Link copied to clipboard # Microsoft Entra ID vs Ping Identity Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/microsoft-entra-id/ping-identity/export.csv) Microsoft Entra IDPing Identity[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Microsoft Entra ID** [ 4.5/5(914) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews#reviews) **Ping Identity** [ 4.4/5(167) ](https://www.g2.com/products/ping-identity/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Microsoft Entra ID** Free Trial **Free** · Azure Active Directory Free **Ping Identity** Free Trial **$3** Per User Per Month · Cloud MFA & SSO **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Microsoft Entra ID** 3 monthsFaster Based on 72 responses **Ping Identity** 7 months Based on 7 responses Return on Investment **Microsoft Entra ID** 13 months5 months sooner Based on 59 responses **Ping Identity** 18 months Based on 7 responses Perceived Cost **Microsoft Entra ID** $$$$$ **Ping Identity** $$$$$ Average Discount **Microsoft Entra ID** 13% **Ping Identity** 19%6% more ![Microsoft Entra ID](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-entra-id.svg "Microsoft Entra ID") ![Ping Identity](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/084ea22e3216e56618026da090f9b785/ping-identity.svg "Ping Identity") G2 offers free advice on this comparison. 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Administration (37) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1216180&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Ping Identity** [ Adaptability (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/ping-identity/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2507999&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Administration Management (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/ping-identity/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2508008&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Authentication Issues (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/ping-identity/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2093493&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complex Administration (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/ping-identity/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1307941&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Microsoft Entra ID** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aa32fa23598dc6c153bb17435c1c1d13/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016.png "Product Avatar Image") ActiveDirectory 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](https://www.g2.com/products/ping-identity/integrations) Screenshots **Microsoft Entra ID** ![Microsoft Entra ID screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/196921/AAD.jpg) **Ping Identity** ![Ping Identity screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/116933/Screen-Shot-2019-09-18-at-2.42.02-PM.png) Ratings Meets Requirements **Microsoft Entra ID** 9.1 9.1715 **Ping Identity** 8.8 8.8115 Ease of Use **Microsoft Entra ID** 8.8 8.8720 **Ping Identity** 8.5 8.5119 Ease of Setup **Microsoft Entra ID** 8.6 8.6443 **Ping Identity** 8.3 8.390 Ease of Admin **Microsoft Entra ID** 8.8 8.8397 **Ping Identity** 8.2 8.274 Quality of Support **Microsoft Entra ID** 8.7 8.7654 **Ping Identity** 8.1 8.1108 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Microsoft Entra ID** 9.0 9.0383 **Ping Identity** 8.6 8.674 Product Direction (% positive) **Microsoft Entra ID** 9.4 9.4693 **Ping Identity** 8.4 8.4104 Features Single Sign-On (SSO)[Hide 56 FeaturesShow 56 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.9 272 8.9 79 Additional Functionality Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Employee Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Options Authentication User experience 9.1 238 9.4(won by 0.3) 49 Supports Required Authentication systems 8.9 206 9.2(won by 0.3) 39 Multi-Factor Authentication 9.3(won by 0.2) 225 9.1 42 Supports Required Authentication Methods/Protocols 8.8 209 9.3(won by 0.5) 39 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Federation/SAML support (idp) 8.8 178 9.2(won by 0.4) 42 Federation/SAML support (sp) 8.9 165 9.5(won by 0.6) 32 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data 9.7(won by default) 6 Authentication Not enough data 10.0(won by default) 22 Access Control Types Endpoint access 8.9(won by 0.2) 202 8.7 23 Local Access 8.9(tied score) 196 8.9(tied score) 28 Remote Access 9.0(won by 0.3) 198 8.7 25 Partner Access 8.8(won by 0.2) 173 8.6 18 Supports BYOD users 8.8 172 9.0(won by 0.2) 17 Administration Ease of installation on server 8.9(won by 0.2) 195 8.7 34 Password Policy Enforcement 9.0(won by 0.1) 204 8.9 25 Administration Console 8.8(won by 0.5) 219 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.3 32 Ease of connecting applications 8.7(won by 0.2) 215 8.5 38 Self Service Password Administration 9.0(won by 0.8) 200 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.2 16 Single Sign On Not enough data 9.6(won by default) 9 Platform Multiple Operating system support 8.8 177 9.4(won by 0.6) 27 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Multi-Domain Support 8.9(won by 0.1) 174 8.8 25 Cross Browser support 9.0(won by 0.2) 192 8.8 31 Fail over protection 8.8(won by 0.2) 169 8.6 25 Reporting 8.9(won by 1.6) 188 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.3 22 Auditing 8.7(won by 0.6) 187 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.1 27 Third Party Web Services support 8.7 166 8.8(won by 0.1) 23 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)[Hide 60 FeaturesShow 60 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.5 212 8.1 23 Authentication type SMS-Based 8.2 159 8.5(won by 0.3) 8 | Verified Voice-Based Telephony 7.4 140 8.0(won by 0.6) 5 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Email-Based 8.5 154 8.9(won by 0.4) 12 | Verified Hardware Token-Based 7.9 139 8.1(won by 0.2) 7 | Verified Software Token 8.8 161 9.1(won by 0.3) 13 | Verified Biometric Factor 8.7(won by 0.8) 161 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.9 8 | Verified Mobile-Push 8.9(won by 0.2) 169 8.7 14 | Verified Risk-Based Authentication 8.6(won by 0.3) 150 8.3 8 | Verified Knowledge-Based Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Functionality Multi-Device Sync 9.0(won by 1.3) 169 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.7 10 Backup 8.7(won by 1.0) 165 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.7 5 | Verified Implementation Easy Setup 8.8(won by 0.9) 191 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.9 17 | Verified Mobile SDK 8.3(won by 1.1) 143 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.2 10 | Verified Web SDK 8.2(won by 0.3) 131 7.9 11 Additional Functionality Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access/Control Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Fraud Detection Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Member Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Push Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Access Control Not enough data Not enough data Email Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Knowledge Base Management Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Authentication Methods Not enough data Not enough data Identity and Access Management (IAM)[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.1 323 8.4 43 Functionality User provisioning 9.1(won by 1.6) 246 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.5 10 Password manager 8.7(won by 0.4) 198 8.3 8 Single Sign-on 9.3(won by 0.1) 271 9.2 20 Enforces policies 9.0(won by 0.5) 268 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.5 19 Authentication 9.4(tied score) 262 9.4(tied score) 33 Multi-factor authentication 9.3(won by 0.6) 267 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.7 21 Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Type On-premises solution 8.5 208 8.8(won by 0.3) 12 Cloud-solution 9.3(won by 1.1) 243 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.2 17 Reporting Activity Tracking 8.8(won by 0.5) 213 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.3 12 Reporting 8.8(won by 1.4) 222 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.4 14 Access & Permission Change Reporting 9.7(won by default) 12 Not enough data Compliance & Audit Trail Export 8.6(won by default) 16 Not enough data Ad hoc Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM) Adaptive & Contextual Access Control 9.4(won by default) 36 Not enough data Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM) Identity Lifecycle Management 9.3(won by default) 27 Not enough data Self‑Service Account Management 9.3(won by default) 12 Not enough data Member Accounts Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM) AI‑Driven Access Anomaly Detection 8.6(won by default) 14 Not enough data Automated Policy Tuning 8.5(won by default) 9 Not enough data Predictive Role Recommendations 9.2(won by default) 8 Not enough data Additional Functionality Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data User Defined Attributes Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data User Provisioning and Governance Tools[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.9 94 Not enough data Additional Functionality Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data User Defined Attributes Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data User on/off Boarding Self Service Access requests 8.9(won by default) 72 | Verified Not enough data Smart/Automated Provisioning 8.8(won by default) 77 | Verified Not enough data Role Management 9.1(won by default) 82 | Verified Not enough data Policy Management 9.2(won by default) 85 | Verified Not enough data Access Termination 9.0(won by default) 80 | Verified Not enough data Approval Workflows 8.9(won by default) 71 | Verified Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Template Management Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data User Maintenance Self Service Password Reset 9.0(won by default) 77 | Verified Not enough data Bulk Changes 8.5(won by default) 74 | Verified Not enough data Bi-directional Identity Synchronization 8.7(won by default) 73 | Verified Not enough data Governance Identifies and Alerts for Threats 9.0(won by default) 80 | Verified Not enough data Compliance Audits 8.9(won by default) 74 | Verified Not enough data Administration Reporting 8.7(won by default) 81 | Verified Not enough data Mobile App 8.4(won by default) 67 | Verified Not enough data Ease of set up for target systems 8.9(won by default) 83 | Verified Not enough data APIs 8.9(won by default) 74 | Verified Not enough data Cloud Directory Services[Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.8 204 Not enough data Access Control Directory Listing Management 9.1(won by default) 176 Not enough data Access Termination 8.7(won by default) 165 Not enough data Remote Access 8.8(won by default) 158 Not enough data Partner Access 8.6(won by default) 151 Not enough data Reviews Management Not enough data Not enough data Advertising Management Not enough data Not enough data SEO Management Not enough data Not enough data Administration Smart/Automated Provisioning 8.6(won by default) 160 Not enough data Policy Management 8.8(won by default) 174 Not enough data On-premise identity repositories supported 8.7(won by default) 159 Not enough data Ease of Connecting Applications 8.7(won by default) 165 Not enough data Functionality SSO 9.1(won by default) 179 Not enough data Multi-Factor Authentication 9.2(won by default) 183 Not enough data Supports Required Authentication systems 9.0(won by default) 162 Not enough data Additional Functionality Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Profile Change Approvals Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Payment Processing Not enough data Not enough data Profile Visibility Controls Not enough data Not enough data Profile Templates Not enough data Not enough data Layout & Design Not enough data Not enough data Customer Portal Not enough data Not enough data Privileged Access Management (PAM)[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.1 102 Not enough data Administration Policy, User, and Role Management 9.3(won by default) 89 Not enough data Approval Workflows 8.8(won by default) 83 Not enough data Automated Provisioning 9.0(won by default) 87 Not enough data Bulk Changes 8.6(won by default) 84 Not enough data Centralized Management 9.4(won by default) 90 Not enough data Self-Service Access Requests 9.1(won by default) 87 Not enough data Configurable Workflow Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data User Session Management Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management Not enough data Not enough data Functionality Multi-Factor Authentication 9.5(won by default) 87 Not enough data Single Sign-On 9.4(won by default) 90 Not enough data BYOD support 9.1(won by default) 77 Not enough data Password Vault 8.9(won by default) 82 Not enough data Centralized management 9.3(won by default) 87 Not enough data Role-based security 9.3(won by default) 88 Not enough data Live notifications 9.0(won by default) 85 Not enough data Hide passwords 9.1(won by default) 81 Not enough data Temporary, time-limited privilege 9.2(won by default) 81 Not enough data Live session recording & playback Feature Not Available Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Network Security Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Audit Logging 9.2(won by default) 88 Not enough data Activity Logging 9.2(won by default) 88 Not enough data Anomaly Detection 9.0(won by default) 83 Not enough data Reporting Audit log 9.1(won by default) 85 Not enough data Reporting 9.2(won by default) 83 Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Application Access Control Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data PCI Compliance Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data User Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Device Auto Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Network Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)[Hide 31 FeaturesShow 31 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 9.0 30 Functionality Self-registration and self-service Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 8 | Verified Authentication Not enough data 9.4(won by default) 22 | Verified Scalability Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 8 | Verified Consent and preference management Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 7 | Verified Social login Not enough data Not enough data Customer data linking Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data AI Authentication Risk Management - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Adaptive MFA Not enough data Not enough data Anomaly Detection Not enough data Not enough data Fraudulent Login Detection Not enough data Not enough data Adaptive Authentication Policies Not enough data Not enough data Risk-Based Authentication Not enough data Not enough data AI Biometric & Behavioral Analysis - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Behavioral Biometric Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Liveness Detection Not enough data Not enough data AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Account Recovery Assistants Not enough data Not enough data Constraint Enforcement Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Access Certification Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Authentication Methods Not enough data Not enough data User Provisioning Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Automatic User/Device Recognition Not enough data Not enough data Unified Directory Not enough data Not enough data Self-Service Access Request Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Passwordless Authentication[Hide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.6 120 Not enough data Functionality FIDO2-compliant 8.7(won by default) 86 Not enough data Works with hardware security keys 8.8(won by default) 93 Not enough data Multiple authentication methods 9.1(won by default) 113 Not enough data Offline or no-phone solution 7.6(won by default) 100 Not enough data Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data Identity Management[Hide 44 FeaturesShow 44 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Fraud Detection Not enough data Not enough data PCI Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Privileged Account Management Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Member Accounts Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Self-Service Access Request Not enough data Not enough data User Provisioning Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Unified Directory Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Certification Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Risk-Based Authentication (RBA)[Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Administration Policy Management Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 5 Bi-Directional Identity Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Directory Not enough data Not enough data Application Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Password Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Password Policies Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![Microsoft Entra ID](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-entra-id.svg "Microsoft Entra ID")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) Microsoft Entra ID Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 23.0% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 40.1% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 36.9% [![Ping Identity](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/084ea22e3216e56618026da090f9b785/ping-identity.svg "Ping Identity")](https://www.g2.com/products/ping-identity/reviews) Ping Identity Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 5.7% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 21.0% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 73.2% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 23.0% 5.7% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 40.1% 21.0% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 36.9% 73.2% Reviewers' Industry [![Microsoft Entra ID](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-entra-id.svg "Microsoft Entra ID")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) Microsoft Entra ID Information Technology and Services 26.3% Computer Software 9.5% Computer & Network Security 6.4% Financial Services 4.5% Hospital & Health Care 2.9% Other 50.4% [![Ping Identity](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/084ea22e3216e56618026da090f9b785/ping-identity.svg "Ping Identity")](https://www.g2.com/products/ping-identity/reviews) Ping Identity Information Technology and Services 10.9% Financial Services 8.8% Banking 8.2% Insurance 6.8% Computer Software 6.8% Other 58.5% FAQs ## Microsoft Entra ID vs Ping Identity FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 14, 2026 ### What is the difference between Microsoft Entra ID vs Ping Identity? Microsoft Entra ID stands out for its higher G2 rating, larger review volume, and stronger reviewer-cited strengths in security and integration, while Ping Identity is favored for flexibility in complex enterprise environments. | [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) | [Ping Identity](https://www.g2.com/products/ping-identity/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.5/5 (912 reviews) | 4.4/5 (127 reviews) | | Enterprise | Enterprise | | 8.6 | 8.4 | | 8.7 | 8.5 | | Security (122 all-time mentions) | Flexible authentication for complex enterprise needs | ### How do the pricing models of Microsoft Entra ID and Ping Identity compare? Microsoft Entra ID is perceived as less favorable on value due to frequent reviewer concerns about high pricing, while Ping Identity receives fewer negative pricing comments. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** In recent reviews, many reviewers cite high licensing costs and complex tiering as a trade-off, especially for advanced features. - **Ping Identity:** Reviewers mention that everything is sold separately, but do not consistently cite pricing as a major drawback. - **Switching reasons:** Some reviewers note switching to Ping Identity to avoid vendor lock-in and to address gaps left by other IAM solutions. ### What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Entra ID and Ping Identity? The top three alternatives to Microsoft Entra ID and Ping Identity are JumpCloud, CyberArk Workforce Identity, and Cisco Duo. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) | 4.5/5 (912 reviews) | Enterprise | High licensing costs and complex tiering frequently cited | Security (122 all-time mentions) | | [Ping Identity](https://www.g2.com/products/ping-identity/reviews) | 4.4/5 (127 reviews) | Enterprise | Everything sold separately, but pricing not a consistent drawback | Flexible authentication for complex enterprise needs | | [JumpCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/jumpcloud/reviews) | 4.5/5 (4063 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive directory and device management | | [CyberArk Workforce Identity](https://www.g2.com/products/cyberark-workforce-identity/reviews) | 4.5/5 (130 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Strong privileged access management | | [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) | 4.5/5 (520 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Multi-factor authentication (MFA) | ### Which Identity and Access Management (IAM) features should I prioritize when comparing Microsoft Entra ID and Ping Identity? Buyers comparing Microsoft Entra ID and Ping Identity should prioritize Authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), Integration Capabilities, Security Controls, and Ease of Administration. - **Authentication:** Microsoft Entra ID (61 all-time mentions for MFA), Ping Identity (recent reviews highlight strong authentication for enterprise and regulated industries). - **Single Sign-On (SSO):** Microsoft Entra ID (90 all-time mentions), Ping Identity (recent reviews cite SSO as a core benefit). - **Integration Capabilities:** Microsoft Entra ID (80 all-time mentions for integrations), Ping Identity (recent reviews highlight integration with PingID, PingFederate, and third-party tools). - **Security Controls:** Microsoft Entra ID (122 all-time mentions for security), Ping Identity (recent reviews highlight risk-based access and compliance for regulated industries). - **Ease of Administration:** Microsoft Entra ID (8.8 Ease of Admin score), Ping Identity (8.3 Ease of Admin score). ### What are the pros and cons of Microsoft Entra ID vs Ping Identity? Microsoft Entra ID's headline strength is security and integration within the Microsoft ecosystem, while Ping Identity excels in flexibility for complex enterprise authentication needs. - **Microsoft Entra ID strengths:** Security (122 all-time mentions), Single Sign-On (90), Identity Management (89), Integrations (80), MFA (61), Easy Management (55). - **Microsoft Entra ID trade-offs:** Complexity (56 all-time mentions), Expensive (53), licensing confusion, and fragmented advanced features. - **Ping Identity strengths:** Flexible authentication for complex enterprise needs, strong fit for regulated industries, risk-based access, and modular policy management. - **Ping Identity trade-offs:** Complex setup and administration, everything sold separately, and some reviewers cite confusing interface and documentation. ### Is Microsoft Entra ID or Ping Identity better for small businesses? Microsoft Entra ID is better suited for small businesses, as recent reviews highlight its use in startups and distributed teams, despite a primary focus on enterprise. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** Largest segment is Enterprise, but recent small-business reviewers cite centralized access control and SSO as critical for lean teams, with some noting a steep learning curve for non-technical founders. - **Ping Identity:** Largest segment is Enterprise, and recent reviews focus on large-scale, regulated, or complex environments rather than small-business use cases. ### Which Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform has better integrations? Microsoft Entra ID is favored for integrations, with a higher all-time mention count and broader third-party ecosystem coverage. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** Integrations with Microsoft 365 (41 all-time mentions), Okta (6), and Genesys Cloud are frequently cited in reviews. - **Ping Identity:** Integrations with PingID (26 all-time mentions), PingFederate (19), and PingAccess (2) are highlighted, with recent reviews noting strong support for internal Ping suite integrations and some third-party tools. ### How do Microsoft Entra ID and Ping Identity compare on customer support? Microsoft Entra ID and Ping Identity are rated within 0.2 points on Quality of Support, indicating near parity (8.7 vs 8.5). - **Microsoft Entra ID:** Reviewers describe support as robust and helpful, though some cite slow response times and additional costs for premium support tiers. - **Ping Identity:** Reviewers consistently praise the support team for responsiveness, expertise, and effective problem resolution, especially during implementation and upgrades. ### Which is easier to implement, Microsoft Entra ID or Ping Identity? Microsoft Entra ID and Ping Identity score within 0.2 points on Ease of Setup (8.6 vs 8.4), indicating near parity. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** Reviewers describe initial setup as straightforward for those familiar with Microsoft environments, but note a steep learning curve and complexity for advanced configurations. - **Ping Identity:** Reviewers highlight easy setup for core features, but cite complexity and longer deployment times for advanced or custom enterprise scenarios. ### Which product has better Authentication? Microsoft Entra ID is more frequently cited for Authentication, with higher all-time mention counts for MFA and security. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** MFA (61 all-time mentions), Security (122), Single Sign-On (90), and strong authentication options including passwordless and conditional access are frequently highlighted. - **Ping Identity:** Recent reviews highlight strong authentication for enterprise and regulated industries, risk-based access, and support for multiple authentication protocols. 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