Microsoft Entra Workload ID vs Ping Identity Platform comparison

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

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Entra Workload ID

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

26th

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Microsoft Security Suite (35th)

Ping Identity Platform

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

6th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Single Sign-On (SSO) (4th), Authentication Systems (5th), Data Governance (8th), Access Management (2nd), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (2nd), Directory Servers (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Entra Workload ID is 0.2%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ping Identity Platform is 5.3%, down from 7.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Stanislav Priscak

IT specialist at Východoslovenský ústav srdcových a cievnych chorôb, a.s.

Enables organizations to synchronize users with different products, but it is not easy to integrate

The product enables organizations to synchronize users to Microsoft 365 products Integration with other products must be made easier. I have been using the solution for one year. I rate the tool’s stability a seven out of ten. About 50 people in our organization use the tool. It is used daily.…

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MAHESHKUMAR7

Cyber Security Engineer at TECHMINDZ DIGITAL CONSULTING PRIVATE LIMITED

Offers multi-factor authentication and application support side of PingFederate but application only supports specific protocols

A lot of teams work with technical support, but I work with it for user issues only. You might need support with things like application swaps, application names, and application URLs. I didn't know where to find those in Ping Identity, so I contacted technical support for those issues. The support team is very clever and active. They provide end-to-end support once an issue is created. I have worked with most of the support team. I also work with the support team because I work with the operations team. I provide 24/7 support to production and non-production environments. I coordinate with application and network teams to troubleshoot critical tickets and issues related to Ping Identity solutions.

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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

"The product enables organizations to synchronize users to Microsoft 365 products."

"It's pretty stable as a product."

"I find the auto-discovery feature the most valuable. It helps us automate a lot of things using a single password across applications."

"It is a very stable solution."

"The only feature we were looking for in PingID was SSO integration with our existing web app."

"I like PingFederate."

"It is a scalable solution."

"It gets a mobility portal in place in conjunction with Office 365. It provides very good possibilities and it's much better than other technology that we have used before which was unstable and slower."

"I like the self-service feature. The 502 and UBP systems are also excellent. PingID's ability to authenticate with SSH, RDP, and Windows login is pretty handy. It covers the entire spectrum of use."

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Cons

"Integration with other products must be made easier."

"The management console needs to be improved. PingID should revise it."

"Notifications and monitoring are two areas with shortcomings in the solution that need improvement."

"There is room for improvement in the solution, particularly in security."

"We had issues with the stability."

"PingFederate's UI could be streamlined. They have recently made several improvements, but it's still too complex. It's a common complaint. The configuration should be simplified because the learning curve is too steep."

"Sometimes, there are issues with its stability."

"If the solution is going to compete with Microsoft, they need to offer more unique functionality to keep their current user base."

"The product is not customizable."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"PingID's pricing is pretty competitive."

"The tool is quite affordable."

"The platform's value justifies the pricing, especially considering its security features and scalability."

"The pricing is neither too expensive nor too cheap."

"Ping offers flexible pricing that's not standardized."

"The product is costly."

"Ping Identity Platform is not an expensive solution."

"PingID pricing is a ten out of ten because it's a little bit cheaper than other tools, such as Okta and ForgeRock, and supports multiple tools."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Entra Workload ID?

The product enables organizations to synchronize users to Microsoft 365 products.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Entra Workload ID?

I rate the pricing a six out of ten.

What needs improvement with Microsoft Entra Workload ID?

Integration with other products must be made easier.

What do you like most about PingID?

The mobile biometric authentication option improved user experience. It's always about security because, with two-factor authentication, it's always a separate device verifying the actual user logg...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PingID?

The pricing is neither too expensive nor too cheap.

What needs improvement with PingID?

The management console needs to be improved. PingID should revise it.

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Also Known As

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Ping Identity (ID), PingFederate, PingAccess, PingOne, PingDataGovernance, PingDirectory, OpenDJ

Overview

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.

Microsoft

IDENTITY DEFINED SECURITY PLATFORM delivers a unified, standards-based platform that can be deployed as SaaS, software or both and can scale to handle millions of identities. From multi-factor authentication and single sign-on to access security, directory and data governance, our capabilities work together to give employees, partners and customers secure access to cloud, mobile and enterprise applications, securing and streamlined everything from sign-on to sign-off and everywhere in between.

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Sample Customers

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Equinix, Land O'Lakes, CDPHP, Box, International SOS, Opower, VSP, Chevron, Truist, Academy of Art University, Northern Air Cargo, Repsol

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