Okta vs Rippling
Okta and Rippling are both security & identity tools. Okta is aimed at enterprise and small businesses, while Rippling is aimed at small businesses and enterprise. Okta costs less, from $6/mo versus $8/mo for Rippling.
Enterprise identity platform for SSO, MFA and user lifecycle
HR, IT and finance in one system
| Pricing | Paid · $6 | Paid · $8 |
| Starting price | $6/mo | $8/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Built for | Enterprise, Small businesses, Developers | Small businesses, Enterprise |
| Platforms | web, macos, windows, ios, android | web, ios, android |
| Country | US · 2009 | US · 2016 |
| Rating | — | — |
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).
Choose Rippling if
Fast-growing companies from 50 to several thousand employees.
- Deep automation across departments
- Replaces several point tools
- Strong IT and device management
Look elsewhere if: Very small businesses that only need payroll (Gusto).
Okta vs Rippling pricing
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
Rippling
- Rippling Platformfrom $8/user/moPer employee plus monthly base fee
- ModulesCustomHCM, IT, payroll, finance, global; quote
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
Rippling · Key features
- Single employee record across HR, IT and finance
- US and global payroll, EOR
- Benefits administration and PEO option
- App provisioning and device management
- Spend: corporate cards and expenses
- Workflow studio and custom reports
Cons
- Pricing is opaque and modular
- Can be complex to implement
- Overkill for very small teams
Okta vs Rippling: FAQ
Which is cheaper, Okta or Rippling?
Okta starts at $6/mo and Rippling at $8/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do Okta and Rippling have a free plan?
Okta has no free plan, a 30-day free trial. Rippling has no free plan.