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Clerk.com vs Microsoft Entra ID comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Clerk.com
Ranking in Authentication Systems
27th
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
7.0
Number of Reviews
278
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (2nd), Identity Management (IM) (2nd), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (1st), Access Management (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Clerk.com is 0.8%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Entra ID is 5.6%, down from 13.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Entra ID5.6%
Clerk.com0.8%
Other93.6%
Authentication Systems
 

Featured Reviews

CollinsOmondi - PeerSpot reviewer
Mobile Application Developer at Uamuzi Foundation
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.
Stafin Jacob - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

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."
"Azure AD has security features that have definitely helped to improve our security posture."
"The scalability capabilities are quite high."
"It is cloud based so it is always updated,"
"It is quite good, and we are quite pleased with this solution."
"We are really happy with how the functionality Azure Active Directory gives us."
"It's a quite comprehensive solution and it scales quite well within our required scale as well, which is very useful."
"It has been stable, and we haven't had any issues since we started to use it."
"It has improved our security posture a lot, with features like conditional access, single sign-on, and multi-factor authentication making access easier for users while significantly strengthening protection of our applications and data."
 

Cons

"I am not sure if there could be the use of other languages, like Python, Django, and Slack."
"Transitioning to the cloud is very difficult. They need the training to make it easier."
"The technical support could improve by having a faster response time."
"My experience with the pricing, setup costs, and licensing of Microsoft Entra ID indicates that we need to make it simple. It's way too complicated."
"However, if you use Exchange Online or with Microsoft 365, then your ability to make modifications is limited."
"My experience with the pricing, setup costs, and licensing has been that it is pretty complex."
"Private access and internet access should be available in a less expensive licensing model."
"Documentation I think is always the worst part with what Azure's doing right now across the board."
"Over the past year, syncs have occasionally taken longer than expected to complete between on-premises and cloud environments."
 

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."
"If you are dealing with one supplier with an out-of-the-box solution, which provides you end-to-end capabilities, then it is naturally cheaper and less of a headache to manage and operate."
"We pay an annual subscription fee."
"Everything needs to be considered for the requirements and if it is within the budget, then you can come up with a solution, whether it is SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS."
"Most features of Entra ID are part of Microsoft's ecosystem and included in Microsoft 365 bundles, which means there are no additional costs associated with pricing and licensing."
"The pricing for Azure Active Directory is affordable; I would rate the cost a six out of ten."
"I am not involved in the pricing or licensing, so I can't speak to that."
"The pricing for companies and businesses is okay, it's fair. But if you are trying to teach someone about Azure AD, there is no licensing option for that... It would be nice to have a 'learning' license, one that is cheaper for a single person."
"The licensing is really not clear unless you are a premium client."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business91
Midsize Enterprise42
Large Enterprise162
 

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

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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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