Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Jira vs Okta
Software Development Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Jira | Okta |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/moBetter | $2/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/minTie | 200 req/minTie |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Project Management | Authentication & Identity |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, CCPA, HIPAA | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CCPA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East |
| Native Integrations | 8 listedBetter | 7 listed |
Jira — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Free plan supports up to 10 users with full scrum and kanban boards
- ✓Deep GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket integration auto-links every PR to an issue
- ✓Advanced Roadmaps visualises cross-team dependencies at the programme level
- ✓Atlassian Intelligence AI writes issue descriptions and summarises sprint progress
Okta — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Universal directory manages identities across all apps from a single control plane
- ✓Lifecycle management automates user provisioning and deprovisioning via SCIM
- ✓Adaptive MFA applies contextual risk scoring to each login without user friction
- ✓Workforce Identity and Customer Identity both on one platform — single contract
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Jira or Okta?+
Jira starts at Free plan available, which is lower than Okta at $2/mo. Verify current pricing on each vendor's website.
Which compliance frameworks do Jira and Okta list?+
Both list GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, CCPA, HIPAA in their vendor documentation. Okta additionally lists FedRAMP. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Jira or Okta?+
Both Jira and Okta have the same documented API rate limit of 200 requests per minute. Verify current limits on each vendor's developer documentation.
Which data hosting regions do Jira and Okta support?+
Jira lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. Okta lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. For data residency requirements in Global, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 29 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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