Microsoft Entra ID is a commercial access management solution by Microsoft. PlainID Platform is a commercial access management solution by PlainID. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
What our shortlists say about the one we picked.
Best for: Companies running Microsoft 365
Entra ID earns its place because it is often already your identity provider, so the question is how far to extend it rather than whether to buy it. It fits companies of any size on Microsoft 365. Map what your current license includes against what you need, such as privileged identity management, before you add a second identity product.
From Best IAM Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
Cloud-based identity and access management solution for enterprises
Real-time policy-based access control platform for enterprise authorization
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Microsoft Entra ID fits if you are a small business.
Common questions when comparing Microsoft Entra ID vs PlainID Platform for access management.
Microsoft Entra ID: Cloud-based identity and access management solution for enterprises, built by Microsoft.
PlainID Platform: Real-time policy-based access control platform for enterprise authorization, built by PlainID.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Microsoft Entra ID is made by Microsoft. PlainID Platform is made by PlainID. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. Microsoft Entra ID and PlainID Platform are both Access Management products. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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