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Okta vs SentinelOne

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Identity and access management.

Autonomous endpoint protection (EDR/XDR).

The verdict

Both Okta and SentinelOne are credible antivirus tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Choose Okta if you want a lower starting price (from $2/user/mo). Identity and access management.

Choose SentinelOne if you'd rather have a higher overall rating (4.7/5). Autonomous endpoint protection (EDR/XDR).

Okta vs SentinelOne: side by side

DimensionOktaSentinelOne
Starting priceFrom $2/user/moWinnerCustom
Free planNoNo
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forEnterprise, It TeamsEnterprise
PlatformsWeb, ApiWindows, Mac, Linux
Rating4.5/54.7/5Winner

Okta key facts

Vendor
Okta
Pricing
Subscription — From $2/user/mo
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, Api
Best for
Enterprise, It Teams
Editor rating
4.5 / 5
Founded
2009
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA, USA

SentinelOne key facts

Vendor
SentinelOne
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Windows, Mac, Linux
Best for
Enterprise
Editor rating
4.7 / 5
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Mountain View, CA, USA

Frequently asked questions

Is Okta better than SentinelOne?

Neither is universally better — SentinelOne edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Okta or SentinelOne cheaper?

Okta is the more affordable of the two to get started, at from $2/user/mo. Okta starts at from $2/user/mo; SentinelOne starts at custom.

Can Okta replace SentinelOne?

Yes for most teams — both are antivirus tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.