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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Auth0
Star Rating
(232)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plansMicrosoft Entra External ID
Star Rating
(27)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that "Auth0 by Okta" excels in "Multi-Factor Authentication" with a score of 8.6, providing a seamless user experience, while "Microsoft Entra External ID" shines in "Authentication" with a higher score of 9.2, indicating a more robust authentication process overall.
- Reviewers mention that "Auth0 by Okta" offers strong "Self-Service Password Reset" capabilities with a score of 8.8, making it easy for users to manage their passwords independently, whereas "Microsoft Entra External ID" also provides this feature but with a slightly lower score of 8.2, suggesting it may not be as user-friendly.
- G2 users highlight "Auth0 by Okta" for its "User Provisioning" feature, scoring 8.8, which allows for efficient management of user accounts, while "Microsoft Entra External ID" has a higher score of 9.2 in "Customer Data Linking," indicating superior capabilities in managing user data across platforms.
- Reviewers say that "Auth0 by Okta" has a strong "Cloud Directory" feature with a score of 9.2, which is essential for managing user identities in the cloud, while "Microsoft Entra External ID" also performs well in this area but does not surpass the score of its competitor.
- Users on G2 report that "Auth0 by Okta" has a slightly lower score of 8.3 in "Quality of Support," compared to "Microsoft Entra External ID," which scores 8.2, indicating that users may find better support experiences with Microsoft’s offering.
- Reviewers mention that "Auth0 by Okta" has a higher score of 8.9 in "Supports Required Authentication Methods/Protocols," showcasing its versatility, while "Microsoft Entra External ID" also supports various methods but does not match the same level of flexibility.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Auth0
Free Plan
Free
Get Auth0 for free with up to 25,000 active users, unlimited logins. No credit card required.*
- Social Authentication (Google, Facebook, etc.)
- Auth0 Database Connection
- Native Lock UI for Mobile
Microsoft Entra External ID
No pricing availableFree Trial
Auth0
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Entra External ID
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
180
8.8
19
Ease of Use
8.5
185
8.1
19
Ease of Setup
8.4
152
8.5
11
Ease of Admin
8.4
112
8.5
10
Quality of Support
8.6
166
8.2
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
99
9.1
11
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
180
9.4
20
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.0
69
Not enough data
8.5
63
Not enough data
8.6
54
Not enough data
9.0
63
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
8.7
50
Not enough data
Access Control Types
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.8
53
Not enough data
8.6
51
Not enough data
8.7
41
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
56
Not enough data
8.9
62
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
9.0
67
Not enough data
8.8
62
Not enough data
Platform
8.8
55
Not enough data
8.6
56
Not enough data
8.6
67
Not enough data
8.6
55
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
8.3
59
Not enough data
8.7
51
Not enough data
User on/off Boarding
7.9
16
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
User Maintenance
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
Governance
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
Administration
8.0
16
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
9.6
15
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
Authentication type
8.4
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
29
Not enough data
9.2
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
9.1
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
29
Not enough data
9.0
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
33
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
Implementation
9.2
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
30
Not enough data
Administration
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
52
|
Verified
8.2
14
9.0
62
|
Verified
9.2
14
9.1
58
|
Verified
9.2
14
8.7
47
8.9
14
8.9
51
|
Verified
8.5
14
8.8
51
|
Verified
9.2
13
AI Authentication Risk Management - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
AI Biometric & Behavioral Analysis - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
51
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
49
Not enough data
8.7
49
Not enough data
9.2
57
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
Type
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
Reporting
9.0
48
Not enough data
8.5
50
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.4
8
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Auth0 and Microsoft Entra External ID are categorized as Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Unique Categories
Microsoft Entra External ID has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Auth0
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Entra External 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
Computer Software
26.7%
Information Technology and Services
15.8%
Financial Services
6.3%
Computer & Network Security
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
42.5%
Information Technology and Services
16.0%
Computer & Network Security
12.0%
Market Research
8.0%
Computer Software
8.0%
Consulting
4.0%
Other
52.0%
Discussions
Getting MFA with India KYC
1 Comment
DW
You can set up custom MFA factors with with guide. https://auth0.com/docs/multifactor-authentication/customRead more
How do you port email templates to a third-party vendor?
1 Comment
KS
Hey there Tom!
It's Konrad - Auth0 Community Engineer. I think this question is more toward Emarsys than us. Let me understand that more thoroughly, as...Read more
Microsoft Entra External ID has no discussions with answers
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