Compare Microsoft Entra ID and WatchGuard AuthPoint 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (58.1% 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 plansWatchGuard AuthPoint
Star Rating
(123)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Entra ID excels in providing a secure and centralized management system for user identities across Microsoft platforms. Users appreciate features like single sign-on and multi-factor authentication, which enhance security and streamline access management.
- Users say that the implementation process for Microsoft Entra ID is notably smooth, with many highlighting its intuitive layout that reduces training time for staff. The initial setup is described as easy, especially after the agent installation, making it a favorable choice for organizations looking for quick deployment.
- According to verified reviews, WatchGuard AuthPoint is recognized for its affordability and ease of integration with existing WatchGuard Firewalls. Users find the setup process for multi-factor authentication to be straightforward, which is particularly beneficial for companies needing to comply with security audits.
- Reviewers mention that while both products offer similar ease of use scores, Microsoft Entra ID stands out with its higher overall satisfaction ratings. Users appreciate its comprehensive features for managing hybrid environments, including conditional access and privileged identity management.
- Users highlight that WatchGuard AuthPoint's user interface is friendly for non-advanced users, making it accessible for teams without extensive technical expertise. This aspect is particularly appealing for smaller organizations or those new to multi-factor authentication.
- G2 reviewers note that Microsoft Entra ID has a significantly larger volume of recent reviews, indicating a more active user base and ongoing product improvements. This contrasts with WatchGuard AuthPoint, which has not received recent feedback, potentially raising concerns about its current relevance in the market.
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
WatchGuard AuthPoint
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
WatchGuard AuthPoint
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
703
8.9
67
Ease of Use
8.8
708
8.8
68
Ease of Setup
8.6
430
7.7
64
Ease of Admin
8.8
393
8.8
63
Quality of Support
8.7
642
8.4
64
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
380
8.7
61
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
684
8.8
68
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
8.6
11
7.3
141
6.9
6
8.5
155
8.3
9
7.9
140
8.6
23
8.8
162
9.5
31
|
Verified
8.7
162
8.8
11
8.9
170
9.4
35
|
Verified
8.5
151
8.5
14
|
Verified
Functionality
8.9
170
9.4
18
8.6
166
8.8
12
Implementation
8.8
192
8.8
33
|
Verified
8.2
144
8.3
9
8.1
132
Feature Not Available
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
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 WatchGuard AuthPoint are categorized as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Unique Categories
Microsoft Entra ID is categorized as Passwordless Authentication, Cloud Directory Services, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity and Access Management (IAM), User Provisioning and Governance Tools, and Single Sign-On (SSO)
WatchGuard AuthPoint 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.)
WatchGuard AuthPoint
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
24.4%
Financial Services
8.1%
Computer & Network Security
4.7%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.7%
Insurance
4.7%
Other
53.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
Which is better Google Authenticator or Microsoft authenticator?
3 Comments
SP
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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
Does AuthPoint support YubiKey hard tokens?
3 Comments
TC
To see what hardware tokens WG Supports see here:
https://www.watchguard.com/help/docs/help-center/en-US/Content/en-US/authpoint/tokens_about.html
They...Read more
How easy it is to implement the solution?
2 Comments
TC
Depends, everything except office 365 is currently easy to integrate....
To integrate with 365 you have to have an existing and working ADFS setup since...Read more
Will this product ever add the ability to authenticate via text? ...
2 Comments
TC
My advice for those that want an alternate solution for conference devices is to either keep that device out of the MFA group or to put a hardware Token...Read more
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