Cloud IAM · Head-to-Head

OneLogin vs Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Entra ID and OneLogin are both cloud iam solutions. Microsoft Entra ID microsoft's cloud identity platform with deep M365 and Azure integration, while OneLogin cloud IAM platform with SmartFactor Authentication and cost-effective pricing. The best choice depends on your organization's size, technical requirements, and budget.

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The Verdict

Choose Microsoft Entra ID if included in Microsoft 365 licensing — significant cost savings for M365 shops is your priority and organizations heavily invested in Microsoft 365 and Azure that want unified identity management across their Microsoft ecosystem. Choose OneLogin if more affordable than Okta with comparable core SSO and MFA capabilities matters most and mid-market organizations looking for a full-featured cloud IAM platform at a lower price point than Okta with straightforward deployment.

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Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureMicrosoft Entra IDOneLogin
PricingFrom $4/user/month (Starter) / Advanced from $8/user/monthFree tier included with M365 / P1 from $6/user/month / P2 from $9/user/month
Pricing ModelPer-user monthly subscriptionPer-user monthly subscription (tiered)
Open SourceNoNo
DeploymentCloudCloud
Best ForMid-market organizations looking for a full-featured cloud IAM platform at a lower price point than Okta with straightforward deploymentOrganizations heavily invested in Microsoft 365 and Azure that want unified identity management across their Microsoft ecosystem
Conditional access with risk-based po...Not availableSupported
Identity Protection and risk detectionNot availableSupported
Privileged Identity Management (PIM)Not availableSupported

When to Choose Each Tool

Choose Microsoft Entra ID when:

  • +You value more affordable than Okta with comparable core SSO and MFA capabilities
  • +You value smartFactor Authentication provides ML-driven risk scoring
  • +You value clean, intuitive admin console with fast setup
  • +You want to avoid best experience limited to Microsoft ecosystem applications
  • +You want to avoid non-Microsoft application integrations can be less polished than Okta

Choose OneLogin when:

  • +You value included in Microsoft 365 licensing — significant cost savings for M365 shops
  • +You value deep native integration with Azure, M365, and Defender ecosystem
  • +You value conditional access policies are among the most powerful in the industry
  • +You want to avoid smaller integration catalog than Okta for niche SaaS applications
  • +You want to avoid one Identity acquisition has slowed product innovation velocity

Pros & Cons Comparison

Microsoft Entra ID

Pros

  • +Included in Microsoft 365 licensing — significant cost savings for M365 shops
  • +Deep native integration with Azure, M365, and Defender ecosystem
  • +Conditional access policies are among the most powerful in the industry
  • +Passwordless authentication with Windows Hello and FIDO2 support
  • +Massive scale — proven across billions of authentications daily

Cons

  • Best experience limited to Microsoft ecosystem applications
  • Non-Microsoft application integrations can be less polished than Okta
  • Admin portal complexity — settings spread across multiple Azure portals
  • Identity Governance features require expensive P2 licensing
  • Hybrid identity (AD Connect) adds significant complexity

OneLogin

Pros

  • +More affordable than Okta with comparable core SSO and MFA capabilities
  • +SmartFactor Authentication provides ML-driven risk scoring
  • +Clean, intuitive admin console with fast setup
  • +Strong desktop SSO for Windows and macOS endpoints
  • +Sandbox environment for safe configuration testing

Cons

  • Smaller integration catalog than Okta for niche SaaS applications
  • One Identity acquisition has slowed product innovation velocity
  • Fewer advanced governance and compliance features than top-tier competitors
  • Customer support responsiveness has declined since acquisition
  • Limited CIAM capabilities — primarily a workforce identity platform

Sources & References

  1. Microsoft Entra ID — Official Website & Documentation[Vendor]
  2. OneLogin — Official Website & Documentation[Vendor]
  3. Microsoft Entra ID Reviews on G2[User Reviews]
  4. OneLogin Reviews on G2[User Reviews]
  5. Microsoft Entra ID Reviews on TrustRadius[User Reviews]
  6. OneLogin Reviews on TrustRadius[User Reviews]
  7. Microsoft Entra ID Reviews on PeerSpot[User Reviews]
  8. OneLogin Reviews on PeerSpot[User Reviews]
  9. Gartner Magic Quadrant for Access Management 2024[Analyst Report]
  10. Forrester Wave: Identity-As-A-Service (IDaaS), Q4 2024[Analyst Report]
  11. KuppingerCole Leadership Compass: Access Management 2024[Analyst Report]
  12. Gartner Peer Insights: Access Management[Peer Reviews]

OneLogin vs Microsoft Entra ID FAQ

Quick answers for teams evaluating OneLogin vs Microsoft Entra ID.

What is the main difference between OneLogin and Microsoft Entra ID?

Microsoft Entra ID and OneLogin are both cloud iam solutions. Microsoft Entra ID microsoft's cloud identity platform with deep M365 and Azure integration, while OneLogin cloud IAM platform with SmartFactor Authentication and cost-effective pricing. The best choice depends on your organization's size, technical requirements, and budget.

Is Microsoft Entra ID better than OneLogin?

Choose Microsoft Entra ID if included in Microsoft 365 licensing — significant cost savings for M365 shops is your priority and organizations heavily invested in Microsoft 365 and Azure that want unified identity management across their Microsoft ecosystem. Choose OneLogin if more affordable than Okta with comparable core SSO and MFA capabilities matters most and mid-market organizations looking for a full-featured cloud IAM platform at a lower price point than Okta with straightforward deployment.

How much does Microsoft Entra ID cost compared to OneLogin?

Microsoft Entra ID starts at Free tier included with M365 / P1 from $6/user/month / P2 from $9/user/month (per-user monthly subscription (tiered)). OneLogin starts at From $4/user/month (Starter) / Advanced from $8/user/month (per-user monthly subscription). As always, the sticker price only tells part of the story. Factor in add-ons, implementation costs, and what's actually included at each tier.

Can I migrate from OneLogin to Microsoft Entra ID?

It depends on how deeply OneLogin is embedded in your stack. Most teams run both in parallel for a few weeks before cutting over. Check whether Microsoft Entra ID supports importing your existing configs or policies. That's usually the biggest time sink.