- Okta Single Sign-On
Best for: Teams with mixed apps that want a vendor-neutral sign-in layer
It is on this list as the neutral choice, because it connects to your apps without tying your identity to one platform vendor. It fits companies of any size that run a mix of Microsoft, Google and many SaaS apps. If Microsoft already runs most of your estate, weigh whether a separate sign-in layer is worth running next to it.
From Best Access Management Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
- Ping Identity Platform
Best for: Large or regulated teams needing self-managed identity
It earns its place because it is one of the few picks you can run as self-managed software, and it covers employees, customers, partners and AI agents in one platform. It fits large, regulated organizations that need control over where identity runs. If you only need workforce sign-in, ask whether you need the customer and partner parts at all.
From Best Access Management Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
