Compare Microsoft Entra ID and WorkOS 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free
Microsoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(895)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansWorkOS
Star Rating
(15)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Entra ID excels in providing a secure and centralized management system for user identities, particularly across Microsoft platforms. Users appreciate features like single sign-on and multi-factor authentication, which enhance security and streamline access.
- Users say that the intuitive layout of Microsoft Entra ID significantly reduces training time for staff, making it easier for teams to adapt to configuration changes. The initial setup is described as straightforward, especially after the agent installation, which is a notable advantage for organizations looking for quick deployment.
- According to verified reviews, WorkOS offers a predictable pricing model that aligns well with end-organizations, allowing for reliable cost management. This aspect is particularly appreciated by users who value transparency in their budgeting processes.
- Reviewers mention that WorkOS has responsive sales and support teams, which can be a crucial factor for businesses needing assistance during implementation. The thorough documentation provided by WorkOS is also highlighted as a key feature that simplifies the onboarding process.
- G2 reviewers indicate that Microsoft Entra ID has a much larger market presence and user base, with significantly more reviews compared to WorkOS. This suggests a higher level of trust and satisfaction among users, which can be reassuring for potential buyers.
- Users note that while WorkOS allows for integration with multiple SSO vendors, it may not offer the same depth of features as Microsoft Entra ID, particularly in areas like conditional access and privileged identity management, which are critical for organizations with complex security needs.
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
WorkOS
User Management & Authentication
Free
Support email + password, social auth, Magic Auth, MFA, and more.
- Automatic Bot Protection
- Identity linking
- Hosted or self-hosted options with pre-wired Radix components
Free Trial
Microsoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
WorkOS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
702
Not enough data
Ease of Use
8.8
707
Not enough data
Ease of Setup
8.6
429
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.8
393
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.7
642
Not enough data
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
380
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
683
Not enough data
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.1
237
Not enough data
8.9
207
Feature Not Available
9.3
225
Feature Not Available
8.8
210
Not enough data
8.8
178
Feature Not Available
8.9
165
Not enough data
Access Control Types
8.9
202
Feature Not Available
8.9
196
Feature Not Available
9.0
198
Feature Not Available
8.8
173
Feature Not Available
8.8
173
Feature Not Available
Administration
8.9
195
Feature Not Available
9.0
204
Feature Not Available
8.8
216
Feature Not Available
8.7
214
Feature Not Available
9.0
199
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.8
177
Feature Not Available
8.9
174
Feature Not Available
9.0
192
Feature Not Available
8.8
169
Feature Not Available
8.9
188
Feature Not Available
8.7
187
Feature Not Available
8.7
165
Feature Not Available
User on/off Boarding
8.9
72
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.7
75
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.1
82
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.2
82
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.0
80
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
71
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
User Maintenance
9.0
77
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
74
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.7
73
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Governance
8.9
79
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
74
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Administration
8.8
80
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
67
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
82
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
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
Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
AI Authentication Risk Management - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
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
AI Biometric & Behavioral Analysis - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
86
Feature Not Available
8.8
92
Feature Not Available
9.1
112
Feature Not Available
7.6
100
Feature Not Available
Functionality
9.0
245
Not enough data
8.7
199
Feature Not Available
9.3
266
Not enough data
8.9
259
Feature Not Available
9.3
255
Not enough data
9.3
258
Not enough data
Type
8.6
205
Feature Not Available
9.3
240
Not enough data
Reporting
8.8
211
Feature Not Available
8.8
219
Feature Not Available
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 WorkOS are categorized as Passwordless Authentication, Identity and Access Management (IAM), User Provisioning and Governance Tools, and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unique Categories
Microsoft Entra ID is categorized as Cloud Directory Services, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
WorkOS is categorized as Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Entra ID
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
WorkOS
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
9.5%
Computer & Network Security
6.6%
Financial Services
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
2.5%
Other
50.7%
Computer Software
53.8%
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Machinery
7.7%
Internet
7.7%
Human Resources
7.7%
Other
7.7%
Discussions
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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
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