Okta ranks #1 for manage identity and single sign-on (score 10.0/10). Pricing: From $6/user as listed; free tier: yes. Runners-up: 1Password, Rippling.
Top 5, ranked by our published rubric. Sponsorship never affects the order. Last updated 2026-10-13.
| # | Tool | Score | Pricing | Paid from | Free tier | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okta | 10.0 | Free tier | From $6/user as listed | yes | Identity and access management |
| 2 | 1Password | 8.0 | Custom | Custom pricing (contact sales) (request a quote) | Unverified | Password and secrets management |
| 3 | Rippling | 7.1 | Custom | Custom (request quote) | no | HR, IT and payroll platform |
| 4 | Jamf | 7.0 | From $5.75 | From $5.75/month as listed | Unverified | Apple device management and security |
| 5 | Iru (formerly Kandji) | 5.8 | Custom | Custom pricing (contact sales) (custom quote) | Unverified | IT & security platform: identity, endpoint management, compliance |
Identity and access management
Why ranked: Its own site says: “The Okta and Auth0 Platforms enable secure access, authentication, and automation — putting identity at the heart of business security and growth.” We placed it 1st of 5 on fit for this task. Free tier; paid from From $6/user as listed.
Fit 10.0 · value 10.0 · breadth 10 · availability 10 (how we score) · pricing source · site live
Password and secrets management
Why ranked: Its own site says: “Protect passwords and secrets, manage app access, and secure AI tools with 1Password.” We placed it 2nd of 5 on fit for this task. No public price (sales-led).
Fit 8.5 · value 5.0 · breadth 10 · availability 10 (how we score) · pricing source · site live
HR, IT and payroll platform
Why ranked: Its own site says: “Rippling eliminates the friction from running a business, combining HR, IT, and Finance apps on a unified data platform.” We placed it 3rd of 5 on fit for this task. No public price (sales-led).
Fit 7.0 · value 4.4 · breadth 10 · availability 10 (how we score) · pricing source · site live
Apple device management and security
Why ranked: Its own site says: “We help organizations succeed with Apple providing ability to manage Apple devices, connect users to resources and protect your business from cyber threats.” We placed it 4th of 5 on fit for this task. No free plan confirmed; paid from From $5.75/month as listed.
Fit 5.5 · value 6.9 · breadth 10 · availability 10 (how we score) · pricing source · site live
IT & security platform: identity, endpoint management, compliance
Why ranked: Its own site says: “Apple MDM solutions built for Mac, iPad, Apple TV and iPhone device management.” We placed it 5th of 5 on fit for this task. No public price (sales-led).
Fit 4.0 · value 5.0 · breadth 10 · availability 10 (how we score) · pricing source · site live
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By TaskRanking's published rubric, Okta ranks first, followed by 1Password and Rippling.
Yes: Okta has a free tier per its own pricing page (checked 2026-10-13).
Score = 50% fit, 25% value (from vendor pricing pages), 15% breadth, 10% availability. Sponsorship never affects rank.
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