Compare Microsoft Entra ID and SailPoint 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (76.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Microsoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(890)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSailPoint
Star Rating
(167)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (76.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SailPointSummary
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 SailPoint offers strong identity governance capabilities, providing centralized visibility and automated access control. This is particularly beneficial for organizations needing to enforce governance controls while maintaining clear audit trails, as highlighted by reviewers who value its automated access control features.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft Entra ID has a notably quicker implementation process, with users praising the straightforward setup once the agent is installed. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for teams looking to minimize downtime during onboarding.
- Reviewers mention that SailPoint's API integration is relatively straightforward, making it easier to control access across multiple programs. However, some users noted that they were not directly involved in the implementation, which may affect their overall experience with the product.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Microsoft Entra ID's robust features for managing hybrid environments, such as conditional access and privileged identity management, make it a top choice for organizations looking for comprehensive identity management solutions.
- Users report that while SailPoint streamlines the process of raising access requests, it sometimes lacks the same level of user-friendliness as Microsoft Entra ID, particularly in terms of the overall user interface and ease of navigation.
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
SailPoint
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
SailPoint
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
698
8.6
145
Ease of Use
8.8
703
8.3
147
Ease of Setup
8.6
425
7.9
128
Ease of Admin
8.8
389
8.3
115
Quality of Support
8.7
638
8.0
137
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
376
8.8
113
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
679
9.3
140
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.1
234
Not enough data
8.9
205
Not enough data
9.3
223
Not enough data
8.8
208
Not enough data
8.8
176
Not enough data
8.9
164
Not enough data
Access Control Types
8.9
200
Not enough data
8.9
194
Not enough data
9.0
196
Not enough data
8.8
172
Not enough data
8.8
171
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
194
Not enough data
9.0
202
Not enough data
8.8
214
Not enough data
8.7
212
Not enough data
9.0
197
Not enough data
Platform
8.8
175
Not enough data
8.9
172
Not enough data
9.0
190
Not enough data
8.8
168
Not enough data
8.9
187
Not enough data
8.7
186
Not enough data
8.6
164
Not enough data
User on/off Boarding
8.9
72
|
Verified
8.1
44
|
Verified
8.7
75
|
Verified
8.4
44
|
Verified
9.1
81
|
Verified
8.1
43
|
Verified
9.2
81
|
Verified
7.5
40
|
Verified
9.0
79
|
Verified
8.9
40
|
Verified
8.9
70
|
Verified
8.2
46
|
Verified
User Maintenance
9.0
76
|
Verified
7.2
37
|
Verified
8.5
73
|
Verified
7.4
39
|
Verified
8.7
73
|
Verified
7.8
37
|
Verified
Governance
8.9
78
|
Verified
6.8
37
|
Verified
8.9
73
|
Verified
7.8
40
|
Verified
Administration
8.7
79
|
Verified
7.4
43
|
Verified
8.4
66
|
Verified
6.1
31
|
Verified
8.9
81
|
Verified
7.0
43
|
Verified
8.8
73
|
Verified
7.2
41
|
Verified
Authentication type
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
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
170
Not enough data
8.6
166
Not enough data
Implementation
8.8
191
Not enough data
8.2
144
Not enough data
8.1
132
Not enough data
Tracking
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
4.7
5
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Insights
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.0
5
Agentic AI - SaaS Spend Management
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.7
5
Authentication
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
5.2
8
Not enough data
5.3
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
User Experience
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
6.3
9
Not enough data
6.0
5
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
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
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
Agentic AI - Sensitive Data Discovery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
8.8
79
8.7
199
7.5
71
9.3
265
7.5
74
8.9
257
7.9
76
9.3
254
8.0
72
9.3
257
7.4
71
Type
8.6
205
8.6
67
9.3
240
8.1
61
Reporting
8.8
211
7.2
68
8.8
219
7.7
76
9.7
12
7.8
29
8.5
13
7.7
27
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.5
25
7.6
25
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.4
21
8.6
28
9.3
12
7.5
25
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.3
12
6.4
23
8.5
9
7.1
22
9.2
8
7.1
22
Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
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
Remediation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access control - Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring - Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Auditing - Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
App Management
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Spend Management
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SaaS Management Platforms (SMP)
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Discovery & Classification - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Prioritization - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remediation & Governance - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) SolutionsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Lifecycle & Provisioning - Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access, Authentication & Authorization - Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visibility, Governance & Compliance - Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Entra ID and SailPoint are categorized as Identity and Access Management (IAM) and User Provisioning and Governance Tools
Unique Categories
Microsoft Entra ID is categorized as Passwordless Authentication, Cloud Directory Services, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Single Sign-On (SSO)
SailPoint is categorized as Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), Sensitive Data Discovery, Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) Tools, SaaS Spend Management, SaaS Management Platforms (SMP), and Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Entra ID
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SailPoint
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%
Financial Services
17.0%
Information Technology and Services
14.5%
Hospital & Health Care
9.4%
Banking
6.3%
Accounting
5.7%
Other
47.2%
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