Okta is the leading independent Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform, managing authentication, authorisation, and user lifecycle for over 18,000 organisations globally. It connects people to technology through a zero-trust security model.
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) is the identity service component of Microsoft's cloud platform, providing cloud-native IAM for over 400 million users. It integrates seamlessly with Office 365, Dynamics 365, and on-premises Active Directory.
Ping Identity provides intelligent identity solutions for hybrid IT environments, combining PingDirectory for directory services, PingAccess for API protection, and PingFederate for federation. It serves financial services, healthcare, and government sectors.
Keycloak is a free, open-source identity and access management solution developed by Red Hat, offering single sign-on, user federation, and multi-tenant capabilities. It is deployed by thousands of organisations for custom identity solutions.
CyberArk is a global leader in identity security, specialising in privileged access management (PAM) and identity governance. It protects against insider threats and unauthorised access to critical systems across enterprises.
Auth0 provides identity-as-a-service (IDaaS) for customer identity and access management (CIAM), helping organisations authenticate and authorise customers, partners, and employees. It supports 500+ SDKs and integrations.
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator provides multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and user identity management. It integrates with Fortinet's security fabric and supports both on-premises and cloud deployments.
Okta's Workforce Identity Cloud combines employee authentication, access management, and lifecycle management in a single platform. It includes capabilities for secure remote work and hybrid environments.
JumpCloud is a unified platform providing directory-as-a-service (DaaS), single sign-on, and device management. It serves smaller enterprises and remote-first organisations with cloud-native identity solutions.
OneLogin provides unified access management, provisioning, and governance. It serves mid-market to enterprise organisations managing hybrid identity infrastructure.
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Identity Management (IdM) focuses on who users are, handling user registration, authentication, and identity data. Access Management (AM) determines what authenticated users can do, managing authorisation, permissions, and access control. Together they form IAM (Identity and Access Management).
Cloud-based solutions like Okta and Microsoft Entra ID offer faster deployment, scalability, and lower infrastructure costs. On-premises solutions provide more control and suit organisations with strict data residency requirements. Hybrid deployments blend both approaches for legacy and modern systems.
Pricing varies by model: user-based (£2-10/user/month), capacity-based (thousands/month), or enterprise custom deals. Auth0 and JumpCloud offer transparent per-user pricing, whilst Okta and CyberArk typically require custom negotiations based on scale and requirements.