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1Kosmos BlockID vs Microsoft Entra ID comparison

 

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Executive Summary

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
6.0
1Kosmos BlockID improved efficiency and security, reduced login times, and cut costs by automating identity management and onboarding.
Sentiment score
7.2
Microsoft Entra ID boosts security, efficiency, and cost savings with single sign-on and multifactor authentication, enhancing organizational management.
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
We have seen around a 40 to 50% reduction in password-related help desk tickets, faster login times, and reduced IT administrative effort, resulting in measurable productivity gains and a strong return on investment without needing additional support staff.
Desktop Support at DigitalTrack Solutions Private Limited
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 customer service is praised for its responsiveness, expertise, and effective support, with high overall satisfaction ratings.
Sentiment score
6.3
Microsoft Entra ID's customer service is praised for expertise but criticized for slow initial support and communication delays.
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
Support has been responsive and knowledgeable, especially when helping with deployment questions and technical issues.
Penetration Tester at Essen Vision Software
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
6.8
1Kosmos BlockID efficiently scales with ease, supporting growth and stability in cloud environments without resource challenges or performance dips.
Sentiment score
7.7
Microsoft Entra ID excels in scalability, seamlessly handling growth, integration, and diverse organization needs with high user satisfaction.
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
1Kosmos BlockID has scaled well for us, handling a growing number of users and applications without noticeable performance issues.
Penetration Tester at Essen Vision Software
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 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
8.4
1Kosmos BlockID is stable and reliable with minor onboarding challenges, consistent performance, and minimal disruptions over two years.
Sentiment score
7.8
Microsoft Entra ID is highly reliable with 99.9% uptime, minimal downtime, and excellent support enhancing user confidence.
1Kosmos BlockID is highly stable and reliable, with minimal downtime and consistent authentication performance in daily operations.
Desktop Support at DigitalTrack Solutions Private Limited
1Kosmos BlockID is completely stable, and no downtime has been experienced so far.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
The majority of the issues were related to basic app configuration in the initial steps.
Developer at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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 could improve with a user-friendly interface, cost reduction, faster onboarding, better integration, and enhanced customization.
Microsoft Entra ID requires improvements in integration, latency, usability, documentation, and support to enhance multi-cloud and non-Microsoft solutions.
Governance and security are equally important, and I appreciate that the solution focuses on secure authentication, data protection, and controlled access while using AI-driven processes.
Cyber Security Analyst at Digital Track Solution Pvt Ltd
1Kosmos BlockID could be improved with broader out-of-the-box integrations with third-party applications.
Desktop Support at DigitalTrack Solutions Private Limited
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
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
Once you have the connector, there are multiple methods to set up Microsoft Entra ID, but fundamentally, it depends on how you want to integrate your on-premises Active Directory with Azure Active Directory.
Director at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

1Kosmos BlockID offers robust enterprise security with competitive pricing, scalable user licenses, and enhances onboarding efficiency and IT support.
Enterprise buyers find Microsoft Entra ID pricing complex, yet cost-effective with Microsoft 365 bundles; satisfaction varies with needs.
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
My experience with 1Kosmos BlockID in terms of pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it could be cheaper; it is somewhat expensive, but I believe it could be more affordable.
Engineering Project Manager at a comms service provider with 11-50 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 enhances security and efficiency with passwordless, biometric, and adaptive MFA, improving integration and user experience.
Microsoft Entra ID excels in secure integration, single sign-on, and user management, enhancing productivity, security, and zero-trust support.
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
Passwordless authentication has made the biggest impact for our team as it significantly reduced login issues and helped users access applications faster with less reliance on IT support.
Penetration Tester at Essen Vision Software
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
10th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
10
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
277
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (2nd), 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 July 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of 1Kosmos BlockID is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Entra ID is 6.0%, down from 15.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Entra ID6.0%
1Kosmos BlockID0.6%
Other93.4%
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
Outsourcing Company
27%
Healthcare Company
10%
Retailer
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise13
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business89
Midsize Enterprise41
Large Enterprise162
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for 1Kosmos BlockID?
My experience with 1Kosmos BlockID in terms of pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it could be cheaper; it is somewhat expensive, but I believe it could be more affordable.
What needs improvement with 1Kosmos BlockID?
1Kosmos BlockID works well for my needs, but one area it could improve is by adding more customization options and deeper integration with other platforms. More advanced reporting and analytic feat...
What is your primary use case for 1Kosmos BlockID?
1Kosmos BlockID's primary use case is secure identity verification and user authentication. I rely on it to streamline identity checks, reduce fraud risk, and provide a seamless, compliant onboardi...
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

Demo not available
 

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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