Microsoft Entra ID is a commercial access management solution by Microsoft. Silverfort Authentication Firewall is a commercial identity threat detection and response solution by Silverfort. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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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
Identity-based access control & segmentation to block lateral movement
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Microsoft Entra ID fits if you want a cloud product.
Silverfort Authentication Firewall fits if you need both cloud and on-premises options.
Common questions when comparing Microsoft Entra ID vs Silverfort Authentication Firewall for access management.
Microsoft Entra ID: Cloud-based identity and access management solution for enterprises, built by Microsoft.
Silverfort Authentication Firewall: Identity-based access control & segmentation to block lateral movement, built by Silverfort.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Microsoft Entra ID is made by Microsoft. Silverfort Authentication Firewall is made by Silverfort. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
In part. Microsoft Entra ID and Silverfort Authentication Firewall are not in the same category on CybersecTools. Both cover Authentication. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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