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Microsoft Entra ID vs SentinelOne Singularity Identity comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary

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
7.4
Microsoft Entra ID improves efficiency, reduces costs and hardware needs, enhances security, and integrates seamlessly with Microsoft services.
Sentiment score
6.8
SentinelOne Singularity Identity offers enhanced protection and value, saving users over 200 hours annually in security investigations.
We leverage existing licensing, like Windows Server or SQL, and hybrid benefits, and our sales and marketing teams benefit from co-selling and partnership advantages.
Cloud Engineer at Med Tech Solutions
We get a return from not needing to pay other vendors to do what we already had from Microsoft, which was better than the competition.
Lead Architect, Chief Technology Officer Office at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
By eliminating the need for multiple VPN channels and enabling direct work from Azure servers, we have achieved approximately 30% efficiency savings.
Infrastructure Specialist at Renova AB
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.4
Microsoft Entra ID support is generally responsive, with varying quality; premium support is praised despite challenging escalation.
Sentiment score
7.3
SentinelOne Singularity Identity is lauded for comprehensive, responsive support, offering rapid issue resolution and dedicated customer success resources.
The actual support when you get to that level is a ten out of ten.
Senior Consultant at Convergeone
There are immediate answers to any issues that arise with great knowledge and a deep understanding of the product and business needs.
Lead Architect, Chief Technology Officer Office at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
They usually try to deflect, buy time, and often do not address the problem immediately.
Security Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
They have been responsive to our needs as integrators and those of the client.
Senior Consultant at CGI
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Microsoft Entra ID offers seamless scalability and integration, efficiently managing users and resources for organizations of any size.
Sentiment score
7.9
SentinelOne Singularity Identity is scalable and flexible but faces challenges with deployment maturity and third-party integration scalability.
Microsoft Entra ID meets our needs better, especially when discussing integration.
Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Practice Lead at Invoke
We experienced no scalability issues with Microsoft Entra ID.
Technical architect at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Its scalability is impressive, aided by Microsoft's efforts to expand its data centers.
Cloud Architect at Palmer College of Chiropractic-Davenport
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Microsoft Entra ID offers robust stability, high uptime, and prompt issue resolution, boosting user confidence despite rare disruptions.
Sentiment score
8.1
SentinelOne Singularity Identity is highly stable with minimal disruptions, responsive support, and low CPU resource usage.
It's a critical solution that we can't do without.
Cloud Principal & Infrastructure Specialist at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
I haven't experienced any downtime, crashes, or performance issues with Microsoft Entra ID.
Director, Modern Workplace at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
I have not experienced any downtime, crashes, or performance issues with Microsoft Entra ID.
Director Security at a aerospace/defense firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

Microsoft Entra ID needs better integration, user admin, pricing transparency, UI simplification, security, and documentation for improved functionality.
SentinelOne Singularity Identity needs improved policies, interfaces, support, and features like reporting, updates, and integration for better usability.
A recent incident we dealt with took four months to resolve with a seven-day deadline, which was quite frustrating.
Cloud Principal & Infrastructure Specialist at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Synchronization issues occasionally occur, making it challenging to analyze logs and pinpoint the exact problem.
Senior Nutrition Officer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
There is a need for better transformation support from on-premises Active Directory policies to the cloud, as Entra ID doesn't cover this sufficiently yet.
Sales Representative at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
There is a clear roadmap for improvements, including enhancing capabilities with AI and seamless functionality in an MSP model for deeper visibility across multiple agencies.
Senior Consultant at CGI
 

Setup Cost

Evaluations of Microsoft Entra ID pricing highlight its complexity, varied costs, and affordability benefits with discounts available for specific sectors.
SentinelOne Singularity Identity offers flexible pricing seen as both cost-effective and sometimes expensive, reflecting its comprehensive features.
We are getting our money's worth.
Cloud Architect at Palmer College of Chiropractic-Davenport
Microsoft sets pricing based on customer demand, adjusting to find the optimal balance between sales volume and profit per unit, similar to how Costco manages product prices.
Owner at Alopex ONE UG
Most features of Entra ID are part of Microsoft's ecosystem and included in Microsoft 365 bundles, which means there are no additional costs associated with pricing and licensing.
Senior Consultant at Convergeone
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft Entra ID enhances security and productivity with Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication, and seamless Microsoft integration, improving user experience.
SentinelOne Singularity Identity offers AI-driven security with dynamic threat detection, seamless management, and enhanced visibility for rapid remediation.
We can secure the applications that we are building and make sure that if the application were to be compromised, there is no full access to a customer's environment causing issues and other security concerns.
Senior Consultant at Convergeone
It's integrated with Microsoft technologies like Authenticator, SSO, and MFA, streamlining operations and creating a seamless environment.
Vice President, Sales & Cloud at Aztek
The granular control, such as preventing logins from specific locations, enhances security significantly.
Cloud Architect at Palmer College of Chiropractic-Davenport
With visibility into endpoint telemetry, SentinelOne does provide useful information to find threat actors and empowers those who are in the business of threat hunting.
Senior Consultant at CGI
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Entra ID
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
274
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (1st), Authentication Systems (1st), Identity Management (IM) (2nd), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (1st), Access Management (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (2nd)
SentinelOne Singularity Ide...
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (21st), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (15th), Threat Deception Platforms (3rd), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Microsoft Entra ID and SentinelOne Singularity Identity aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Microsoft Entra ID is designed for Single Sign-On (SSO) and holds a mindshare of 11.3%, down 27.3% compared to last year.
SentinelOne Singularity Identity, on the other hand, focuses on Vulnerability Management, holds 0.9% mindshare, up 0.5% since last year.
Single Sign-On (SSO) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Entra ID11.3%
Okta Platform9.7%
Auth0 Platform6.6%
Other72.4%
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SentinelOne Singularity Identity0.9%
Wiz6.4%
Tenable Nessus4.9%
Other87.8%
Vulnerability Management
 

Featured Reviews

Stafin Jacob - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Roftiel Constantine - PeerSpot reviewer
Global Chief Information Security Officer at Barry-Wehmiller
Provides proactive threat remediation, reduces alert volume, and enhances incident response capabilities
During our pre-purchase evaluation of SentinelOne's EDR capabilities three years ago, we were consistently impressed by the positive relationships customers reported having with SentinelOne's engineers, sales teams, and customer success managers. These strong relationships, evident in the customers' unsolicited feedback, highlighted the "soft skills" and intangible qualities that SentinelOne possessed. This positive customer experience has been mirrored in our own interactions with them. Their responsiveness to our needs, particularly when addressing a couple of challenges we faced, has been excellent. They proactively scheduled weekly meetings to demonstrate their commitment to resolving our issues, a customer-centric approach I admire. SentinelOne's dedication to customer service, including their rapid technology updates and responsiveness to our suggestions, has been crucial to our success in protecting our organization. Their ability to quickly incorporate our needs into new releases is truly impressive and sets them apart. Overall, I highly recommend SentinelOne based on our positive interactions across all levels of their organization.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business88
Midsize Enterprise39
Large Enterprise160
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise13
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Active Directory?
My experience with the pricing, setup costs, and licensing of Microsoft Entra ID is that it is decent.
What needs improvement with Azure Active Directory?
I think Microsoft Entra ID could be improved by assigning permissions to nested groups in the next release.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SentinelOne Singularity Identity?
I have no visibility into pricing, setup costs, or licensing as the government handles these aspects directly with SentinelOne. We do the integrating, and they process the payments.
What needs improvement with SentinelOne Singularity Identity?
Regarding improvements, I believe that API integration in third-party applications could be better. The Singularity tool uses its own credential in the record features.
What is your primary use case for SentinelOne Singularity Identity?
One of the main use cases I describe is that we face lateral movement in our customer's server side. The customer is using 50 or more servers for the news channel, Daily Thanthi. Among those, one s...
 

Also Known As

Azure AD, Azure Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Authenticator
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Interactive Demo

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Overview

 

Sample Customers

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