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Microsoft Entra ID
Formerly Microsoft Azure Active Directory

Overview

What is Microsoft Entra ID?

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…

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Popular Features

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  • Multi-Factor Authentication (85)
    9.1
    91%
  • ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO) (85)
    9.0
    90%
  • ID-Management Access Control (84)
    8.8
    88%
  • Password Management (81)
    8.2
    82%

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Pricing

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Premium P1

$6.00

Cloud
per user/per month

Premium P2

$9.00

Cloud
per user/per month

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://www.microsoft.com/en…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Demos

AD FS to Microsoft Entra | How to migrate cloud apps

YouTube

Microsoft Entra ID Beginner's Tutorial (Azure Active Directory)

YouTube

Introducing Microsoft Entra

YouTube
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Features

Identity Management

Identity management software manages information about the identity of software users and controls access to corporate resources

8.6
Avg 8.1
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Product Details

What is Microsoft Entra ID?

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.

Microsoft Entra ID safeguards organizations with a cloud identity and access management solution that connects employees, customers, and partners to their apps, devices, and data. Features include:

  • Secure adaptive access: Protects access to resources and data using strong authentication and risk-based adaptive access policies without compromising user experience.
  • Seamless user experiences: Provides an easy sign-in experience across a multicloud environment to keep users productive, reduce time managing passwords, and increase productivity.
  • Unified identity management: Manages identities and access to all applications in a central location, whether they’re in the cloud or on-premises, to improve visibility and control.


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Microsoft Entra ID Features

Identity Management Features

  • Supported: ID-Management Access Control
  • Supported: ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
  • Supported: Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Supported: Password Management
  • Supported: Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
  • Supported: ID Management Workflow Automation
  • Supported: ID Risk Management

Microsoft Entra ID Video

Authentication fundamentals: The basics | Azure Active Directory

Microsoft Entra ID Competitors

Microsoft Entra ID Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

JumpCloud are common alternatives for Microsoft Entra ID.

Reviewers rate Multi-Factor Authentication highest, with a score of 9.1.

The most common users of Microsoft Entra ID are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
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 easier for us to manage, even from compliance perspective. The other two tools are already there before we subscribed to this product, but if it is a choice, we will use Microsoft Entra ID in all of our resources
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
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 identity provider is a cherry on the cake.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
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 products gives Entra ID the edge.
November 17, 2023

Entra ID review

Score 3 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
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.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
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.
Yash Mudaliar | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
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 specific use case. Also, the simplified UX and unified integration with other Microsoft security stack products makes it an inevitable choice.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
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 security features.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
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. It wouldn’t be able to replace the features of Entra ID and being in a Office 365 environment it’s a requirement so we have not tried any other solution than Entra ID.
Mike Paron | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
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 pot so to speak.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
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.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
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 to have more functionality for enterprise-level organisations.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
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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