Compare Amazon Cloud Directory and Microsoft Entra ID 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Amazon Cloud Directory
Star Rating
(13)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon Cloud DirectoryMicrosoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(904)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Entra ID excels in providing a secure and centralized management system for user identities across Microsoft platforms. Users appreciate features like single sign-on and multi-factor authentication, which enhance security and streamline access.
- Users say that the intuitive layout of Microsoft Entra ID significantly reduces training time for staff, making it easier to navigate and configure settings. This ease of use is a standout feature that many find beneficial for day-to-day operations.
- According to verified reviews, Amazon Cloud Directory offers a straightforward approach to creating and managing hierarchical data. Users enjoy the ability to easily share directories across teams, which can be particularly useful for small businesses looking to scale.
- Reviewers mention that while Amazon Cloud Directory is effective for organizing data, it lacks the comprehensive security features found in Microsoft Entra ID, which may be a drawback for organizations prioritizing robust identity management.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Microsoft Entra ID's implementation process is notably quick and user-friendly, with many users noting that the initial setup was straightforward once the agent was installed, making it a favorable choice for businesses with limited IT resources.
- Users express that while Amazon Cloud Directory is easy to scale, it may not meet the complex needs of larger organizations as effectively as Microsoft Entra ID, which is designed to handle more sophisticated identity management requirements, including conditional access and privileged identity management.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon Cloud Directory
No pricing availableMicrosoft Entra ID
Azure Active Directory Free
Free
The free edition of Azure AD is included with a subscription of a commercial online service such as Azure, Dynamics 365, Intune, Power Platform, and others.
- Partially Included: Authentication, single sign-on and multifactor authentication (MFA)
- Partially Included: Applications Access
- Partially Included: Authorization and Conditional Access
Free Trial
Amazon Cloud Directory
No trial information availableMicrosoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
11
9.2
709
Ease of Use
7.9
11
8.8
714
Ease of Setup
6.7
5
8.6
437
Ease of Admin
8.0
5
8.8
394
Quality of Support
8.8
11
8.7
649
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
5
9.0
381
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
11
9.4
689
Features by Category
Authentication Options
Not enough data
9.1
237
Not enough data
8.9
206
Not enough data
9.3
224
Not enough data
8.8
209
Not enough data
8.8
178
Not enough data
8.9
165
Access Control Types
Not enough data
8.9
202
Not enough data
8.9
196
Not enough data
9.0
198
Not enough data
8.8
173
Not enough data
8.8
172
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
195
Not enough data
9.0
204
Not enough data
8.8
217
Not enough data
8.7
214
Not enough data
9.0
200
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
177
Not enough data
8.9
174
Not enough data
9.0
192
Not enough data
8.8
169
Not enough data
8.9
188
Not enough data
8.7
187
Not enough data
8.7
166
User on/off Boarding
Not enough data
8.9
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
71
|
Verified
User Maintenance
Not enough data
9.0
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
73
|
Verified
Governance
Not enough data
8.9
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
74
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
74
|
Verified
Authentication type
Not enough data
8.1
160
Not enough data
7.3
141
Not enough data
8.5
155
Not enough data
7.9
140
Not enough data
8.8
162
Not enough data
8.7
162
Not enough data
8.9
170
Not enough data
8.5
151
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
170
Not enough data
8.6
166
Implementation
Not enough data
8.8
192
Not enough data
8.2
144
Not enough data
8.1
132
Access Control
9.0
5
9.1
177
8.3
5
8.7
166
8.9
6
8.8
159
8.6
6
8.6
152
Administration
8.7
5
8.6
160
8.6
6
8.7
174
Not enough data
8.7
159
8.3
5
8.7
166
Functionality
9.0
5
9.1
180
9.3
5
9.2
183
8.7
5
9.0
163
Administration
Not enough data
9.3
89
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
9.0
87
Not enough data
8.6
84
Not enough data
9.4
90
Not enough data
9.1
87
Functionality
Not enough data
9.5
87
Not enough data
9.4
90
Not enough data
9.1
77
Not enough data
8.9
82
Not enough data
9.3
87
Not enough data
9.3
88
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
81
Not enough data
9.2
81
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.2
88
Not enough data
9.2
88
Not enough data
9.0
83
Reporting
Not enough data
9.1
85
Not enough data
9.2
83
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
86
Not enough data
8.8
93
Not enough data
9.1
113
Not enough data
7.6
100
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
245
Not enough data
8.7
199
Not enough data
9.3
268
Not enough data
8.9
263
Not enough data
9.3
257
Not enough data
9.3
260
Type
Not enough data
8.6
206
Not enough data
9.3
242
Reporting
Not enough data
8.8
212
Not enough data
8.8
220
Not enough data
9.7
12
Not enough data
8.6
14
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.2
30
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.4
22
Not enough data
9.3
12
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
9.2
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon Cloud Directory and Microsoft Entra ID are categorized as Cloud Directory Services
Unique Categories
Amazon Cloud Directory has no unique categories
Microsoft Entra ID is categorized as Passwordless Authentication, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Identity and Access Management (IAM), User Provisioning and Governance Tools, and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon Cloud Directory
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Entra ID
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Financial Services
16.7%
Computer Software
16.7%
Sporting Goods
8.3%
Outsourcing/Offshoring
8.3%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Other
41.7%
Information Technology and Services
26.2%
Computer Software
9.6%
Computer & Network Security
6.5%
Financial Services
4.4%
Hospital & Health Care
2.6%
Other
50.6%
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