Most affordable identity and access management platform that is still reliable

1. JumpCloud — If you're looking for an affordable Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform that is still reliable, secure, and suitable for business use, I would start with JumpCloud, Microsoft Entra ID, and Authentik. ↑ 2 vs last week
2. Microsoft Entra ID — If you're looking for an affordable Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform that is still reliable, secure, and suitable for business use, I would start with JumpCloud, Microsoft Entra ID, and Authentik. ↓ 1 vs last week
3. Authentik — If you're looking for an affordable Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform that is still reliable, secure, and suitable for business use, I would start with JumpCloud, Microsoft Entra ID, and Authentik. New this week
4. Okta — Larger organization needing a dedicated identity provider: Okta. ↓ 2 vs last week

1. Microsoft Entra ID — For workforce IAM, the best affordable-and-reliable choice is usually Microsoft Entra ID if your organization already uses Microsoft 365.
2. OneLogin — OneLogin — likely the best low-cost mainstream option for small and mid-sized organizations.
3. Okta — Plans reportedly start around $3/user/month, with SSO, MFA, and directory features; it is less feature-rich than Okta or Entra for complex enterprise governance. ↑ 2 vs last week
4. Cisco Duo — Cisco Duo — best if your main requirement is dependable MFA rather than full lifecycle IAM. ↓ 1 vs last week
5. Keycloak — Keycloak — lowest software cost because it is free and open source, but hosting, upgrades, monitoring, and security operations become your responsibility. ↓ 1 vs last week

When balancing affordability and reliability in an Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform, the "best" choice heavily depends on your current software ecosystem. The most reliable, cost-effective options on the market span specific use cases:

1. Google Cloud Identity — Google Cloud Identity (Best if you use Google Workspace): If your organization already operates on Google Workspace, basic workforce IAM (SSO, MFA, and fundamental device management) is included at no extra charge . New this week
2. Microsoft Entra ID — Microsoft Entra ID (Best if you use Microsoft 365): Formerly Azure AD, if you are already paying for Microsoft 365 Business or Enterprise tiers, basic Entra ID is already included in your license . ↑ 1 vs last week
3. JumpCloud — JumpCloud (Best for unified Identity + Device Management): JumpCloud is an open directory platform that combines cloud directory services, SSO, MFA, and device management (MDM) into a single per-user subscription. ↑ 1 vs last week
4. OneLogin — OneLogin (Best standalone budget cloud IAM): If you need a vendor-agnostic, dedicated IAM tool that handles SSO, MFA, and user provisioning without locking you into Microsoft or Google, OneLogin historically undercuts… New this week
5. Okta — OneLogin (Best standalone budget cloud IAM): If you need a vendor-agnostic, dedicated IAM tool that handles SSO, MFA, and user provisioning without locking you into Microsoft or Google, OneLogin historically undercuts… ↓ 4 vs last week
6. AWS — What productivity or cloud ecosystem your team primarily relies on (e.g., Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, AWS)? New this week