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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Crowd
Star Rating
(14)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CrowdMicrosoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(793)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
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 Crowd falls behind with a score of 8.0. Reviewers mention that the seamless integration of various authentication methods in Entra ID enhances security without compromising user experience.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Entra ID's Self-Service Password Reset feature scores 9.1, making it easier for users to manage their passwords independently. In contrast, Crowd's score of 8.3 indicates that users find it less intuitive, leading to potential delays in access recovery.
- G2 users highlight the superior Role Management capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID, scoring 9.2, which allows for more granular control over user permissions. Users on G2 report that Crowd's role management features, while functional, do not offer the same level of detail or flexibility, scoring only 8.7.
- Users say that Microsoft Entra ID's Automated Provisioning feature, rated at 9.0, significantly reduces the time and effort required for user onboarding. In comparison, Crowd's score of 8.6 suggests that while it offers provisioning, it may not be as efficient or user-friendly.
- Reviewers mention that the Quality of Support for Microsoft Entra ID is rated at 8.7, indicating a strong support system. In contrast, Crowd's support rating of 8.3 suggests that users may experience longer response times or less comprehensive assistance.
- Users report that Microsoft Entra ID's Product Direction is highly rated at 9.4, reflecting a positive outlook on future updates and features. Conversely, Crowd's score of 5.8 indicates concerns among users regarding its development trajectory and feature enhancements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Crowd
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
Crowd
No trial information availableMicrosoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.0
10
9.1
628
Ease of Use
8.7
10
8.8
632
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.6
355
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.8
342
Quality of Support
8.3
8
8.7
572
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.1
331
Product Direction (% positive)
5.8
11
9.4
609
Features by Category
Authentication Options
8.1
9
9.0
209
8.5
8
8.9
200
8.0
5
9.3
201
8.8
7
8.8
202
8.7
5
8.7
170
8.7
5
8.8
160
Access Control Types
Not enough data
8.9
191
8.9
6
8.9
190
8.7
5
8.9
190
Not enough data
8.8
168
Not enough data
8.7
167
Administration
9.2
6
8.9
189
8.8
7
9.0
198
8.3
6
8.9
199
9.0
7
8.7
203
8.3
5
8.9
193
Platform
9.2
8
8.7
172
9.0
7
8.9
170
9.2
8
9.0
186
6.7
5
8.8
164
6.7
6
8.9
180
6.3
5
8.8
176
Not enough data
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
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Crowd and Microsoft Entra ID are categorized as Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unique Categories
Crowd has no unique categories
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
Crowd
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
35.7%
Computer Software
21.4%
Internet
14.3%
Telecommunications
7.1%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Other
14.3%
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%
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