Compare FusionAuth and Microsoft Entra ID

At a Glance
FusionAuth
FusionAuth
Star Rating
(132)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(895)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plans
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 FusionAuth is particularly user-friendly, with many highlighting its straightforward setup and clear documentation. This makes it a solid choice for developers looking for an easy integration experience, especially for authentication and user management.
  • Reviewers mention that Microsoft Entra ID's intuitive layout significantly reduces training time for staff, making configuration changes easier. The initial setup is described as quick and efficient, which is a major plus for organizations looking to implement identity management swiftly.
  • According to verified reviews, FusionAuth shines in its predictable pricing model, which users find appealing compared to other services. This predictability is especially beneficial for small businesses that need to manage costs effectively.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while Microsoft Entra ID has a broader feature set, including advanced capabilities like conditional access and privileged identity management, FusionAuth still provides essential functionalities that meet the needs of smaller organizations.
  • Users report that both products have their strengths, but Microsoft Entra ID's higher G2 Score reflects a greater overall satisfaction among users, particularly in areas like authentication user experience and multi-factor authentication, where it significantly outperforms FusionAuth.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FusionAuth
Community
Free
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Microsoft Entra ID
Azure Active Directory Free
Free
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Free Trial
FusionAuth
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
111
9.2
703
Ease of Use
8.7
112
8.8
708
Ease of Setup
8.5
106
8.6
430
Ease of Admin
8.7
89
8.8
393
Quality of Support
9.0
97
8.7
642
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
85
9.0
380
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
108
9.4
684
Features by Category
8.8
68
8.9
268
Authentication Options
8.8
63
9.1
237
9.0
61
8.9
207
9.0
57
9.3
225
9.1
58
8.8
210
8.8
56
8.8
178
9.0
53
8.9
165
Access Control Types
8.7
54
8.9
202
8.6
54
8.9
196
8.5
53
9.0
198
8.5
47
8.8
173
8.7
52
8.8
173
Administration
8.6
60
8.9
195
9.2
57
9.0
204
8.8
60
8.8
216
8.8
57
8.7
214
8.8
58
9.0
199
Platform
8.9
50
8.8
177
9.0
52
8.9
174
9.1
54
9.0
192
8.8
50
8.8
169
8.2
57
8.9
188
8.3
54
8.7
187
8.5
51
8.7
165
User Provisioning and Governance ToolsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
8.6
13
8.9
91
User on/off Boarding
8.6
6
8.9
72
|
Verified
8.6
6
8.7
75
|
Verified
8.7
10
9.1
82
|
Verified
9.3
7
9.2
82
|
Verified
9.4
8
9.0
80
|
Verified
7.8
6
8.9
71
|
Verified
User Maintenance
8.9
11
9.0
77
|
Verified
9.0
8
8.5
74
|
Verified
8.1
7
8.7
73
|
Verified
Governance
7.9
7
8.9
79
|
Verified
8.1
6
8.9
74
|
Verified
Administration
8.1
9
8.8
80
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
67
|
Verified
8.3
8
8.9
82
|
Verified
9.2
11
8.9
74
|
Verified
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.0
54
8.4
211
Authentication type
8.4
43
8.1
160
6.8
37
7.3
141
9.1
48
8.5
155
7.2
39
7.9
140
8.4
43
8.8
162
7.6
37
8.7
162
7.3
34
8.9
170
8.1
35
8.5
151
Functionality
8.1
36
8.9
170
8.0
38
8.6
166
Implementation
8.6
48
8.8
192
Not enough data
8.2
144
8.3
42
8.1
132
Cloud Directory ServicesHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.8
199
Access Control
Not enough data
9.1
176
Not enough data
8.7
165
Not enough data
8.8
158
Not enough data
8.6
152
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
159
Not enough data
8.7
173
Not enough data
8.7
158
Not enough data
8.7
165
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
178
Not enough data
9.2
182
Not enough data
9.0
163
Biometric AuthenticationHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.5
7
Not enough data
Integration
8.3
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Risk-Based Authentication (RBA)Hide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Privileged Access Management (PAM)Hide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
Not enough data
9.1
101
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
Password Policy EnforcementHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
7.4
22
Not enough data
Functionality
7.5
17
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
6.3
12
Not enough data
Administration
6.2
14
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
7.1
15
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
Compliance
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
8.5
56
Not enough data
Functionality
8.1
43
Not enough data
9.2
53
Not enough data
9.0
49
Not enough data
8.4
35
Not enough data
8.1
40
Not enough data
7.9
39
Not enough data
AI Authentication Risk Management - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Biometric & Behavioral Analysis - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Passwordless AuthenticationHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
6.6
15
8.5
119
Functionality
6.3
9
8.7
86
6.7
9
8.8
93
8.1
13
9.1
113
5.3
10
7.6
100
Identity and Access Management (IAM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.6
65
9.0
307
Functionality
8.6
58
9.0
245
7.9
53
8.7
199
9.2
57
9.3
266
9.0
57
8.9
259
9.3
59
9.3
255
9.0
52
9.3
258
Type
8.3
52
8.6
205
8.8
53
9.3
240
Reporting
8.4
50
8.8
211
8.4
55
8.8
219
8.3
10
9.7
12
8.2
10
8.5
13
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.3
10
9.5
26
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.8
10
9.4
21
8.8
10
9.3
12
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Feature Not Available
8.3
12
Feature Not Available
8.5
9
Feature Not Available
9.2
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FusionAuth
FusionAuth
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
48.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
45.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.4%
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
23.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.0%
Reviewers' Industry
FusionAuth
FusionAuth
Computer Software
24.4%
Information Technology and Services
17.9%
Financial Services
8.9%
Computer & Network Security
4.9%
Consumer Services
4.1%
Other
39.8%
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
Information Technology and Services
26.2%
Computer Software
9.6%
Computer & Network Security
6.5%
Financial Services
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
2.5%
Other
50.7%
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FusionAuth
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Microsoft Entra ID
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Discussions
FusionAuth
FusionAuth Discussions
Is FusionAuth free?
1 Comment
Don  B.
DB
Yes, FusionAuth has a free Community edition that allows an unlimited number of monthly active users, and includes auth standards like Oauth, SAML, OIDC and...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
FusionAuth has no more discussions with answers
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID Discussions
Which is better Google Authenticator or Microsoft authenticator?
3 Comments
Shyam Ji P.
SP
MS authenticator Read more
How good is Microsoft authenticator app?
4 Comments
Amit W.
AW
Easy to add accounts and hassle free for every authentication promptRead more
Can Microsoft authenticator app be hacked?
3 Comments
Pranav S.
PS
Microsoft Authenticator is mostly second part in two factor authentication & then also code is also refreshed every 30 second or notification with limited...Read more