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1Kosmos BlockID vs Microsoft Entra ID comparison

 

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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
6.1
1Kosmos BlockID boosts ROI by enhancing productivity, reducing IT workload, and cutting onboarding times, leading to significant cost savings.
Sentiment score
7.3
Organizations achieve significant ROI with Microsoft Entra ID through cost reduction, security improvement, and productivity enhancement.
Initially, ten people were in the IT support team, but with the reduced ticket volume from 300 to 500 to just 70 to 80 calls monthly, only two IT staff members are now required.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
Time has certainly been saved and user experience has increased multiple times over, which I consider equivalent to an ROI.
Senior Vice President at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
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
5.7
1Kosmos BlockID customers appreciate the knowledgeable, responsive support and clear documentation, despite occasional delays for complex issues.
Sentiment score
6.3
Users experience varying customer service with Microsoft Entra ID, praising expertise but suggesting improvements for quicker and efficient support.
The support professional was very knowledgeable and resolved the issue within 20 to 30 minutes, providing a well-explained manual guide as well.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
SOPs and documentation were so seamless and easy to operate.
Senior Vice President at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
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
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
1Kosmos BlockID scales efficiently, managing large user bases seamlessly and integrating with cloud environments for stable, scalable operations.
Sentiment score
7.7
Microsoft Entra ID offers scalable identity management, efficiently supporting growth and integration with third-party applications and on-premises systems.
The architecture allows us to add nodes using a horizontal scalability method without challenges.
Senior Vice President at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
1Kosmos BlockID has excellent scalability; the company has 3,000 employees, and it handles them very well, suggesting that it could easily scale to accommodate 20,000 to 30,000 users without issues.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
Regarding the scalability of 1Kosmos BlockID, we never encountered anything related to resource consumption with this product.
Solution Architect at Synechron
Microsoft Entra ID meets our needs better, especially when discussing integration.
Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Practice Lead at Invoke
Integrating seamlessly with Microsoft services like Microsoft 365, Azure, and other Microsoft platforms, while also supporting integration with thousands of third-party applications such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Google Workspace using standards including SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
Sr.Technical Support Executive at M/S.Digitaltrack Solution Private Limited
We experienced no scalability issues with Microsoft Entra ID.
Technical architect at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.9
1Kosmos BlockID boasts exceptional stability with no reported issues or downtime, ensuring user satisfaction and seamless updates.
Sentiment score
7.8
Microsoft Entra ID is highly stable with 99.9% uptime, overcoming minor issues with transparency and swift updates.
1Kosmos BlockID is completely stable, and no downtime has been experienced so far.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
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

1Kosmos BlockID can improve usability, cost, integration, analytics, customization, and responsiveness to enhance user experience and performance.
Microsoft Entra ID requires improvements in integration, scalability, documentation, and user interface to enhance usability and access control management.
Implementing optimistic execution that allows nodes to process blocks ahead of time for quicker responses, potentially cutting down block times.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
The onboarding and initial configuration experience with 1Kosmos BlockID could be improved, especially in larger enterprise environments with multiple integration authentication rules.
Solution Architect at Synechron
After using it for the last two years, we do not see any challenges, and the features we are using are pretty much enough for our use case.
Senior Vice President at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
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
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise buyers experience varied costs with 1Kosmos BlockID, noting affordable pricing, flexible licensing, and moderate setup expenses.
Microsoft Entra ID is cost-effective for Microsoft users, but complex licensing and hidden costs present challenges.
Licensing has also been beneficial, as one of the largest licensors in the USA works with clients such as Disney and Marvel, helping manage contracts effectively and reminding of timelines for price changes.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
Based on my experience, the pricing of 1Kosmos BlockID is very affordable.
Senior Software Engineer at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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

1Kosmos BlockID offers secure, convenient passwordless authentication with biometrics, reducing help desk requests and enhancing productivity and security.
Microsoft Entra ID excels in security, user management, and integration, enhancing organizational security and efficiency with comprehensive features.
The digital wallet feature also stores user identity information in a private or permissioned blockchain, allowing users to control their personal data.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
We saved 80% of the allocation budget for this project.
Senior Software Engineer at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
When it does the face scanning, it is very accurate and you cannot bypass that.
Senior Vice President at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
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
 

Categories and Ranking

1Kosmos BlockID
Ranking in Authentication Systems
15th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Entra ID
Ranking in Authentication Systems
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
276
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (1st), Identity Management (IM) (3rd), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (1st), Access Management (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of 1Kosmos BlockID is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Entra ID is 5.9%, down from 15.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Entra ID5.9%
1Kosmos BlockID0.6%
Other93.5%
Authentication Systems
 

Featured Reviews

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Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
Passwordless login has transformed daily accounting work and now saves hours on support calls
The cloud-based feature of 1Kosmos BlockID stands out because when working on SAP, it often went down due to memory size, but since 1Kosmos BlockID is cloud-based, downtime is not experienced. The second standout feature is the login ID and password recognition; it allows the right person to log in without manual entry of usernames and passwords, making 1Kosmos BlockID very helpful in any situation. 1Kosmos BlockID offers passwordless authentication that eliminates 2FA. It operates through biometric authentications, such as facial recognition and thumb impressions, which are compliant security keys for enterprise applications. Identity verification is another strong feature; if 1Kosmos BlockID recognizes a user, it ensures that the right person is logging in. It uses AI and machine learning to scan government-issued IDs, licenses, and passports, matching them with user biometrics for 100% accuracy. The digital wallet feature also stores user identity information in a private or permissioned blockchain, allowing users to control their personal data. It meets high assurance standards, including NIST 800-63-3 and GDPR, and supports both app-based and browser-based user journeys for onboarding and authentication. 1Kosmos BlockID has positively impacted the organization by enhancing security through eliminating usernames and passwords and storing encrypted user data in a private permissioned blockchain, which drastically reduces the risk of data breaches and phishing. Furthermore, it has improved operational efficiency by streamlining the user experience, reducing help desk calls for password resets and simplifying identity management, thus increasing overall productivity. In terms of time savings, for a team of 15 people, a monthly saving of around eight to ten hours has been observed after using 1Kosmos BlockID. Before its implementation, the IT help desk faced 300 to 500 calls a month. After using 1Kosmos BlockID, that number reduced to just 70 to 80 calls monthly, significantly alleviating common password-related issues.
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.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Healthcare Company
19%
Retailer
15%
Outsourcing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business90
Midsize Enterprise41
Large Enterprise161
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for 1Kosmos BlockID?
Based on my experience, the pricing of 1Kosmos BlockID is very affordable, and the licensing is very long in terms of duration.
What needs improvement with 1Kosmos BlockID?
1Kosmos BlockID is fine as it is. However, it could potentially reach a full 100% accuracy rate for facial recognition.
What is your primary use case for 1Kosmos BlockID?
My main use for 1Kosmos BlockID was a project in which we had to develop a facial recognition system for another company at the gate of their building. After the facial recognition was completed, w...
How does Duo Security compare with Microsoft Authenticator?
We switched to Duo Security for identity verification. We’d been using a competitor but got the chance to evaluate Duo for 30 days, and we could not be happier. Duo Security is easy to configure a...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Active Directory?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that going through and being able to use these things is always part of delivering an M365 bundle, so I don't think the experience is great ...
What needs improvement with Azure Active Directory?
Microsoft Entra ID can be improved by open-sourcing it. You already have Windows Subsystem for Linux, which is open-source Linux in Microsoft. One major shift for Microsoft would be using the commo...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Azure AD, Azure Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Authenticator
 

Interactive Demo

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Overview

 

Sample Customers

1. Aave 2. Acronis 3. Adidas 4. Aeris 5. Akamai 6. Amadeus 7. AMD 8. Aon 9. Atos 10. Audi 11. Axie Infinity 12. Baidu 13. Bank of America 14. BBVA 15. BMW  16. Carrefour 17. CERN 18. Cisco 19. Coca Cola 20. Colgate-Palmolive 21. Comcast 22. ConsenSys 23. Credit Suisse 24. Decathlon 25. Dell 26. Deutsche Telekom  27. DHL 28. Emirates 29. Ericsson 30. Expedia 31. Fidelity Investments 32. Fiat Chrysler
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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