Azure Web Application Firewall vs Microsoft Entra Workload ID comparison

Azure Web Application Firewall and Microsoft Entra Workload ID are both solutions in the Microsoft Security Suite category. Azure Web Application Firewall is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.3, while Microsoft Entra Workload ID is ranked #31 with an average rating of 8.0. Azure Web Application Firewall holds a 2.0% mindshare in Microsoft Security Suite, compared to Microsoft Entra Workload ID’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Azure Web Application Firewall users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of Microsoft Entra Workload ID users who would recommend it.

Azure Web Application Firewall

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93% willing to recommend

Microsoft Entra Workload ID

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235 Comparison Views

66% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

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

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Categories and Ranking

Azure Web Application Firewall

Ranking in Microsoft Security Suite

20th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Web Application Firewall (WAF) (11th)

Microsoft Entra Workload ID

Ranking in Microsoft Security Suite

31st

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 March 2026, in the Microsoft Security Suite category, the mindshare of Azure Web Application Firewall is 2.0%, up from 1.9% 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.

Microsoft Security Suite Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Azure Web Application Firewall	2.0%
Microsoft Entra Workload ID	0.6%
Other	97.4%

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Kevin Rua Jefwa

Global IT Solutions Specialist at RELIEF INTERNATIONAL INC

Offers robust analytics and seamless cloud integration with minor room for user interface improvement

The Microsoft support and the analytics are what I appreciate about Azure Web Application Firewall. It integrates effectively with things such as Sentinel and Defender for Cloud, so mostly it's the analytics and now the AI capabilities that have been introduced with Co-pilot. It helps when looking for threats. It reduces issues significantly because the filtering capabilities are high. Given that it's a cloud solution, we have very minimal downtime, especially because we have Microsoft support. On a scale of one to 10, I would give it an eight.

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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 WAF is extremely stable."

"The most valuable feature of Azure Web Application Firewall is its ability to filter requests and block false positives by using custom rules and the OWASP rule set."

"The best features of Azure Web Application Firewall are that it provides security and protection from poorly designed web applications."

"It's a good option if you want a solution that's ready to go and easy for your team to learn. It's cloud-based, so you don't need to buy or maintain any hardware infrastructure."

"Configuration is much easier than using different platforms."

"The integration it has with GitHub is great."

"The solution is scalable, and we have many clients using this solution."

"The solution has good dashboards."

More Azure Web Application Firewall pros

"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."

"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

"Upgrading the platform regularly is necessary for security, however, frequent updates every six months or year from Azure can be a maintenance overhead."

"From my point of view, there is no need for improvement."

"The management can be improved."

"Some Azure applications, like the web application firewall, require a certain level of SKU for hosting setup. The basic setup does not allow me to use the web application firewall and other additional services."

"The knowledge base could be improved."

"I encountered difficulties with certificates for a Linux server when implementing protection. I had to create the entire chain, as I couldn't simply upload the certificate and the chain."

"I encountered difficulties with certificates for a Linux server when implementing protection."

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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."

"Integration with other products must be made easier."

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

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution depends on your architecture and how you manage it. You can control the cost in Azure quite well. The costs do not directly correlate to expenses in the features we are using."

"The price is for this solution is fair and there is a license needed."

"The price is reasonable. It is approximately $2,000 US per month."

"We have an enterprise agreement with Microsoft and the pricing is good."

"Azure WAF has price advantages over other WAF solutions. The pricing model is flexible because you pay on a scale based on the level of protection you need."

"I give the pricing a nine out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Large Enterprise	12

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Web Application Firewall?

I would place Azure Web Application Firewall at an eight on a scale from one to 10, with one being cheap and 10 being expensive.

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What needs improvement with Azure Web Application Firewall?

The pricing needs improvement, and I think for beginners it will be a little bit complicated, so the ease of use could be enhanced. I've worked with Fortinet and Cisco, and I think the UI is a litt...

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What is your primary use case for Azure Web Application Firewall?

Because we mostly operate in the cloud and because we're a Microsoft environment, it was the best option in the scenario. The options were limited in terms of wanting to be an only Microsoft enviro...

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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 Web Application Firewall (WAF) provides centralized protection of your web applications from common exploits and vulnerabilities. Web applications are increasingly targeted by malicious attacks that exploit commonly known vulnerabilities. SQL injection and cross-site scripting are among the most common attacks.

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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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