Compare Microsoft Entra ID and PingID 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (70.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$3.00 1 User Month
Microsoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(896)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansPingID
Star Rating
(37)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (70.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$3.00 1 User Month
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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 comprehensive solution for managing user identities and access across Microsoft platforms. Users appreciate its features like single sign-on and multi-factor authentication, which enhance security and streamline user management.
- Users say that PingID stands out for its seamless multi-factor authentication experience. Reviewers highlight its user-friendly interface, noting that whether using push notifications or biometrics, the authentication process is fast and intuitive, making it a reliable choice for securing accounts.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft Entra ID has a significantly higher number of recent reviews, indicating a more active user base and up-to-date feedback. This suggests that users are consistently finding value in its features, particularly in conditional access and privileged identity management.
- Reviewers mention that while both products have similar star ratings, Microsoft Entra ID's overall G2 Score reflects higher user satisfaction, particularly in areas like ease of setup and quality of support, where users find the onboarding process straightforward and the support team responsive.
- Users appreciate that PingID offers a variety of authentication methods, including one-time passcodes and biometric options, which enhance its usability. However, some users feel that it lacks the comprehensive management features that Microsoft Entra ID provides for hybrid environments.
- According to recent feedback, Microsoft Entra ID's intuitive layout has significantly reduced training time for staff, making it easier for organizations to implement and manage. In contrast, while PingID is praised for its user-friendliness, some users have noted that it may not be as robust in managing complex identity scenarios.
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
PingID
NA
$3.00
1 User Month
NA
- Centralized application dock for mobile and desktop users SSO and MFA to an unlimited number of SaaS and cloud applications (includes SAML and OAuth/OpenID Connect support) Application catalog with popular, pre-integrated applications Provisioning for popular apps via the app catalog SCIM provisioning Cloud directory with unlimited identities and groups Rapid integration with Microsoft Active Directory Group and application level access policies Advanced authentication One time passcodes Push notifications for iOS & Android Apple Touch ID & Face ID Apple Watch Android biometrics User device self-registration and management Desktop app for Windows and Mac MDM integrations Third-party MFA integration (Yubikey, FIDO2 and more) MFA for VPN/RADIUS, Azure AD, AD FS, RDP, SSH and Windows Login Adaptive policies including geofence, time limits, device posture and networks Detection of jailbroken/rooted mobile devices User self-service password resets Brandable user experience Centralized administration console for MFA and SSO Integrations with SIEM and online events streaming Dashboards, reporting and audit trails Multi-language support
Free Trial
Microsoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
PingID
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
703
9.6
25
Ease of Use
8.8
708
9.5
26
Ease of Setup
8.6
430
8.1
8
Ease of Admin
8.8
393
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.7
642
9.0
21
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
380
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
684
9.5
22
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.1
237
Not enough data
8.9
207
Not enough data
9.3
225
Not enough data
8.8
210
Not enough data
8.8
178
Not enough data
8.9
165
Not enough data
Access Control Types
8.9
202
Not enough data
8.9
196
Not enough data
9.0
198
Not enough data
8.8
173
Not enough data
8.8
173
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
195
Not enough data
9.0
204
Not enough data
8.8
216
Not enough data
8.7
214
Not enough data
9.0
199
Not enough data
Platform
8.8
177
Not enough data
8.9
174
Not enough data
9.0
192
Not enough data
8.8
169
Not enough data
8.9
188
Not enough data
8.7
187
Not enough data
8.7
165
Not enough data
User on/off Boarding
8.9
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
User Maintenance
9.0
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
Governance
8.9
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
Authentication type
8.1
160
8.5
9
7.3
141
6.1
6
8.5
155
9.6
8
7.9
140
8.9
6
8.8
162
9.4
13
8.7
162
8.5
11
8.9
170
9.2
12
8.5
151
9.0
5
Functionality
8.9
170
9.2
12
8.6
166
8.1
9
Implementation
8.8
192
9.3
14
8.2
144
9.4
9
8.1
132
9.4
9
Access Control
9.1
176
Not enough data
8.7
165
Not enough data
8.8
158
Not enough data
8.6
152
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
159
Not enough data
8.7
173
Not enough data
8.7
158
Not enough data
8.7
165
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
178
Not enough data
9.2
182
Not enough data
9.0
163
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
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
8.7
86
Not enough data
8.8
93
Not enough data
9.1
113
Not enough data
7.6
100
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
245
Not enough data
8.7
199
Not enough data
9.3
266
Not enough data
8.9
259
Not enough data
9.3
255
Not enough data
9.3
258
Not enough data
Type
8.6
205
Not enough data
9.3
240
Not enough data
Reporting
8.8
211
Not enough data
8.8
219
Not enough data
9.7
12
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.5
26
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 PingID are categorized as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unique Categories
Microsoft Entra ID is categorized as Passwordless Authentication, Cloud Directory Services, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and User Provisioning and Governance Tools
PingID is categorized as Biometric Authentication
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Entra ID
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PingID
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
26.2%
Computer Software
9.6%
Computer & Network Security
6.5%
Financial Services
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
2.5%
Other
50.7%
Information Technology and Services
26.5%
Computer Software
8.8%
Accounting
5.9%
Computer & Network Security
5.9%
Pharmaceuticals
5.9%
Other
47.1%
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