Compare Microsoft Entra ID and Symantec SiteMinder 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (100.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Microsoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(893)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSymantec SiteMinder
Star Rating
(24)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (100.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Symantec SiteMinderSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Entra ID excels in user experience, with an intuitive layout that significantly reduces training time for staff. Users appreciate the ease of configuration changes, highlighting that the initial setup was straightforward once the agent was installed.
- Users say that Symantec SiteMinder offers a robust authentication mechanism, particularly noting the use of security codes that change frequently, which enhances access security for both cloud and mobile applications. However, some users have mentioned challenges with configuration that may affect overall usability.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Entra ID provides a comprehensive solution for centralized management of user identities, particularly in hybrid environments. Features like conditional access and privileged identity management are praised for their effectiveness in enhancing security.
- According to verified reviews, Symantec SiteMinder is recognized for its stability and reliability, with users reporting no significant issues post-upgrade. This reliability is a strong point for enterprises that prioritize consistent performance in their authentication processes.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Microsoft Entra ID's support quality is notably higher, with users rating it positively for responsiveness and helpfulness. This aspect is crucial for organizations that require ongoing assistance and quick resolutions to issues.
- Users express that while Symantec SiteMinder is effective for enterprise-level needs, it may not be as accessible for smaller organizations due to its complexity and lack of recent updates compared to Microsoft Entra ID, which has a more active user base and frequent reviews.
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
Symantec SiteMinder
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
Symantec SiteMinder
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
701
8.6
13
Ease of Use
8.8
706
8.5
13
Ease of Setup
8.6
428
7.7
11
Ease of Admin
8.8
392
8.0
11
Quality of Support
8.7
641
7.4
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
379
8.8
11
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
682
9.1
13
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.1
236
8.8
12
8.9
207
8.3
12
9.3
225
8.8
8
8.8
210
8.3
12
8.8
178
8.8
12
8.9
165
7.7
11
Access Control Types
8.9
202
Feature Not Available
8.9
196
8.5
11
9.0
198
7.7
11
8.8
173
8.5
9
8.8
173
7.6
7
Administration
8.9
195
8.0
11
9.0
204
8.3
11
8.8
216
7.4
11
8.7
214
8.2
11
9.0
199
7.0
9
Platform
8.8
177
8.9
11
8.9
174
8.8
10
9.0
192
8.0
11
8.8
169
8.5
11
8.9
188
8.3
9
8.7
187
8.3
10
8.7
165
7.2
10
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
159
Not enough data
7.3
141
Not enough data
8.5
154
Not enough data
7.8
139
Not enough data
8.8
161
Not enough data
8.7
161
Not enough data
8.9
169
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
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
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
92
Not enough data
9.1
112
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 Symantec SiteMinder are categorized as Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unique Categories
Microsoft Entra ID is categorized as Passwordless Authentication, Cloud Directory Services, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and User Provisioning and Governance Tools
Symantec SiteMinder has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Entra ID
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Symantec SiteMinder
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
6.6%
Financial Services
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
2.6%
Other
50.8%
Insurance
13.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.3%
Hospital & Health Care
13.3%
Telecommunications
6.7%
Semiconductors
6.7%
Other
46.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
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4 Comments
AW
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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
Symantec SiteMinder has no discussions with answers
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