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Idira IGA vs Microsoft Entra ID Protection comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 2, 2026

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
5.7
Idira IGA enhances efficiency by automating access management, saving time and reducing costs by up to $75,000.
Sentiment score
4.4
Microsoft Entra ID Protection offers efficient password management, simplifying access and providing full ROI in three years.
Any deployment takes time to mature, and CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla does provide benefits immediately in terms of quick adoption of finding out the privileged access identities by running through their crawler.
Associate Director at a legal firm with 10,001+ employees
Return of investment has been seen in fewer employee count needed to manage the access and role, which can be a very tedious task in a huge enterprise business.
Soc For Ddi at a tech consulting company with 1,001-5,000 employees
CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla saves me almost twenty to forty percent of my time in reducing all kinds of tasks.
Associate Team Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
There is a return on investment in terms of time-saving, control, and ease of manageability of the environment.
Software Solutions Account Manager at First Distribution
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.7
Idira IGA's support is praised for responsiveness, excellent documentation, and fast resolution, despite occasional delays in specific areas.
Sentiment score
6.7
Microsoft Entra ID Protection support is mixed; premium praised, free options slow, consistency issues, and varied third-party experiences.
Most of the time, they manage to provide a solution within two to three days, making their support highly rated and effective.
Associate Team Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The type of support agreement or contract you have with them determines the level of support provided.
Associate Director at a legal firm with 10,001+ employees
When I send a request, they respond, but getting an actual time slot to work with the customer to resolve the issue sometimes delays.
Presales Engineer at DGIT
We classified it as a critical problem, and they accepted our classification and helped us quickly.
Founder at AiALL
They often refer to internal blogs, which doesn't offer much new information and can limit our capabilities in troubleshooting.
AI Solution Architect at Bitscape Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
Tickets often bounce from person to person, requiring the sharing of information multiple times.
Software Solutions Account Manager at First Distribution
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla offers scalable, AI-driven solutions in hybrid environments, efficiently managing user volumes with expert configuration.
Sentiment score
7.3
Microsoft Entra ID Protection efficiently scales with organization sizes, though additional licenses may be needed as businesses grow.
For larger environments using CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla, scalability depends on the integration environment being implemented and the skill set behind it.
Head Of IT at NetPulse Limited
It is quite scalable, and we can definitely scale up or scale down.
Security Engineer at LTI Mindtree
CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla works well for scalability as it supports distributed environments and integrates with cloud platforms, making it useful for hybrid and cloud setups.
CTO at Fraoula
Since it is a cloud computing product, it can accommodate a range of company sizes, from a few users to large businesses.
Security Analyst at UPCI
There are no issues with scalability up to your license limitations.
Senior Solution Architect Data Center & Cloud at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
We haven't experienced problems with Microsoft Entra ID Protection.
Founder at AiALL
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.6
CyberArk IGA is praised for stability, high security ratings, effective performance, with rare issues and proactive communication.
Sentiment score
7.2
Microsoft Entra ID Protection is highly stable, with minor bugs, offering reliable performance even in large organizations.
As long as you are maintaining the patches and upgrades in time, the vault, which is the main central component, is very good.
Associate Director at a legal firm with 10,001+ employees
CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla is quite stable, with no experience of data breaches or leakage.
CTO at Fraoula
I rate the stability of CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla as very high, around nine to ten.
Associate Team Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

Idira IGA needs UI simplification, integration enhancements, and better access management to address legacy and deployment challenges.
Microsoft Entra ID Protection requires identity enhancements, better integration, improved scalability, and streamlined user experiences for competitiveness.
Careful consideration should be given when deciding about use cases and reaching out to the customer support team to check out the product compatibility and the integration with the end application that you may have in your environment before making a buying decision.
Soc For Ddi at a tech consulting company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Integrating CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla with banking applications such as T24 is very tough to accomplish.
Presales Engineer at DGIT
I would suggest enhancing the reporting functionality of CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla, as it could benefit from more customization or advanced filtering for auditing purposes.
Data Engineer at Baker Hughes
If there was some level of backup mechanism available with quick restore functionality, that would be beneficial.
Senior Solution Architect Data Center & Cloud at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Microsoft has not offered control over how they calculate high or low-risk scenarios.
AI Solution Architect at Bitscape Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
There is no write-back feature from the cloud to local, which would allow me to use my own credentials from the cloud tenant securely.
Security Operations Team Leader at Yalla Security Srl
 

Setup Cost

Idira IGA offers moderate, straightforward pricing, competitive against SailPoint and cheaper than Okta, with economical multi-year plans.
Microsoft Entra ID Protection pricing is competitive but may be costly and complex, especially for smaller markets or businesses.
The Zilla-powered module entry level may cost up to $45,000 per year, depending on how many applications and the user access is needed.
Soc For Ddi at a tech consulting company with 1,001-5,000 employees
My experience with the licensing cost shows that CyberArk is never reasonable on pricing.
Head Of IT at NetPulse Limited
Opting for multi-year subscriptions can be more economical.
CTO at Fraoula
Entra ID Protection is not badly priced, but some clients, especially in medium to smaller scale companies in third-world countries, find it quite expensive.
Software Solutions Account Manager at First Distribution
Microsoft Entra ID requires additional licensing components.
AI Solution Architect at Bitscape Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
The pricing for Microsoft Entra ID protection is not expensive.
Security Analyst at UPCI
 

Valuable Features

Idira IGA enhances identity governance through automation, security, compliance, intuitive interface, and seamless SaaS and cloud integration.
Microsoft Entra ID Protection enhances identity security with conditional access, multifactor authentication, and seamless integration, offering scalability and compliance.
The best feature is definitely the AI component, which includes evidence generation for audit and compliance, addressing one of our biggest challenges.
Data Engineer at Baker Hughes
The functionalities of CyberArk PAM include monitoring of activities, which are recorded live for auditing purposes, and it integrates into almost every environment seamlessly.
Head Of IT at NetPulse Limited
We definitely achieved a lot in terms of security, mitigating business risk across all assets, saving time, and reducing the risk of account compromise and access compromise.
Security Engineer at LTI Mindtree
Having a single sign-on feature with Entra ID ensures seamless access to various applications, even those with significant security constraints.
AI Solution Architect at Bitscape Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
These features ease the job of security analysts, providing a better vision of user activities and potential risks.
Security Operations Team Leader at Yalla Security Srl
We use automated remediation for logon purposes and error purposes. It remediates issues and provides just-in-time access when applicable.
Senior Solution Architect Data Center & Cloud at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Idira IGA
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
6th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (6th), Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (5th)
Microsoft Entra ID Protection
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
Microsoft Security Suite (10th), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Identity Management (IM) category, the mindshare of Idira IGA is 1.8%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Entra ID Protection is 1.8%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Identity Management (IM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla1.8%
Microsoft Entra ID Protection1.8%
Other96.4%
Identity Management (IM)
 

Featured Reviews

Sasikiran Sakalabattina - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Team Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Automated lifecycle governance has reduced manual access work and strengthens audit readiness
CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla significantly reduces manual access management efforts due to day-to-day activities. RBAC and role mining actually reduce manual access management efforts significantly. RBAC is the best feature, and it provides AI capabilities. The second feature I value most is identifying lifecycle management for joiner, mover, and leaver scenarios. CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla has one feature that provides strong access reviews, compliance reports, automation, and audit readiness with centralized governance. Centralized governance means we can handle everything at one point, making it a very strong feature. This is integrated with another feature such as SaaS integrations for strong security posture and faster provisioning with reduced operational overhead. These are the four features I value most, and with all my three years of experience, I use and appreciate these four features most. The impact of automation on my access reviews is that it automates the provisioning and de-provisioning. If I were to perform manual tasks such as provisioning and de-provisioning without automation, it would require a lot of time to handle. With this automation, we easily accomplish provisioning or de-provisioning. We simply get the Active Directory users and create the VPNs, cloud, and enterprise applications without any manual intervention. AI-driven role management and RBAC automation significantly reduce service tickets. Without automation, I would need to handle tickets, which involve a lot of manual work and requires additional manual employees. Without automation, this leads to approval delays and manual access assignment efforts. Automated access reviews provide simple audit reports, and by complying with the report, it improves audit readiness while reducing operational workload for IT and security teams.
Luis Gabriel Mieles Benavides - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Architect at Sonda S.A.
Identity protection has strengthened daily access control and improved passwordless security
The best features of Microsoft Entra ID Protection include the password dictionary, which we do not have in Active Directory. Conditional access is excellent because we can select the location from which users authenticate, and this is the best feature for me. Another valuable feature is the ability to identify critical or suspicious computers. If computers are too old or too suspicious, the system does not allow authentication, which is excellent. The effectiveness of automated remediation for handling identity threats is great. I use passwordless authentication with cellular phone authentication, which is excellent because we do not always need a password. Microsoft Entra ID Protection is a great solution overall because it improves security in the company through identity management. It improves integration with other solutions such as Google, Gmail, Hotmail, Outlook, and Facebook. We can create different applications and integrate with different services.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Security Firm
16%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
9%
Retailer
6%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zilla Security?
I am aware of the pricing and licensing of CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla. It is neither very cheap nor overly costly compared to other security service providers. Opting for multi-year subscription...
What needs improvement with Zilla Security?
I believe CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla can be improved by simplifying the workflow and the UI for managing access requests and approvals. Additionally, reducing the complexity of onboarding and co...
What is your primary use case for Zilla Security?
The usual use cases for CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla that my customers work with include monitoring access, recording it, and session control, as we primarily operate in the health tech and fintec...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Active Directory Identity Protection?
The pricing for Microsoft Entra ID protection is not expensive. It varies based on the company's size and quality.
What needs improvement with Azure Active Directory Identity Protection?
I do not think there are any areas that could be improved with Microsoft Entra ID Protection at this time.
What is your primary use case for Azure Active Directory Identity Protection?
I use Microsoft Entra ID Protection and provide support for features such as multifactor authentication and conditional access. I work with this solution every day.
 

Also Known As

Zilla Security
Azure Active Directory Identity Protection, Azure AD Identity Protection
 

Overview

Find out what your peers are saying about Idira IGA vs. Microsoft Entra ID Protection and other solutions. Updated: April 2026.
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