AWS IAM Identity Center vs Microsoft Entra Workload ID comparison

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft are both solutions in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.7, while Microsoft is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.0. Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds a 1.5% mindshare in IAMS, compared to Microsoft’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

AWS IAM Identity Center

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100% willing to recommend

Microsoft Entra Workload ID

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314 Comparison Views

66% willing to recommend

AWS IAM Identity Center

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between AWS IAM Identity Center and Microsoft Entra Workload ID based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed AWS IAM Identity Center vs. Microsoft Entra Workload ID Report (Updated: December 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

AWS IAM Identity Center

Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

7th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Single Sign-On (SSO) (8th)

Microsoft Entra Workload ID

Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

21st

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Microsoft Security Suite (30th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category, the mindshare of AWS IAM Identity Center is 1.5%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Entra Workload ID is 0.6%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
AWS IAM Identity Center	1.5%
Microsoft Entra Workload ID	0.6%
Other	97.9%

Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

Featured Reviews

MoazzamAli

Sr DevOps Engineer at HTC Global

Helped our organization by providing a unified dashboard to manage permissions and access controls

The most valuable feature of AWS IAM Identity Center is the ability to provide a structured approach to access management through a single dashboard. This single-pane management allows users to manage access control and permissions centrally. It provides the least privilege-based access control, which limits users to only the operations they need to perform without interfering with unrelated configurations.

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reviewer2772159

Postdoctoral Researcher at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Have experienced ongoing challenges integrating with existing workflows despite strong foundational capabilities

I don't know how I would assess the impact of AI-powered threat detection for us. It has helped with security operations in general; I'm being very cagey here, Damian. You can understand why. Where I work, there is a directory services team. There is a security team. The security team may have several different departments in there. I think they are behind the times. That's about as far as what I would say. We may have the modern firewalls and detections and all the rest of it, but I think from a modern way of working, which the identity is a user which is any device, any place, anywhere, from anything, okay, securely, they're not quite up with that concept, in my opinion. The review rating is 8.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Overall, IAM Identity Center is a great service, currently rated at nine out of ten."

"The features of AWS IAM Identity Center that I appreciate are single sign-on and multi-factor authentication, and we can manage all authentication aspects while integrating it with third-party applications."

"The solution enhances security through features like multifactor authentication."

"AWS IAM Identity Center offers a secure and centralized way to manage access and permissions."

"The organizational value of AWS IAM Identity Center is definitely significant, as it helps ensure that the least required permissions are given to users, thus preventing unnecessary access and reducing the risk of accidental deletions or changes."

"The most valuable feature of AWS Identity Center is its ability to centrally create permission templates, known as permission sets, which define AWS IAM roles."

"We efficiently use AWS to create multiple user privileges and permissions, making it very scalable and supportive of our clients' operations."

"The solution helps us manage access in a time-efficient manner and offers reliable integration for our services, avoiding security breaches and maintaining operational efficiency."

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"I would evaluate the customer service or technical support with Microsoft for Entra products as well; we are a strategic partner, so we're one of 500 companies that can talk to them directly."

"We have various options available with Microsoft Entra, such as B2B cross-tenant guest member accesses, and we can invite users and perform activities from that area, while we are also dealing with Azure IaaS, infrastructure as a service, which has different IAM platforms existing with resources or subscriptions."

"I would evaluate the customer service or technical support with Microsoft for Entra products as well; we are a strategic partner, so we're one of 500 companies that can talk to them directly."

"The product enables organizations to synchronize users to Microsoft 365 products."

Cons

"IAM is challenging to manage in complex environments. Enhancements could include automation tools or a centralized dashboard for managing roles and policies across multiple accounts, simplifying the process."

"Focusing on further allowing customization and flexibility in developing solutions as a solution architect or developer would enhance user experience."

"I would like to see more flexibility in the features as sometimes it doesn't meet my expectations."

"For AWS services in general, I had trouble creating an S3 bucket due to a repetitive error message regarding existing names."

"I would like to see more flexibility in the features as sometimes it doesn't meet my expectations."

"The AWS Identity Center's user interface could be improved to provide a clearer understanding of how the system operates."

"There is a desire to see integration or adoption of time-based user creation features within AWS IAM Identity Center."

"IAM is challenging to manage in complex environments."

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"Integration with existing IAM solutions has not helped our identity management processes; it's all of the things that are in front of Directory and Entra, such as SalePoint and other toolsets, give us one of the worst identity experiences I think I've ever come across, which is why I'm trying to change it."

"In my opinion, Microsoft Entra Workload ID can be improved in several ways."

"Integration with other products must be made easier."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is cheap since it is available on the cloud."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Government

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	4

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about AWS IAM Identity Center?

The product is easy for beginners to learn and use.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS IAM Identity Center?

AWS provides the lowest pricing among other service providers like Azure, Google, Oracle. It is cost-effective, and they use a pay-as-you-go model.

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What needs improvement with AWS IAM Identity Center?

The tech support for AWS is time-consuming, as we have experienced this issue. However, I am not aware of many other cases.

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What do you like most about Microsoft Entra Workload ID?

The product enables organizations to synchronize users to Microsoft 365 products.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Entra Workload ID?

I rate the pricing a six out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Entra Workload ID?

In my opinion, Microsoft Entra Workload ID can be improved in several ways.Particularly about Microsoft Entra Workload ID, I think they still could improve categorization, which still has some room...

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Comparisons

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Compared 19% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Also Known As

AWS Single Sign On, AWS SSO

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Overview

AWS IAM Identity Center is the recommended service for managing your workforce's access to AWS applications or your multiple AWS accounts (or both). It is a flexible solution that can be used to connect your existing identity source or help you create users in AWS. IAM Identity Center can be used alongside your existing AWS account access configurations.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Microsoft Entra Workload ID enhances identity management by providing secure and efficient access control for applications and workloads. It is designed to streamline processes and strengthen security measures, catering to complex IT environments.

Microsoft Entra Workload ID delivers a unified and secure method for managing workload identities across cloud environments. It addresses key challenges in handling access control, ensuring that applications have appropriate permissions without compromising security. Known for its reliability, it assists enterprises in minimizing risks associated with identity mismanagement.

What are the most valuable features of Microsoft Entra Workload ID?

Identity Management: Centralizes control of application identities to simplify monitoring and adjustments.
Access Control: Offers robust access permissions tailored to workload-specific needs, enhancing security.
Policy Enforcement: Ensures consistent application of security policies across multiple environments.

What benefits or ROI can users expect?

Improved Security: Reduces risks associated with identity theft and unauthorized access.
Efficiency Gains: Streamlines identity management tasks, leading to resource optimization.
Scalability: Supports growing needs without compromising performance or security.

Industries such as finance and healthcare have implemented Microsoft Entra Workload ID to strengthen compliance and security in cloud operations. Its features are tailored to meet regulatory standards and protect sensitive data, making it a suitable choice for sectors requiring stringent identity management protocols.

Microsoft

Sample Customers

Expedia, Intuit, Royal Dutch Shell, Brooks Brothers

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