Link copied to clipboard # Microsoft Entra ID vs WSO2 Identity Platform Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/microsoft-entra-id/wso2-identity-platform/export.csv) Microsoft Entra IDWSO2 Identity Platform[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Microsoft Entra ID** [ 4.5/5(914) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews#reviews) **WSO2 Identity Platform** [ 4.5/5(111) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-identity-platform/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Microsoft Entra ID** Free Trial **Free** · Azure Active Directory Free **WSO2 Identity Platform** Free Trial **Contact Us** · WSO2 Identity Server **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Microsoft Entra ID** 3 monthsFaster Based on 72 responses **WSO2 Identity Platform** 6 months Based on 5 responses Return on Investment **Microsoft Entra ID** 13 months8 months sooner Based on 59 responses **WSO2 Identity Platform** 21 months Based on 13 responses Perceived Cost **Microsoft Entra ID** $$$$$ **WSO2 Identity Platform** $$$$$ Average Discount **Microsoft Entra ID** 13% **WSO2 Identity Platform** 13% ![Microsoft Entra ID](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-entra-id.svg "Microsoft Entra ID") ![WSO2 Identity Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/224a2ed11fc74f51c70aeb845fa31b6c/wso2-identity-platform.svg "WSO2 Identity Platform") G2 offers free advice on this comparison. 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Administration (37) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1216180&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **WSO2 Identity Platform** [ Authentication (31) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-identity-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1111607&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Security (26) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-identity-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1113124&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Difficult Learning (14) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-identity-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1113146&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complexity (11) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-identity-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1112727&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Microsoft Entra ID** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aa32fa23598dc6c153bb17435c1c1d13/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016.png "Product Avatar Image") 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[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_210d737d4fe8c5e393a2f982a370a562/wso2-api-platform.png "Product Avatar Image") WSO2 API Platform ](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-api-platform/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-identity-platform/integrations) Screenshots **Microsoft Entra ID** ![Microsoft Entra ID screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/196921/AAD.jpg) **WSO2 Identity Platform** ![WSO2 Identity Platform screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/205976/Identity-Server-Sign-In-Page.png) Ratings Meets Requirements **Microsoft Entra ID** 9.1 9.1715 **WSO2 Identity Platform** 9.0 9.097 Ease of Use **Microsoft Entra ID** 8.8 8.8720 **WSO2 Identity Platform** 8.4 8.499 Ease of Setup **Microsoft Entra ID** 8.6 8.6443 **WSO2 Identity Platform** 8.1 8.181 Ease of Admin **Microsoft Entra ID** 8.8 8.8397 **WSO2 Identity Platform** 8.4 8.472 Quality of Support **Microsoft Entra ID** 8.7 8.7654 **WSO2 Identity Platform** 8.7 8.794 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Microsoft Entra ID** 9.0 9.0383 **WSO2 Identity Platform** 8.8 8.869 Product Direction (% positive) **Microsoft Entra ID** 9.4 9.4693 **WSO2 Identity Platform** 9.6 9.691 Features User Provisioning and Governance Tools[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.9 94 9.0 30 Additional Functionality Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data User Defined Attributes Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data User on/off Boarding Self Service Access requests 8.9(won by 0.1) 72 | Verified 8.8 19 Role Management 9.1 82 | Verified 9.3(won by 0.2) 23 Policy Management 9.2(won by 0.4) 85 | Verified 8.8 20 Access Termination 9.0 80 | Verified 9.4(won by 0.4) 20 Approval Workflows 8.9(tied score) 71 | Verified 8.9(tied score) 19 Smart/Automated Provisioning 8.8(won by default) 77 | Verified Feature Not Available Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Template Management Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data User Maintenance Self Service Password Reset 9.0 77 | Verified 9.5(won by 0.5) 20 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Bulk Changes 8.5(won by 0.1) 74 | Verified 8.4 21 Bi-directional Identity Synchronization 8.7(won by 0.2) 73 | Verified 8.5 18 Governance Identifies and Alerts for Threats 9.0(won by 0.2) 80 | Verified 8.8 19 Compliance Audits 8.9(won by default) 74 | Verified Feature Not Available Administration APIs 8.9 74 | Verified 9.2(won by 0.3) 22 Reporting 8.7(won by default) 81 | Verified Feature Not Available Mobile App 8.4(won by default) 67 | Verified Feature Not Available Ease of set up for target systems 8.9(won by default) 83 | Verified Feature Not Available Single Sign-On (SSO)[Hide 56 FeaturesShow 56 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.9 273 8.9 65 Additional Functionality Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Employee Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Options Authentication User experience 9.1 238 9.2(won by 0.1) 52 Supports Required Authentication systems 8.9 206 9.1(won by 0.2) 50 Multi-Factor Authentication 9.3(tied score) 225 9.3(tied score) 49 Supports Required Authentication Methods/Protocols 8.8 209 9.3(won by 0.5) 50 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Federation/SAML support (idp) 8.8 178 9.5(won by 0.7) 48 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Federation/SAML support (sp) 8.9 165 9.5(won by 0.6) 46 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Access Control Types Local Access 8.9 196 9.3(won by 0.4) 45 Remote Access 9.0 198 9.1(won by 0.1) 42 Partner Access 8.8 173 8.9(won by 0.1) 37 Supports BYOD users 8.8(won by 0.3) 172 8.5 34 Endpoint access 8.9(won by default) 202 Feature Not Available Administration Ease of installation on server 8.9(won by 0.6) 195 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.3 52 Password Policy Enforcement 9.0(won by 0.1) 204 8.9 50 Administration Console 8.8(won by 0.1) 219 8.7 51 Ease of connecting applications 8.7(won by 0.3) 215 8.4 47 Self Service Password Administration 9.0(tied score) 200 9.0(tied score) 47 Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Platform Multiple Operating system support 8.8 177 9.3(won by 0.5) 43 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Multi-Domain Support 8.9(won by 0.1) 174 8.8 42 Cross Browser support 9.0 192 9.2(won by 0.2) 47 Fail over protection 8.8(tied score) 169 8.8(tied score) 42 Reporting 8.9(won by 0.7) 188 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.2 42 Auditing 8.7(won by 0.3) 187 8.4 42 Third Party Web Services support 8.7 166 8.9(won by 0.2) 38 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)[Hide 60 FeaturesShow 60 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.5 213 8.0 6 Authentication type Email-Based 8.5 154 9.7(won by 1.2) 5 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Mobile-Push 8.9(won by 2.6) 169 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 6.3 5 SMS-Based 8.2(won by default) 159 Not enough data Voice-Based Telephony 7.4(won by default) 140 Not enough data Hardware Token-Based 7.9(won by default) 139 Not enough data Software Token 8.8(won by default) 161 Not enough data Biometric Factor 8.7(won by default) 161 Not enough data Risk-Based Authentication 8.6(won by default) 150 Not enough data Knowledge-Based Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Functionality Multi-Device Sync 9.0(won by default) 169 Not enough data Backup 8.7(won by default) 165 Not enough data Implementation Easy Setup 8.8(won by default) 191 Not enough data Mobile SDK 8.3(won by default) 143 Not enough data Web SDK 8.2(won by default) 131 Not enough data Additional Functionality Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access/Control Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Fraud Detection Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Member Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Push Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Access Control Not enough data Not enough data Email Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Knowledge Base Management Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Authentication Methods Not enough data Not enough data Identity and Access Management (IAM)[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.1 324 8.5 77 Functionality User provisioning 9.1(won by 0.2) 246 8.9 64 Password manager 8.7 198 9.1(won by 0.4) 63 Single Sign-on 9.3 271 9.5(won by 0.2) 63 Enforces policies 9.0(tied score) 268 9.0(tied score) 62 Authentication 9.4(tied score) 262 9.4(tied score) 66 Multi-factor authentication 9.3(tied score) 267 9.3(tied score) 63 Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Type On-premises solution 8.5 208 9.1(won by 0.6) 65 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Cloud-solution 9.3(won by 0.5) 243 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.8 46 Reporting Activity Tracking 8.8(won by 0.5) 213 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.3 54 Reporting 8.8(won by 0.8) 222 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.0 56 Access & Permission Change Reporting 9.7(won by 1.9) 12 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.8 10 Compliance & Audit Trail Export 8.6(won by 1.6) 16 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.0 10 Ad hoc Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM) Adaptive & Contextual Access Control 9.4(won by 0.4) 36 9.0 10 Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM) Identity Lifecycle Management 9.3(won by 0.3) 27 9.0 10 Self‑Service Account Management 9.3(won by 1.0) 12 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.3 10 Member Accounts Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM) AI‑Driven Access Anomaly Detection 8.6(won by 1.6) 14 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.0 9 Automated Policy Tuning 8.5(won by 1.1) 9 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.4 9 Predictive Role Recommendations 9.2(won by 1.6) 8 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.6 9 Additional Functionality Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data User Defined Attributes Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Directory Services[Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.8 205 Not enough data Access Control Directory Listing Management 9.1(won by default) 176 Not enough data Access Termination 8.7(won by default) 165 Not enough data Remote Access 8.8(won by default) 158 Not enough data Partner Access 8.6(won by default) 151 Not enough data Reviews Management Not enough data Not enough data Advertising Management Not enough data Not enough data SEO Management Not enough data Not enough data Administration Smart/Automated Provisioning 8.6(won by default) 160 Not enough data Policy Management 8.8(won by default) 174 Not enough data On-premise identity repositories supported 8.7(won by default) 159 Not enough data Ease of Connecting Applications 8.7(won by default) 165 Not enough data Functionality SSO 9.1(won by default) 179 Not enough data Multi-Factor Authentication 9.2(won by default) 183 Not enough data Supports Required Authentication systems 9.0(won by default) 162 Not enough data Additional Functionality Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Profile Change Approvals Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Payment Processing Not enough data Not enough data Profile Visibility Controls Not enough data Not enough data Profile Templates Not enough data Not enough data Layout & Design Not enough data Not enough data Customer Portal Not enough data Not enough data Risk-Based Authentication (RBA)[Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 9.2 15 Administration Bi-Directional Identity Synchronization Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 11 Policy Management Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 14 Cloud Directory Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 12 Application Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Password Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Password Policies Not enough data Not enough data Privileged Access Management (PAM)[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.1 102 Not enough data Administration Policy, User, and Role Management 9.3(won by default) 89 Not enough data Approval Workflows 8.8(won by default) 83 Not enough data Automated Provisioning 9.0(won by default) 87 Not enough data Bulk Changes 8.6(won by default) 84 Not enough data Centralized Management 9.4(won by default) 90 Not enough data Self-Service Access Requests 9.1(won by default) 87 Not enough data Configurable Workflow Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data User Session Management Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management Not enough data Not enough data Functionality Multi-Factor Authentication 9.5(won by default) 87 Not enough data Single Sign-On 9.4(won by default) 90 Not enough data BYOD support 9.1(won by default) 77 Not enough data Password Vault 8.9(won by default) 82 Not enough data Centralized management 9.3(won by default) 87 Not enough data Role-based security 9.3(won by default) 88 Not enough data Live notifications 9.0(won by default) 85 Not enough data Hide passwords 9.1(won by default) 81 Not enough data Temporary, time-limited privilege 9.2(won by default) 81 Not enough data Live session recording & playback Feature Not Available Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Network Security Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Audit Logging 9.2(won by default) 88 Not enough data Activity Logging 9.2(won by default) 88 Not enough data Anomaly Detection 9.0(won by default) 83 Not enough data Reporting Audit log 9.1(won by default) 85 Not enough data Reporting 9.2(won by default) 83 Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Application Access Control Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data PCI Compliance Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data User Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Device Auto Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Network Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)[Hide 31 FeaturesShow 31 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.8 43 Functionality Self-registration and self-service Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 36 Authentication Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 39 Scalability Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 37 Consent and preference management Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 32 Social login Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 32 Customer data linking Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 32 Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data AI Authentication Risk Management - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Adaptive MFA Not enough data Not enough data Anomaly Detection Not enough data Not enough data Fraudulent Login Detection Not enough data Not enough data Adaptive Authentication Policies Not enough data Not enough data Risk-Based Authentication Not enough data Not enough data AI Biometric & Behavioral Analysis - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Behavioral Biometric Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Liveness Detection Not enough data Not enough data AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Account Recovery Assistants Not enough data Not enough data Constraint Enforcement Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Access Certification Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Authentication Methods Not enough data Not enough data User Provisioning Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Automatic User/Device Recognition Not enough data Not enough data Unified Directory Not enough data Not enough data Self-Service Access Request Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Passwordless Authentication[Hide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.6 120 Not enough data Functionality FIDO2-compliant 8.7(won by default) 86 Not enough data Works with hardware security keys 8.8(won by default) 93 Not enough data Multiple authentication methods 9.1(won by default) 113 Not enough data Offline or no-phone solution 7.6(won by default) 100 Not enough data Show 1 feature category with incomplete data Identity Management[Hide 44 FeaturesShow 44 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Fraud Detection Not enough data Not enough data PCI Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Privileged Account Management Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Member Accounts Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Self-Service Access Request Not enough data Not enough data User Provisioning Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Unified Directory Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Certification Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![Microsoft Entra ID](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-entra-id.svg "Microsoft Entra ID")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) Microsoft Entra ID Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 23.0% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 40.1% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 36.9% [![WSO2 Identity Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/224a2ed11fc74f51c70aeb845fa31b6c/wso2-identity-platform.svg "WSO2 Identity Platform")](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-identity-platform/reviews) WSO2 Identity Platform Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 21.0% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 41.0% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 38.1% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 23.0% 21.0% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 40.1% 41.0% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 36.9% 38.1% Reviewers' Industry [![Microsoft Entra ID](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-entra-id.svg "Microsoft Entra ID")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) Microsoft Entra ID Information Technology and Services 26.3% Computer Software 9.5% Computer & Network Security 6.4% Financial Services 4.5% Hospital & Health Care 2.9% Other 50.4% [![WSO2 Identity Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/224a2ed11fc74f51c70aeb845fa31b6c/wso2-identity-platform.svg "WSO2 Identity Platform")](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-identity-platform/reviews) WSO2 Identity Platform Information Technology and Services 18.4% Computer Software 15.5% Banking 10.7% Financial Services 7.8% Government Administration 5.8% Other 41.7% FAQs ## Microsoft Entra ID vs WSO2 Identity Platform FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 14, 2026 ### What is the difference between Microsoft Entra ID vs WSO2 Identity Platform? Microsoft Entra ID stands out for its deep integration with the Microsoft ecosystem and higher Ease of Use, while WSO2 Identity Platform is favored for its open-source flexibility and customization. | [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) | [WSO2 Identity Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-identity-platform/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.5/5 (912 reviews) | 4.5/5 (110 reviews) | | Enterprise | Mid-Market | | 8.6 | 8.1 | | 8.7 | 8.7 | | Ease of Use (129 all-time mentions) | Authentication (31 all-time mentions) | ### How do the pricing models of Microsoft Entra ID and WSO2 Identity Platform compare? Microsoft Entra ID is rated lower on value due to frequent reviewer concerns about high pricing, while WSO2 Identity Platform is consistently praised for its cost-effectiveness and open-source model. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** In recent reviews, many cite high licensing costs and fragmented pricing tiers as a drawback, especially for advanced features. - **WSO2 Identity Platform:** Reviewers consistently highlight its open-source nature and lower total cost of ownership as major advantages. - **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers mention moving to WSO2 Identity Platform for greater flexibility and to avoid high licensing fees. ### What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Entra ID and WSO2 Identity Platform? The top 3 alternatives to Microsoft Entra ID and WSO2 Identity Platform are Okta, JumpCloud, and CyberArk Workforce Identity. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) | 4.5/5 (912 reviews) | Enterprise | High licensing costs for advanced features | Ease of Use (129 all-time mentions) | | [WSO2 Identity Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-identity-platform/reviews) | 4.5/5 (110 reviews) | Mid-Market | Open-source, lower total cost of ownership | Authentication (31 all-time mentions) | | [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1370 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Strong SSO and integration capabilities | | [JumpCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/jumpcloud/reviews) | 4.5/5 (4064 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive device and identity management | | [CyberArk Workforce Identity](https://www.g2.com/products/cyberark-workforce-identity/reviews) | 4.5/5 (130 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Enterprise-grade security and privileged access management | ### Which Identity and Access Management (IAM) features should I prioritize when comparing Microsoft Entra ID and WSO2 Identity Platform? Buyers should prioritize Authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), Integration capabilities, Security, and Customization when comparing Microsoft Entra ID and WSO2 Identity Platform. - **Authentication:** Microsoft Entra ID (61 all-time mentions for MFA), WSO2 Identity Platform (31 all-time mentions for Authentication) - **Single Sign-On (SSO):** Microsoft Entra ID (90 all-time mentions), WSO2 Identity Platform (22 all-time mentions) - **Integrations:** Microsoft Entra ID (80 all-time mentions), WSO2 Identity Platform (16 all-time mentions) - **Security:** Microsoft Entra ID (122 all-time mentions), WSO2 Identity Platform (26 all-time mentions) - **Customization:** WSO2 Identity Platform (14 all-time mentions), Microsoft Entra ID does not have a significant customization theme ### What are the pros and cons of Microsoft Entra ID vs WSO2 Identity Platform? Microsoft Entra ID's headline strength is its ease of use and integration with Microsoft services, while WSO2 Identity Platform is most valued for its authentication flexibility and open-source customization. - **Microsoft Entra ID strengths:** Ease of Use (129 all-time mentions), Security (122), Single Sign-On (90), Identity Management (89), Integrations (80), MFA (61) - **Microsoft Entra ID trade-offs:** Complexity (56), Expensive (53), Licensing confusion, fragmented advanced features, and dependency on the Microsoft ecosystem - **WSO2 Identity Platform strengths:** Authentication (31), Security (26), Identity Management (24), Customization (14), Flexibility (12), Open-source model - **WSO2 Identity Platform trade-offs:** Difficult Learning (14), Complexity (11), Complex Setup (11), Poor Documentation (10), Steep learning curve for advanced configurations ### Is Microsoft Entra ID or WSO2 Identity Platform better for small businesses? WSO2 Identity Platform is the better fit for small businesses, as it is more frequently adopted in the Mid-Market segment and praised for its open-source flexibility and lower cost. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers in smaller organizations often cite high costs and complexity as barriers. - **WSO2 Identity Platform:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight its suitability for organizations seeking customizable, cost-effective IAM solutions. ### Which Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform has better integrations? Microsoft Entra ID is favored for integrations, with a higher all-time mention count and more frequent reviewer praise for integration breadth. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** Integrations with Microsoft 365 (41 all-time mentions), Okta (6 all-time mentions), and frequent praise for integration with Azure and third-party SaaS applications. - **WSO2 Identity Platform:** Integrations with WSO2 API Manager and other platforms are cited in recent reviews, with 16 all-time mentions for integrations. ### How do Microsoft Entra ID and WSO2 Identity Platform compare on customer support? Microsoft Entra ID and WSO2 Identity Platform are rated equally on Quality of Support, both scoring 8.7, indicating parity in reviewer satisfaction. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** Reviewers describe support as robust and helpful, though some note slow response times and additional costs for premium support tiers. - **WSO2 Identity Platform:** Reviewers highlight efficient and knowledgeable support, especially for complex use cases, but mention documentation gaps and a learning curve for advanced troubleshooting. ### Which is easier to implement, Microsoft Entra ID or WSO2 Identity Platform? Microsoft Entra ID scores higher on Ease of Setup (8.6 vs 8.1), indicating a smoother implementation experience for most reviewers. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** Many reviewers report straightforward setup, especially within the Microsoft ecosystem, but note complexity for advanced configurations and initial learning curve. - **WSO2 Identity Platform:** Reviewers frequently mention a steeper learning curve and more complex setup, particularly for custom or large-scale deployments, but praise its flexibility once implemented. ### Which product has better Authentication? Microsoft Entra ID and WSO2 Identity Platform are both highly rated for Authentication, with strong reviewer sentiment and feature coverage. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** 61 all-time mentions for MFA, robust authentication options including passwordless and conditional access, and high Meets Requirements score (9.1). - **WSO2 Identity Platform:** 31 all-time mentions for Authentication, praised for built-in MFA, adaptive authentication, and support for multiple protocols (OAuth2, SAML, OpenID Connect), with a Meets Requirements score of 9.0. 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