Compare BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access and Microsoft Entra ID 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (54.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
Star Rating
(62)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (54.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about BeyondTrust Privileged Remote AccessMicrosoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(901)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.0% 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 providing a secure and centralized management of user identities across Microsoft platforms. Users appreciate features like single sign-on and multi-factor authentication, which enhance security and streamline access.
- Users say that BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access offers great visibility into sessions and logs, making it a reliable choice for organizations focused on auditing and compliance. Reviewers highlight its comprehensive session logging capabilities, which are crucial for security operations.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft Entra ID has a significantly higher G2 Score, indicating overall user satisfaction. Users commend its intuitive layout and ease of use, which reduces training time for staff when making configuration changes.
- Reviewers mention that while BeyondTrust provides stable performance, it may not be as user-friendly as Microsoft Entra ID. Some users noted that it requires more effort to navigate, despite its effectiveness in managing privileged access.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Microsoft Entra ID's implementation process is notably quick and straightforward, with users praising the easy initial setup once the agent is installed. This contrasts with BeyondTrust, where some users experienced challenges during setup.
- Users appreciate that BeyondTrust supports various protocols for remote access, making it versatile across different environments. However, Microsoft Entra ID stands out for its robust management features for hybrid environments, including conditional access and passwordless login.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
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
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
47
9.2
706
Ease of Use
8.9
49
8.8
711
Ease of Setup
8.4
44
8.6
434
Ease of Admin
8.7
37
8.8
394
Quality of Support
8.5
45
8.7
646
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
36
9.0
381
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
46
9.4
687
Features by Category
Authentication Options
Not enough data
9.1
237
Not enough data
8.9
207
Not enough data
9.3
225
Not enough data
8.8
210
Not enough data
8.8
178
Not enough data
8.9
165
Access Control Types
Not enough data
8.9
202
Not enough data
8.9
196
Not enough data
9.0
198
Not enough data
8.8
173
Not enough data
8.8
173
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
195
Not enough data
9.0
204
Not enough data
8.8
216
Not enough data
8.7
214
Not enough data
9.0
199
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
177
Not enough data
8.9
174
Not enough data
9.0
192
Not enough data
8.8
169
Not enough data
8.9
188
Not enough data
8.7
187
Not enough data
8.7
165
User on/off Boarding
Not enough data
8.9
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
71
|
Verified
User Maintenance
Not enough data
9.0
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
73
|
Verified
Governance
Not enough data
8.9
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
74
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
74
|
Verified
Authentication type
Not enough data
8.1
160
Not enough data
7.3
141
Not enough data
8.5
155
Not enough data
7.9
140
Not enough data
8.8
162
Not enough data
8.7
162
Not enough data
8.9
170
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
192
Not enough data
8.2
144
Not enough data
8.1
132
Access Control
Not enough data
9.1
177
Not enough data
8.7
166
Not enough data
8.8
159
Not enough data
8.6
152
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
160
Not enough data
8.7
174
Not enough data
8.7
159
Not enough data
8.7
166
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
179
Not enough data
9.2
183
Not enough data
9.0
163
Administration
9.1
27
9.3
89
8.9
26
8.8
83
8.3
23
9.0
87
8.0
23
8.6
84
9.1
24
9.4
90
8.0
24
9.1
87
Functionality
9.3
27
9.5
87
8.9
27
9.4
90
8.8
27
9.1
77
8.5
25
8.9
82
9.4
27
9.3
87
8.9
28
9.3
88
8.3
22
9.0
85
9.6
27
Feature Not Available
9.5
27
9.1
81
8.6
26
9.2
81
Monitoring
9.3
28
9.2
88
9.3
28
9.2
88
6.8
21
9.0
83
Reporting
8.9
28
9.1
85
8.9
27
9.2
83
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
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
246
Not enough data
8.7
199
Not enough data
9.3
267
Not enough data
9.0
261
Not enough data
9.3
257
Not enough data
9.3
260
Type
Not enough data
8.6
206
Not enough data
9.3
241
Reporting
Not enough data
8.8
211
Not enough data
8.8
219
Not enough data
9.7
12
Not enough data
8.5
13
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.4
29
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.4
22
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
Administration
9.3
21
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
7.6
19
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
9.7
21
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
Reporting
8.9
21
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.4
20
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access and Microsoft Entra ID are categorized as Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Unique Categories
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access is categorized as OT Secure Remote Access
Microsoft Entra ID is categorized as Passwordless Authentication, Cloud Directory Services, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Identity and Access Management (IAM), User Provisioning and Governance Tools, and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
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
Information Technology and Services
15.3%
Computer & Network Security
10.2%
Computer Software
6.8%
Education Management
6.8%
Manufacturing
5.1%
Other
55.9%
Information Technology and Services
26.1%
Computer Software
9.7%
Computer & Network Security
6.5%
Financial Services
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
2.7%
Other
50.7%
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