# Microsoft Entra ID vs Okta Workforce Identity: which do AI models recommend for workforce identity, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, Workforce identity and SSO. Three of fourteen models named Microsoft Entra ID first on the direct prompt; eight named Okta Workforce Identity. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/identity/workforce-identity-and-sso/microsoft-entra-id-vs-okta-workforce-identity/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Entra ID | 46% | #1 of 8 | 9% | 67 | 14 of 14 |
| Okta Workforce Identity | 23% | #2 of 8 | 32% | 72 | 14 of 14 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- Gemini 3.5 Flash: both first (first choices: Microsoft Entra ID, Okta Workforce Identity) (alternatives: JumpCloud)
- Kimi K2: microsoft entra id first (first choices: JumpCloud, Microsoft Entra ID) (alternatives: Okta Workforce Identity, OneLogin)
- GPT-6 Luna: microsoft entra id first (first choices: Microsoft Entra ID) (alternatives: JumpCloud, Okta Workforce Identity)
- Claude Haiku 4.5: okta workforce identity first (first choices: Okta Workforce Identity) (alternatives: JumpCloud, OneLogin, tenfold)
- GPT-5.4 mini: okta workforce identity first (first choices: Okta Workforce Identity) (alternatives: CyberArk Identity, Microsoft Entra ID, Ping Identity)
- Perplexity Sonar: okta workforce identity first (first choices: Okta Workforce Identity) (alternatives: Microsoft Entra ID, OneLogin)
- Grok 4.20: okta workforce identity first (first choices: Okta Workforce Identity) (alternatives: Microsoft Entra ID, OneLogin)
- Llama 4 Maverick: okta workforce identity first (first choices: Okta Workforce Identity, OneLogin)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: okta workforce identity first (first choices: Okta Workforce Identity, OneLogin) (alternatives: JumpCloud, Microsoft Entra ID)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: okta workforce identity first (first choices: Okta Workforce Identity) (alternatives: Microsoft Entra ID, OneLogin)
- Mistral Small: neither first, one named (first choices: OneLogin) (alternatives: Okta Workforce Identity, Ping Identity)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: JumpCloud) (alternatives: Microsoft Entra ID, Okta Workforce Identity)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither first, one named (first choices: JumpCloud, OneLogin) (alternatives: Microsoft Entra ID, Okta Workforce Identity)
- Muse Glimmer 30B: neither first, one named (first choices: OneLogin) (alternatives: Microsoft Entra ID, Okta Workforce Identity)

## What the models said about Microsoft Entra ID

- "Bottom Line: For most small businesses with tight budgets, Microsoft Entra ID (if on M365) or OneLogin Basic ($3/user/month) offer the best balance of features and cost." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, budget prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about Okta Workforce Identity

- "Okta is not recommended unless you have a SaaS portfolio of 50+ applications" (Llama 4 Maverick, budget prompt, hard negative)
- "Multiple high-profile breaches (2022 Lapsus$ attack, 2023 support system credential theft)... Mitigation: If you choose Okta, ensure rigorous tenant security hygiene" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "Okta has experienced several security issues... These incidents don't necessarily mean you should avoid Okta... but you should stay current with their security advisories" (MiniMax M2.5, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "1. Okta Workforce Identity Cloud - Best for: Large enterprises needing a cloud-native, best-of-breed IAM platform with the broadest integration ecosystem." (Mistral Small, comparative prompt, first choice)
- "Okta and Microsoft Entra lead in overall breadth and ecosystem depth... otherwise Okta for a vendor-neutral, deeply integrated solution." (GLM 4.7 FlashX, comparative prompt, first choice)
- "If you're app-agnostic with a diverse SaaS portfolio, Okta is the default leader with the largest integration catalog (18,000+ apps)." (DeepSeek V4 Flash, scale prompt, first choice)

Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all fourteen models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category. Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category. Published under CC BY 4.0; the output is the models' output, and nothing here is a recommendation by the index.