Okta Introduces Core Essentials Plan at $14/User/Month, Bridging Gap Between Starter and Essentials Plans
What changed
Core Essentials plan introduced at $14 per user/month, positioned between Starter ($6) and Essentials ($17)
Essentials plan description updated from 'Want to keep Identity at pace with business growth? Get more must-haves' to 'Ready to scale? Upgrade to advanced automation and security'
Professional plan description updated from 'Looking to scale? Add device access and AI-powered intelligence' to 'Need our most advanced solutions? Add device access and AI-powered intelligence'
Enterprise plan description updated from 'Need end-to-end security? Leverage real-time detection and response' to 'Require end-to-end security? Extend security to your APIs and on-prem apps'
Before and after
Jul 4, 2025 vs Oct 5, 2025Core Essentials plan introduced at $14 per user/month, positioned between Starter ($6) and Essentials ($17)
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