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Azure Bastion vs Microsoft Entra Verified ID comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.3
Organizations achieved 20% cost savings and faster admin tasks with Azure Bastion, streamlining infrastructure and supporting more environments.
Sentiment score
5.5
Microsoft Entra Verified ID reduces onboarding time by 50%, decreases manual efforts, and enhances security for organizations using it.
We have noticed savings of approximately twenty percent by using Azure Bastion compared to VM pricing.
Lead Software Engineer at Glastechnische Industrie Peter LISEC GmbH
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.2
Azure Bastion customer service is efficient and knowledgeable, with high satisfaction but some data transfer concerns.
Sentiment score
8.1
Microsoft Entra Verified ID support receives mixed reviews, with praise for quick responses but criticism for inconsistencies and documentation gaps.
Support is satisfactory but with room for improvement, primarily concerning data transfer issues.
IT Manager at NTT DATA
We usually get backup within two hours.
Lead Software Engineer at Glastechnische Industrie Peter LISEC GmbH
On a scale from one to ten, I would rate customer service and technical support as a ten because we are the support.
Senior System Engineer at Prescriptive Data Solutions
On a scale from one to ten, I would rate customer service and technical support for Microsoft Entra Verified ID a ten because I've never had any issue with technical support or had anyone come back to me with a bad experience.
IT Associate & Customer Support Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
I have logged a few tickets and they were very supportive, coming online to fix whatever issue there was.
IT Director at Interwood Mobel Pvt Ltd
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.7
Azure Bastion offers scalable enterprise solutions, though customization limits and concurrent user restrictions affect some user experiences.
Sentiment score
7.3
Microsoft Entra Verified ID offers scalable, cloud-native solutions for high-volume credential management, supporting large user bases efficiently.
It is designed to provide access over a private network without hitting the internet.
IT Manager at NTT DATA
Microsoft Entra Verified ID has the potential to scale as far and wide as we probably need it to.
Senior System Engineer at Prescriptive Data Solutions
Microsoft Entra Verified ID scales pretty well with the growing needs of our organization.
IT Associate & Customer Support Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
<p>Azure Bastion is stable and reliable, with few issues reported, benefiting from Microsoft's strong R&amp;D support.</p>
Sentiment score
8.9
Microsoft Entra Verified ID is praised for its exceptional stability and reliability, even during upgrades, despite onboarding challenges.
The stability and reliability of Microsoft Entra Verified ID is very stable, as we haven't had any issues so far.
IT Associate & Customer Support Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
I have not experienced any downtime, crashes, or performance issues with Microsoft Entra Verified ID.
Senior System Engineer at Prescriptive Data Solutions
 

Room For Improvement

Azure Bastion needs browser updates, better AI for connectivity, and improvements in file transfer, monitoring, and networking.
Microsoft Entra Verified ID needs API, biometric, onboarding, and integration improvements, with better documentation, support, and pricing enhancements.
I would like to see integrated AI features with Azure Bastion, especially for connectivity issues.
Lead Software Engineer at Glastechnische Industrie Peter LISEC GmbH
A storage solution must be created to transfer data, and this requires additional permissions like ACL or NFS.
IT Manager at NTT DATA
It would be nice to have the capability to cut and paste across desktops, similar to old-fashioned Remote Desktop emulation.
Owner at BNS
There seems to be some difficulty with hybrid implementations, especially in a country like Pakistan where most are transitioning to cloud but not fully migrating, instead opting for hybrid solutions.
IT Director at Interwood Mobel Pvt Ltd
AI could be an area for continuous improvement or even pricing.
IT Manager at Calgary United Way
There is room for improvement in Microsoft Entra Verified ID, particularly in the integration with other platforms.
IT Associate & Customer Support Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

Azure Bastion pricing is debated, balancing affordability and security with varied opinions compared to AWS and GCP costs.
Microsoft Entra Verified ID is moderately priced, consumption-based, and requires planning to manage scaling costs and engineering integration.
Microsoft's pricing is on the higher side and could be more competitive.
IT Manager at NTT DATA
The price is not necessarily cheaper, but it is acceptable.
Lead Software Engineer at Glastechnische Industrie Peter LISEC GmbH
My experience with pricing, setup cost, or licensing was fine; it was an expected process.
Senior System Engineer at Prescriptive Data Solutions
 

Valuable Features

Azure Bastion ensures secure, efficient VM access with centralized control, eliminating public IP exposure and enhancing network integration.
Microsoft Entra Verified ID enhances security, reduces costs, and improves efficiency with decentralized, passwordless, and privacy-preserving identity verification.
It offers a secure platform to access resources over a private network without hitting the internet.
IT Manager at NTT DATA
The security is the main reason we use Azure Bastion because it is integrated with Azure Active Directory, ensuring that access is secure.
Owner at BNS
We use Azure AD integration to specify who has access and what they can do.
Lead Software Engineer at Glastechnische Industrie Peter LISEC GmbH
Microsoft Entra Verified ID has helped reduce fraud or impersonation attacks.
IT Associate & Customer Support Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The importance of having the Microsoft Entra Verified ID being cloud-based is because we don't need to maintain the server.
IT Manager at Calgary United Way
Microsoft Entra Verified ID has helped reduce fraud or impersonation attacks because if you are using a government-sanctioned ID, what is more secure than that?
Senior System Engineer at Prescriptive Data Solutions
 

Categories and Ranking

Azure Bastion
Ranking in Microsoft Security Suite
26th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (52nd), Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (12th)
Microsoft Entra Verified ID
Ranking in Microsoft Security Suite
21st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Microsoft Security Suite category, the mindshare of Azure Bastion is 2.0%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Entra Verified ID is 1.6%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Microsoft Security Suite Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Entra Verified ID1.6%
Azure Bastion2.0%
Other96.4%
Microsoft Security Suite
 

Featured Reviews

AP
IT Manager at NTT DATA
Access servers securely over private networks but need better data transfer solutions
Azure Bastion is primarily used to access servers securely without exposing them to the public network. It is configured in a private network to allow accessing an environment without public exposure Azure Bastion eliminates the need for a jump server by providing secure access to servers without…
MuhammadWaqar - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Director at Interwood Mobel Pvt Ltd
Supports user management and authentication but needs simpler hybrid integration for broader adoption
I believe there should be an easy provision for the on-premises and for the hybrid environment in Microsoft Entra Verified ID, as there seems to be some difficulty with hybrid implementations, especially in a country like Pakistan where most are transitioning to cloud but not fully migrating, instead opting for hybrid solutions. An ease for hybrid integration would greatly help the technical teams. I believe the policy implementation is a little bit complex on the Microsoft side; there should be a simpler way to implement policies, utilizing standardized templates for compliance, such as industry-specific templates for the service industry, which would be helpful for HIPAA and other compliances.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Bastion?
Microsoft's pricing is on the higher side and could be more competitive. Startups and small organizations often prefer AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-reviews ) or GCP due to their lower costs, while la...
What needs improvement with Azure Bastion?
Azure Bastion could be improved with more granular session monitoring, rich audit capabilities, and deeper integration with security operation workflows. We would also appreciate enhanced reporting...
What is your primary use case for Azure Bastion?
Azure Bastion serves as our primary solution for providing secure administrative access to Azure VPNs and VMs without exposing RDP or SSH ports to the internet. From a cybersecurity perspective, it...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Entra Verified ID?
It is hard for me to say how Microsoft Entra Verified ID can be improved. I really do not know the extent of how that can benefit everything. I am trying to learn that here at the Ignite conference.
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Entra Verified ID?
My main use cases for Microsoft Entra Verified ID are verifying the end user saying who they are and being able to back that up with government-issued proof.
What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Entra Verified ID?
My organization has not implemented the Face Check feature yet; we are using YubiKeys. My organization's trust in digital interactions really has not changed since implementing Microsoft Entra Veri...
 

Overview

Find out what your peers are saying about Azure Bastion vs. Microsoft Entra Verified ID and other solutions. Updated: June 2026.
902,894 professionals have used our research since 2012.