Evidence-Backed Side-by-Side Comparison
Okta Workforce Identity Cloud vs. CyberArk Privilege Cloud
Comparing documented technical capabilities, SLA commitments, and verified pricing models without synthetic scores.
Cross-Category Comparison: The selected solutions are categorized under different security specializations (Identity and access management vs Identity and access management,Privileged access management). Ensure you evaluate capability specifications within your targeted architecture.
Comparing 2 solutions side-by-side
| Evaluation Criteria | CY CyberArk CyberArk Privilege Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Classification & Vendor | ||
Offering Type | Software Product | Software Product |
Vendor Headquarters | San Francisco, CA | Newton, MA / Petah Tikva, Israel |
Corporate Identity Status | Unverified Profile | Unverified Profile |
Primary Security Specialization | Identity and access management | Identity and access management |
| Architecture & Deployment | ||
Deployment Models | 100% Cloud SaaS with active-active 99.99% availability SLA and local Lightweight AD Agents | Cloud SaaS platform with lightweight on-premises Secure Web Access connectors |
Supported Platforms / OS | Cross-platform cloud web application; Okta Verify supported on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows Server, Linux, Unix, Enterprise Databases (Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL), Cloud Consoles |
| Pricing & Commercial Model | ||
Pricing Transparency Status | Publicly Documented | Contact Sales / Custom Quote |
Entry List Pricing | $24.00 (per-user-per-year) | Custom quote required / Not publicly listed |
Commercial Licensing Scope | Modular per-user pricing: Single Sign-On starts at $2/user/month; Adaptive MFA starts at $3/user/month billed annually. | Enterprise subscription based on number of privileged users and managed targets. |
| Authentication & Access | ||
Supported MFA Methods & FIDO2/Passkeys Range of authentication factors supported including phishing-resistant FIDO2/WebAuthn. | Okta FastPass (FIDO2), WebAuthn, SMS, Voice, Push, YubiKey | CyberArk Identity MFA, FIDO2, Duo, Okta, RADIUS |
Continuous Adaptive Trust & Risk Signals Dynamic step-up authentication based on device health, IP reputation, and behavioral anomalies. | Supported | Supported |
| Identity Lifecycle | ||
Directory & HRIS Integrations Native synchronization with Active Directory, Entra ID, Workday, and SCIM endpoints. | Active Directory, LDAP, Workday, BambooHR, SCIM 2.0 | Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, LDAP, SCIM |
| Privilege Governance | ||
Privileged Session Recording & Auditing Keystroke and video recording of privileged administrative sessions (SSH, RDP). | Not supported | Supported |
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