Platform Model
Breadth of native coverage
Single platform converging IAM + IGA + PAM. Ecosystem-agnostic equal governance depth across Microsoft, AWS, GCP, Salesforce, SAP, Workday, and 250+ others.
4 in 1, Ecosystem Agnostic
IAM, IGA, PAM, and CIEM are all listed but depth and availability vary by tier. PAM (Privileged Identity Management) is only available in the Entra Suite tier.
PAM Requires Premium Suite Tier
Multi-Cloud / Multi-Vendor
Non-Microsoft coverage
Equal governance depth across all major platforms. AWS, GCP, Azure, Salesforce, SAP, Workday, and 250+ others are governed with the same policy engine and certification workflows.
True Multi Cloud Governance
Optimized for Microsoft Azure, M365, and Entra-native applications. Integration count and governance depth for non-Microsoft applications are not stated on their website.
Microsoft Optimized
PAM Availability
Privileged access management
PAM is available across all tiers. No capability gating for core security functions. Privileged sessions are natively correlated with IGA governance data.
PAM Available on All Tiers
Privileged Identity Management is part of the Entra Suite tier at $12/user/mo. Not available on ID P1 ($6/user/mo) or ID P2 ($9/user/mo) plans.
PAM Gated by Suite Tier
Deployment Options
Flexibility of deployment
On-premise, private cloud, public cloud, and hybrid. Agentless-first. Supports legacy system integration without requiring migration to a specific cloud ecosystem.
Maximum Flexibility
Cloud-native SaaS platform built on Azure. On-premise deployments require Microsoft Entra Connect or similar bridge tooling. Non-Azure cloud environments require additional configuration.
Azure Native Architecture
Time to Value
Speed to first production use
5-5-5 Rapid Deployment Program: 5 apps connected in 5 weeks for $5K. A contractually committed, fixed-price entry point with immediate production value.
5 Apps, 5 Weeks, $5K Fixed Price
"Fast and easy access at global scale" is claimed but no specific deployment timeline or time-to-value metric is published on their website.
No Public Timeline Commitment
Connector Count
Pre-built integrations
250+ pre-built connectors spanning IAM, IGA and PAM targets across all major cloud and on-premise platforms. Connector SLAs are defined and published.
250+ Cross-Platform Connectors
Integration count with non-Microsoft applications is not stated on their website. Depth of governance (provisioning, entitlement discovery) for non-native apps is not detailed.
Non Microsoft Count Not Published
Vendor Independence
Ecosystem neutrality
Purpose-built independent identity security company. Roadmap driven entirely by identity security outcomes. No parent platform dependencies.
Fully Independent
Part of the Microsoft security portfolio. Roadmap and integration priorities are aligned with the broader Microsoft ecosystem Azure, M365, Defender, and Sentinel.
Microsoft Ecosystem Lock-In
IGA Capabilities
Governance depth
Full IGA module: AI-assisted User Access Reviews, role mining, Separation of Duties, access request workflows, and audit-ready compliance reporting across all connected systems.
Full IGA Module
Entitlement Management and Access Reviews are included strong for Microsoft-native resources. IGA depth for non-Microsoft environments is not detailed on their website.
Strong for Microsoft Resources
Compliance Frameworks
Regulatory coverage
Pre-built reports for SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and SOC 2. Continuous monitoring ensures audit readiness at all times, not just at scheduled review cycles.
Pre-Built Compliance Reports
Compliance reporting is available primarily optimized for Microsoft 365 and Azure compliance requirements. Cross-platform compliance reporting requires additional configuration.
Microsoft Optimized Compliance
AI Capabilities
Intelligence across pillars
Generative + Agentic AI Assistant: AI-powered User Access Reviews, role mining, anomaly detection, and natural language queries across IAM, IGA and PAM. Included in platform.
Generative + Agentic AI Included
Security Copilot provides generative AI-powered assistance for identity tasks but it is a separate, additional-cost product not included in any Entra pricing tier.
AI Requires Separate Security Copilot
Threat Detection
ITDR and monitoring
Continuous monitoring with ITDR: real-time threat detection, automated response, and Identity Threat Detection and Response across all identity pillars.
Continuous Monitoring + ITDR
AI-powered protection for identities is claimed but advanced threat detection and automated response capabilities are primarily delivered through Microsoft Defender integration.
Threat Detection via Defender Add-On
All-in-one flat pricing, single subscription covers IAM, IGA and PAM, no per-module add-on costs, no capability gates by license tier.
No Module Upsells
Transparent tiered pricing: ID P1 $6/user/mo, ID P2 $9/user/mo, Entra Suite $12/user/mo. However, PAM, advanced governance, and AI capabilities each require higher tiers or add-ons.
Capability Fragmentation Across Tiers
Support and Services
Customer support model
24/7 dedicated support included. No additional PS fees for standard operations. Expert identity and security assistance available at any time.
24/7 Always-On Support
Microsoft support available through standard enterprise agreements. Complex non-Microsoft integrations and custom governance configurations typically require Microsoft partner PS engagements.
Partner PS for Non-Microsoft Config
