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CrowdStrike vs Okta
A detailed comparison to help you choose between CrowdStrike and Okta.
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| Feature | CrowdStrike | Okta |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Free Tier | No | No |
| Monthly Cost (Solo) | $60/year | $2 |
| Target Audience | enterprise | enterprise |
| Verified | No | Yes |
| Solo-Friendly | No | No |
| Open Source | No | No |
| Editorial Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Categories | Security | Security, Developer Tools |
| Key Features | Next-gen antivirus (NGAV), Endpoint detection and response (EDR), Threat intelligence, Vulnerability management, Identity protection | Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-factor authentication, Lifecycle management, Auth0 (customer identity), 7,000+ app integrations |
| Free Tier Quality | None | None |
Pricing Breakdown
CrowdStrike
Falcon Go: $59.99/device/year (5+ devices). Pro: $99.99/device/year. Enterprise: $184.99/device/year. Elite: custom.
Okta
Developer (Free): 100 MAUs. SSO: $2/user/month. MFA: $3/user/month. Lifecycle: $4/user/month. Auth0: from $23/month (1,000 MAUs). Enterprise: custom.
Integration Overlap
Shared Integrations (2)
AWSServiceNow
Only in CrowdStrike (6)
AzureGoogle CloudSplunkOktaZscalerCrowdStrike Marketplace
Only in Okta (8)
SalesforceMicrosoft 365Google WorkspaceSlackZoomWorkdayGitHubJira
Use Case Fit
CrowdStrike
- * Endpoint protection
- * Threat detection and response
- * Managed threat hunting
- * Vulnerability management
- * Compliance security
Okta
- * Enterprise single sign-on (SSO)
- * Multi-factor authentication
- * User lifecycle management
- * Customer identity (Auth0)
- * API security and access management
CrowdStrike
Pros
- + Industry-leading threat detection
- + Lightweight agent architecture
- + Real-time threat intelligence
- + Excellent managed services
Cons
- - Very expensive for small businesses
- - Complex pricing model
- - Can generate alert overload
- - Requires security expertise to maximize
Okta
Pros
- + Industry-leading identity platform
- + 7,000+ pre-built integrations
- + Auth0 for developer-friendly identity
Cons
- - Expensive for small organizations
- - Complex setup
Editorial Verdict
For solo founders on a budget, Okta wins with competitive pricing. For the highest-rated experience, CrowdStrike edges ahead with a 4.6/5 editorial rating.
Sarah Chen
Editor-in-Chief