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Editorial comparison for operators. Ratings are sample data unless verified.
This comparison puts Okta and Supabase side by side for operators evaluating them in 2026 — pricing model, free access, API availability, and editorial fit. They serve overlapping jobs, so the right pick depends on pricing model, integrations, and how each fits your existing workflow. Treat ratings and pricing as directional and confirm current details on each vendor's site before committing.
| Attribute | Okta | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tool | tool |
| Summary | Cloud-based identity and access management platform enabling SSO, MFA, and lifecycle management for enterprise security and compliance. | Open-source Firebase alternative built on Postgres. Provides real-time databases, authentication, and vector storage for startups building without vendor lock-in. |
| Pricing | enterprise · See vendor site — sample data | freemium · See vendor site — sample data |
| Free trial | Yes | No / not listed |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Editor rating | — | — |
| Categories | Identity & Access Management, Security & Compliance, Authentication | Backend Infrastructure, Database & Storage, Authentication |
| Key features | Single Sign-On (SSO) with support for SAML, OpenID Connect, and OAuth 2.0 · Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication with risk-based step-up authentication · Identity Lifecycle Management for automated user provisioning and deprovisioning · Pre-built integrations with 7,000+ applications (verify on vendor site for current count) · API-first architecture for custom workflows and third-party integrations | PostgreSQL database with automatic REST/GraphQL API generation · Real-time subscriptions via WebSockets for live data synchronization · Built-in authentication with email, OAuth, and passwordless options · File storage with S3-compatible bucket interface · Vector embeddings and pgvector support for AI/semantic search (verify current feature set) |
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Okta: Cloud-based identity and access management platform enabling SSO, MFA, and lifecycle management for enterprise security and compliance. Pricing: enterprise (from See vendor site — sample data). Supabase: Open-source Firebase alternative built on Postgres. Provides real-time databases, authentication, and vector storage for startups building without vendor lock-in. Pricing: freemium (from See vendor site — sample data). Both are covered editorially on OperatorRadar; verify current features on the vendor sites.
Okta and Supabase list free access (trial or free plan). Check each vendor for current limits.
Okta is the most budget-friendly entry point — it offers a free plan to start. Supabase is open source, which matters if self-hosting or auditability is a requirement.
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