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Microsoft Entra External ID vs OneLogin by One Identity comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 20, 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
4.0
Organizations saved time and costs with Microsoft Entra External ID, despite varied productivity impacts and integration learning curves.
Sentiment score
6.2
OneLogin improved ROI with time savings, cost reductions, enhanced security, and streamlined IT processes through automation and access management.
It has led to cost savings as well as time savings because I can use a single solution for all applications.
Associate Director Automation at Dubai Holding
Companies can leverage it for setting up external identities without needing to develop their own solutions.
Lead Enterprise Architect at DigyCorp
In terms of return on investment, prior to using this product, our company managed our own mail server with all internal authentication happening on premises, resulting in a ROI in the thousands every year.
Network Security Administrator at a retailer with 51-200 employees
Teams spend far less time on password issues, access requests, and onboarding, often cutting IT tickets by 30 to 50 percent.
Digital Marketer at DigiLiterate
The full return on investment, including licensing, deployment, and training, was achieved within one month, making it significant.
Senior Technical Support Executive at DigitalTrack Solutions Pvt Ltd
From a security standpoint, ROI is also significant, as security breaches cost companies billions each year.
CTO at Fraoula
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
4.9
Microsoft Entra External ID support experiences are mixed, with praise for knowledgeable staff but concerns about continuity and accessibility.
Sentiment score
6.8
OneLogin support is valued for its responsiveness and expertise, but complex issues may face slower resolutions post-acquisition.
Companies without a Microsoft license for Entra ID or Azure portal cannot add Azure AD B2C, creating logistical issues for some of my clients who are unable to evaluate the platform.
Consultant at Artifield
The support for business applications, infrastructure support, and Entra has been mostly positive with highly skilled technicians.
Sales Manager - Program Manger at Altitudo srl
The documentation is very thorough, reducing the need for support.
Cloud Security Consultant at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
I would rate the customer support a 10.
Senior MSC Engineer Manager at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
I have contacted support on a few occasions, mainly for advanced configuration guidance, troubleshooting provisioning issues, and clarifying documentation for complex integrations.
Business Analyst at a startup based organization
Whenever we've had questions or needed help with setup, their team responded quickly and really guided us step by step.
Network Security Engineer at Connecting Cyber Networks
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.2
Microsoft Entra External ID offers scalability and flexibility but faces latency issues and lacks some authentication methods.
Sentiment score
7.4
OneLogin efficiently scales for enterprises with role-based access, centralized management, supporting growth and seamless expansion despite some limitations.
This is one of EID's weak points compared to Azure AD B2C, which offers customizable authentication options, including attribute and password combinations.
Consultant at Artifield
End-user workloads experience increased latency in a cloud environment compared to on-premises resources.
Director at iicon ltd
Microsoft Entra External ID is quite scalable, and I would rate its scalability between eight and nine out of ten.
Lead Enterprise Architect at DigyCorp
Role-based access controls, automated provisioning, and directory integration scale smoothly, allowing me to maintain consistent policies and workflows even as complexity increases.
Business Analyst at a startup based organization
It has strong technical capabilities designed to be horizontally scalable, easily supporting a large user base without the need for manual infrastructure upgrades.
Network & Security Engineer at Arrow PC Network Pvt.Ltd.
Since it is a cloud-based IAM platform, scaling is much easier compared to traditional systems.
Senior Business Development Associate at DigitalTrack Solutions ind pvt ltd
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
5.2
Microsoft Entra External ID is a stable SaaS, rated 8-10/10, with minimal downtime, reliable except for occasional external issues.
Sentiment score
8.2
OneLogin by One Identity is reliable for daily operations with rare outages, trusted for identity management and secure access.
I'd rate the stability of the Microsoft Entra External ID as a 10.
Director of Technology at a hospitality company with 51-200 employees
The stability of this solution is very good.
Associate Director Automation at Dubai Holding
I have not encountered any stability issues with Microsoft Entra External ID.
Lead Enterprise Architect at DigyCorp
Overall, OneLogin's stability gives me confidence that it can support my organization's current needs and scale as we grow.
Business Analyst at a startup based organization
There have been no major outages, and performance has been really consistent.
Network Security Engineer at Connecting Cyber Networks
If OneLogin has an issue, users can suddenly lose access to multiple applications at the same time.
Senior Business Development Executive at Digitaltrack
 

Room For Improvement

Microsoft Entra External ID needs cost reduction, faster sync, better security, improved SSO, UI, integration, support, and pricing clarity.
OneLogin needs better legacy app integration, user interface enhancements, faster support, and improved customization for better overall usability.
This is particularly challenging during enterprise agreement renewals, as it's difficult for customers to review costs leading to lengthy negotiations.
Sales Manager - Program Manger at Altitudo srl
Enhanced customizable login options and the ability to use attribute password logins are critical features that are required for Microsoft Entra External ID to gain dominance in the authentication market.
Consultant at Artifield
I would like to see a more detailed alert system that provides a summary of why alerts are generated, who is generating them, and the reasons behind it.
Cloud Security Consultant at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
More real-time alerts, such as when access fails or MFA is triggered, would help users understand issues faster.
Digital Marketer at DigiLiterate
Step-by-step tutorials and troubleshooting guides would help users resolve issues faster without needing to contact support.
Founder's Office at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
The two major pain points are customer support needing improvement and the integration with third-party software needing to be more flexible.
IT Manager at Flash.co
 

Setup Cost

Microsoft Entra External ID pricing varies, cost-effective for some, expensive for others, challenging cloud transition impacts evaluation.
Enterprise buyers find OneLogin's pricing competitive, offering strong value with cost-effectiveness, enhanced security, and efficient onboarding.
Regarding pricing, the cost seems high for single sign-on, especially for external applications like Oracle.
Associate Director Automation at Dubai Holding
Microsoft's pricing is complex and difficult to fathom due to a range of different licensing options.
Director at iicon ltd
The cost can be a factor for Microsoft Entra External ID, but in general, it offers a scalable and efficient solution compared to deploying individual solutions.
Lead Enterprise Architect at DigyCorp
The cost is less compared to Okta and Entra ID.
Senior Analyst - IDAM at Toll Holdings Limited
Overall, the pricing, setup, and licensing structure are transparent and deliver a good return on investment, especially when considering the operational efficiency and security improvements gained from using OneLogin.
Business Analyst at a startup based organization
I consider the pricing of OneLogin to be competitive since it is cheaper than other products I used, such as Okta, which is beneficial for mid-size organizations.
Senior Cloud Engineer at Applied Cloud Computing
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft Entra External ID enhances security and efficiency by simplifying identity management and integration without on-premises infrastructure.
OneLogin enhances security with Single Sign-On, Multi-Factor Authentication, and adapts verification while ensuring seamless access management and device trust.
It is crucial for hybrid environments, especially for integrating existing on-site infrastructures with cloud-based Active Directory, such as in Office 365 implementations.
Director at iicon ltd
EID unifies workforce users with external business partners, which is a very strong feature.
Consultant at Artifield
The detailed monitoring and reporting in Microsoft Entra External ID support compliance efforts effectively.
Manager, Identity & Access Management at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Multi-Factor Authentication is generally useful for adding an extra layer of security, which is crucial, especially for the sensitive nature of the data we handle.
Developer Intern at Stealth
With SmartFactor Authentication, I can balance between them. I can give users an easy and smooth user experience as long as the risk indices are low, but I can implement pretty rigid authentication workflows if the risk gets higher.
Presales Manager at 1D Consulting
OneLogin's best features are its MFA capabilities as well as making it easier to access different applications depending on the user.
Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Entra External ID
Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
9th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (4th), Microsoft Security Suite (14th)
OneLogin by One Identity
Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
108
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (3rd), User Provisioning Software (4th), Identity Management (IM) (4th), Access Management (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Entra External ID is 1.6%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OneLogin by One Identity is 3.2%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
OneLogin by One Identity3.2%
Microsoft Entra External ID1.6%
Other95.2%
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
 

Featured Reviews

Sameh Andrawes - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at Alex Apparels
Identity platform has strengthened policy control, security monitoring, and user management
Not really at the moment, but perhaps when we go deeper into using Microsoft Entra External ID, we may experience some things we may not prefer. However, up to now, we have not encountered anything that I consider a problem or disadvantage. If we apply more features, let's say we applied mobile device management for a few machines, a few mobiles, and some computers, and it worked, but I do not know what will happen when we apply this to the rest of the network, which is 1,500 computers and more than 2,000 mobiles. I do not know what to say regarding new features that could be added to Microsoft Entra External ID. Perhaps we can integrate this with our ERP systems for the HR systems that we are going to have. Perhaps with this integration, we can find this application more practical.
Amit Rathod - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Analyst - IDAM at Toll Holdings Limited
Unified sign-in has simplified access control and has supported end-to-end identity lifecycle
The authentication process is good, but sometimes the responsiveness to requests for enhancement is very slow. I sometimes face issues with platform stability, flexibility in configuration, and limited API availability. I experience downtimes two to three times per year. OneLogin's support team is sometimes very slow to respond. There is a feature limitation with mapping, as OneLogin does not provide one-to-all mapping. For client deployment, we need to create separate mappings for each request, and we cannot use the same mapping for multiple requests. Other areas that have room for improvement are related to API limitations. If a client requires more APIs, such as 5,000 or 6,000, OneLogin charges more. The API rate limits by default or the standard limit should provide more than 5,000. Additionally, OneLogin could provide more flexibility in configuration. These are the main limitations I have identified with OneLogin.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
20%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business140
Midsize Enterprise41
Large Enterprise73
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Entra External ID?
Microsoft is flexible in the pricing for the product, so I cannot say that it is expensive, but definitely they are flexible in the price lists and their ways of doing payments.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Entra External ID?
Not really at the moment, but perhaps when we go deeper into using Microsoft Entra External ID, we may experience some things we may not prefer. However, up to now, we have not encountered anything...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Entra External ID?
When I say identity, I mean Microsoft Entra External ID. We have been using Microsoft Entra External ID since the beginning of 2022. I am using it as a client. The purposes for using Microsoft Entr...
What needs improvement with OneLogin by One Identity?
One area for improvement for OneLogin by One Identity is the integration complexity; having clearer documentation, practical integration examples, and an easier configuration workflow would enable ...
What is your primary use case for OneLogin by One Identity?
My main use case for OneLogin by One Identity is for identity and access management, which establishes clear rules for authentication. A specific example of how I use OneLogin by One Identity for a...
What advice do you have for others considering OneLogin by One Identity?
My advice for others considering OneLogin by One Identity is that it is a good choice, with reasonable pricing around three dollars, which translates to around three hundred Indian currency. The es...
 

Also Known As

Azure Active Directory External Identities
OneLogin Workforce Identity
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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OneLogin has thousands of customers across multiple industries and from around the globe such as Uber, Airbnb, Noom, Petco, Sony, Lucky Brand, Tesco, Airbus, Japan Airlines, Aetna, Compass, Kaplan, Susan G. Komen, AAA and PennyMac.
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