Microsoft Entra ID vs Oracle Identity Cloud Service comparison

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Microsoft and Oracle are both solutions in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category. Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.6, while Oracle is ranked #18 with an average rating of 8.0. Microsoft holds a 16.6% mindshare in IAMS, compared to Oracle’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

Microsoft Entra ID

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Oracle Identity Cloud Service

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 2, 2024

Microsoft Entra ID and Oracle Identity Cloud Service compete in identity and access management. Oracle Identity Cloud Service often shines in features, while Microsoft Entra ID is favored for its pricing and support.

Features: Microsoft Entra ID provides seamless integration with Microsoft's ecosystem, intuitive administration, and effective identity protection using multifactor authentication. It ensures efficient access management with Conditional Access and smooth user onboarding. Oracle Identity Cloud Service offers strong security features like identity governance and adaptive access control, with extensive multi-cloud compatibility and reliable single sign-on capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Entra ID could enhance its cross-platform integration and simplify configuring advanced identity protocols. Oracle Identity Cloud Service may improve ease of setup and reduce complexity in initial deployments. Both platforms can benefit from expanded user education resources and better mobile device management.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Entra ID features straightforward deployment, especially beneficial in Microsoft environments, supported by its efficient customer service. Oracle Identity Cloud Service offers deployment flexibility but may entail a more complex initial configuration, supported by strong customer service in handling intricate setups.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Entra ID is known for competitive pricing and realizing high ROI in Microsoft-centric organizations. Oracle Identity Cloud Service, while potentially more costly, provides sustainable value with its comprehensive features for enterprise-level identity management solutions.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Entra ID

Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

278

Ranking in other categories

Single Sign-On (SSO) (2nd), Authentication Systems (1st), Identity Management (IM) (2nd), Access Management (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (2nd)

Oracle Identity Cloud Service

Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

18th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Entra ID is 16.6%, down from 24.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Identity Cloud Service is 1.1%, up from 0.8% 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
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Entra ID	16.6%
Oracle Identity Cloud Service	1.1%
Other	82.3%

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

Featured Reviews

Stafin Jacob

Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Practice Lead at Invoke

Identity has become our central gatekeeper and has provided secure single sign-on for all users

Microsoft Entra ID can improve by focusing more on new passwordless methods and becoming a primary adopter. One feature we would like to see is the ability to have security questions for password resets. I know the current capability is phasing out, so we do not have an alternative method yet. Customers who already use security questions require a smoother transition for that capability to be available. My experience with the deployment has had some challenges, particularly around the Microsoft MFA campaigns. The hardest part is moving users from a different MFA provider to the Microsoft MFA provider, as it ultimately depends on user activity. In large enterprises with numerous users across various geographies, this transition takes time. If there are ways to exert more control around that process, it would improve the situation.

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Amimesh Anand

Senior Architect at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

Offers single sign-on capabilities to users

Suppose you are totally dependent and have requirements where you have a cloud application or several applications for integration with the cloud. In that case, I will suggest the use of Oracle Identity Cloud Service. Oracle Identity Cloud Service has much scope for customization. If you have a high customization level, then I would suggest IAM. The tool's multifactor authentication capabilities are easy to implement. If a client has a banking system, they need a strong authentication service, and only a password is not required; the user has to authenticate via fingerprint, face recognition, or go for or any RSA token. Double authentication is required where the banking department has access to very critical applications, or else they cannot go ahead and give the password. It is very difficult to hack once you have MFA in place. You have to either give the print fingerprint or any RSA token, making it not so easy to hack the system. We suggest MFA to clients who have the most critical application with them. I recommend the tool for every client we have, but it depends on how they want to have it because some customers don't want to go for the cloud application, and they might be thinking about changing the cloud vendors. Suppose a company has some costs in mind, and if they have a large number of employees, like 50,000 or 1,00,000 users, then it will be costlier for them than having an on-prem tool, like IAM. If a customer has 5,000, 10,000, or 20,00 employees, Oracle Identity Cloud Service can be a cheaper tool than the IAM product. I will suggest Oracle Identity Cloud Service only for smaller organizations. The tool does not have any AI capabilities. I would recommend the tool to everyone. I rate the tool an eight out of ten.

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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

"Microsoft Entra ID identity platform is feature-rich, allowing for a lot of integration as a single identity model."

"We do not have to deploy lots of machines all over the place to run things as a service, which is how we like to deploy things, just as a service."

"Configuring the domain and setting it up in the Azure portal is just three clicks to be honest."

"What I like is that I can go anywhere, at any time, and to any client premise, and I can simply log in to the admin panel and can serve any of my clients."

"It is cloud based so it is always updated,"

"It's very good at not disrupting the user experience."

"Azure AD is saving us 10 to 12 hours per week, and that's for just one person who would otherwise be responsible for resetting passwords."

"The features of Microsoft Entra ID that I appreciate the most are the Conditional Access policies, because they provide granular aspects to enable features and offer flexibility across my user base, allowing me to provide the security features and protections needed for complex organizations."

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"The most valuable features are the high stability and good performance."

"The tool's most valuable feature is its single sign-on capabilities."

"IDCS has enabled the users of the other cloud services and has allowed administrators to manage access to services, applications, and grant privileges via IDCS groups."

"The most valuable feature is the reduced maintenance burden for the client."

"Federation and Identity let us create users and send federation tools, giving the authentication and authorization to users. With the on-premise solution, I can do the installation, configuration, and integration of Identity Access Management. This gives us direct access. The integration with the single solution E-business suite is also very valuable."

"Identity Cloud has simplified our migrations, and since we're primarily working with native Oracle solutions, we can adopt many features of Oracle Identity Cloud Management."

"It's an excellent product and the integration adapts well with all things around the solution."

"Onboarding of new employees, consultants, and partners has rapidly increased. We reduced the time to onboard them and the ease of onboarding has been improved. Therefore, we recognize there has been efficiency which has been brought into our organization."

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Cons

"We have a custom solution now running to tie all those Azure ADs together. We use the B2B functionality for that. Improvements are already on the roadmap for Azure AD in that area. I think they will make it easier to work together between two different tenants in Azure AD, because normally one tenant is a security boundary. For example, company one has a tenant and company two has a tenant, and then you can do B2B collaboration between those, but it is still quite limited. For our use case, it is enough currently. However, if we want to extend the collaboration even further, then we need an easier way to collaborate between two tenants, but I think that is already on the roadmap of Azure AD anyway."

"Many of the features are outdated, so the UI and UX could be improved."

"It's frustrating and confusing at times."

"I'm not satisfied with technical support. On a scale of 1 to 5, I would give it a 2."

"I want to see more features to improve security, such as integrated user behavior analysis."

"A couple of years ago, I experienced some difficulty in implementing the solutions, the services of Azure AD. In one instance, I was not able to configure Azure AD for a registration. This was two or three years ago. However, currently, the documentation is very clear and there are no loopholes or anything that could hinder even a simple IT administrator to implement these services."

"The product needs to improve its support."

"Microsoft's technical support needs to be improved. It's a bit bureaucratic, to put it in one word."

More Microsoft Entra ID cons

"The IDs that are not used for a particular number of days should be disabled automatically."

"Self Service features are still limited in IDCS, and there is a need for more customization of the self-service screens."

"The initial setup was a little complex. At that time, the method of integration was a bit complicated due to the scripts that we were required to write for the integration."

"We still see a lot of bugs in any of the versions that Oracle comes out with. So, there are a lot of bugs that need to be fixed."

"Oracle needs to improve the GUI and many other aspects of the cloud console. It isn't as slick as Azure, Google, or IWS cloud. The documentation could be better, too."

"The cost of this solution should be reduced."

"The tool doesn't have many out-of-the-box connectors for the target integration."

"The protocol could be easier to use."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is costly."

"Licenses are based on the usage. There is no cap. It's based on the number of users we provision."

"It is in line. Because we are so early, we have not had to come back on a cycle where we are having to negotiate again."

"The P1 version costs $6 per user per month."

"The price of Azure Active Directory and Amazon AWS, are almost the same, but most people prefer Amazon AWS because they find it's a little cheaper to some extent and an easier platform to use."

"Microsoft Entra ID's pricing is reasonable."

"We make sure that we only enable the licenses that are needed for the users, rather than enabling licenses in a blanket fashion."

"It's pretty good. We're using the native features. It's bundled with our Office 365 licenses. We aren't paying anything extra for Azure Active Directory. It's pretty good for us because it's complementary to Office 365. We're only paying for Office 365."

More Microsoft Entra ID pricing and cost advice

"The tool's implementation costs totally depend on the number of users. The cost depends on how many users are going to use it, so a per-user cost model is needed for the tool."

"Our licensing costs are on a yearly basis."

"The foundation tier that is offered with other cloud services subscriptions is fairly extensive and supports the use of identities, groups, and privileges in those cloud services."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

15%

Construction Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	90
Midsize Enterprise	42
Large Enterprise	162

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

How does Duo Security compare with Microsoft Authenticator?

We switched to Duo Security for identity verification. We’d been using a competitor but got the chance to evaluate Duo for 30 days, and we could not be happier. Duo Security is easy to configure a...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Active Directory?

I would rate the pricing of the product as four out of five. The product is definitely good, and I see it as part of the future roadmap for managing all endpoints.

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What needs improvement with Azure Active Directory?

I believe instead of putting everything in a single form under Microsoft Entra ID, it would be best for Microsoft to segregate these features. For example, if someone wants to design the Conditiona...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Identity Cloud Service?

The tool's implementation costs totally depend on the number of users. The cost depends on how many users are going to use it, so a per-user cost model is needed for the tool.

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What needs improvement with Oracle Identity Cloud Service?

The tool doesn't have many out-of-the-box connectors for the target integration. The connectors are very small and don't have much customization scope. If we talk about the IAM tool from Oracle, it...

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What is your primary use case for Oracle Identity Cloud Service?

I use the solution in my company as it is the same version of the tools' IAM product but on the cloud. If we look at IAM before, there is AAM, which is adaptive access management, which was discont...

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Also Known As

Azure AD, Azure Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Authenticator

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Overview

Microsoft Entra ID is an advanced identity and access management service offering seamless single sign-on, multifactor authentication, and centralized user access across applications, enhancing security and efficiency for organizations transitioning to cloud-based environments.

Recognized for its centralized management, Microsoft Entra ID significantly boosts organizational security by integrating features such as conditional access and identity protection. It supports a wide array of applications, facilitating a secure transition from on-premises to scalable cloud environments. By adopting robust security measures and flexible identity management, organizations can streamline operations and ensure consistent user experiences. However, challenges like confusing licensing costs, outdated documentation, and limited integration with non-Microsoft applications persist. Enhancements in technical support, interface design, and more granular permissions are needed to address these issues effectively.

What are the key features of Microsoft Entra ID?

Seamless Single Sign-On: Allows users to access multiple applications with one set of credentials.
Multifactor Authentication: Adds an extra layer of security by requiring multiple forms of verification.
Conditional Access: Provides adaptive policies to ensure the right access under the right conditions.
Identity Protection: Detects and responds to potential vulnerabilities and threats.
Privileged Identity Management: Controls and monitors access to critical resources.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating Microsoft Entra ID?

Enhanced Security: Protects against unauthorized access and data breaches.
Operational Efficiency: Centralizes identity management to reduce administrative tasks.
Scalability: Supports growth by accommodating evolving IT environments.
Cost Management: Facilitates cost control through centralized systems and automated processes.

In healthcare, Microsoft Entra ID facilitates secure patient record access and compliance with industry regulations. Financial institutions rely on it for robust security measures in safeguarding client data. In the education sector, it streamlines access to online resources for students and faculty. Global enterprises benefit from its ability to manage complex identity frameworks across multiple regions, ensuring reliable security amidst increasing cyber threats.

Microsoft

Oracle Identity Cloud Service offers comprehensive identity management that streamlines integration, identity provisioning, and security enhancement. Its features support robust identity and access management by simplifying operations and reducing maintenance efforts.

Oracle Identity Cloud Service integrates effortlessly with cloud and on-premise infrastructure, offering tools for user provisioning, identity management, and role-based access control. Users find setting up OAuth 2.0 and federating identities seamless, with support for integration across Azure Active Directory, Oracle API Platform, and Digital Assistant. Despite notable stability and performance, enhancements are needed in interface and cost. Infrequent bugs and limited self-service features present challenges that require addressing.

What are the notable features of Oracle Identity Cloud Service?

HR Integration: Ensures seamless user synchronization and role assignments.
OAuth 2.0 Setup: Streamlines secure access control configurations.
Single Sign-On: Facilitates uniform access across multiple systems.
APIs: Well-documented for customized security applications.
Provisioning: Enhances cloud application usability and maintenance efficiency.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

Efficient Operations: Simplified administration reduces downtime.
Seamless Integration: Integrates with Azure AD and other ecosystems.
Performance Reliability: Delivers stability that supports hybrid cloud methodologies.
Maintenance-Free Updates: Ensures continued operability without user intervention.

Industries like finance and healthcare leverage Oracle Identity Cloud Service for regulatory compliance and secure user management. The service's capability to synchronize on-premise identities with the cloud benefits organizations employing hybrid cloud strategies, enabling efficient, secure workflows.

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Sample Customers

Microsoft Entre ID is trusted by companies of all sizes and industries including Walmart, Zscaler, Uniper, Amtrak, monday.com, and more.

Valuecube, Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction, Ricoh

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