Identity, access, cybersecurity
Okta for Nonprofits: 50 free licences, eligibility and discounts
Okta for Good gives eligible nonprofits 50 free Workforce Identity licences, including core sign-on, authentication, directory, governance, lifecycle, workflow, and limited privileged-access products. Additional licences, selected advanced solutions, and Auth0 plans are discounted by 50%; Goodstack validation and organisation-type exclusions apply.
Who it is best for
Charities that need central sign-on, multi-factor authentication, joiner-mover-leaver controls, access reviews, and workflow automation for staff or regular volunteers. Organisations managing donor, member, partner, or service-user logins should assess the separate Auth0 discount and external-user pricing model.
Eligibility notes
Eligible nonprofits need valid 501(c)(3) or equivalent status verified by Goodstack. Okta says hospitals, healthcare organisations, schools, and government entities are ineligible; country-specific rules still apply.
Source-checked notes
- The free Workforce Identity allocation covers Single Sign-On, Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication, Universal Directory, Identity Governance, Lifecycle Management, Workflows, and Privileged Access limited to one Resource Unit.
- The 50% discounts apply to Workforce Identity licences above the first 50, selected advanced solutions, and Auth0 plans. Confirm the exact edition, usage limits, contract term, taxes, and renewal pricing with nonprofit sales before budgeting.
- Workforce Identity is primarily for people working within the organisation; Auth0 is the relevant route for customer-style identities such as donors, members, partners, or service users. Model these populations separately.
- Okta lists more than 200 complimentary learning courses, 50% off its Expert Learning Pass, and five complimentary Oktane passes. These do not replace implementation planning or ongoing access ownership.
- Okta offers self-service resources, nonprofit technical services, and implementation partners, but the page does not promise that deployment or partner work is free.
- Goodstack checks valid 501(c)(3) or equivalent status and country-specific criteria. Hospitals, healthcare organisations, schools, and government entities are excluded, and Okta also applies an anti-discrimination policy.
Related guides and tools
Decision guide
Charity cybersecurity checklist
Place identity, MFA, onboarding, and offboarding controls in a wider charity security plan.
Interactive tool
Charity cybersecurity budget calculator
Estimate licences, implementation, training, and ongoing ownership before adopting Okta.
Interactive tool
Nonprofit software eligibility checker
Prepare Goodstack evidence and confirm whether the organisation type is eligible.
Common questions
FAQ
What is Okta for Good?
Okta for Good is Okta's social-impact programme. Its nonprofit offer currently includes 50 free Workforce Identity licences, 50% off additional licences and selected advanced solutions, and 50% off Auth0 plans for organisations that pass Goodstack validation.
FAQ
Is Okta free for nonprofits?
Partly. The official Okta for Good page lists 50 free Workforce Identity licences for eligible nonprofits. Costs can begin when an organisation exceeds the free allocation, chooses products outside it, needs implementation help, or uses services with separate limits.
FAQ
How many Okta licences are free for nonprofits?
The published allocation is 50 free Workforce Identity licences. Additional licences are listed at 50% off, so charities should count workforce users and forecast joiners before comparing the offer with other identity platforms.
FAQ
What products are included in the free Okta nonprofit offer?
Okta lists Single Sign-On, Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication, Universal Directory, Identity Governance, Lifecycle Management, Workflows, and Privileged Access limited to one Resource Unit within the free Workforce Identity offering.
FAQ
How does a nonprofit apply for Okta for Good?
Start with Okta's nonprofit sales form. The organisation must then pass Goodstack validation using valid 501(c)(3) or equivalent nonprofit status and the applicable country-specific criteria. Confirm product scope and contract terms before approval.
FAQ
Does the Okta nonprofit discount include Auth0?
Okta lists 50% off Auth0 plans as an additional benefit. A charity should still confirm the current Auth0 plan, external-user volume, regional terms, and implementation costs with the official nonprofit sales route.
FAQ
Who qualifies for Okta for Good?
Applicants need valid 501(c)(3) or equivalent nonprofit status verified by Goodstack. Okta states that hospitals, healthcare organisations, schools, and government entities are ineligible and directs applicants to country-specific Goodstack guidelines.
FAQ
Are Okta implementation and support free for nonprofits?
The official page lists self-service resources, nonprofit technical services, implementation partners, complimentary learning courses, discounted advanced training, and event passes. It does not state that deployment or partner services are free, so budget for configuration, integration, migration, training, and ongoing administration.
FAQ
Should a charity use Okta Workforce Identity or Auth0?
Use the Workforce Identity offer for staff and other people managed as part of the organisation's workforce. Assess Auth0 for donor, member, partner, or service-user login journeys, where pricing and usage are based on a different external-identity model.