Best Identity & Access (MFA / SSO) · 2026
Microsoft Entra ID vs 
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud Microsoft Entra ID vs SailPoint Identity Security Cloud: on our data-weighted scoring, Microsoft Entra ID edges ahead (8.6 vs 7.4/10). 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; SailPoint Identity Security Cloud starts at Custom quote and is best for regulated enterprises needing audit-grade identity governance (IGA) and access certification at scale. Choose Microsoft Entra ID for the stronger overall track record; consider SailPoint Identity Security Cloud 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 | Microsoft Entra ID | SailPoint Identity Security Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 8.6 | 7.4 |
| User reviews | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Adoption | 7.7 | 5.0 |
| Affordability | 9.5 | 5.0 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of trial | 10.0 | 3.0 |
| Microsoft Entra ID | SailPoint Identity Security Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $6/user/mo (P1) | Custom quote |
| Pricing model | per user | quote |
| Free trial / tier | Free tier + 30 days | — |
| Best for | Microsoft 365 / Azure shops wanting identity bundled with the tools they already run | Regulated enterprises needing audit-grade identity governance (IGA) and access certification at scale |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud + on-prem |
| G2 rating | 4.5/5 (791) | 4.4/5 (76) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 8.6 | 7.4 |
You need microsoft 365 / azure shops wanting identity bundled with the tools they already run.
You need regulated enterprises needing audit-grade identity governance (iga) and access certification at scale.
Microsoft Entra ID bills on a per user model from $6/user/mo (P1) (free tier available), while SailPoint Identity Security Cloud uses a quote model from Custom quote. 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. SailPoint Identity Security Cloud ships 6 (Automated provisioning + deprovisioning, Access certification + audit campaigns, Role-based access control + role mining, Policy/SoD enforcement), deploying Cloud + on-prem.
Microsoft Entra ID holds 4.5/5 (~791 G2 reviews); SailPoint Identity Security Cloud holds 4.4/5 (~76 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Microsoft Entra ID edges ahead (8.6 vs 7.4/10). Pick SailPoint Identity Security Cloud instead when regulated enterprises needing audit-grade identity governance (iga) and access certification at scale. See Microsoft Entra ID alternatives or SailPoint Identity Security Cloud alternatives.
