Azure Bastion vs Microsoft Entra Workload ID comparison

Azure Bastion and Microsoft Entra Workload ID are both solutions in the Microsoft Security Suite category. Azure Bastion is ranked #25 with an average rating of 8.8, while Microsoft Entra Workload ID is ranked #30 with an average rating of 8.0. Azure Bastion holds a 1.5% mindshare in Microsoft Security Suite, compared to Microsoft Entra Workload ID’s 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Azure Bastion users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of Microsoft Entra Workload ID users who would recommend it.

Azure Bastion

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100% willing to recommend

Microsoft Entra Workload ID

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66% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Azure Bastion and Microsoft Entra Workload ID based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Microsoft Security Suite solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Azure Bastion

Ranking in Microsoft Security Suite

25th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (44th), Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (10th)

Microsoft Entra Workload ID

Ranking in Microsoft Security Suite

30th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (21st)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Microsoft Security Suite category, the mindshare of Azure Bastion is 1.5%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Entra Workload ID is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Microsoft Security Suite Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Azure Bastion	1.5%
Microsoft Entra Workload ID	0.4%
Other	98.1%

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Ashadeep Parida

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…

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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

"Azure Bastion is preferable because you just switch it on and off you go."

"The product's setup is easy."

"The ability to operate the product with scripting is excellent."

"It provides all the security to us. Without getting on the internet, we can access our servers. We can access our desktop through our web browser. We don't need to run the mstsc command and login to the VM. All those things are not required."

"Azure Bastion eliminates the need for a jump server by providing secure access to servers without hitting the public network."

"The solution's most valuable feature is that it is easy to use...It is modernized, so I can create complex infrastructures."

"As an Azure consultant, for me, it is the best way to give the administrator access as you can manage the permission - including who can access Bastion."

"Azure Bastion makes it easy to provide quick virtual machine access to our customers."

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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."

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

"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."

Cons

"The protocol speed could be faster."

"While general support is valuable, having a detailed breakdown of the specific issues would contribute to a more streamlined and efficient resolution process."

"We are not able to copy and paste files directly into the server over the patch host. We have to transfer files over to Azure Storage."

"Azure Bastion does its job. However, it would be nice to have the capability to cut and paste across desktops, similar to old-fashioned Remote Desktop emulation."

"Currently, Azure Bastion does not allow for direct data transfer between desktops. A storage solution must be created to transfer data, and this requires additional permissions like ACL or NFS."

"The solution breaks down sometimes."

"There are some challenges because Bastion is more compatible with Edge but not with the other browsers. As an organization, it doesn't make sense that we have to use only Edge. We should be able to access Bastion over Chrome, Mozilla, or Opera. It should be our choice."

"When you have a boot issue on Windows, you cannot use Azure Bastion to fix it. You have to use the Azure console or the VM console, and it is very limited."

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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

"It does not save money for us."

"The tool is cheaply priced. I would say that the product is free to use."

"The pricing is a lower decision point than high-quality security for our organization. Better security comes at a cost, but it's worth it, and that's what we tell our customers."

"Azure Bastion's pricing is good."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

18%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	6

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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...

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What needs improvement with Azure Bastion?

Azure Bastion does its job. However, it would be nice to have the capability to cut and paste across desktops, similar to old-fashioned Remote ( /products/remote-reviews ) Desktop emulation. I am u...

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What is your primary use case for Azure Bastion?

We use Azure Bastion ( /products/azure-bastion-reviews ) as an administration tool to access Azure ( /products/microsoft-azure-reviews ) Virtual Servers.

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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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Overview

Azure Bastion is a service you deploy that lets you connect to a virtual machine using your browser and the Azure portal. The Azure Bastion service is a fully platform-managed PaaS service that you provision inside your virtual network. It provides secure and seamless RDP/SSH connectivity to your virtual machines directly from the Azure portal over TLS. When you connect via Azure Bastion, your virtual machines do not need a public IP address, agent, or special client software.

Microsoft

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.

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