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Microsoft Entra ID Protection vs Stellar Cyber Open XDR comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Entra ID Protection
Ranking in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)
2nd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
Identity Management (IM) (7th), Microsoft Security Suite (10th)
Stellar Cyber Open XDR
Ranking in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)
23rd
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (42nd), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (29th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (55th), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (18th), Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (25th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (21st), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (34th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Entra ID Protection is 5.8%, down from 17.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Stellar Cyber Open XDR is 2.8%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Entra ID Protection5.8%
Stellar Cyber Open XDR2.8%
Other91.4%
Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)
 

Featured Reviews

MohammedTalukdar1 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Security Architect at PRS for Music
Identity protection has unified access control and delivers faster, risk-based threat response
The licensing for Microsoft Entra ID Protection is somewhat complex depending on whether you have an E5 or E3 licensing model, so improving the licensing models would make it a lot easier to use. The cost could always be lower; at the moment, I would say it is reasonable, but to get the full suite, you need to go for at least an E5 license, which can be very expensive. Occasionally, when we are trying to do something different in terms of integrating into a new vendor or platform, especially with some of the new SaaS platforms, there are not many out-of-the-box solutions available, so we have to build custom solutions.
JC
Global Director, Commercial Operations at Promasecure LLC
Automated security monitoring increases efficiency, but market visibility needs improvement
I am currently evaluating Stellar Cyber Open XDR in terms of their support. I do not see any major areas for improvement as of now. Their support is good, and the team is small, enabling them to cater to everyone effectively. While I have not encountered significant drawbacks so far, market penetration is challenging due to the product's newness, despite its flexibility and customization features. I find their user interface to be quite good.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I use conditional access most of the time."
"The valuable features include multifactor authentication, accessory capabilities, and conditional access for specific applications."
"We've integrated our other software with Microsoft, and we log into other software using Microsoft. That's very helpful."
"Microsoft Entra ID Protection is a great solution overall because it improves security in the company through identity management."
"The features we find most effective for identity security include access reviews, two-factor authentication, and modification."
"The tool is simple and you can find a lot of tutorials, and videos on YouTube that can help you."
"These features ease the job of security analysts, providing a better vision of user activities and potential risks."
"The most valuable features are the API apps, which I use to connect to my cloud Protection."
"Stellar Cyber Open XDR offers these functionalities at a more affordable price, making it easier for me to position it with price-sensitive customers."
"It can integrate with almost any cybersecurity tool available in the market."
 

Cons

"I rate the quality of support at four out of ten because of inefficiencies in the ticket handling process. Tickets often bounce from person to person, requiring the sharing of information multiple times."
"Entra ID lacks a function to synchronize from the cloud to the local directory. This is a significant issue since there is no write-back feature from the cloud to local, which would allow me to use my own credentials from the cloud tenant securely."
"Support or customer service with Microsoft Entra ID Protection can be challenging because you can get lost in the queue. You can open up a case, but sometimes it can be an hour or even a day between communications."
"Azure AD could improve by enhancing the availability of specialized courses for security, such as NETSCOUT security or other relevant certifications. It would be beneficial to have specific courses for security, to provide in-depth knowledge and skills related to Azure AD. While there are micro-learning resources available for various concepts, many people in the IT industry may not have the time to go through all the courses to properly configure and utilize Azure Active Directory. Simplifying the implementation process and making it easier for individuals to join a company with Azure AD could also be considered areas for improvement."
"I did have some trouble finding specific documentation, particularly for troubleshooting."
"There is a lot of confusion around the user interface."
"Microsoft has room for improvement in simplifying their integration with third-party solutions and making the licensing model more understandable."
"The licensing for Microsoft Entra ID Protection is somewhat complex depending on whether you have an E5 or E3 licensing model, so improving the licensing models would make it a lot easier to use."
"Support is an issue because they have a limited number of resources."
"I would rate the stability at about five to six. The platform requires some fine-tuning, especially when integrating data sources and creating connectors."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"From one to ten, if one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the tool a seven out of ten."
"The pricing is competitive in the SMA segment and runs $5-$6 per user."
"The price of Azure AD is not expensive."
"The product cost is on the expensive side."
"Azure Active Directory Identity Protection is not very expensive."
"It’s a single license platform."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Construction Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise5
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Active Directory Identity Protection?
The cost could always be lower; at the moment, I would say it is reasonable, but to get the full suite, you need to go for at least an E5 license, which can be very expensive.
What needs improvement with Azure Active Directory Identity Protection?
The licensing for Microsoft Entra ID Protection is somewhat complex depending on whether you have an E5 or E3 licensing model, so improving the licensing models would make it a lot easier to use. T...
What is your primary use case for Azure Active Directory Identity Protection?
I primarily use Microsoft Entra ID Protection as an Identity and Access Management platform. The primary use case for Microsoft Entra ID Protection is Identity Management, although there are numero...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Stellar Cyber Open XDR?
Pricing is a major benefit of Stellar Cyber Open XDR. I rate it between three and four on the cost scale. It offers functionalities at a significantly lower cost than rival products, enabling me to...
What needs improvement with Stellar Cyber Open XDR?
I am currently evaluating Stellar Cyber Open XDR in terms of their support. I do not see any major areas for improvement as of now. Their support is good, and the team is small, enabling them to ca...
What is your primary use case for Stellar Cyber Open XDR?
I use Stellar Cyber Open XDR ( /products/stellar-cyber-open-xdr-reviews ) as a 24/7 security monitoring tool, especially for customers with large and medium networks. It eliminates the need for a d...
 

Also Known As

Azure Active Directory Identity Protection, Azure AD Identity Protection
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Sample Customers

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Sumitomo Chemical USA, PlastiPak Packaging, University of Denver, Large California State Agency, Large Midwestern American City
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