Microsoft Entra ID

Overview
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Microsoft Entra ID
Score 8.9 out of 10
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Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Microsoft Azure Active Directory or Azure AD) is a cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution supporting restricted access to applications with Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) built-in, single sign-on (SSO), B2B collaboration controls, self-service password, and integration with Microsoft productivity and cloud storage (Office 365, OneDrive, etc) as well as 3rd party services.
$6
per user/per month
Pricing
Microsoft Entra ID
Editions & Modules
Premium P1
$6.00
per user/per month
Premium P2
$9.00
per user/per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Microsoft Entra ID
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Microsoft Entra ID
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We are using Microsoft Entra ID for the 200 licenses we have and we use okta for 400 user and the rest is in Keycloak. From user's perspective, the Microsoft Entra ID is mile ahead of the other two as it is built for that purpose, from the Support perspective, it is also much …
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The Microsoft Entra ID reaches to height in comparison to other applications of Google cloud console and Amazon Web Services due to its amazing feature of provisioning and Microsoft Graph APIs. Plus ease of implementation of single sign on feature to different apps as an …
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Selecting Microsoft Entra ID is a good choice over Okta if you already utilize parts of the Microsoft Suite. It is a solid competitor and if your business is already paying for Microsoft products, why not use it? Okta is a great competitor, but simply already using Microsoft …
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Okta was costlier so we ditched it for Microsoft Entra ID
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I think okta is more user friendly when it comes to automations and workflow management
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Microsoft seems to be the better service for cloud identity syncing and is still a leader in this realm. Their service is reliable, and we use it with all of our clients. Compared to Okta, the cost is more affordable and they include a lot of services in the Microsoft licensing …
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Microsoft Entra ID makes it so easy and seamless to manage an environment full of Microsoft apps, that it didn't make much sense to deploy another option. If we were heavily invested in the Google platform, then it might make sense to use a Google offering for SSO.
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While I have a very limited experience with the products above, I can say for sure that Microsoft Entra ID stands out in leveraging its native integration with Windows AD instances throughout the organizations and hence has taken precedence over all these products for this …
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Cost is less compared to another identity provider.
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We evaluated RSA SecurID and Okta as alternative authentication options before choosing Microsoft Entra ID. The combination of biometric authentication and MFA with Microsoft Entra ID's identity management boosted our financial security compared to other options with similar …
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Duo offers MFA for windows login. i believe Microsoft Entra ID doesn't at this time
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We have, an OpenLDAP on prem for use in our captive portal WIFI system, but it’s not used in the same way as Entra ID.
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Microsoft Entra ID seemed to be a better fit for our organization since we were already using Microsoft 365 and a local active directory.
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We had implemented Okta previously and had a great experience with it. I was not involved in the setup or admin but did deal with end user support during that time. We made the move to azure AD since it made the most sense for our environment, and to have fewer spices in the …
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Reliable, fully integrated with our scenario and easy to use. Having one administering point simplyfies our daily basis.
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We reviewed Okta for identity management, but as we are an educational institution and receive a decent discount on Microsoft products, the price of Entra was hard to beat. Okta did have many of the features we were needing but the price just couldn't be matched.
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Easier to implement, cost is lower.
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Entra ID is more intuitive than G-Suite mainly because Windows Server users and admins will already find the UI and workflows familiar. API access and management is easier to access and work with. Documentation is more comprehensive too, in my experience. Entra ID also appears …
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I know the other products like Okta, CyberArk like that, but I've never used them.
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We've not compared it against other solutions as we've had Active Directory for a long time and were generally happy with it. Also we're deep in the Microsoft environment so it didn't make sense to look for something else.
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Okta appears to be a capable product, but if you are using O365 or Azure, the licensing doesn't make sense.
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Microsoft Entra ID was selected based on recommendation from business analysis team
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Microsoft Entra ID is very comparable to the Okta offering. If you want to keep everything under the microsoft umbrella then I think Microsoft Entra ID is for you.
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Features
Microsoft Entra ID
Identity Management
Comparison of Identity Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Entra ID
8.6
86 Ratings
7% above category average
ID-Management Access Control8.884 Ratings
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)9.085 Ratings
Multi-Factor Authentication9.185 Ratings
Password Management8.281 Ratings
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning8.480 Ratings
ID Management Workflow Automation8.262 Ratings
ID Risk Management8.564 Ratings
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User Ratings
Microsoft Entra ID
Likelihood to Recommend
8.8
(91 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(3 ratings)
Usability
9.1
(4 ratings)
Support Rating
8.8
(18 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.5
(2 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
7.5
(2 ratings)
Professional Services
9.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Microsoft Entra ID
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
It is well suited for creating and updating and deleting employee attributes through Azure AD provisioning. But there can be some scenarios such as installation of provisioning agent documentation can be improved with proper screenshots. This will help consultants better in further implementations in future. The integration perspective is good but still the documentation available has scope of improvement.
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Pros
Microsoft
  • Microsoft Entra ID's biometric authentication improves security and streamlines user access through facial recognition and fingerprint scanning, which are reliable and practical.
  • Users can easily confirm their identities using biometrics, smart cards, or PINs, increasing security without disrupting business operations.
  • Microsoft Entra ID provides us with a thorough security comprehension by allowing us to effectively manage user identities, regulate access entitlements, and track authentication events.
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Cons
Microsoft
  • Support has been less responsive than we'd like. Sometimes, responses/callbacks can take days.
  • There seem to be some credential conflicts with users who had "personal" accounts in the past using the same email address.
  • Would like more options for chat-based troubleshooting, rather than phone or email.
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Likelihood to Renew
Microsoft
It has been an essential tool and we have had very few problems using it. Nothing comes close that I have seen, though given how well it has worked out for us I really don't look very hard. The value is extremely high when you consider you get Microsoft Entra ID and the rest of the Microsoft 365 platform for one price.
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Usability
Microsoft
Easy rollout across organizations, accessible from any device securely, and easy integration with Microsoft products and its services. Microsoft technical consulting services and team helps an organization to connect all dots which make Organization IT professionals' life easier. Easy to use hence adaption is faster and no major training needs to conduct for users.
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Support Rating
Microsoft
Microsoft has offered Azure Active Directory as a solution for a couple of decades now, so they have seen and anticipated almost any issue that an organization may face and can therefore help. The cloud offering of Azure Active Directory offers some additional "self healing" or monitoring services that can minimize the need for a service call. However, as with most large companies supporting a fast growing market, there may be some gaps in service knowledge (and particularly processing) from the front line / tier one staff as they follow a corporate script at first contact.
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Implementation Rating
Microsoft
Make sure you use a good partner. Our implementation was a bit longer and more problematic than we expected. Our partner got it done, but, in my opinion, some of their inexperience and staffing issues were evident.
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Alternatives Considered
Microsoft
Microsoft seems to be the better service for cloud identity syncing and is still a leader in this realm. Their service is reliable, and we use it with all of our clients. Compared to Okta, the cost is more affordable and they include a lot of services in the Microsoft licensing plans. This makes it the better option for most cases.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Microsoft
The features are getting addresses per requirements and their value for Money. The proposed ROI and actual ROI build confidence.
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Professional Services
Microsoft
Microsoft Professional Services' technical knowledge is appreciable as consultants design the solution as per customer requirements. Mapping of features per user specifications and assisting Customer IT engineers to implement so they can manage and administer the services.
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • I believe that the reduction in requests for lost access passwords has been considerably reduced by 20%.
  • There has been an increase in the productivity of each user who has used Entra ID; what these types of programs do is act as a motivator for users so that they can work more comfortably and avoid procrastinating.
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