Short answer? For startups and SMBs, absolutely.
Big enterprises have plenty of high-powered tools to manage security and access. But if you’re a small team, your options are often clunky, expensive, or just plain overwhelming.That means valuable time spent wrestling with complex software instead of focusing on growing your business. It doesn’t have to be that way.Corma is built for lean IT teams who want powerful access management, SaaS governance, and automation , without the hefty price tag or endless headaches.
Okta, founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, is a provider of cloud-based identity and access management solutions, offering Single Sign-On (SSO), Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and over 7,400 integrations to enhance security and user experience for a global customer base.
Scope
Mid-size and large enterprises
Founded
2009 by Todd McKinnon and Frederic Kerrest in San Francisco
There's a smarter way to manage acces.
Corma is designed for fast-moving teams who already use tools like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365. Those platforms give you the basics -SSO, MFA, and user directories ,and you're probably already paying for them.Instead of replacing what works, Corma builds on it.With Corma, you keep the tools you love and get the automation you need.
Single Sign-On (SSO) Capabilities
Offers robust SSO across multiple applications
Corma natively integrates with other SSOs like Google, Microsoft and even Okta
Discovering unauthorised software apps
Limited: Discovery through SSO but not browser extensions
100% visibility on users & apps through SSO, browser extension and api integrations
Automated licence management
Not part of the solution
In-depth features for a comprehensive software licence and contract management
Manage users from onboarding to offboarding
Features advanced user lifecycle management
Automates user lifecycle processes for streamlined IT operations
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to enforce least privilege access management
Supports RBAC for streamlined permissions management
Implements RBAC to ensure users have appropriate access levels
Adaptability for organisations with up to a few hundred users
Tailored for larger enterprises. Can be costly and very complex for smaller organizations
Delivers a cost-effective solution tailored for SMBs
Okta supports automated SCIM provisioning for a wide range of applications, allowing for automated user creation and deactivation. However, many SaaS providers only offer SCIM and SAML features on their enterprise plans, often leading to significant cost increases—this is known as the SSO tax. This can go into the thousands of euros every month that need to be paid on top! It might unlock other additional features which might be useful but the cost increase is typically massive.
The hidden cost of using Okta often comes from the so-called SSO tax imposed by SaaS providers. SCIM Provisioning is typically hidden in the enterprise or premium pricing tiers. Businesses are forced to upgrade to expensive enterprise subscriptions to unlock the SCIM provisioning. Combined with Okta’s own per-user pricing structure (2€ per user!), these costs can add up quickly, making it a less affordable option for startups and cost-sensitive SMBs.
When it comes to deciding on the choice Okta versus Corma is the right choice for your company it depends on your needs and budget. You should also try to anticipate how your organisation develops. Will your structure stay more or less steady or are you expecting a massive increase in users or new divisions?
Okta offers a full-featured identity management solution with powerful tools for access control, provisioning, and compliance reporting. However, it comes with considerable costs—both in terms of upfront subscription fees and hidden charges related to SaaS integration. It will also require an IT team, but at least a dedicated IT Manager to operate it.
For smaller businesses, an alternative might be to use the existing identity provider like Google SSO which offers simple and cheap solution that can be enhanced by integrating with Corma. This combination offers the benefits of Google’s no-hassle SSO, while Corma takes care of more advanced tasks like automated user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access management. Replacing Okta with Corma can be a smart approach allows you to get many of the same advantages as Okta, but without the heavy financial burden and setup complexity. It is also a solution that is to drive automation forward so the manual input is to be minimsed next to functionalities around the software expense management.
Yes. Corma offers advanced access and lifecycle management without the high per-user or SSO-related fees often required by Okta, making it ideal for cost-sensitive teams.
Unlike Okta, Corma includes built-in license and contract management, giving you full visibility and control over SaaS spend without needing third-party tools.
Corma supports SCIM, SAML, and integrates with Google, Microsoft, and even Okta itself—offering flexibility without forcing you into expensive enterprise plans.
Yes. Corma is purpose-built for SMBs, offering simple setup, automated provisioning, and full SaaS governance—without the enterprise-level cost and complexity of Okta.
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