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Head-to-head · Authentication Software

Okta Workforce Identity vs RSA ID Plus

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Okta Workforce Identity #1 in Authentication Software 9.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Okta
RSA ID Plus #7 in Authentication Software 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit RSA ID Plus

Okta Workforce Identity leads on 0 checks, RSA ID Plus on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOkta Workforce Identity · 9.3/10
  • Free trialonly Okta Workforce Identity
  • Most featuresOkta Workforce Identity · 1 of 2

Okta Workforce Identity scores higher on our rubric for authentication software: 9.3 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Okta Workforce Identity is the better fit for workforces needing broad identity governance. RSA ID Plus is the better fit for hybrid enterprises needing broad access controls.

  • Okta Workforce Identity fits best

    Workforces needing broad identity governance

  • RSA ID Plus fits best

    Hybrid enterprises needing broad access controls

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Side by side

Feature Okta Workforce Identity 9.3/10 Visit ↗ RSA ID Plus 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.3
Ranking #1 in Authentication Software #7 in Authentication Software
Best for Workforces needing broad identity governance Hybrid enterprises needing broad access controls
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $6/user/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web
Integrations 5 integrations 8 integrations
Features Okta Workforce Identity 1/2 · RSA ID Plus 0/2
Passkey sign-in Not checked yet Not checked yet
Directory sync ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Monthly active users Not checked yet Not checked yet
Auth protocols Not checked yet Not checked yet
MFA methods Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines SSO, configurable MFA, and Universal Directory in Starter.
  • Essentials adds adaptive MFA, lifecycle management, governance, and privileged access.
  • Supports provisioning and deprovisioning across cloud and on-premises apps.
  • Supports cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployment models.
  • Combines SSO, MFA, passwordless, adaptive access, and federation.
  • Offers RADIUS and nearly 2,000 prebuilt integration templates.
Cons
  • No free plan; the listed plans are paid.
  • Starter includes 5 Workflows, compared with 50 in Essentials.
  • Professional and Enterprise plan prices are not shown here.
  • No free plan; RSA ID Plus is a paid product.
  • ID Plus C1 is limited to cloud-only authentication.
  • Capabilities such as adaptive access and AI vary by subscription tier.
Our verdict

Okta Workforce Identity centralizes authentication and identity management for employees, contractors, and partners. It combines single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, Universal Directory, lifecycle provisioning, governance, and…

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RSA ID Plus is an identity and access management platform for government, financial services, and other high-assurance organizations. It brings together single sign-on, multifactor authentication, passwordless access with FIDO2 and…

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  1. Okta Workforce IdentityAuthentication Software 9.330-day trial
  2. RSA ID PlusAuthentication Software 8.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Okta Workforce Identity — where it wins

    • Combines SSO, configurable MFA, and Universal Directory in Starter.
    • Essentials adds adaptive MFA, lifecycle management, governance, and privileged access.
    • Supports provisioning and deprovisioning across cloud and on-premises apps.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the listed plans are paid.
    • Starter includes 5 Workflows, compared with 50 in Essentials.
    • Professional and Enterprise plan prices are not shown here.

  • RSA ID Plus — where it wins

    • Supports cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployment models.
    • Combines SSO, MFA, passwordless, adaptive access, and federation.
    • Offers RADIUS and nearly 2,000 prebuilt integration templates.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; RSA ID Plus is a paid product.
    • ID Plus C1 is limited to cloud-only authentication.
    • Capabilities such as adaptive access and AI vary by subscription tier.
  • Okta Workforce Identity9.3/10 · 30-day trial

    A broad workforce identity suite, with core SSO and MFA starting at $6 per user/month annually.

    Visit OktaFull verdict →
  • RSA ID Plus8.3/10 · Paid

    Broad authentication controls for hybrid enterprises, with capabilities varying by paid tier.

    Visit RSA ID PlusFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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