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Compare Microsoft Entra ID and Ping Identity 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (70.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$3 Per User Per Month
Microsoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(891)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansPing Identity
Star Rating
(106)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (70.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$3 Per User Per Month
Learn more about Ping IdentitySummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Entra ID excels in user experience, particularly with its intuitive layout and easy-to-understand areas, which significantly reduce training time for staff. Users appreciate features like single sign-on and multi-factor authentication that enhance security across Microsoft platforms.
- Users say that Microsoft Entra ID's implementation process is quick and straightforward, with many highlighting the ease of setup once the agent is installed. This contrasts with Ping Identity, where some users have noted challenges in configuration, despite its flexibility in managing applications.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Entra ID offers robust features for centralized management in hybrid environments, including conditional access and privileged identity management. In comparison, while Ping Identity provides multiple solutions for SaaS, users feel it may not be as comprehensive in managing external identities.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft Entra ID receives higher satisfaction ratings overall, with users praising its ability to manage user identities effectively. Ping Identity, while appreciated for its customer service and adaptability, has a lower satisfaction score, indicating room for improvement in user experience.
- Users highlight that Microsoft Entra ID's support quality is commendable, with a score reflecting its effectiveness in assisting users. In contrast, while Ping Identity's support is described as good, some users feel it could be more responsive to specific needs.
- G2 reviewers note that Microsoft Entra ID's pricing model, which includes a free tier, makes it accessible for mid-market users, whereas Ping Identity's subscription model may be a barrier for smaller organizations. This difference in pricing strategy can significantly impact user adoption and satisfaction.
Pricing
Entry-Level 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
Ping Identity
Cloud MFA & SSO
$3
Per User Per Month
Ping Identity's IDaaS for IT Departments
- Unlimited multi-factor authentication
- Unlimited single sign-on
- Included contextual capabilities to balance security with convenience
Free Trial
Microsoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
Ping Identity
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
698
9.0
72
Ease of Use
8.8
703
8.7
74
Ease of Setup
8.6
425
8.3
49
Ease of Admin
8.8
389
8.3
50
Quality of Support
8.7
638
8.4
66
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
376
8.6
48
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
679
8.4
72
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.1
234
9.1
35
8.9
205
9.1
32
9.3
223
8.9
31
8.8
208
9.1
33
8.8
176
9.0
31
8.9
164
9.4
27
Access Control Types
8.9
200
8.6
22
8.9
194
8.9
28
9.0
196
8.7
25
8.8
172
8.5
17
8.8
171
9.0
17
Administration
8.9
194
8.9
29
9.0
202
8.7
21
8.8
214
8.2
28
8.7
212
8.5
31
9.0
197
8.1
15
Platform
8.8
175
9.4
27
8.9
172
8.8
25
9.0
190
8.8
31
8.8
168
8.6
25
8.9
187
7.3
22
8.7
186
8.1
27
8.6
164
8.8
23
User on/off Boarding
8.9
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
User Maintenance
9.0
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
Governance
8.9
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
Authentication type
8.1
158
8.5
8
|
Verified
7.3
140
8.0
5
|
Verified
8.5
153
8.9
12
|
Verified
7.8
138
8.1
7
|
Verified
8.8
160
9.1
13
|
Verified
8.6
160
7.9
8
|
Verified
8.9
168
8.7
14
|
Verified
8.5
151
8.3
8
|
Verified
Functionality
8.9
170
7.7
10
8.6
166
Not enough data
Implementation
8.8
191
7.8
16
|
Verified
8.2
144
7.2
10
|
Verified
8.1
132
7.9
11
Access Control
9.1
175
Not enough data
8.7
165
Not enough data
8.8
157
Not enough data
8.6
152
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
159
Not enough data
8.7
173
Not enough data
8.7
157
Not enough data
8.7
165
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
177
Not enough data
9.2
181
Not enough data
9.0
163
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
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
Not enough data
Functionality
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
Not enough data
Monitoring
9.2
88
Not enough data
9.2
88
Not enough data
9.0
83
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
85
Not enough data
9.2
83
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
86
Not enough data
8.8
92
Not enough data
9.1
112
Not enough data
7.6
100
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
245
7.5
10
8.7
199
8.3
8
9.3
265
8.8
14
8.9
257
8.2
15
9.3
254
8.8
17
9.3
257
8.3
16
Type
8.6
205
9.1
11
9.3
240
8.1
16
Reporting
8.8
211
8.3
12
8.8
219
7.4
14
9.7
12
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.5
25
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Entra ID and Ping Identity are categorized as Passwordless Authentication, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unique Categories
Microsoft Entra ID is categorized as Cloud Directory Services and User Provisioning and Governance Tools
Ping Identity is categorized as Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) and Risk-Based Authentication (RBA)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Entra ID
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Ping Identity
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
26.1%
Computer Software
9.5%
Computer & Network Security
6.5%
Financial Services
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
2.6%
Other
50.9%
Information Technology and Services
15.0%
Computer Software
10.0%
Insurance
8.0%
Hospital & Health Care
8.0%
Financial Services
6.0%
Other
53.0%
Discussions
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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