Okta Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication vs Imprivata Enterprise Access Management

Okta Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication8.8Visit Imprivata Enterprise Access Management8.4Visit

Higher score Okta Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication #5 in Multi-Factor Authentication Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Okta

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Imprivata Enterprise Access Management #9 in Multi-Factor Authentication Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Imprivata

• Okta Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication fits best

  Enterprise adaptive MFA

• Imprivata Enterprise Access Management fits best

  Healthcare and shared-workstation environments

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Side by side

Feature	Okta Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Imprivata Enterprise Access Management 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.4
Ranking	#5 in Multi-Factor Authentication Software	#9 in Multi-Factor Authentication Software
Best for	Enterprise adaptive MFA	Healthcare and shared-workstation environments
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$6/user/mo	—
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations	4 integrations	140+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Okta Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication 3/3 · Imprivata Enterprise Access Management 3/3
Adaptive access policies	✓	✓
Passwordless authentication	✓	✓
Device trust controls	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment	Hybrid	Hybrid
Supported factors	Okta FastPass; FIDO2/WebAuthn; PIV/CAC smart cards; biometrics; Okta Verify; SMS; email; voice; Duo; third-party authenticators	Network password, device-bound passkey, Imprivata ID, face recognition, security key, Imprivata PIN, proximity card, fingerprint, FIDO security key, smart card, smart USB token, one-time password token, security questions
App integration methods	SAML; RADIUS; Okta RADIUS Agent	SAML, OIDC, API-based SSO, Application Profile Generator for legacy applications
Our review
Pros	Risk-based policies use device, network, location, behavior, and IP signals. Supports phishing-resistant FastPass, FIDO2 WebAuthn, and smart cards. Covers web, desktop, mobile, Linux, Windows, macOS, APIs, and more.	Supports MFA, passwordless, biometric, badge, PIN, OTP, and FIDO authentication Handles shared workstations with fast user switching and secure walkaway Connects modern and legacy applications across hybrid enterprise environments
Cons	Starts at $17 per user per month with annual billing. No free plan is available. Advanced capabilities are split across multiple paid plan tiers.	The broad module structure may exceed the needs of smaller deployments Advanced risk-based features require the corresponding license Best suited to organizations with complex access and workflow requirements
Our verdict	Okta Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication is a workforce authentication solution for organizations that need more control than a basic second-factor prompt. It evaluates signals such as device health, location, network, user behavior, and… Read the review →	Imprivata Enterprise Access Management combines single sign-on, multifactor authentication, passwordless access, analytics, and access controls for enterprise applications, workstations, virtual desktops, and remote access. It is designed… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Okta Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication — where it wins

  • Risk-based policies use device, network, location, behavior, and IP signals.
  • Supports phishing-resistant FastPass, FIDO2 WebAuthn, and smart cards.
  • Covers web, desktop, mobile, Linux, Windows, macOS, APIs, and more.

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $17 per user per month with annual billing.
  • No free plan is available.
  • Advanced capabilities are split across multiple paid plan tiers.

• Imprivata Enterprise Access Management — where it wins

  • Supports MFA, passwordless, biometric, badge, PIN, OTP, and FIDO authentication
  • Handles shared workstations with fast user switching and secure walkaway
  • Connects modern and legacy applications across hybrid enterprise environments

  Where it doesn't

  • The broad module structure may exceed the needs of smaller deployments
  • Advanced risk-based features require the corresponding license
  • Best suited to organizations with complex access and workflow requirements

• Okta Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication8.8/10 · Paid

  Enterprise MFA with adaptive policies, passwordless options, and device-posture checks.

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• Imprivata Enterprise Access Management8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A modular access platform for healthcare, shared workstations, and complex enterprise environments.

  Visit ImprivataFull verdict →