Okta Identity Governance
Okta Identity Governance: A governance suite for workforce access, strongest for organizations already using Okta. Ranked #10 of 25 in Identity Governance Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Paid; best for organizations already using Okta.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forOrganizations already using Okta
- Free planNo
- Paid from$17/user/mo
- Access requestsYes
- Founded2009 · San Francisco, California, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Automates access requests, approvals, certifications, and lifecycle changes
- Supports entitlement policies, SoD rules, reporting, and governance APIs
- Offers no-code workflows plus Slack and Microsoft Teams integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Cloud deployment may not suit organizations requiring another deployment model
- Its strongest integration depth is within the Okta ecosystem
Our verdict on Okta Identity Governance
Okta Identity Governance is a cloud SaaS platform for organizations governing workforce access across applications and systems. It brings together self-service access requests, approval routing, periodic access certification campaigns, entitlement management, lifecycle provisioning and deprovisioning, separation-of-duties rules, reports, APIs, and no-code workflow automation. It is aimed at enterprises that need centralized access governance, least-privilege controls, and audit support, particularly those already using Okta for workforce identity.
The published plans show Essentials at $17 per user per month when billed annually. It includes Access Governance, Lifecycle Management, Privileged Access, and 50 Workflows. Professional adds Identity Governance, Lifecycle Management, Maximum Workflows, and a Sandbox. Enterprise includes Identity Governance, Lifecycle Management, API Access Management, Access Gateway, and Machine-to-Machine Tokens. There is no free plan, so the product is positioned for organizations ready for a paid governance deployment rather than casual evaluation. The plan structure also gives buyers a clear progression from core governance and lifecycle capabilities to expanded workflow, testing, API, gateway, and machine-to-machine access features.
Okta Identity Governance fits naturally into an Okta-centered environment. Users can request access through Okta and collaboration tools, with integrations for Slack, Microsoft Teams, and applications in the Okta Integration Network. Resource collections, owners, and labels help organize governance administration, while reports and APIs support oversight and operational workflows. Organizations with mixed identity platforms should assess ecosystem fit before choosing it, since its deepest integration is within Okta. It is a strong match for Okta customers seeking requests, certifications, entitlement controls, lifecycle automation, and SoD enforcement in one cloud service; teams requiring a non-cloud deployment model or a broader platform orientation should consider alternatives.
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Okta Identity Governance fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $17/user/mo |
| Access requests | Yes |
| Access certifications | Yes |
| Lifecycle automation | Yes |
| SoD controls | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Included connectors | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 600+ integrations: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Okta Integration Network applications See all → |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | okta.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Okta Identity Governance integrations
Okta Identity Governance lists 600+ integrations on its own site — the 3 named here are the ones its pages call out.
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
- Okta Integration Network applications
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Alternatives to Okta Identity Governance
- SAP Cloud Identity Access GovernanceA broad cloud governance suite built for complex, SAP-centered application landscapes.9.0
- SailPoint IdentityIQDeep identity governance and connectivity for complex enterprise application estates.8.9
- SailPoint Identity Security CloudA broad cloud platform for enterprise identity lifecycle, access governance, and compliance.8.9
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