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Amazon Cognito vs Okta:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Okta had more branded searches than Amazon Cognito among authentication platforms in New Zealand. Okta had about 1,480 branded searches, while Amazon Cognito had 140. Okta made up 43.4% of all authentication platform searches we track, and Amazon Cognito accounted for 4.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about authentication platforms, Amazon Cognito appeared in three of the five answers and Okta in one. Amazon Cognito was mentioned before Okta in two out of three answers.

Among authentication platforms in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Okta, about 11 searches for every 1 for Amazon Cognito

Okta 1.5K searchesAmazon Cognito 140 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Amazon Cognito, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Okta in 1

Amazon Cognito in 3 of 5Okta in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Amazon Cognito, named ahead of Okta in 2 of 3 answers

Amazon Cognito first in 2Okta first in 1

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Top authentication platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Amazon Cognito was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Okta was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Amazon Cognito was listed before Okta in two out of three answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Auth01st
  2. Microsoft Entra ID2nd
  3. Amazon Cognito3rd
  4. Clerk4th
  5. Okta5th
  6. Microsoft Entra External ID6th
  7. Firebase7th
  8. WorkOS–
  9. Stytch–
  10. Frontegg–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Microsoft Entra ID3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Auth03 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Amazon Cognito3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Microsoft Entra External ID2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Okta1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Clerk1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Firebase1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Stytch1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • WorkOS0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Frontegg0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is Amazon Cognito or Okta more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Amazon Cognito and Okta by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten authentication platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Amazon Cognito and Okta among authentication platforms in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Okta, Amazon Cognito. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthOktaMicrosoft Entra IDAuth0WorkOSAmazon CognitoMicrosoft Entra External IDClerkFirebaseStytchFrontegg
Oct 202554.8%16%15.3%4.7%3.7%2.2%1.5%1.2%0.25%0.25%
Nov 202554.6%14.4%16.6%4.3%3%1.6%2.4%1.9%0.82%0.27%
Dec 202555.2%12.1%16.9%5.5%2.8%2.1%3.1%1.4%0.69%0.34%
Jan 202655.9%13.6%17.4%4.6%2.6%1.4%2.3%1.2%0.58%0.29%
Feb 202649.3%19.3%18.1%4.5%2.4%2.7%2.4%0.89%0.3%0.3%
Mar 202654.5%16%16.4%4.7%3.2%1.6%2%0.9%0.45%0.23%
Apr 202654.3%14.7%16.6%5.3%2.5%1.9%3%1.1%0.28%0.28%
May 202646.4%19.9%18.9%7.1%2.3%1.3%2.8%0.77%0.26%0.26%
Jun 202649.6%21.4%15.2%6.6%1.7%1.7%1.7%1.2%0.49%0.25%
Jul 202656.4%18.9%11.8%5.4%2.6%1.2%2.1%0.94%0.47%0.24%
Aug 202646.9%23.6%13.6%7.6%3.3%1.1%1.9%0.81%1.1%0.27%
Sep 202643.4%21.7%17.6%7.9%4.1%1.8%1.5%1.2%0.59%0.29%

How has the Amazon Cognito and Okta comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand authentication platforms in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Amazon Cognito gained share of searches among authentication platforms in New Zealand, from 3.3% to 4.1%.

  2. In September 2026, Okta lost share of searches among authentication platforms in New Zealand, from 46.9% to 43.4%.

How are branded searches counted?

7 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Amazon Cognito’s and Okta’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Amazon Cognito

2 branded search terms

  • amazon cognito
  • aws cognito

Okta

5 branded search terms

  • lineage okta
  • okta
  • okta identity
  • okta sso
  • okta verify

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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