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Microsoft Entra ID Protection vs Veza 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

Microsoft Entra ID Protection
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
Microsoft Security Suite (10th), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (2nd)
Veza
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
21st
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
GRC (25th), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (25th), SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) (9th), Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) (7th), Identity Security and Posture Management (ISPM) (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Identity Management (IM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Entra ID Protection is 1.8%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veza is 1.6%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Identity Management (IM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Entra ID Protection1.8%
Veza1.6%
Other96.6%
Identity Management (IM)
 

Featured Reviews

Luis Gabriel Mieles Benavides - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Architect at Sonda S.A.
Identity protection has strengthened daily access control and improved passwordless security
The best features of Microsoft Entra ID Protection include the password dictionary, which we do not have in Active Directory. Conditional access is excellent because we can select the location from which users authenticate, and this is the best feature for me. Another valuable feature is the ability to identify critical or suspicious computers. If computers are too old or too suspicious, the system does not allow authentication, which is excellent. The effectiveness of automated remediation for handling identity threats is great. I use passwordless authentication with cellular phone authentication, which is excellent because we do not always need a password. Microsoft Entra ID Protection is a great solution overall because it improves security in the company through identity management. It improves integration with other solutions such as Google, Gmail, Hotmail, Outlook, and Facebook. We can create different applications and integrate with different services.
Yess Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Sre at Akamai Technologies
Centralized access visibility has improved identity governance and reduced audit effort
One significant benefit of Veza is how it helps centralize access visibility across different systems. Traditionally, access reviews require checking multiple applications, cloud platforms, and identity sources separately. With Veza, I can see permissions and relationships in a single place, which makes reviews much faster and more accurate. It is also useful for audit and compliance activities. Veza offers great access visibility, identity intelligence, and governance capabilities. One of the standout features is end-to-end access visibility. Veza provides a clear view of who has access to what across cloud platforms, applications, data systems, and infrastructure, making it much easier to understand permissions and identify risks. Another key feature is its identity graph and relationship mapping. Instead of looking at permissions, Veza allows me to directly show how users, role groups, and resources are connected. It is one of the most valuable features. Instead of simply showing that a user has access to a resource, it maps the entire relationship chain, such as the user, their group members, assigned roles, inherited permissions, and the actual resources they can access. This creates a clear picture of how and what access is granted. Veza provides access risk analysis and least privilege recommendations. Beyond simply showing who has access, it helps identify excessive permissions, unused access, and potential security risks. This allows teams to proactively reduce their attack surface rather than waiting for an audit and security incident. I also appreciate its cross-platform visibility. One of the biggest improvements since using Veza is that I have a much clearer understanding of who has access to critical systems and resources across the environment. This has significantly reduced the time spent on access reviews. I have also improved my least privilege initiatives by identifying excessive or unnecessary access and remediating it more efficiently. This has helped strengthen the overall security posture.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features are the API apps, which I use to connect to my cloud Protection."
"The deployment process is straightforward. It takes a few hours to complete."
"The tool is simple and you can find a lot of tutorials, and videos on YouTube that can help you."
"The solution helps us with authentication."
"Microsoft's support is commendable. Their response time is quick, and they handle inquiries effectively, ensuring ongoing support processes."
"I recommend this product overall."
"We've integrated our other software with Microsoft, and we log into other software using Microsoft. That's very helpful."
"I use conditional access most of the time."
"Veza has positively impacted my organization by improving access for our users, allowing us to check the user and perform auditing for our system or organization, and we are now able to implement least privilege practices, which has made our organization and system more secure."
"It's the only current GRC vendor with licensing rights for HITRUST 11.3 framework, and I've avoided expensive HITRUST licensing costs through a custom control framework."
"I have seen measurable benefits with Veza, including a twenty-five to thirty-five percent optimization in access investigation and audit preparation, a thirty to forty percent reduction in access review efforts, and a twenty-five to thirty-five percent increase in speed for audits and investigations."
 

Cons

"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."
"Integrating some notifications, not necessarily all, but at least for important events or alerts, would be beneficial as it would function as a team solution or something similar."
"The product's initial setup phase is not easy."
"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."
"The experience is not very smooth for the user. This is an area where Microsoft could improve the authorization process."
"Identity protection and trust issues, particularly in hybrid environments, could be addressed better with Microsoft Entra ID Protection. This would aid connectivity concerns."
"The recent CrowdStrike issue affected most systems."
"I did have some trouble finding specific documentation, particularly for troubleshooting."
"Veza can be improved as it is currently not suitable for small projects due to its high cost, complex setup, and requirement for more integration with multiple systems."
"The support experience could be better."
"Veza is a strong platform, but there are a few areas where it could improve."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise1
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 pricing for Microsoft Entra ID protection is not expensive. It varies based on the company's size and quality.
What needs improvement with Azure Active Directory Identity Protection?
I do not think there are any areas that could be improved with Microsoft Entra ID Protection at this time.
What is your primary use case for Azure Active Directory Identity Protection?
I use Microsoft Entra ID Protection and provide support for features such as multifactor authentication and conditional access. I work with this solution every day.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veza?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that the pricing is much higher and the setup is very complex.
What needs improvement with Veza?
Veza can be improved as it is currently not suitable for small projects due to its high cost, complex setup, and requirement for more integration with multiple systems. Additionally, there are no e...
What is your primary use case for Veza?
My main use case for Veza is to use it for authentication and to determine who can access what and what can be accessed by the system or organization users. We set permissions for cloud platforms a...
 

Also Known As

Azure Active Directory Identity Protection, Azure AD Identity Protection
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Overview

Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Entra ID Protection vs. Veza and other solutions. Updated: June 2026.
900,747 professionals have used our research since 2012.