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Apereo CAS vs Okta: catalog facts
Apereo CAS	Okta
Free Free and open source.	Paid Paid subscription with published pricing and a free trial.
Self-hosted	Web
Supports CAS, SAML, OAuth and OpenID Connect Many deployment options including Docker and Kubernetes	Single sign-on, adaptive MFA and directory in one service Large integration network for third-party applications
Complex to deploy and configure for small setups Requires Java servlet and build tooling knowledge	Hosted only, so identity data lives with Okta Feature set is aimed at organisations, not individuals
Self-hosted	Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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