Microsoft Entra ID vs Oracle Identity Cloud Service comparison

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Microsoft and Oracle are both solutions in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category. Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.6, while Oracle is ranked #26. Microsoft holds a 16.3% mindshare in IAMS, compared to Oracle’s 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

Microsoft Entra ID

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95% willing to recommend

Oracle Identity Cloud Service

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 2, 2024

Microsoft Entra ID and Oracle Identity Cloud Service compete in identity and access management. Oracle Identity Cloud Service often shines in features, while Microsoft Entra ID is favored for its pricing and support.

Features: Microsoft Entra ID provides seamless integration with Microsoft's ecosystem, intuitive administration, and effective identity protection using multifactor authentication. It ensures efficient access management with Conditional Access and smooth user onboarding. Oracle Identity Cloud Service offers strong security features like identity governance and adaptive access control, with extensive multi-cloud compatibility and reliable single sign-on capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Entra ID could enhance its cross-platform integration and simplify configuring advanced identity protocols. Oracle Identity Cloud Service may improve ease of setup and reduce complexity in initial deployments. Both platforms can benefit from expanded user education resources and better mobile device management.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Entra ID features straightforward deployment, especially beneficial in Microsoft environments, supported by its efficient customer service. Oracle Identity Cloud Service offers deployment flexibility but may entail a more complex initial configuration, supported by strong customer service in handling intricate setups.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Entra ID is known for competitive pricing and realizing high ROI in Microsoft-centric organizations. Oracle Identity Cloud Service, while potentially more costly, provides sustainable value with its comprehensive features for enterprise-level identity management solutions.

To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Entra ID vs. Oracle Identity Cloud Service Report (Updated: September 2026).

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Entra ID

Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

278

Ranking in other categories

Single Sign-On (SSO) (2nd), Authentication Systems (1st), Identity Management (IM) (3rd), Access Management (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (2nd)

Oracle Identity Cloud Service

Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

26th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Entra ID is 16.3%, down from 26.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Identity Cloud Service is 1.2%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Entra ID	16.3%
Oracle Identity Cloud Service	1.2%
Other	82.5%

Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

Featured Reviews

Stafin Jacob

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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Amimesh Anand

Senior Architect at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

Offers single sign-on capabilities to users

Suppose you are totally dependent and have requirements where you have a cloud application or several applications for integration with the cloud. In that case, I will suggest the use of Oracle Identity Cloud Service. Oracle Identity Cloud Service has much scope for customization. If you have a high customization level, then I would suggest IAM. The tool's multifactor authentication capabilities are easy to implement. If a client has a banking system, they need a strong authentication service, and only a password is not required; the user has to authenticate via fingerprint, face recognition, or go for or any RSA token. Double authentication is required where the banking department has access to very critical applications, or else they cannot go ahead and give the password. It is very difficult to hack once you have MFA in place. You have to either give the print fingerprint or any RSA token, making it not so easy to hack the system. We suggest MFA to clients who have the most critical application with them. I recommend the tool for every client we have, but it depends on how they want to have it because some customers don't want to go for the cloud application, and they might be thinking about changing the cloud vendors. Suppose a company has some costs in mind, and if they have a large number of employees, like 50,000 or 1,00,000 users, then it will be costlier for them than having an on-prem tool, like IAM. If a customer has 5,000, 10,000, or 20,00 employees, Oracle Identity Cloud Service can be a cheaper tool than the IAM product. I will suggest Oracle Identity Cloud Service only for smaller organizations. The tool does not have any AI capabilities. I would recommend the tool to everyone. I rate the tool an eight out of ten.

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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

"In a lot of situations, it is easy and free or almost free to use Microsoft Entra MFA."

"Azure Active Directory has improved our organization because it is one of the key components and is being used by almost most companies for identifying and access management on the cloud or on-premise infrastructure."

"We find the Integration accessory integration the most valuable feature; you can have your application integrated with an actual directory, you don't need to do much code, you can use interfaces and it's a direct integration, so there is no need to worry about the requirements of your application."

"The most beneficial feature would be the effectiveness of having a hybrid set-up."

"Azure AD has features that have helped improve our security posture and our client's security posture."

"I would rate Microsoft Entra ID a ten out of ten."

"The implementation of Microsoft Entra ID has definitely made app access easier and more seamless for working with Azure registered apps by allowing them to be integrated within the system and setting up SSOs and secure authentication through Entra."

"Entra ID's anti-phishing measures have improved our phishing response."

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"Onboarding of new employees, consultants, and partners has rapidly increased. We reduced the time to onboard them and the ease of onboarding has been improved. Therefore, we recognize there has been efficiency which has been brought into our organization."

"The most valuable feature is identity management."

"IDCS has enabled the users of the other cloud services and has allowed administrators to manage access to services, applications, and grant privileges via IDCS groups."

"The most valuable feature is the reduced maintenance burden for the client."

"Federation and Identity let us create users and send federation tools, giving the authentication and authorization to users. With the on-premise solution, I can do the installation, configuration, and integration of Identity Access Management. This gives us direct access. The integration with the single solution E-business suite is also very valuable."

"The APIs are well documented, which has allowed us to access the IDCS security applications in our custom APIs."

"Identity Cloud has simplified our migrations, and since we're primarily working with native Oracle solutions, we can adopt many features of Oracle Identity Cloud Management."

"The tool's most valuable feature is its single sign-on capabilities."

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Cons

"Sometimes, users are not happy, but at the organizational level, it is good. It is costly, but the improvement is good in terms of performance and security."

"Something that I definitely expect is improvement in the UI and UX for frontline workers, especially for non-tech savvy individuals."

"If Microsoft can give us a way to see where this product is running, from a backend perspective, then it would be great."

"Having everything in the cloud and Active Directory, Azure AD is not able to provide Kerberos or Kerberos authentication if you're running only Azure AD it is a limitation."

"There are some features, where if you want to access them, then you need to make use of PowerShell. If someone is not really versed in PowerShell scripting, then they would definitely have issues using some of those features in Azure Active Directory."

"The quality of support has declined in recent years."

"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."

"In my opinion, Microsoft sometimes releases products too early without providing enough documentation."

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"Self Service features are still limited in IDCS, and there is a need for more customization of the self-service screens."

"The IDs that are not used for a particular number of days should be disabled automatically."

"The cost of this solution should be reduced."

"Oracle needs to improve the GUI and many other aspects of the cloud console. It isn't as slick as Azure, Google, or IWS cloud. The documentation could be better, too."

"We still see a lot of bugs in any of the versions that Oracle comes out with. So, there are a lot of bugs that need to be fixed."

"The initial setup was a little complex. At that time, the method of integration was a bit complicated due to the scripts that we were required to write for the integration."

"The protocol could be easier to use."

"The tool doesn't have many out-of-the-box connectors for the target integration."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"I feel Microsoft is very costly compared to other products. That is also what management is thinking. But when we consider security and support, Microsoft is better than any other product."

"For you to make use of some of the security features, you need to upgrade your licenses. If it is possible, could they just make some features free? For instance, for the Condition Access policy, you need to set that up and be on Azure AD P2 licensing. So if they could make it free or reduce the licensing for small businesses, that would be cool, as I believe security is for everyone."

"Licenses are based on the usage. There is no cap. It's based on the number of users we provision."

"Licensing fees are paid on a monthly basis and the cost depends on the number of users."

"It is costly."

"The cost of Entra ID depends entirely on our organization's specific needs and use cases."

"The product is relatively affordable, especially compared to Okta, a pricey solution."

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"The foundation tier that is offered with other cloud services subscriptions is fairly extensive and supports the use of identities, groups, and privileges in those cloud services."

"The tool's implementation costs totally depend on the number of users. The cost depends on how many users are going to use it, so a per-user cost model is needed for the tool."

"Our licensing costs are on a yearly basis."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Manufacturing Company

21%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	91
Midsize Enterprise	42
Large Enterprise	162

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

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...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Active Directory?

I primarily use Microsoft Entra ID's free tier, so I have not faced any issues with pricing; I hope this free tier remains available for some time.

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What needs improvement with Azure Active Directory?

To improve Microsoft Entra ID, I believe it should be openable with third-party applications to use Microsoft Authenticator, which is currently tied to Entra. There should definitely be a way to re...

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Comparisons

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Compared 2% of the time

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Compared 2% of the time

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Compared 20% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Also Known As

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

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Overview

Microsoft Entra ID is an advanced identity and access management service offering seamless single sign-on, multifactor authentication, and centralized user access across applications, enhancing security and efficiency for organizations transitioning to cloud-based environments.

Recognized for its centralized management, Microsoft Entra ID significantly boosts organizational security by integrating features such as conditional access and identity protection. It supports a wide array of applications, facilitating a secure transition from on-premises to scalable cloud environments. By adopting robust security measures and flexible identity management, organizations can streamline operations and ensure consistent user experiences. However, challenges like confusing licensing costs, outdated documentation, and limited integration with non-Microsoft applications persist. Enhancements in technical support, interface design, and more granular permissions are needed to address these issues effectively.

What are the key features of Microsoft Entra ID?

Seamless Single Sign-On: Allows users to access multiple applications with one set of credentials.
Multifactor Authentication: Adds an extra layer of security by requiring multiple forms of verification.
Conditional Access: Provides adaptive policies to ensure the right access under the right conditions.
Identity Protection: Detects and responds to potential vulnerabilities and threats.
Privileged Identity Management: Controls and monitors access to critical resources.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating Microsoft Entra ID?

Enhanced Security: Protects against unauthorized access and data breaches.
Operational Efficiency: Centralizes identity management to reduce administrative tasks.
Scalability: Supports growth by accommodating evolving IT environments.
Cost Management: Facilitates cost control through centralized systems and automated processes.

In healthcare, Microsoft Entra ID facilitates secure patient record access and compliance with industry regulations. Financial institutions rely on it for robust security measures in safeguarding client data. In the education sector, it streamlines access to online resources for students and faculty. Global enterprises benefit from its ability to manage complex identity frameworks across multiple regions, ensuring reliable security amidst increasing cyber threats.

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Oracle Identity Cloud Service offers comprehensive identity management that streamlines integration, identity provisioning, and security enhancement. Its features support robust identity and access management by simplifying operations and reducing maintenance efforts.

Oracle Identity Cloud Service integrates effortlessly with cloud and on-premise infrastructure, offering tools for user provisioning, identity management, and role-based access control. Users find setting up OAuth 2.0 and federating identities seamless, with support for integration across Azure Active Directory, Oracle API Platform, and Digital Assistant. Despite notable stability and performance, enhancements are needed in interface and cost. Infrequent bugs and limited self-service features present challenges that require addressing.

What are the notable features of Oracle Identity Cloud Service?

HR Integration: Ensures seamless user synchronization and role assignments.
OAuth 2.0 Setup: Streamlines secure access control configurations.
Single Sign-On: Facilitates uniform access across multiple systems.
APIs: Well-documented for customized security applications.
Provisioning: Enhances cloud application usability and maintenance efficiency.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

Efficient Operations: Simplified administration reduces downtime.
Seamless Integration: Integrates with Azure AD and other ecosystems.
Performance Reliability: Delivers stability that supports hybrid cloud methodologies.
Maintenance-Free Updates: Ensures continued operability without user intervention.

Industries like finance and healthcare leverage Oracle Identity Cloud Service for regulatory compliance and secure user management. The service's capability to synchronize on-premise identities with the cloud benefits organizations employing hybrid cloud strategies, enabling efficient, secure workflows.

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Sample Customers

Microsoft Entre ID is trusted by companies of all sizes and industries including Walmart, Zscaler, Uniper, Amtrak, monday.com, and more.

Valuecube, Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction, Ricoh

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