Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Salesforce vs Okta
Enterprise Sales Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Salesforce | Okta |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/mo | $2/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 1000 req/minBetter | 200 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | CRM | Authentication & Identity |
| Compliance | GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, SOC2, ISO27001, FedRAMP | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CCPA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 7 listed |
Salesforce — Key Specs
- ✓Einstein AI forecasting surfaces at-risk deals before they slip
- ✓AppExchange has 7,000+ certified B2B integrations
- ✓POPIA and GDPR data governance controls built into Org settings
- ✓Customisable objects and flows handle any sales process complexity
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Salesforce or Okta?+
Okta starts at $2/mo, which is lower than Salesforce at $25/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Salesforce or Okta?+
Both support GDPR, CCPA, SOC2, ISO27001, FedRAMP. Salesforce additionally supports POPIA. Okta additionally supports HIPAA.
Is Salesforce or Okta compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Salesforce supports POPIA compliance. Okta does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Salesforce or Okta?+
Salesforce has a higher API rate limit at 1000 requests per minute. Salesforce: 1000 req/min. Okta: 200 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Salesforce is evaluated for Enterprise Sales Teams in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. Okta has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 25 June 2026
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