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Microsoft Entra ID Alternatives

4.5(750 Ratings)

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1. Okta Workforce Identity

By Okta

4.6
(857 Ratings)
Ever since we adopted Okta Workforce Identity 4 years ago, managing user access across our different applications and systems has become a seamless process. We enjoy most the convenience of single login through SSO to all apps which eliminates the hassle of having many passwords for different apps.It also plays a big role in protecting our organization’s data through its best authentication methods eg Multi Factor Authentication which ensures only the right people have access to our systems . Overall it makes everyday access to work apps faster and more reliable, especially when working with different apps throughout the whole day, whether working remotely or on site.Read all insights and reviews for Okta Workforce Identity
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2. Ping Identity Platform

By Ping Identity

4.4
(614 Ratings)
- It is very good in authentication, authorization and identity verification. - SSO feature is used and getting implemented over other applications within the organization which helps security to get better. - Support for SAML, OAuth and OpenID helps make it good for hybrid environments.Read all insights and reviews for Ping Identity Platform

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  • Easier to integrate and deploy
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3. OneLogin

By One Identity

4.5
(363 Ratings)
With OneLogin, we not only secure our apps but also enjoy first access thanks to the SSO feature. In addition, the OneLogin comes with amazing security features including MFA and ease of managing identities also helps in boosting security. What's more, the tool works well both on cloud and on-premises. Role-based access makes OneLogin even better. Read all insights and reviews for OneLogin
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4. Okta Customer Identity

By Okta

4.6
(253 Ratings)
Okta has been incredible to work with and very supportive with whatever we may needRead all insights and reviews for Okta Customer Identity
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5. SafeNet Trusted Access

By Thales

4.4
(246 Ratings)
My overall experience using Safenet Trusted Access is be excellent. The product has worked as expected. If we had a problem the tech support has resolved it in a timely manner. Read all insights and reviews for SafeNet Trusted Access

Where Microsoft Entra ID Scored Higher

  • Easier to integrate and deploy
  • Better evaluation and contracting
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6. AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

By Amazon Web Services (AWS)

4.5
(246 Ratings)
As an administrator, my overall experience with AWS IAM has been very positive. This service provides a full framework for controlling access to resources across the AWS ecosystem. It allows me to define granular permission, manage identities, and enfore the least-priviledge access to the users, roles, and services. From an operational standpoint, IAM is to secure cloud workloads and ensuring that access to critical resources is always tight.Read all insights and reviews for AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
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7. Oracle Access Management

By Oracle

4.9
(217 Ratings)
We are using Oracle Access Management to control access to our apps and resources and to manage our access identities. Oracle Access Management helps us to boost the security and privacy of our data and other work resources by setting up access control measures like authentications to help us regulate who can have access to what kind of data and resources. It helps us to set up and enforce custom access policies which allows us to control what level of data access everyone has. With Oracle Access Management, we are able to ensure the safety of our access credentials by detecting any suspicious access attempts that may be caused by identity theft.Read all insights and reviews for Oracle Access Management
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8. CyberArk Workforce Identity

By Palo Alto Networks (CyberArk)

4.6
(177 Ratings)
My overall experience with CyberArk has been exceptional. In my opinion, it is one of the few platforms that successfully bridges the gap between rigorous enterprise security and a seamless user experience. What I value most is the security-first mindset that is evident throughout the platform. Because of CyberArk’s heritage in privileged access management, I feel confident that the security controls protecting my workforce are robust, yet they don’t get in the way of productivity.Read all insights and reviews for CyberArk Workforce Identity
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Top Alternatives to Microsoft Entra ID

  • Okta Workforce Identity
  • Ping Identity Platform
  • OneLogin
  • Okta Customer Identity
  • SafeNet Trusted Access
  • AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Oracle Access Management
  • CyberArk Workforce Identity

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