Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Okta vs Workday HCM
Enterprise IT & Security Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Okta | Workday HCM |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $2/moBetter | $150000/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/minBetter | 120 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Authentication & Identity | HR & Recruiting AI |
| Compliance | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CCPA | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, ISO27001, NYC LL144 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 6 listed |
Okta — Key Specs
- ✓Universal directory manages identities across all apps from a single control plane
- ✓Lifecycle management automates user provisioning and deprovisioning via SCIM
- ✓Adaptive MFA applies contextual risk scoring to each login without user friction
- ✓Workforce Identity and Customer Identity both on one platform — single contract
Workday HCM — Key Specs
- ✓Single platform for HR, payroll, finance — eliminates integration hell
- ✓EEOC, SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR compliance frameworks built-in
- ✓Machine learning for attrition prediction and workforce planning
- ✓Pre-built connectors to 600+ enterprise systems
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Okta or Workday HCM?+
Okta starts at $2/mo, which is lower than Workday HCM at $150000/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Okta or Workday HCM?+
Both support GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, CCPA. Okta additionally supports HIPAA, FedRAMP. Workday HCM additionally supports NYC LL144.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Okta or Workday HCM?+
Okta has a higher API rate limit at 200 requests per minute. Okta: 200 req/min. Workday HCM: 120 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Okta is evaluated for Enterprise IT & Security Teams in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. Workday HCM has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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