Ilex Sign&go vs Microsoft Entra ID comparison

Ilex and Microsoft are both solutions in the Single Sign-On (SSO) category. Ilex is ranked #24, while Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.7. Ilex holds a 0.5% mindshare in SSO, compared to Microsoft’s 27.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Ilex users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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94% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Ilex Sign&go

Ranking in Single Sign-On (SSO)

24th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Microsoft Entra ID

Ranking in Single Sign-On (SSO)

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

219

Ranking in other categories

Authentication Systems (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 April 2025, in the Single Sign-On (SSO) category, the mindshare of Ilex Sign&go is 0.5%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Entra ID is 27.5%, up from 26.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Managing Director at a tech services company with 1-10 employees

Strong single sign on security comes packaged with simplicity in this on-premises-only solution

We do not have a huge usage load in our implementation of the product at our company. We know this because we have been working with clients and speaking with them as users and they literally have thousands of users on the product. Based on their testimonial and their lack of problems in performance, the scalability is there. In our company on our projects, we stay in the range of only hundreds of users, which is very small in comparison. As far as the number of people we require for maintenance, we are the level two maintenance with the vendor. To use and to configure on the client's side — for our clients — they really should never require in excess of one person full-time or the equivalent. Sign&Go has got a pretty low administrative requirement as far as maintenance is concerned. On our side, as far as the second level of support, I would say we get very few requests for actual issues with the product. The product stability is good. So, as far as running the maintenance on our end, we tend to only have a request is when a client needs to integrate a new workstation or do something else to expand their operations.

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Aaron Liang

System engineer at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees

Has significantly improved secure access to applications and resources in our environment

Microsoft Entra ID has helped by simplifying our management of permissions for APIs. We are not directly exposing credentials, as we use tokens instead. It has made management easier and more secure, especially in a multi-user environment. The implementation of Microsoft Entra ID significantly improved secure access to applications and resources in our environment, primarily through the widespread use of single-sign-on. Managing API permissions became much easier, as application registration often involves calling an API to utilize services without directly exposing credentials, relying instead on token-based authentication. This streamlined approach benefits end-users by simplifying access while remaining transparent to them. Ultimately, my role focuses on ensuring a smooth and user-friendly experience, even if the underlying technology remains unseen by the end-users. Our company strongly emphasizes passwordless authentication, primarily through device-bound passkeys in Microsoft Authenticator. While administrators with high-privileged accounts utilize YubiKeys and passwords for tasks like accessing Microsoft Graph, we are actively transitioning all other users towards passwordless methods such as Windows Hello biometrics. This approach streamlines authentication and enhances security. Though initial deployment in 2022 presented challenges due to hardware limitations and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the technology has significantly improved and provides a simple and effective user experience.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The on-premises deployment meets restrictions and the end-user is able to control all the configuration in their own IT environment."

"The scalability is quite good."

"The valuable features I use daily are enterprise application, conditional access, identity governance, password monitoring, and a password reset."

"I would say that Azure AD's pricing is very reasonable because of the structure and in terms of the solution."

"Azure is the leading market solution because of its history, features, and maturity."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is that is easy to use."

"The self-password reset if it's enabled and configured properly, really helps a company be able to reset rather than getting IT involved."

"It's a quite comprehensive solution and it scales quite well within our required scale as well, which is very useful."

"I would rate Microsoft Entra ID a solid 10 out of 10."

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Cons

"There is no software as a service or PaaS (Platform as a Service) offering from Ilex. The only option is on-premises integration."

"Customers want to know exactly where they are spending their money, allowing them to assess and potentially save money in those specific areas."

"I haven't had any issues with the product."

"A recent incident we dealt with took four months to resolve with a seven-day deadline, which was quite frustrating."

"Azure Active Directory could improve the two-factor authentication."

"There are areas for improvement, particularly when moving between tenants. If we create a new tenant and try to set it up under the same organization, it becomes extremely difficult. A recent incident we dealt with took four months to resolve with a seven-day deadline, which was quite frustrating."

"The pricing is okay, however, it could always be better in the future."

"Azure AD does not support legacy authentication protocols, such as NTLM or Kerberos."

"The solution can improve the educational portion because it is an administration cost."

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"I'm not totally aware of the pricing and licensing, but I do know that the pricing and licensing must be quite balanced. We are a pretty old client of Microsoft, and MSA is just one of the services we use from Microsoft. There's a whole Microsoft 365 suite that's implemented as well. I'm sure it is something that is acceptable to both parties."

"The licensing model is straightforward. I don't think there are any issues with the E3 license or E5 license."

"The product's price is in the midrange."

"It is worth the money."

"The licensing costs are yearly. There is a standard fee per user."

"The basic tier of Azure Active Directory is free, so many users use the service for free. For a small company having the security and compliance that Azure offers is a great benefit. For small companies that are using the basic services, not having to pay for Azure Active Directory is the main asset because they can manage their users and have authentications tools and security."

"Compared to other Microsoft products, the cost is not too expensive. There's a free tier available, though it doesn't include all features. Overall, it's well-priced."

"As a nonprofit, we have A5 licenses for nonprofits in education, so we at least have some reduced costs."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

30%

Computer Software Company

17%

Government

15%

Healthcare Company

11%

Educational Organization

33%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

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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.

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Microsoft Entra ID is reportedly quite expensive for each user regarding security features. The renewal cost is particularly high according to the teams managing purchases.

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Also Known As

Sign&go

Azure AD, Azure Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Authenticator

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Overview

Sign&go is a modular global SSO solution from llex International which addresses the security and traceability issues. It offers Strong authentication, Web Access Management, Mobile Access Management, Identity Federation functionalities through common architecture and administration.

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Microsoft Entra ID is used for extending on-premises Active Directory to the cloud, managing application access, enabling multi-factor authentication, and single sign-on. It facilitates policy enforcement and secure access, ensuring centralized identity management across cloud and on-premises resources.

Organizations utilize Microsoft Entra ID for robust user and group management, identity synchronization, and conditional access. Its seamless integration with third-party apps, scalability, and support for remote work make it a preferred choice. The admin center streamlines identity and access tasks, enhancing efficiency and security with features like privileged identity management and audit logs.

What are the key features of Microsoft Entra ID?

Single Sign-On: Simplifies user access to multiple applications with one login.
Multifactor Authentication: Enhances security by requiring additional verification.
Conditional Access: Establishes policies that determine how users' access cloud apps.
Integration: Easily integrates with various third-party applications.
User Identity Protection: Safeguards user identities from threats.
Privileged Identity Management: Manages elevated access to sensitive resources.
Audit Logs: Provides thorough activity logs for oversight and compliance.

What benefits should users look for in Microsoft Entra ID reviews?

Enhanced Security: Offers strong multifactor authentication and identity protection.
Administrative Efficiency: Simplifies identity and access management tasks.
Scalability: Supports growing user bases and remote work environments.
Integration Capabilities: Compatible with numerous third-party applications.
User-Friendly Interface: Makes managing user identities straightforward.

Microsoft Entra ID implementation varies across industries. Tech firms leverage it for secure, scalable access management, while healthcare organizations utilize its identity protection features to safeguard patient data. Educational institutions adopt Entra ID for streamlined user management and policy enforcement, ensuring secure access for students and staff across on-premises and cloud resources.

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Sample Customers

High Council of French Notaries, Leroy Merlin, IFP School, CANAL+ Group, Soci_t_ G_n_rale, Saint-ótienne University Hospital

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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