Compare Microsoft Entra ID and Varonis Data Security Platform 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (63.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Microsoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(895)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansVaronis Data Security Platform
Star Rating
(69)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (63.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Varonis Data Security PlatformSummary
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.
- According to verified reviews, Varonis Data Security Platform stands out for its unparalleled visibility and data discovery capabilities. Users highlight its effectiveness in automatically discovering and classifying sensitive data, which is crucial for maintaining data security in complex environments.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Entra ID offers a smoother implementation process, with many users noting that the initial setup was straightforward once the agent was installed. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for organizations looking to quickly adopt a new identity management solution.
- Users say that while Varonis provides excellent monitoring and alerting on anomalous behavior, it may not be as user-friendly as Microsoft Entra ID. Some reviewers have expressed challenges with the overall usability, which can impact day-to-day operations.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Microsoft Entra ID has a strong market presence, particularly among mid-market companies, with a substantial number of recent reviews indicating high user satisfaction. This suggests that it is a well-regarded choice for organizations of this size.
- According to recent feedback, Varonis Data Security Platform is praised for its proactive security measures, but it faces challenges in terms of overall support quality compared to Microsoft Entra ID. Users have rated Varonis lower in support, which can be a critical factor for organizations needing reliable assistance.
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
Varonis Data Security Platform
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
Varonis Data Security Platform
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
703
9.3
57
Ease of Use
8.8
708
8.2
59
Ease of Setup
8.6
430
7.9
52
Ease of Admin
8.8
393
8.2
39
Quality of Support
8.7
642
9.4
57
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
380
9.2
40
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
684
9.2
59
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
Not enough data
7.3
141
Not enough data
8.5
155
Not enough data
7.9
140
Not enough data
8.8
162
Not enough data
8.7
162
Not enough data
8.9
170
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
192
Not enough data
8.2
144
Not enough data
8.1
132
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
14
Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.5
11
Compliance
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.4
11
Security
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
9.0
12
Data Quality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Maintainence
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Agentic AI - Data Governance
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
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.4
15
Governance
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.8
16
Security
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.2
14
Data Protection
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.5
30
Not enough data
8.8
30
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
8.8
31
Compliance
Not enough data
8.8
30
Not enough data
8.7
29
Usability
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
8.6
31
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
Feature Not Available
8.6
84
Not enough data
9.4
90
Not enough data
9.1
87
Feature Not Available
Functionality
9.5
87
Feature Not Available
9.4
90
Feature Not Available
9.1
77
Feature Not Available
8.9
82
Feature Not Available
9.3
87
Feature Not Available
9.3
88
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.1
81
Feature Not Available
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
9.0
5
9.2
83
8.7
5
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.5
14
Not enough data
9.5
17
Agentic AI - Sensitive Data Discovery
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
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
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Monitoring
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
9
SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) SolutionsHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 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
Agentic AI - SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Solutions Features
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
Agentic AI - User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.3
9
Detection
Not enough data
10.0
8
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.4
8
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
AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) ToolsHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools
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
Risk Assessment - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance & Compliance - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools
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 Varonis Data Security Platform are categorized as Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Unique Categories
Microsoft Entra ID is categorized as Passwordless Authentication, Cloud Directory Services, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Identity and Access Management (IAM), User Provisioning and Governance Tools, and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Varonis Data Security Platform is categorized as Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools, Sensitive Data Discovery, User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA), Data-Centric Security, Insider Threat Management (ITM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Governance, and SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Solutions
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Entra ID
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Varonis Data Security Platform
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%
Financial Services
14.7%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Banking
7.4%
Accounting
5.9%
Food & Beverages
5.9%
Other
58.8%
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