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Compare Microsoft Entra ID and Symantec SiteMinder 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (100.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Microsoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(788)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSymantec SiteMinder
Star Rating
(24)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (100.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Symantec SiteMinderSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Symantec SiteMinder excels in "Role Management" with a score of 9.1, allowing for effective user access control, while Microsoft Entra ID also performs well in this area with a score of 9.0, but reviewers mention that its "Access Termination" feature is slightly more robust at 9.0 compared to SiteMinder's 8.8.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Entra ID's "Multi-Factor Authentication" feature stands out with a score of 9.5, providing a seamless user experience, whereas Symantec SiteMinder's score of 8.8 indicates it may not be as user-friendly in this aspect.
- G2 users highlight that Symantec SiteMinder's "Policy Management" is rated at 9.3, which is praised for its comprehensive capabilities, while Microsoft Entra ID's score of 8.8 suggests it may not offer the same level of depth in policy enforcement.
- Users on G2 report that Microsoft Entra ID's "Self-Service Password Administration" feature is highly rated at 9.0, making it easier for users to manage their passwords independently, while Symantec SiteMinder's score of 7.0 indicates a less favorable experience in this area.
- Reviewers say that Symantec SiteMinder's "Quality of Support" is rated at 7.4, which some users find lacking compared to Microsoft Entra ID's impressive score of 8.7, indicating a more responsive and helpful support team.
- Users report that Microsoft Entra ID's "Ease of Setup" is rated at 8.6, making it more accessible for new users, while Symantec SiteMinder's lower score of 7.7 suggests a steeper learning curve for implementation.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Entra ID
Azure Active Directory Free
Free
The free edition of Azure AD is included with a subscription of a commercial online service such as Azure, Dynamics 365, Intune, Power Platform, and others.
- Partially Included: Authentication, single sign-on and multifactor authentication (MFA)
- Partially Included: Applications Access
- Partially Included: Authorization and Conditional Access
Symantec SiteMinder
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
Symantec SiteMinder
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
622
8.6
13
Ease of Use
8.8
627
8.5
13
Ease of Setup
8.6
348
7.7
11
Ease of Admin
8.8
337
8.0
11
Quality of Support
8.7
564
7.4
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
326
8.8
11
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
603
9.1
13
Features by Category
Authentication Options
8.9
201
8.8
12
8.9
192
8.3
12
9.3
193
8.8
8
8.8
194
8.3
12
8.7
162
8.8
12
8.8
152
7.7
11
Access Control Types
8.9
183
Feature Not Available
8.9
182
8.5
11
9.0
182
7.7
11
8.8
160
8.5
9
8.7
159
7.6
7
Administration
8.8
180
8.0
11
9.0
190
8.3
11
8.8
191
7.4
11
8.7
194
8.2
11
8.9
185
7.0
9
Platform
8.8
164
8.9
11
8.9
162
8.8
10
9.0
179
8.0
11
8.8
156
8.5
11
8.9
172
8.3
9
8.8
168
8.3
10
8.6
153
7.2
10
User on/off Boarding
9.0
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
User Maintenance
9.0
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
Governance
8.9
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
Authentication type
8.1
150
Not enough data
7.3
130
Not enough data
8.5
142
Not enough data
7.7
129
Not enough data
8.8
151
Not enough data
8.6
151
Not enough data
8.9
159
Not enough data
8.5
137
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
159
Not enough data
8.6
155
Not enough data
Implementation
8.9
173
Not enough data
8.2
135
Not enough data
8.1
123
Not enough data
Access Control
9.1
165
Not enough data
8.7
159
Not enough data
8.8
150
Not enough data
8.7
146
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
152
Not enough data
8.7
163
Not enough data
8.7
149
Not enough data
8.7
156
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
163
Not enough data
9.1
167
Not enough data
9.0
155
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
82
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
9.0
79
Not enough data
8.6
77
Not enough data
9.3
81
Not enough data
9.1
80
Not enough data
Functionality
9.5
81
Not enough data
9.4
81
Not enough data
9.1
70
Not enough data
9.0
76
Not enough data
9.4
81
Not enough data
9.3
82
Not enough data
9.0
79
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
75
Not enough data
9.2
75
Not enough data
Monitoring
9.3
81
Not enough data
9.2
81
Not enough data
9.1
76
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
78
Not enough data
9.2
76
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
81
Not enough data
8.8
88
Not enough data
9.1
108
Not enough data
7.6
96
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
216
Not enough data
8.8
184
Not enough data
9.2
213
Not enough data
8.8
207
Not enough data
9.2
214
Not enough data
9.2
213
Not enough data
Type
8.5
189
Not enough data
9.3
209
Not enough data
Reporting
8.8
194
Not enough data
8.8
203
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Entra ID and Symantec SiteMinder are categorized as Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unique Categories
Microsoft Entra ID is categorized as Passwordless Authentication, Cloud Directory Services, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and User Provisioning and Governance Tools
Symantec SiteMinder has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Entra ID
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Symantec SiteMinder
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
26.5%
Computer Software
9.4%
Computer & Network Security
6.7%
Financial Services
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
2.9%
Other
49.7%
Insurance
13.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.3%
Hospital & Health Care
13.3%
Telecommunications
6.7%
Semiconductors
6.7%
Other
46.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Microsoft Entra ID
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nisha K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The app is too fast and does it job brilliantly . Notification based authentication for office accounts makes quick authentication for sign in without opening the app and enter six digit codes . We can change Azure AD PWD and security information.
Most Helpful Critical Review
David L.
Verified User in Financial Services
There is no way to combine some users with MFA and some users with a standard authentification (We don't have all customer mobile phone). Sometimes the Azure Portal is not responding well : the website is slow and some tasks failed. Azure is providing...
Symantec SiteMinder
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Terence C.
Verified User in Accounting
SiteMinder simply does exactly what CA says it can do and that is to provide a solid, reliable, robust solution for Single Sign-On, Web Access Control, Identity Federation.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
not much to dislike, we use it mainly to log into company network
Nisha K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The app is too fast and does it job brilliantly . Notification based authentication for office accounts makes quick authentication for sign in without opening the app and enter six digit codes . We can change Azure AD PWD and security information.
Terence C.
Verified User in Accounting
SiteMinder simply does exactly what CA says it can do and that is to provide a solid, reliable, robust solution for Single Sign-On, Web Access Control, Identity Federation.
David L.
Verified User in Financial Services
There is no way to combine some users with MFA and some users with a standard authentification (We don't have all customer mobile phone). Sometimes the Azure Portal is not responding well : the website is slow and some tasks failed. Azure is providing...
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
not much to dislike, we use it mainly to log into company network
Alternatives
Discussions
Which is better Google Authenticator or Microsoft authenticator?
3 comments
SP
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How good is Microsoft authenticator app?
4 comments
AW
Easy to add accounts and hassle free for every authentication promptRead more
Is Azure Active Directory SaaS or PaaS?
2 comments
SG
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is primarily a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) offering provided by Microsoft as a cloud-based identity and access management...Read more
Symantec SiteMinder has no discussions with answers
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