Headline rates
| Vendor | Cheapest published rate | Pricing model |
|---|---|---|
| Okta Workforce Identity | $6/user/mo (Starter) | Per-user tiered bundles. $1,500/yr annual minimum across all tiers. |
| Microsoft Entra ID | $6/user/mo (P1) | Per-user. Free tier covers basic SSO; paid tiers add MFA, conditional access, governance. |
Worked example
Acme Engineering Co. (illustrative example, not a real company) has 300 employees and a single SAML SSO requirement. Annual cost at list price:
- Okta Workforce Identity: Starter at $6/user/mo. 300 seats x 12 = $21,600/yr.
- Microsoft Entra ID: P1 at $6/user/mo. 300 seats x 12 = $21,600/yr.
Numbers reflect list rates at 300 seats. Negotiated rates, bundled discounts, and per-MAU billing for CIAM products will all materially change the actual invoice.
Hidden cost differences
Okta Workforce Identity
- $1,500/yr annual minimum on every tier - below 21 seats you pay the floor regardless.
- Adaptive MFA, Identity Governance, and Identity Threat Protection are paid add-ons on top of Workforce Identity.
- Implementation typically requires a partner engagement for any team beyond a single-app SSO rollout.
Microsoft Entra ID
- Entra External ID (CIAM) is priced separately at $0.01875 per MAU above the free tier.
- Privileged Identity Management requires P2 or the Suite license.
- Cross-tenant access and B2B collaboration above the free MAU pool incur per-MAU billing.
Sources
- Okta Workforce Identity pricing page (verified 2026-06-02)
- Microsoft Entra ID pricing page (verified 2026-06-02)
Last verified June 2026.