the Okta Integration Network
- Adaptive MFA with Okta Verify push, biometrics and FastPass
- Universal Directory that syncs users from AD, LDAP and HR systems
- Lifecycle management for automatic provisioning and deprovisioning
- No-code Okta Workflows for identity automation
- Identity governance, access reviews and privileged access
Cons
- $1,500 annual minimum rules out very small teams
- Many capabilities are add-ons, so real costs exceed list prices
- Professional and Enterprise tiers are quote-only
Acronis vs Okta: FAQ
Do Acronis and Okta have a free plan?
Acronis has no free plan, a 30-day free trial. Okta has no free plan, a 30-day free trial.