# Auth0 vs Microsoft Entra External ID Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **G2 reviewers report** that Auth0 excels in providing a seamless user experience, particularly with its social login feature, which allows clients to sign in smoothly without any issues. This capability is a significant advantage for businesses looking to enhance user engagement.
- **Users say** that Microsoft Entra External ID offers a well-organized platform for managing customer data, which can be a game-changer for businesses needing to keep track of information efficiently. The simplicity of the interface makes it accessible for various users, including those without technical expertise.
- **Reviewers mention** that Auth0's implementation process is relatively streamlined, making it easier for developers to integrate authentication solutions into their applications. This is particularly beneficial for teams looking to get up and running quickly with minimal friction.
- **According to verified reviews** , Microsoft Entra External ID shines with its low-code development environment, which allows business analysts and subject matter experts to contribute effectively. This feature broadens the user base and enhances collaboration across teams.
- **Users highlight** that while Auth0 provides a robust set of features for identity management, including API authentication and client-side app support, it may require more technical knowledge to fully leverage its capabilities compared to Microsoft Entra External ID.
- **G2 reviewers note** that while both products have strong support ratings, Microsoft Entra External ID is perceived as a better partner in business, with users appreciating its ease of management and deployment, especially for administrators overseeing multiple applications.



| | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 279 | 27 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (52.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (44.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Auth0

Pros:
- Ease of Use (52 reviews)
- Security (46 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (26 reviews)
- Cost (19 reviews)

### Microsoft Entra External ID

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (212 reviews) | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (216 reviews) | 8.1 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (182 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (118 reviews) | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (193 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (105 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (206 reviews) | 9.4 (20 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Auth0

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free Plan

Price: Free

Description: Get Auth0 for free with up to 25,000 active users, unlimited logins. No credit card required.*

Key Features:
- 1 Custom Domain*
- Secure Agentic AI workflows
- Passwordless Authentication

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/auth0/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Microsoft Entra External ID

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### User Provisioning and Governance Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Auth0** | 8.6/10 | 25 |
| **Microsoft Entra External ID** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Defined Attributes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Active Directory Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Login** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Biometrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HIPAA Compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### User on/off Boarding

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Self Service Access requests** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Smart/Automated Provisioning** | 8.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Role Management** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Termination** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Approval Workflows** | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Password Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### User Maintenance

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Self Service Password Reset** | 8.9 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bulk Changes** | 8.6 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bi-directional Identity Synchronization** | 8.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Governance

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Identifies and Alerts for Threats** | 8.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Audits** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile App** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Ease of set up for target systems** | 9.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **APIs** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Single Sign-On (SSO)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Auth0** | 8.8/10 | 101 |
| **Microsoft Entra External ID** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Active Directory Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple User Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Biometrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HIPAA Compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Login** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Password Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credential Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Authentication Options

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Authentication User experience** | 9.1 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Supports Required Authentication systems** | 8.6 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | 8.8 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Supports Required Authentication Methods/Protocols** | 9.0 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Federation/SAML support (idp)** | 8.7 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Federation/SAML support (sp)** | 8.8 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Access Control Types

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint access** | 8.6 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Local Access** | 8.9 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access** | 8.6 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Partner Access** | 8.9 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Supports BYOD users** | 8.9 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ease of installation on server** | 9.1 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Password Policy Enforcement** | 9.0 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console** | 8.8 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Ease of connecting applications** | 9.1 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Self Service Password Administration** | 9.0 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multiple Operating system support** | 8.9 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Domain Support** | 8.8 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross Browser support** | 8.8 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Fail over protection** | 8.7 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.4 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | 8.3 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Third Party Web Services support** | 8.8 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Identity Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Auth0** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Entra External ID** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Fraud Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **PCI Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Privileged Account Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Member Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HIPAA Compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Access Request** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Active Directory Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Login** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unified Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Biometrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credential Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Password Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Certification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Auth0** | 8.9/10 | 56 |
| **Microsoft Entra External ID** | N/A | N/A |

#### Authentication type

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **SMS-Based** | 8.5 (37 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Voice-Based Telephony** | 8.7 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Email-Based** | 9.2 (37 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Hardware Token-Based** | 8.7 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Software Token** | 9.0 (36 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Biometric Factor** | 9.0 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile-Push** | 8.9 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Risk-Based Authentication** | 8.8 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge-Based Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Sync** | 8.7 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | 8.9 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Implementation

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Easy Setup** | 9.3 (44 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile SDK** | 8.8 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Web SDK** | 8.6 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Credential Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Active Directory Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access/Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Login** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fraud Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Member Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Biometrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple User Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Password Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Push Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Base Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Authentication Methods** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Risk-Based Authentication (RBA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Auth0** | 9.1/10 | 18 |
| **Microsoft Entra External ID** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Bi-Directional Identity Synchronization** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | 9.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Directory** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Integrations** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Password Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Password Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credential Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Password Policies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Auth0** | 8.8/10 | 105 |
| **Microsoft Entra External ID** | 8.9/10 | 16 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Self-registration and self-service** | 9.0 (54 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 
| **Authentication** | 9.3 (90 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | 8.9 (72 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 
| **Consent and preference management** | 8.8 (47 reviews) | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Social login** | 9.1 (63 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Customer data linking** | 8.7 (53 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Authentication Risk Management - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive MFA** | 9.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Fraudulent Login Detection** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Authentication Policies** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk-Based Authentication** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### AI Biometric & Behavioral Analysis - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Behavioral Biometric Analysis** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Liveness Detection** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Account Recovery Assistants** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Constraint Enforcement** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Certification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Behavioral Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Authentication Methods** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic User/Device Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unified Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Access Request** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Identity and Access Management (IAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Auth0** | 9.1/10 | 77 |
| **Microsoft Entra External ID** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **User provisioning** | 8.9 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Password manager** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign-on** | 9.0 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Enforces policies** | 8.8 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | 9.3 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-factor authentication** | 9.1 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 

####  Type

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **On-premises solution** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud-solution** | 8.9 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 

####  Reporting

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activity Tracking** | 9.0 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.5 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access & Permission Change Reporting** | 9.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance & Audit Trail Export** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive & Contextual Access Control** | 9.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Identity Lifecycle Management** | 9.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Self‑Service Account Management** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Member Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple User Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI‑Driven Access Anomaly Detection** | 9.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Policy Tuning** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Role Recommendations** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Defined Attributes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Active Directory Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Login** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Biometrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HIPAA Compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/customer-identity-and-access-management-ciam)

**Unique to Auth0 (5):** [Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/multi-factor-authentication-mfa), [Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/identity-and-access-management-iam), [Risk-Based Authentication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-based-authentication-rba), [User Provisioning and Governance Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/user-provisioning-and-governance-tools), [Single Sign-On (SSO) Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/single-sign-on-sso)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra External ID | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 52.7% | 44.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 27.5% | 40.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 19.8% | 16.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Auth0

- **Computer Software:** 26.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.1%
- **Financial Services:** 6.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.6%
- **Internet:** 2.8%
- **Education Management:** 2.8%
- **Banking:** 2.0%
- **Online Media:** 2.0%
- **Higher Education:** 1.6%
- **Other:** 30.7%

#### Microsoft Entra External ID

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 12.0%
- **Computer Software:** 8.0%
- **Market Research:** 8.0%
- **Accounting:** 4.0%
- **Animation:** 4.0%
- **Building Materials:** 4.0%
- **Construction:** 4.0%
- **Consumer Services:** 4.0%
- **Education Management:** 4.0%
- **Other:** 32.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Auth0

- [OneLogin](https://www.g2.com/products/onelogin/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (292 reviews)
- [FusionAuth](https://www.g2.com/products/fusionauth/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (139 reviews)
- [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (912 reviews)
- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (520 reviews)
- [Frontegg](https://www.g2.com/products/frontegg/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (365 reviews)
- [Ping Identity](https://www.g2.com/products/ping-identity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (124 reviews)
- [JumpCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/jumpcloud/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4058 reviews)
- [WSO2 Identity Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-identity-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (110 reviews)
- [LastPass](https://www.g2.com/products/lastpass/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2077 reviews)
- [WorkOS](https://www.g2.com/products/workos/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (15 reviews)

### Alternatives to Microsoft Entra External ID

- [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1364 reviews)
- [Frontegg](https://www.g2.com/products/frontegg/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (365 reviews)
- [Salesforce Headless 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-360-platform-formerly-salesforce-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3991 reviews)
- [OneLogin](https://www.g2.com/products/onelogin/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (292 reviews)
- [Amazon Cognito](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-cognito/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (47 reviews)
- [Ping Identity](https://www.g2.com/products/ping-identity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (124 reviews)
- [IBM Verify CIAM](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-verify-ciam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [Supabase](https://www.g2.com/products/supabase-supabase/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (156 reviews)
- [FusionAuth](https://www.g2.com/products/fusionauth/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (139 reviews)
- [WSO2 Identity Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-identity-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (110 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Auth0

- Title: [Is auth0 expensive?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-auth0-expensive) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Nope, it is dead cheap compared to the competition, especially when used in SMEs or non-profit with few users - it could be "for free", actually. If used in..."
- Title: [What is auth0 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-auth0-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Identity and access management"
- Title: [How do you port email templates to a third-party vendor?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24315-how-do-you-port-email-templates-to-a-third-party-vendor) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [Getting MFA with India KYC](https://www.g2.com/discussions/getting-mfa-with-india-kyc) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can set up custom MFA factors with with guide. https://auth0.com/docs/multifactor-authentication/custom"

### Microsoft Entra External ID

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/auth0-vs-microsoft-entra-external-id)