Compare JumpCloud and Microsoft Entra ID 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$3.00 1 User Per Month
Free
JumpCloud
Star Rating
(3,836)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$3.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Learn more about JumpCloudMicrosoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(886)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.6% 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, particularly for organizations utilizing Microsoft platforms. Users appreciate features like single sign-on and multi-factor authentication, which enhance security and streamline access.
- Users say JumpCloud offers a consistent login experience across various environments, making it particularly useful for shared workstations in settings like factories and labs. Reviewers highlight its ability to automatically adjust permissions after internal role changes, which simplifies access management.
- According to verified reviews, both products have received a solid star rating of 4.5, indicating a high level of user satisfaction. However, JumpCloud has a larger volume of reviews, suggesting a broader user base and potentially more diverse feedback.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Entra ID's intuitive layout significantly reduces training time for staff, making it easier for teams to adapt to configuration changes. Users find the initial setup straightforward, especially after installing the agent.
- Users appreciate JumpCloud's fast implementation process, which is often highlighted as a major advantage. Many find that the quick setup allows for immediate productivity, which is crucial for IT teams managing multiple systems.
- G2 reviewers note that while Microsoft Entra ID is particularly strong in managing hybrid environments and external identities, JumpCloud shines in providing a standardized experience across IT teams, making it easier to manage user accounts that were previously scattered across different platforms.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
JumpCloud
Cloud Directory
$3.00
1 User Per Month
- For pricing please visit: https://jumpcloud.com/pricing
Microsoft 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
JumpCloud
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
3,102
9.2
693
Ease of Use
9.0
3,135
8.8
698
Ease of Setup
8.8
2,894
8.6
420
Ease of Admin
9.0
2,692
8.9
386
Quality of Support
8.8
2,831
8.7
634
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
2,554
9.0
373
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
3,004
9.4
674
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.1
1427
9.1
233
8.9
1373
8.9
205
9.1
1386
9.3
222
9.0
1351
8.8
208
8.9
1274
8.8
176
8.8
1201
8.9
164
Access Control Types
8.9
1300
8.9
200
8.9
1265
8.9
194
8.6
1233
9.0
196
8.4
1048
8.8
172
8.5
1113
8.8
171
Administration
8.8
1157
8.9
194
9.2
1326
9.0
202
9.1
1372
8.8
213
8.7
1325
8.7
212
8.8
1312
9.0
197
Platform
9.1
1312
8.8
175
8.8
1080
8.9
172
9.0
1227
9.0
190
8.5
1056
8.8
168
8.2
1228
8.9
187
8.4
1176
8.7
186
8.5
1116
8.6
164
User on/off Boarding
8.6
631
8.9
72
|
Verified
8.6
729
|
Verified
8.7
75
|
Verified
8.8
795
|
Verified
9.1
81
|
Verified
8.9
752
|
Verified
9.2
81
|
Verified
9.0
732
|
Verified
9.0
79
|
Verified
8.2
569
8.9
70
|
Verified
User Maintenance
8.9
787
|
Verified
9.0
76
|
Verified
8.6
723
|
Verified
8.5
73
|
Verified
8.5
645
|
Verified
8.7
73
|
Verified
Governance
8.0
577
8.9
78
|
Verified
8.3
633
|
Verified
8.9
73
|
Verified
Administration
8.1
749
|
Verified
8.7
79
|
Verified
7.4
575
8.4
66
|
Verified
8.6
756
|
Verified
8.9
81
|
Verified
8.3
621
|
Verified
8.8
73
|
Verified
Authentication type
Not enough data
8.1
158
Not enough data
7.3
140
Not enough data
8.5
153
Not enough data
7.8
138
Not enough data
8.8
160
Not enough data
8.6
160
Not enough data
8.9
168
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
190
Not enough data
8.2
144
Not enough data
8.1
132
Tracking
8.3
19
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Management
8.9
19
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
Insights
9.2
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SaaS Spend Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Access Control
8.8
1340
9.1
175
8.9
1312
8.7
165
8.5
1234
8.8
157
8.3
1068
8.6
152
Administration
8.7
1202
8.6
159
8.7
1319
8.7
173
8.4
1115
8.7
157
8.5
1264
8.7
165
Functionality
9.0
1299
9.1
176
9.1
1291
9.2
180
8.9
1235
9.0
163
Scope
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
365
Not enough data
Security
8.5
358
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
346
Not enough data
Management
9.1
354
Not enough data
8.9
350
Not enough data
8.9
354
Not enough data
8.7
344
Not enough data
8.1
327
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
579
9.3
89
Feature Not Available
8.8
83
8.8
533
9.0
87
8.8
529
8.6
84
9.2
566
9.4
90
8.8
512
9.1
87
Functionality
9.2
552
9.5
87
9.2
547
9.4
90
8.6
470
9.1
77
8.6
437
8.9
82
9.1
536
9.3
87
9.0
529
9.3
88
8.7
490
9.0
85
8.3
81
Feature Not Available
8.9
474
9.1
81
8.7
442
9.2
81
Monitoring
8.7
516
9.2
88
8.6
535
9.2
88
Feature Not Available
9.0
83
Reporting
8.6
516
9.1
85
8.5
519
9.2
83
Functionality
8.8
904
Not enough data
8.8
938
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
1045
Not enough data
9.2
1067
Not enough data
8.7
1022
Not enough data
8.8
994
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Compliance
8.7
804
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
86
Not enough data
8.8
92
Not enough data
9.1
112
Not enough data
7.6
100
Functionality
9.0
1399
9.0
245
8.4
1199
8.7
199
9.1
1351
9.3
263
9.0
1350
9.0
255
9.2
1385
9.3
254
9.1
1339
9.3
255
Type
8.2
1061
8.6
205
9.0
1362
9.3
240
Reporting
8.4
1249
8.8
210
8.4
1286
8.8
219
8.5
160
9.7
12
8.4
162
8.8
12
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.8
156
9.4
23
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.6
160
9.4
21
8.7
158
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
Administration
8.5
580
Not enough data
8.1
559
Not enough data
8.0
538
Not enough data
8.3
571
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Maintenance
8.8
583
Not enough data
7.8
515
Not enough data
Communication
7.9
518
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security
8.8
556
Not enough data
8.8
548
Not enough data
Device Support
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
563
Not enough data
8.9
561
Not enough data
Performance
8.5
566
Not enough data
Platform - Mobile Device Management (MDM)
8.8
1069
Not enough data
Operating System
9.0
1127
Not enough data
8.7
1139
Not enough data
8.2
988
Not enough data
Management
8.5
1117
Not enough data
8.3
1054
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
1053
Not enough data
Security
8.8
1086
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI - Security Compliance
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
JumpCloud and Microsoft Entra ID are categorized as Cloud Directory Services, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity and Access Management (IAM), User Provisioning and Governance Tools, and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unique Categories
JumpCloud is categorized as Password Policy Enforcement, Security Compliance, Unified Endpoint Management (UEM), Mobile Device Management (MDM), Remote Support, and SaaS Spend Management
Microsoft Entra ID is categorized as Passwordless Authentication and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
JumpCloud
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
22.5%
Computer Software
12.5%
Financial Services
8.0%
Computer & Network Security
7.2%
Hospital & Health Care
2.9%
Other
47.0%
Information Technology and Services
26.1%
Computer Software
9.6%
Computer & Network Security
6.4%
Financial Services
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
2.6%
Other
50.8%
Discussions
What is JumpCloud used for?
8 Comments
JB
JumpCloud is an identity provider that allows you to consolidate all of your authentication/logins, apps and devices, to a Single Sign-On experience for your...Read more
What is JumpCloud used for?
3 Comments
KG
Not just SSO.
We use JumpCloud for device management (policy groups, MDM), security management (MFA), user authentication (LDAP, Radius) and user management. Read more
Which is better Google Authenticator or Microsoft authenticator?
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
Can Microsoft authenticator app be hacked?
3 Comments
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
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