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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Citrix Secure Private Access
Star Rating
(69)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Citrix Secure Private AccessMicrosoft 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 its "Multi-Factor Authentication" feature, scoring a solid 9.3, which reviewers mention provides a seamless user experience. In contrast, Citrix Secure Workspace Access also offers strong multi-factor capabilities but scores slightly lower at 9.2.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Entra ID's "Role Management" feature is highly rated at 9.2, allowing for effective user access control. Citrix Secure Workspace Access also performs well in this area with a score of 9.1, but users say that Entra ID's interface is more intuitive.
- G2 users highlight the "Self-Service Password Reset" functionality in both products, with Microsoft Entra ID scoring 9.1 and Citrix at 9.0. However, users on G2 report that Entra ID's process is more straightforward, making it easier for end-users to manage their passwords without IT intervention.
- Reviewers mention that Citrix Secure Workspace Access shines in "Remote Access" capabilities, scoring 9.1, which is slightly better than Microsoft Entra ID's score of 9.0. Users say that Citrix's remote access is particularly robust for enterprise environments.
- Users report that Microsoft Entra ID's "Centralized Management" feature is rated highly at 9.3, which reviewers say simplifies administration across multiple applications. Citrix Secure Workspace Access also offers centralized management but scores lower at 9.2, leading some users to prefer Entra ID for its ease of use.
- Reviewers mention that both products provide strong "Security Automation," with Microsoft Entra ID scoring 9.0 and Citrix at 9.3. However, users on G2 report that Citrix's automation features are more comprehensive, particularly in threat detection and response.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Citrix Secure Private 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
Citrix Secure Private Access
No trial information availableMicrosoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
59
9.1
628
Ease of Use
9.0
59
8.8
632
Ease of Setup
8.7
17
8.6
355
Ease of Admin
8.2
15
8.8
342
Quality of Support
8.6
55
8.7
572
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
16
9.1
331
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
56
9.4
609
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.2
38
9.0
209
8.9
38
8.9
200
9.3
36
9.3
201
8.9
36
8.8
202
9.0
29
8.7
170
8.9
25
8.8
160
Access Control Types
9.3
27
8.9
191
9.4
29
8.9
190
9.1
35
8.9
190
9.1
28
8.8
168
9.1
25
8.7
167
Administration
8.7
35
8.9
189
8.9
33
9.0
198
9.2
32
8.9
199
9.0
32
8.7
203
9.0
32
8.9
193
Platform
9.2
33
8.7
172
8.6
33
8.9
170
8.3
33
9.0
186
9.2
28
8.8
164
9.3
29
8.9
180
9.2
26
8.8
176
9.4
26
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
Network Management
9.2
10
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Security
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
Identity Management
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Security
9.1
13
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.6
13
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Components - Secure Service Edge (SSE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence -Secure Service Edge (SSE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Secure Service Edge (SSE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Citrix Secure Private Access and Microsoft Entra ID are categorized as Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unique Categories
Citrix Secure Private Access is categorized as Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Zero Trust Networking, and Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions
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 Secure Private 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
22.1%
Computer Software
14.7%
Financial Services
5.9%
Consumer Services
5.9%
Computer & Network Security
5.9%
Other
45.6%
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%
Discussions
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