Microsoft Entra ID vs Authentik
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software. Last verified July 10, 2026.
The short answer
Microsoft Entra ID ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #11) for IT and security leaders. Enterprise SSO and conditional access bundled into Microsoft 365.
At a glance
| Microsoft Entra ID | Authentik | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software | #11 / Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 7.5 |
| Best for | Best for Microsoft 365 estates | Best open-source self-hosted IAM |
| Pricing | $ ($6/user/mo P1, or bundled in Microsoft 365 E3 and E5) | $ (free open-source core, paid enterprise support tier) |
| HQ | Redmond, USA | Remote, USA |
| Founded | 2000 | 2020 |
Microsoft Entra ID
Enterprise SSO and conditional access bundled into Microsoft 365.
www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/microsoft-entraSee full entry in Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software
Authentik
Open-source SSO and MFA you host yourself.
goauthentik.io/See full entry in Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.