Drata vs Okta
Drata and Okta are both security & identity tools. Drata is aimed at small businesses and enterprise, while Okta is aimed at enterprise and small businesses.
Drata
Continuous compliance automation
Okta
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 |
| Built for | Small businesses, Enterprise | Enterprise, Small businesses, Developers |
| Platforms | web | web, macos, windows, ios, android |
| Country | US · 2020 | US · 2009 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Drata if
B2B SaaS needing security certifications.
- Strong automation and integrations
- Good auditor network
- Competitive with Vanta
Look elsewhere if: Companies without compliance needs yet.
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).
Drata vs Okta pricing
Drata
- FoundationCustomUp to 50 FTEs, 1 pre-mapped framework
- AdvancedCustomAny available framework, custom tests
- EnterpriseCustomRisk Management Pro, Compliance as Code Pro
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
Drata · Key features
- Continuous control monitoring
- Multiple frameworks and custom controls
- Evidence collection and auditor access
- Risk and vendor management
- Trust center and questionnaire automation
- Policy templates and training
Cons
- Pricing not public
- Requires internal ownership
- Costs rise with frameworks
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
Drata vs Okta: FAQ
Do Drata and Okta have a free plan?
Drata has no free plan. Okta has no free plan, a 30-day free trial.