Best Identity & Access (MFA / SSO) · 2026
CyberArk Workforce Identity vs 
Microsoft Entra ID CyberArk Workforce Identity vs Microsoft Entra ID: on our data-weighted scoring, Microsoft Entra ID edges ahead (8.6 vs 7.6/10). CyberArk Workforce Identity starts at Custom quote and is best for organizations standardizing on CyberArk that want workforce SSO/MFA consolidated with privileged access; Microsoft Entra ID starts at $6/user/mo (P1) and is best for microsoft 365 / Azure shops wanting identity bundled with the tools they already run. Choose Microsoft Entra ID for the stronger overall track record; consider CyberArk Workforce Identity if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
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Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →
| Criterion | CyberArk Workforce Identity | Microsoft Entra ID |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 7.6 | 8.6 |
| User reviews | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Adoption | 5.4 | 7.7 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 9.5 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of trial | 6.0 | 10.0 |
| CyberArk Workforce Identity | Microsoft Entra ID | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | $6/user/mo (P1) |
| Pricing model | quote | per user |
| Free trial / tier | Free trial | Free tier + 30 days |
| Best for | Organizations standardizing on CyberArk that want workforce SSO/MFA consolidated with privileged access | Microsoft 365 / Azure shops wanting identity bundled with the tools they already run |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| G2 rating | 4.4/5 (107) | 4.5/5 (791) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 7.6 | 8.6 |
You need organizations standardizing on cyberark that want workforce sso/mfa consolidated with privileged access.
You need microsoft 365 / azure shops wanting identity bundled with the tools they already run.
Microsoft Entra ID bills on a per user model from $6/user/mo (P1) (free tier available), while CyberArk Workforce Identity uses a quote model from Custom quote (yes trial). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Microsoft Entra ID ships 6 headline capabilities (Free tier with every M365/Azure tenant, Conditional access policies, Adaptive + passwordless MFA, Identity Protection + risk detection (P2)) and deploys Cloud. CyberArk Workforce Identity ships 6 (Single sign-on, Adaptive multi-factor authentication, Lifecycle management + provisioning, User behavior analytics), deploying Cloud.
Microsoft Entra ID holds 4.5/5 (~791 G2 reviews); CyberArk Workforce Identity holds 4.4/5 (~107 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Microsoft Entra ID edges ahead (8.6 vs 7.6/10). Pick CyberArk Workforce Identity instead when organizations standardizing on cyberark that want workforce sso/mfa consolidated with privileged access. See Microsoft Entra ID alternatives or CyberArk Workforce Identity alternatives.
