OktaCyber Essentials vs Okta for nonprofits
Choose Cyber Essentials if…
UK charities whose funders or contracts ask for proof of cyber security
Not ideal for: Organisations outside the UK
Choose Okta if…
Medium to large nonprofits using many cloud apps
Not ideal for: Tiny teams with a handful of tools
| Cyber Essentials | Okta | |
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| Our rating | ●●●●○ | ●●●●○ |
| Price | Free plan · paid from £320 + VAT (certification, micro organisations) | Quote only |
| Nonprofit offer | None found | Okta for Good gives eligible nonprofits 50 free Workforce Identity licences plus 50% off additional licences and selected products (hospitals, schools and government are excluded). |
| Type | Specialist | Specialist |
| Suits | Volunteer-run, Small, Medium, Large | Medium, Large |
| Available in | 🌍 AnywhereBuilt for United KingdomUK government scheme; bundled insurance is UK only | 🌍 Anywhere |
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Our ratings: Cyber Essentials: Practical, low-cost UK scheme that is widely recognised by funders. Okta: Industry-standard single sign-on, with 50 free licences for nonprofits.
General information, not professional advice. Prices and nonprofit offers change and our research is AI-assisted, so confirm with the vendor before you buy. Names and logos belong to their owners. Full disclaimer
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