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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Citrix Gateway
Star Rating
(72)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Citrix GatewayMicrosoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(793)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft Entra ID excels in Multi-Factor Authentication with a score of 9.3, while Citrix Gateway trails behind at 8.2. Reviewers mention that Entra ID's seamless integration with various authentication methods enhances security without compromising user experience.
- Reviewers say that Microsoft Entra ID's Ease of Setup is rated at 8.6, significantly higher than Citrix Gateway's 7.4. Users on G2 highlight that Entra ID's straightforward installation process allows for quicker deployment, making it a preferred choice for teams with limited IT resources.
- G2 users mention that Microsoft Entra ID offers superior Role Management capabilities, scoring 9.1 compared to Citrix Gateway's 8.7. Reviewers appreciate the intuitive interface that allows for easy role assignment and management, which is crucial for maintaining security in larger organizations.
- Users say that the Quality of Support for Microsoft Entra ID is rated at 8.7, while Citrix Gateway's support is rated lower at 7.4. Reviewers mention that Entra ID's responsive customer service and extensive documentation make troubleshooting and onboarding much smoother.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Entra ID shines in Self-Service Password Administration with a score of 9.0, compared to Citrix Gateway's 7.7. Users report that this feature significantly reduces the burden on IT teams by empowering users to manage their own passwords effectively.
- Users on G2 report that Microsoft Entra ID's Product Direction is rated at 9.4, indicating a strong commitment to innovation and user feedback, while Citrix Gateway's score of 5.6 suggests a need for improvement in future updates. Reviewers appreciate Entra ID's proactive approach to feature enhancements and user needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Citrix Gateway
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
Citrix Gateway
No trial information availableMicrosoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
51
9.1
628
Ease of Use
8.5
52
8.8
632
Ease of Setup
7.6
14
8.6
355
Ease of Admin
6.9
8
8.8
342
Quality of Support
7.5
42
8.7
572
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
7
9.1
331
Product Direction (% positive)
5.7
51
9.4
609
Features by Category
Authentication Options
8.7
17
9.0
209
9.1
16
8.9
200
8.0
16
9.3
201
8.6
14
8.8
202
7.9
12
8.7
170
7.7
11
8.8
160
Access Control Types
8.7
13
8.9
191
9.0
14
8.9
190
8.2
14
8.9
190
8.6
12
8.8
168
6.8
10
8.7
167
Administration
8.2
13
8.9
189
8.8
13
9.0
198
8.6
13
8.9
199
8.2
14
8.7
203
7.7
13
8.9
193
Platform
7.7
11
8.7
172
8.2
13
8.9
170
7.4
13
9.0
186
7.8
12
8.8
164
8.6
12
8.9
180
8.3
12
8.8
176
8.3
11
8.6
161
User on/off Boarding
Not enough data
8.9
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
69
|
Verified
User Maintenance
Not enough data
9.0
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
72
|
Verified
Governance
Not enough data
8.9
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
72
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
72
|
Verified
Authentication type
Not enough data
8.1
158
Not enough data
7.3
139
Not enough data
8.4
150
Not enough data
7.8
137
Not enough data
8.8
159
Not enough data
8.6
159
Not enough data
8.9
166
Not enough data
8.5
146
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
168
Not enough data
8.6
164
Implementation
Not enough data
8.9
181
Not enough data
8.2
144
Not enough data
8.1
132
Data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
Network
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
Logistics
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Access Control
Not enough data
9.0
170
Not enough data
8.7
164
Not enough data
8.8
155
Not enough data
8.6
151
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
156
Not enough data
8.7
168
Not enough data
8.7
154
Not enough data
8.7
161
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
168
Not enough data
9.1
172
Not enough data
9.0
160
Administration
Not enough data
9.3
89
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
9.0
86
Not enough data
8.6
84
Not enough data
9.4
88
Not enough data
9.1
87
Functionality
Not enough data
9.5
87
Not enough data
9.4
87
Not enough data
9.1
76
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
87
Not enough data
9.2
87
Not enough data
9.0
83
Reporting
Not enough data
9.1
85
Not enough data
9.2
83
Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
85
Not enough data
8.8
91
Not enough data
9.1
111
Not enough data
7.6
100
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
226
Not enough data
8.7
193
Not enough data
9.2
223
Not enough data
8.9
216
Not enough data
9.3
223
Not enough data
9.2
222
Type
Not enough data
8.5
198
Not enough data
9.3
218
Reporting
Not enough data
8.8
203
Not enough data
8.8
212
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.7
6
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Administration
8.4
31
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
7.8
28
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
8.0
25
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
7.9
31
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
32
Not enough data
6.5
24
Not enough data
8.3
32
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
Security
8.0
27
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Citrix Gateway and Microsoft Entra ID are categorized as Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unique Categories
Citrix Gateway is categorized as Network Access Control (NAC) and Remote Desktop
Microsoft Entra ID is categorized as Passwordless Authentication, Cloud Directory Services, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and User Provisioning and Governance Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Citrix Gateway
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
16.7%
Hospital & Health Care
9.1%
Consumer Services
7.6%
Banking
6.1%
Telecommunications
4.5%
Other
56.1%
Information Technology and Services
26.3%
Computer Software
9.7%
Computer & Network Security
6.7%
Financial Services
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
2.8%
Other
49.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
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1 Comment
DS
It's more than vpn it provides contextual sso without vpnRead more
Citrix Gateway has no more discussions with answers
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3 Comments
SP
MS authenticator Read more
How good is Microsoft authenticator app?
4 Comments
AW
Easy to add accounts and hassle free for every authentication promptRead more
Is Azure Active Directory SaaS or PaaS?
2 Comments
SG
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is primarily a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) offering provided by Microsoft as a cloud-based identity and access management...Read more
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