Company Overview

Founded in 2009 by brothers Thomas Pedersen and Christian Pedersen, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, OneLogin is a pioneer in enterprise cloud identity management, providing a unified Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) platform covering single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), user directories, and identity governance. In 2022, it was acquired by One Identity (under Quest Software), integrated as a key component of One Identity's cloud identity product portfolio.

Core Products and Services

  • OneLogin SSO (Single Sign-On): Enterprise cloud SSO platform supporting SAML, OIDC, and WS-Federation, connecting to 6,000+ pre-integrated apps.
  • OneLogin MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication): Adaptive MFA supporting TOTP, SMS, voice, push, and FIDO2 WebAuthn.
  • OneLogin Directory: Cloud-native user directory supporting user sync, attribute mapping, and directory federation.
  • OneLogin Workflow: Identity workflow automation engine automating user onboarding, offboarding, and permission changes.
  • OneLogin Access Certification: Access certification and compliance review module meeting SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, and other compliance requirements.

Core Strengths

  • Fast Deployment: SaaS-based cloud-native architecture, completing basic setup and going live within hours.
  • Extreme Usability: Intuitive admin console and user portal reducing IT management burden.
  • Broad App Integration: 6,000+ pre-integrated apps covering mainstream SaaS and on-premises applications.
  • Adaptive Security: SmartFactor risk-aware engine dynamically adjusting security policies by context.
  • Enterprise Compliance: Built-in compliance reports and access certification workflows meeting mainstream regulatory requirements.

Key Milestones

  • 2009: OneLogin was founded in Seattle, USA.
  • 2011: Launched the cloud SSO platform.
  • 2015: Launched the SmartFactor adaptive authentication engine.
  • 2022: Acquired by One Identity (under Quest Software).
  • 2026: Continues providing cloud identity management services as a One Identity brand.

Market Position

OneLogin competes with the following providers in the cloud identity management (IAM) market:

  • Okta: The market leader in cloud identity management.
  • Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD): Microsoft's identity and access management platform.
  • Ping Identity: An enterprise identity management platform.
  • Auth0 (under Okta): A developer-oriented identity authentication platform.

Related providers: Identity and Access Management