Microsoft Entra ID
by Microsoft
Cloud identity and access management
Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Pricing
- Freemium — Free – $6/user/mo
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Windows, Ios, Android, Api
- Best for
- Enterprise, It Teams, Microsoft Shops
- Editor rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Redmond, USA
What is Microsoft Entra ID?
Microsoft Entra ID is a authentication tool from Microsoft. Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) provides SSO, conditional access, MFA, and identity governance across Microsoft 365 and thousands of apps.
Microsoft Entra ID uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $6/user/mo.
It's best suited to enterprise, it-teams, microsoft-shops and runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android, Api.
Standout strengths include deep microsoft 365 and azure integration, powerful conditional access policies, huge app gallery for sso. Worth weighing: licensing tiers are confusing, best value only within microsoft ecosystem.
Microsoft Entra ID pricing
Pros
- Deep Microsoft 365 and Azure integration
- Powerful conditional access policies
- Huge app gallery for SSO
Cons
- Licensing tiers are confusing
- Best value only within Microsoft ecosystem
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Frequently asked questions
What is Microsoft Entra ID?
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) provides SSO, conditional access, MFA, and identity governance across Microsoft 365 and thousands of apps.
How much does Microsoft Entra ID cost?
Microsoft Entra ID is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $6/user/mo.
Does Microsoft Entra ID have a free trial?
Microsoft Entra ID offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Microsoft Entra ID support?
Microsoft Entra ID is available on Web, Windows, Ios, Android, Api.