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Clerk.com vs Microsoft Entra ID comparison

 

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Clerk.com
Ranking in Authentication Systems
18th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Entra ID
Ranking in Authentication Systems
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
234
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (1st), Identity Management (IM) (1st), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (1st), Access Management (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Clerk.com is 2.8%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Entra ID is 15.9%, down from 21.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems
 

Featured Reviews

CollinsOmondi - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers ease to users in the area of authentication management
Speaking about Clerk.com and how it handles data security and user privacy, I would say that the security features are managed by another team in my company, and they are the ones who know how it works. I am confident that so far, I haven't got any complaints of any data leaks. I don't really know the specifics of how the security is implemented. Even if I consider the documents I got with the product, I would say that I really don't know how it works. If one is managing the integration process associated with the product for the first time, then one may face some challenges. If you have done it a couple of times, then it is going to be the same thing for you, meaning that you will be basically doing the same thing in multiple apps. Only the first time I had to face some challenges, going to which I had to go through some tutorials and YouTube videos to be able to figure out the product I would want to tell others to either go big or go home. I recommend the product to other people. I rate the tool an eight out of ten.
Bahram Piri - PeerSpot reviewer
Security focus and seamless implementation increase platform productivity
Microsoft Entra ID can be improved in many ways, and there's a big wish list.If we're focusing on security, something that I definitely expect is improvement in the UI and UX for frontline workers. This is important, especially for non-tech savvy individuals. It is something Microsoft Entra ID could do to improve for a wider audience. It's important to focus on the frontline workers since they are non-tech savvy individuals. They are not like those back-office engineering C-level employees who are constantly dealing with computers, and we need to build a specific user experience and user interface for them to handle this stuff. That's something I expect Microsoft to focus on more for Microsoft Entra ID.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I have not faced any stability issues with the product."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to establish resource groups and set permissions through RBAC across these groups."
"Entra ID can be deployed using a hybrid model for organizations with a significant on-premises presence, or in a fully cloud-based setup for those that do not."
"The scalability capabilities are quite high."
"Privilege identity management is the most valuable feature."
"The feature that I have found most valuable is its authentication security. That is Azure Active Directory's purpose - making cloud services' security and integration easier."
"The scalability is quite good."
"This solution is less time-consuming. We don't have to hire as many resources to give permissions to a particular user or group for any application."
"Using [Azure AD's] passwordless technology, you're not even using a password anymore. You're basically just creating a logon request without actually sending or typing or storing the password. This is awesome for any user, regardless of whether you're a factory worker or a CFO. It's secure and super-simple."
 

Cons

"I am not sure if there could be the use of other languages, like Python, Django, and Slack."
"Maybe there could be a dashboard view for Active Directory with some pie or bar charts on who is logged in, who is not logged in, and on the activity of each user for the past few days: whether they're active or not active."
"The solution could be improved when it comes to monitoring and logging as these are the most critical areas in case something was to go wrong."
"Microsoft Entra ID should improve workload identities. It should set conditional access."
"Customers want to know exactly where they are spending their money, allowing them to assess and potentially save money in those specific areas."
"The product could be more cost-effective."
"Microsoft needs to add a single setup, so whenever resources join the company or are leaving the company, all of the changes can be made with a single click."
"It would be ideal if the solution moved to a passwordless type of environment. It's the future of authentification. It's also more secure and convenient."
"In terms of connecting the web application, there is technology for single sign-on. When we use it, the solution opens very slowly. It might be a bandwidth issue, and some content will not work on that portal."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"If you are working on a personal project, there is a free tier version for up to a few thousand users."
"Azure AD's pricing is comprehensive and affordable. The prices are easy to understand, and the licenses include a variety of security monitoring and additional features."
"As a nonprofit, we have A5 licenses for nonprofits in education, so we at least have some reduced costs."
"The licensing model makes it difficult to understand the real cost of the solution, especially because it changes all the time."
"We are a non-profit organization, so we get good prices from Microsoft for their products. It is working well, but it could be cheaper. For the type of organization we are, it would be good if they could give a little bit more and be more generous like Google, which has completely free services. Microsoft has free versions or web services called Office 365 E1, which is free for use, but we want to have it with more qualified clients."
"Azure Active Directory is expensive."
"Microsoft Entra ID's pricing is reasonable."
"The solution has three types of tiers: E1 has very basic features. You get limited stuff in E2 and cannot have Office 360 associated with it. E3 is on the costly side and has all the features."
"Be sure: You know your userbase, e.g., how many users you have. You choose the right license and model that suit your business requirements."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Hospitality Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Educational Organization
29%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Clerk.com?
The price of the product depends on the project you are working on at present. If you are working on a personal project, there is a free tier version for up to a few thousand users. For production,...
What needs improvement with Clerk.com?
I can say that the apps that I have tried on Clerk.com are mainly in JavaScript. So it's some kind of desk JavaScript application. I am not sure if Clerk.com provides different languages. I usually...
What is your primary use case for Clerk.com?
I use the solution in my company for authentication. The tool has many other features, but I use it for authentication management. The tool provides users with the ability to sign up and log in, an...
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 do you like most about Azure Active Directory?
It is very simple. The Active Directory functions are very easy for us. Its integration with anything is very easy. We can easily do third-party multifactor authentication.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Active Directory?
Regarding pricing, for the services we receive, it seems within the market range and about average.
 

Also Known As

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

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