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Microsoft Entra ID

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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Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
85.71428571428571%
8.6
ID-Management Access Control
80%
8.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
90%
9.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
90%
9.0
Password Management
90%
9.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
90%
9.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
80%
8.0
ID Risk Management
80%
8.0
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
64.28571428571429%
6.4
ID-Management Access Control
80%
8.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
90%
9.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
90%
9.0
Password Management
90%
9.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
90%
9.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
10%
1.0
ID Risk Management
N/A
N/A
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
78.57142857142857%
7.9
ID-Management Access Control
90%
9.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
90%
9.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
70%
7.0
Password Management
60%
6.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
80%
8.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
80%
8.0
ID Risk Management
80%
8.0
Rohan Kumar Panda | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
82.85714285714286%
8.3
ID-Management Access Control
90%
9.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
90%
9.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
90%
9.0
Password Management
80%
8.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
90%
9.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
70%
7.0
ID Risk Management
70%
7.0
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
87.14285714285714%
8.7
ID-Management Access Control
90%
9.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
90%
9.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
100%
10.0
Password Management
80%
8.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
80%
8.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
90%
9.0
ID Risk Management
80%
8.0
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (6)
80%
8.0
ID-Management Access Control
90%
9.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
90%
9.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
80%
8.0
Password Management
80%
8.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
60%
6.0
ID Risk Management
80%
8.0
November 17, 2023

Entra ID review

Score 3 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
75.71428571428571%
7.6
ID-Management Access Control
80%
8.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
80%
8.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
100%
10.0
Password Management
100%
10.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
90%
9.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
50%
5.0
ID Risk Management
30%
3.0
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
42.857142857142854%
4.3
ID-Management Access Control
N/A
N/A
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
100%
10.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
100%
10.0
Password Management
N/A
N/A
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
100%
10.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
N/A
N/A
ID Risk Management
N/A
N/A
Yash Mudaliar | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
80%
8.0
ID-Management Access Control
90%
9.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
80%
8.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
80%
8.0
Password Management
80%
8.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
90%
9.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
80%
8.0
ID Risk Management
60%
6.0
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
90%
9.0
ID-Management Access Control
90%
9.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
90%
9.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
90%
9.0
Password Management
90%
9.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
90%
9.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
90%
9.0
ID Risk Management
90%
9.0
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
44.28571428571429%
4.4
ID-Management Access Control
70%
7.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
80%
8.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
90%
9.0
Password Management
70%
7.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
N/A
N/A
ID Management Workflow Automation
N/A
N/A
ID Risk Management
N/A
N/A
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
88.57142857142858%
8.9
ID-Management Access Control
90%
9.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
90%
9.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
90%
9.0
Password Management
90%
9.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
80%
8.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
90%
9.0
ID Risk Management
90%
9.0
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
100%
10.0
ID-Management Access Control
100%
10.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
100%
10.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
100%
10.0
Password Management
100%
10.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
100%
10.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
100%
10.0
ID Risk Management
100%
10.0
September 26, 2023

Microsoft Entra ID

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
92.85714285714286%
9.3
ID-Management Access Control
90%
9.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
100%
10.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
100%
10.0
Password Management
90%
9.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
90%
9.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
90%
9.0
ID Risk Management
90%
9.0
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
94.28571428571429%
9.4
ID-Management Access Control
90%
9.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
90%
9.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
100%
10.0
Password Management
100%
10.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
90%
9.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
90%
9.0
ID Risk Management
100%
10.0
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
77.14285714285714%
7.7
ID-Management Access Control
90%
9.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
60%
6.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
80%
8.0
Password Management
90%
9.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
60%
6.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
90%
9.0
ID Risk Management
70%
7.0
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
58.57142857142857%
5.9
ID-Management Access Control
90%
9.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
90%
9.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
90%
9.0
Password Management
10%
1.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
60%
6.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
20%
2.0
ID Risk Management
50%
5.0
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
70%
7.0
ID-Management Access Control
90%
9.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
90%
9.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
90%
9.0
Password Management
80%
8.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
90%
9.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
N/A
N/A
ID Risk Management
50%
5.0
September 26, 2023

Entra ID a simple overview

John Robinson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
57.142857142857146%
5.7
ID-Management Access Control
80%
8.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
90%
9.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
90%
9.0
Password Management
60%
6.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
80%
8.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
N/A
N/A
ID Risk Management
N/A
N/A
Mike Paron | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
71.42857142857143%
7.1
ID-Management Access Control
100%
10.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
100%
10.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
100%
10.0
Password Management
100%
10.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
N/A
N/A
ID Management Workflow Automation
N/A
N/A
ID Risk Management
100%
10.0
September 21, 2023

Great product

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
71.42857142857143%
7.1
ID-Management Access Control
90%
9.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
100%
10.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
100%
10.0
Password Management
40%
4.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
50%
5.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
70%
7.0
ID Risk Management
50%
5.0
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
58.57142857142857%
5.9
ID-Management Access Control
80%
8.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
80%
8.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
90%
9.0
Password Management
80%
8.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
80%
8.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
N/A
N/A
ID Risk Management
N/A
N/A
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
78.57142857142857%
7.9
ID-Management Access Control
100%
10.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
90%
9.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
100%
10.0
Password Management
N/A
N/A
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
80%
8.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
80%
8.0
ID Risk Management
100%
10.0
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Identity Management (7)
82.85714285714286%
8.3
ID-Management Access Control
100%
10.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
100%
10.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
90%
9.0
Password Management
100%
10.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
90%
9.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
N/A
N/A
ID Risk Management
100%
10.0
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
Identity Management (7)
95.71428571428571%
9.6
ID-Management Access Control
80%
8.0
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)
100%
10.0
Multi-Factor Authentication
90%
9.0
Password Management
100%
10.0
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning
100%
10.0
ID Management Workflow Automation
100%
10.0
ID Risk Management
100%
10.0
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