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Compare AWS Directory Service and Microsoft Entra ID 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
AWS Directory Service
Star Rating
(20)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AWS Directory ServiceMicrosoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(885)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.5% 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 user experience, particularly with its intuitive layout and easy-to-understand areas. Users appreciate how this design has significantly reduced training time for staff when making configuration changes.
- Users say that AWS Directory Service offers seamless integration across AWS services, which is particularly beneficial for organizations needing centralized control. This integration allows for fine-grained access management and strong compliance alignment, making it a solid choice for users in regulated environments.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Entra ID provides robust security features, including single sign-on and multi-factor authentication, which enhance the management of user identities and access across Microsoft platforms. This focus on security is a key advantage for businesses prioritizing data protection.
- According to verified reviews, AWS Directory Service is praised for its ease of setup, with users highlighting its flexibility in interfacing with both cloud services and native protocols like LDAP. This flexibility allows organizations to extend its functionality as needed, catering to diverse operational requirements.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while Microsoft Entra ID has a higher overall satisfaction score, AWS Directory Service still holds its ground with a solid performance in ease of setup and administration. Users appreciate that it eliminates the need for managing domain controller servers, simplifying the administrative burden.
- Users report that Microsoft Entra ID's strong performance in meeting requirements and ease of use makes it a preferred choice for mid-market companies. In contrast, AWS Directory Service, while effective, has a slightly lower satisfaction rating, suggesting that it may not fully meet the needs of all users in this segment.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AWS Directory Service
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
AWS Directory Service
No trial information availableMicrosoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
13
9.2
692
Ease of Use
8.5
13
8.8
697
Ease of Setup
9.4
9
8.6
419
Ease of Admin
8.9
9
8.9
386
Quality of Support
8.3
10
8.7
633
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
8
9.0
373
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
13
9.4
673
Features by Category
Authentication Options
Not enough data
9.1
232
Not enough data
8.9
204
Not enough data
9.3
221
Not enough data
8.8
207
Not enough data
8.8
175
Not enough data
8.8
163
Access Control Types
Not enough data
8.9
199
Not enough data
8.9
194
Not enough data
9.0
196
Not enough data
8.8
172
Not enough data
8.8
170
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
194
Not enough data
9.0
202
Not enough data
8.8
213
Not enough data
8.7
212
Not enough data
9.0
197
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
175
Not enough data
8.9
172
Not enough data
9.0
190
Not enough data
8.8
168
Not enough data
8.9
187
Not enough data
8.7
186
Not enough data
8.6
164
User on/off Boarding
Not enough data
8.9
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
70
|
Verified
User Maintenance
Not enough data
9.0
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
73
|
Verified
Governance
Not enough data
8.9
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
73
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
73
|
Verified
Authentication type
Not enough data
8.1
158
Not enough data
7.3
140
Not enough data
8.5
153
Not enough data
7.8
138
Not enough data
8.8
160
Not enough data
8.6
160
Not enough data
8.9
168
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
190
Not enough data
8.2
144
Not enough data
8.1
132
Access Control
Not enough data
9.1
175
Not enough data
8.7
165
Not enough data
8.8
157
Not enough data
8.6
152
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
159
Not enough data
8.7
173
Not enough data
8.7
157
Not enough data
8.7
165
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
176
Not enough data
9.2
180
Not enough data
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
92
Not enough data
9.1
112
Not enough data
7.6
100
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
244
Not enough data
8.7
199
Not enough data
9.3
263
Not enough data
9.0
255
Not enough data
9.3
254
Not enough data
9.3
255
Type
Not enough data
8.6
205
Not enough data
9.3
240
Reporting
Not enough data
8.8
209
Not enough data
8.8
219
Not enough data
9.7
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.4
23
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.4
21
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
AWS Directory Service and Microsoft Entra ID are categorized as Cloud Directory Services and User Provisioning and Governance Tools
Unique Categories
AWS Directory Service 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), and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS Directory Service
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
Utilities
11.8%
Financial Services
11.8%
Computer Software
11.8%
Telecommunications
5.9%
Retail
5.9%
Other
52.9%
Information Technology and Services
26.2%
Computer Software
9.6%
Computer & Network Security
6.4%
Financial Services
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
2.6%
Other
50.7%
Discussions
AWS Directory Service has no discussions with answers
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