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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Auth0
Star Rating
(250)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.8% 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
Learn more about Microsoft Entra External IDSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Auth0 excels in user experience, particularly highlighting its easy authentication process. Users appreciate the seamless integration with social logins, allowing for quick setups without extensive configuration, which is a significant advantage for developers.
- Users say that Microsoft Entra External ID offers a strong organizational structure for customer data, making it easy for teams to access and manage information. This feature is particularly beneficial for businesses looking to streamline their operations and ensure that all data is in one place.
- Reviewers mention that Auth0's implementation process is notably quick and user-friendly, with many praising the intuitive onboarding wizard. This ease of setup is a major plus for teams that need to get up and running without extensive training.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft Entra External ID shines with its low-code development environment, making it accessible to a broader range of users, including those without extensive technical backgrounds. This feature allows business analysts to contribute effectively to the development process.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products have similar scores for support quality, Auth0's users find its dashboard for user analytics particularly beneficial, enhancing their ability to monitor and manage user interactions effectively.
- Users report that Microsoft Entra External ID integrates well with Office 365, providing a comprehensive solution for securing applications and managing access. This integration is a key selling point for organizations already using Microsoft products, as it simplifies the management of software resources.
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
188
8.8
19
Ease of Use
8.6
193
8.1
19
Ease of Setup
8.5
160
8.5
11
Ease of Admin
8.4
113
8.5
10
Quality of Support
8.6
174
8.2
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
100
9.1
11
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
187
9.4
20
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.0
72
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
8.7
58
Not enough data
9.0
65
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
8.8
50
Not enough data
Access Control Types
8.5
59
Not enough data
8.8
54
Not enough data
8.6
52
Not enough data
8.8
42
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
58
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
9.1
70
Not enough data
9.0
63
Not enough data
Platform
8.8
56
Not enough data
8.7
57
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
8.6
56
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
8.8
51
Not enough data
User on/off Boarding
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
User Maintenance
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
Governance
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
9.6
16
Not enough data
8.9
19
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
8.7
31
Not enough data
9.1
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
29
Not enough data
8.9
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
33
Not enough data
9.0
32
Not enough data
Implementation
9.2
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
30
Not enough data
Administration
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
53
|
Verified
8.2
14
9.1
69
|
Verified
9.2
14
8.9
63
|
Verified
9.2
14
8.8
47
8.9
14
9.0
53
|
Verified
8.5
14
8.8
51
|
Verified
9.2
13
AI Authentication Risk Management - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
AI Biometric & Behavioral Analysis - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
51
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
50
Not enough data
8.7
49
Not enough data
9.3
58
Not enough data
9.1
45
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)
9.6
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
27.1%
Information Technology and Services
15.7%
Financial Services
6.1%
Computer & Network Security
4.4%
Marketing and Advertising
3.9%
Other
42.8%
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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