Microsoft Entra ID Review 2026
Independent review of Microsoft Entra ID, a identity & security platform. Pricing starts at Free with M365, ideal for Any (Microsoft ecosystem).
Pricing
Free with M365
Free (bundled with M365) to $9/user/mo
Best For
Any (Microsoft ecosystem)
Setup Difficulty
Moderate
Editorial Rating
4.4/5
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- + Free with Microsoft 365 subscription
- + Best hybrid identity (on-prem AD sync)
- + Conditional Access is deeply granular
- + Native passwordless with Windows Hello
Limitations
- - Admin portal is complex and sprawling
- - Smaller third-party app catalog vs Okta
- - Weaker outside Microsoft ecosystem
- - Linux/Mac environments less ergonomic
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