Microsoft Entra ID vs Ping Identity
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 #3) for IT and security leaders. Enterprise SSO and conditional access bundled into Microsoft 365.
At a glance
| Microsoft Entra ID | Ping Identity | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software | #3 / Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 8.9 |
| Best for | Best for Microsoft 365 estates | Best for hybrid and regulated deployment |
| Pricing | $ ($6/user/mo P1, or bundled in Microsoft 365 E3 and E5) | $$$ (custom, per-user enterprise pricing) |
| HQ | Redmond, USA | Denver, USA |
| Founded | 2000 | 2002 |
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
Ping Identity
Same policy depth across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid.
www.pingidentity.com/en/platform.htmlSee full entry in Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.