The Problem
Why teams leave Okta
Per-user pricing across multiple products stacks up
SSO, MFA, lifecycle management are separate products
Advanced server access and API management cost extra
Integration complexity with legacy systems
Breach history raises security concerns for an identity provider
What We Build Instead
Your custom security & compliance tool
Identity and access management on your infrastructure
Single sign-on (SSO) with SAML/OIDC
Multi-factor authentication
User lifecycle management and provisioning
Directory integration with AD/LDAP
Access policies and compliance reporting
The Math
Okta vs. custom build
Based on 200 seats at $8/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying Okta
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 200 seats
-$5,515
-9% less than Okta
Pricing Breakdown
Okta tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across Okta's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSO | $2/mo | $2/mo | Single sign-on, App integrations, Basic MFA, Directory integration |
| Adaptive MFA | $6/mo | $6/mo | Adaptive MFA, Contextual access, Device trust, Behavioral detection |
| Lifecycle Management | $9/mo | $9/mo | Automated provisioning, SCIM, HR-driven lifecycle, Deprovisioning |
| Identity Governance | $15/mo | $15/mo | Access certification, Entitlement management, Compliance reporting, Access requests |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $35,000–$60,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From Okta to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off Okta in 8-14 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
1-2 weeksAudit identity providers, app integrations, MFA policies, and user directories
Architecture & Design
2 weeksDesign IAM platform with SSO, MFA, provisioning, and access governance
Core Development
4-8 weeksBuild SSO (SAML/OIDC), MFA, user provisioning, and admin console
Data Migration & Testing
1-2 weeksMigrate user accounts, app integrations, and validate auth flows
Deployment & Training
1-2 weeksPhased rollout by department and train IT admins
Total build time
8-14 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of Okta features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | Okta | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Sign-On (SAML/OIDC) | |||
| Multi-factor Authentication | |||
| User Directory Integration | |||
| Automated User Provisioning | |||
| Access Policies | |||
| Admin Console | |||
| Compliance Reporting | |||
| API Access Management | |||
| Okta Integration Network (7000+) | Direct SAML/OIDC integration with your apps | ||
| Identity Governance | |||
| Self-hosted Option | Run identity infrastructure on your servers |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what Okta offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From Okta to ownership in 8-14 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your Okta usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom security & compliance tool with only the features you need. 8-14 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from Okta, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.