Compare Auth0 and Microsoft Entra ID

At a Glance
Auth0
Auth0
Star Rating
(254)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(895)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.8% of reviews)
Information
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 of user identities, particularly for organizations using Microsoft platforms. Users appreciate features like single sign-on and multi-factor authentication, which enhance security and streamline access.
  • Users say that Auth0 simplifies the authentication process, making it developer-friendly and straightforward. Reviewers highlight its strong support for standards like OAuth2 and OIDC, which allows for quick setup of login and signup processes without the need to build from scratch.
  • According to verified reviews, Microsoft Entra ID has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its robust features for conditional access and privileged identity management. Users note that it effectively manages external identities, making it a strong choice for hybrid environments.
  • Reviewers mention that while Auth0 is effective in reducing authentication complexity, it sometimes lacks the depth of features found in Microsoft Entra ID. Users appreciate how Auth0 handles social authentication and password resets, but some feel it may not meet all enterprise-level needs.
  • Users highlight the intuitive layout of Microsoft Entra ID, which has reportedly reduced training time for staff. The ease of setup is frequently praised, with many noting that the initial configuration was straightforward once the agent was installed.
  • G2 reviewers indicate that while both platforms offer free entry-level pricing, Microsoft Entra ID's extensive feature set and higher user satisfaction ratings make it a more compelling option for mid-market organizations compared to Auth0, which tends to cater more to small businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Auth0
Free Plan
Free
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Microsoft Entra ID
Azure Active Directory Free
Free
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Free Trial
Auth0
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
191
9.2
703
Ease of Use
8.6
196
8.8
708
Ease of Setup
8.5
163
8.6
430
Ease of Admin
8.4
113
8.8
393
Quality of Support
8.6
176
8.7
642
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
100
9.0
380
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
190
9.4
684
Features by Category
8.8
91
8.9
268
Authentication Options
9.0
72
9.1
237
8.6
66
8.9
207
8.7
58
9.3
225
9.0
65
8.8
210
8.6
53
8.8
178
8.8
50
8.9
165
Access Control Types
8.5
59
8.9
202
8.8
54
8.9
196
8.6
52
9.0
198
8.8
42
8.8
173
8.9
40
8.8
173
Administration
9.1
58
8.9
195
8.9
63
9.0
204
8.8
68
8.8
216
9.1
70
8.7
214
9.0
63
9.0
199
Platform
8.8
56
8.8
177
8.7
57
8.9
174
8.8
68
9.0
192
8.6
56
8.8
169
8.4
62
8.9
188
8.3
61
8.7
187
8.8
51
8.7
165
User Provisioning and Governance ToolsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
8.6
24
8.9
91
User on/off Boarding
8.0
17
8.9
72
|
Verified
8.9
18
8.7
75
|
Verified
8.9
15
9.1
82
|
Verified
8.9
15
9.2
82
|
Verified
8.5
13
9.0
80
|
Verified
8.2
16
8.9
71
|
Verified
User Maintenance
8.9
21
9.0
77
|
Verified
8.5
19
8.5
74
|
Verified
8.4
16
8.7
73
|
Verified
Governance
8.5
17
8.9
79
|
Verified
8.6
15
8.9
74
|
Verified
Administration
8.1
17
8.8
80
|
Verified
8.3
12
8.4
67
|
Verified
9.6
16
8.9
82
|
Verified
8.9
19
8.9
74
|
Verified
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.9
52
8.4
211
Authentication type
8.4
35
|
Verified
8.1
160
8.7
30
7.3
141
9.2
36
|
Verified
8.5
155
8.7
32
7.9
140
9.1
35
|
Verified
8.8
162
8.9
30
8.7
162
9.0
32
|
Verified
8.9
170
8.8
31
|
Verified
8.5
151
Functionality
8.7
34
8.9
170
8.9
33
8.6
166
Implementation
9.2
42
|
Verified
8.8
192
8.7
35
|
Verified
8.2
144
8.6
31
8.1
132
Cloud Directory ServicesHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.8
199
Access Control
Not enough data
9.1
176
Not enough data
8.7
165
Not enough data
8.8
158
Not enough data
8.6
152
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
159
Not enough data
8.7
173
Not enough data
8.7
158
Not enough data
8.7
165
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
178
Not enough data
9.2
182
Not enough data
9.0
163
Risk-Based Authentication (RBA)Hide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
9.2
17
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
Privileged Access Management (PAM)Hide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
Not enough data
9.1
101
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
Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
8.7
83
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
64
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
48
Not enough data
9.0
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
AI Authentication Risk Management - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
AI Biometric & Behavioral Analysis - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Passwordless AuthenticationHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
Not enough data
8.5
119
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
Identity and Access Management (IAM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
9.0
71
9.0
307
Functionality
8.9
52
9.0
245
Feature Not Available
8.7
199
9.0
51
9.3
266
8.7
50
8.9
259
9.3
59
9.3
255
9.1
46
9.3
258
Type
Feature Not Available
8.6
205
8.9
49
9.3
240
Reporting
9.0
49
8.8
211
8.5
51
8.8
219
9.6
9
9.7
12
8.7
9
8.5
13
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.3
9
9.5
26
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.6
9
9.4
21
8.3
9
9.3
12
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.1
9
8.3
12
8.5
9
8.5
9
Feature Not Available
9.2
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Auth0
Auth0
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
49.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
19.3%
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
23.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Auth0
Auth0
Computer Software
28.0%
Information Technology and Services
15.5%
Financial Services
6.0%
Computer & Network Security
4.3%
Marketing and Advertising
3.9%
Other
42.2%
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
Information Technology and Services
26.2%
Computer Software
9.6%
Computer & Network Security
6.5%
Financial Services
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
2.5%
Other
50.7%
Alternatives
Auth0
Auth0 Alternatives
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FusionAuth
FusionAuth
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Cisco Duo
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Frontegg
Frontegg
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Microsoft Entra ID
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JumpCloud
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Discussions
Auth0
Auth0 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
What is auth0 used for?
1 Comment
Jari N.
JN
Identity and access managementRead more
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID Discussions
Which is better Google Authenticator or Microsoft authenticator?
3 Comments
Shyam Ji P.
SP
MS authenticator Read more
How good is Microsoft authenticator app?
4 Comments
Amit W.
AW
Easy to add accounts and hassle free for every authentication promptRead more
Can Microsoft authenticator app be hacked?
3 Comments
Pranav S.
PS
Microsoft Authenticator is mostly second part in two factor authentication & then also code is also refreshed every 30 second or notification with limited...Read more