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Active Directory Domain Services Alternatives

Should you replace Active Directory Domain Services?

Okta is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for Active Directory Domain Services.

Active Directory Domain Services

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Active Directory Domain Services alternatives

See how Active Directory Domain Services compares to 7 alternative apps you can switch to.

OktaBest FitSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$24/yr$2/monthOkta is a good fit if: you manage 50+ applications requiring centralized SSO and need enterprise-grade compliance certifications.
Microsoft...Low Risk SwitchSeat-basedAvg. switch cost--Microsoft Entra Id is a good fit if: you need enterprise-grade identity management with deep Microsoft 365 integration and hybrid Active Directory support.
PingoneWorth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$72/yrPingone is a good fit if: your organization requires enterprise-grade IAM with complex federation, multiple identity sources, and strict compliance requirements.
Salesforc...Worth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$60/yr$5/monthSalesforce Identity is a good fit if: you are deeply invested in Salesforce and need unified identity across CRM, Experience Cloud, and external apps.
One Ident...Worth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--One Identity is a good fit if: you operate complex hybrid AD environments with thousands of on-premise identities and compliance requirements.
Pingfeder...Worth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Pingfederate is a good fit if: your organization requires on-premise identity federation with complex multi-protocol support and cannot adopt cloud-native IDaaS for compliance reasons.
KeycloakWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Keycloak is a good fit if: your platform engineering team requires on-premise or private cloud IAM with full source code control and no vendor lock-in.

Okta and Microsoft Entra Id selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
Active Di...

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Windows Server Standard

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Okta

$60

Single Sign-On ($2/month)

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Microsoft...

$72

Free

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
Active Di...

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Okta

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After $12,000 estimated migration cost.

Microsoft...

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After $8,000 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
Active Di...

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Okta

88/100

Okta excels for mid-market and enterprise organizations managing 50+ cloud applications across multiple departments. IT and Security teams gain centralized control and audit capabilities, but smaller companies often find the implementation complexity and price premium unjustified compared to native identity providers like Microsoft Entra ID or Google Identity.

Microsoft...

85/100

Microsoft Entra ID is indispensable for IT teams managing enterprise identity and access, particularly those embedded in Microsoft ecosystems. Security and infrastructure teams benefit from robust Conditional Access policies and hybrid identity capabilities. However, organizations without dedicated IT staff often struggle with its complexity, and teams heavily invested in decentralized SaaS management may find the governance overhead excessive.

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
Active Di...

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Public adoption signal for the current app.

Okta

low

Okta is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.

Microsoft...

low

Microsoft Entra Id is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 8 weeks and $8,000 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
Active Di...

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Okta

4.5/5.0

12500 reviews

Microsoft...

4.5/5.0

12500 reviews

Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
Active Di...

No migration needed

Okta

6 weeks

High

Okta is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.

Microsoft...

8 weeks

High

Microsoft Entra Id is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 8 weeks and $8,000 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
Active Di...

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Okta

$12,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Microsoft...

$8,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
Active Di...

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Okta

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Supports 7,000 native integrations.

Microsoft...

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Supports 12,000 native integrations.

Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
Active Di...

100%

Okta

85%

  • Requires dedicated admin for complex policy configuration
  • Premium pricing compared to Microsoft Entra ID
  • Advanced governance reporting requires additional licensing
  • Steep learning curve for delegated admin functions
Microsoft...

85%

  • Conditional Access requires P1 minimum
  • No advanced Identity Protection on lower tiers
  • Complex licensing with numerous add-ons
  • Privileged Identity Management locked to P2 tier
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
Active Di...
ISO 27001SOC 2
Okta
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001ISO 27018HIPAAFedRAMP HighGDPRCCPAPCI DSSISO 27017CSA STAR
Microsoft...
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001ISO 27018ISO 27701HIPAAFedRAMP HighGDPRPCI DSS
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
Active Di...

You already standardize on this app.

Okta

You manage 50+ applications requiring centralized SSO and need enterprise-grade compliance certifications

Microsoft...

You need enterprise-grade identity management with deep Microsoft 365 integration and hybrid Active Directory support

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
Active Di...

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Okta

You are a small team relying primarily on Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace without dedicated IT security staff

Microsoft...

You require simple SSO without IT overhead or have minimal budget for conditional access policies

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