Alternatives
Best Azure AD alternatives in 2026
Data compiled by Toolradar Updated How we rate
Cite this list: Toolradar, best Azure AD alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/azure-ad
4 direct alternatives to Azure AD and 4 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- Auth0 is the top alternative to Azure AD on our list, followed by Okta and Ping Identity.
- 3 of the 8 alternatives have a free plan, starting with Auth0.
- Highest rated: 1Password, 4.7 out of 5 from 3,945 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 4 direct
- 3 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Azure AD
Auth0
#1 Top pickIdentity platform for developers
Starting price
From $35 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 424 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
Okta
#2Enterprise identity management
Starting price
From $6 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
3.5 /5 across G2 and Trustpilot · 1,704 ratings, Sep 2026
Enterprise identity security solutions
Starting price
From $3 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 202 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Most affordable
Azure AD vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Nov 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: $6/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.6 out of 5, from 945 ratings across G2 and Capterra (945) | |
| Price: $35/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.5 out of 5, from 424 ratings across G2 and Capterra (424) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $6/mo | Free plan: No | 3.5 out of 5, from 1,704 ratings across G2 and Trustpilot (1,704) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $3/mo | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 202 ratings across G2 and Capterra (202) | Direct alternative |
| Price: Free | Free plan: Yes | n/a | Direct alternative | |
 | Price: $3/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.6 out of 5, from 4,877 ratings across G2 and Capterra (4,877) | Same category as Azure AD |
 | Price: $3.99/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 3,945 ratings across G2 and Capterra (3,945) | Same category as Azure AD |
 | Price: $11/mo | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 4,391 ratings across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot (4,391) | Same category as Azure AD |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 856 ratings across G2 and Capterra (856) | Same category as Azure AD |
Why people consider alternatives to Azure AD
Azure Active Directory (now Microsoft Entra ID) is Microsoft cloud-based identity and access management service. Provides SSO, MFA, conditional access, and identity protection for Microsoft and third-party apps.
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in identity & access.
The 4 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (identity & access) with different trade-offs. The 4 tools marked "Same category as Azure AD" fit the category but replace Azure AD less directly.
Azure AD by the numbers
Toolradar data: Azure AD's entry paid plan ($6/user/mo, billed monthly) ranks #9 of 15 (joint) for price among the Identity & Access tools with a verified entry price per user, where the median is $5/user/mo. As of Nov 2026.
| Metric | Azure AD | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $6/user/mo, billed monthly | $5/user/mo | #9 of 15 (joint) tools priced per user, verified price |
| Free plan | Yes | 59% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 8 tools | 2 | #25 of 107 (joint) |
| User rating | 4.6/5 (across the web, 945 ratings) | 4.6/5 | #16 of 45 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
| Compare-page visits, last 30 days | 30 visits | 38 | #20 of 28 (joint) tools with 20+ compare-page visits |
Listed as an alternative to: #25 on 2026-10-16 to #25 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 107 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. A lower entry price ranks higher; prices are read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis. All Identity & Access data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Azure AD by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
Identity & Access leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks Identity & Access tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 28 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mosyle | $1/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Bitwarden Teams | $1.65/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Keeper | $1.79/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | NordPass | $2.99/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | LastPass | $3/mo, billed monthly |
Lowest entry price, per-user plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 15 tools priced per user, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AccessOwl | $1.50/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Corma | $3/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Duo Security | $3/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | OneLogin | $3/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Ping Identity | $3/user/mo, billed monthly |
Most media coverage, last 30 days
Number of distinct articles published in the last 30 days by independent press, blogs and newsletters that mention the tool. A story carried by several outlets counts once; the vendor's own blog, review sites, forums and republishing sites do not count.
Counted among 8 tools mentioned in the last 30 days.
| # | Tool | Articles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SailPoint | 4 articles |
| 2 | CyberArk | 3 articles |
| 3 | ConductorOne | 1 article |
| 3 | JumpCloud | 1 article |
| 3 | LastPass | 1 article |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 43 of 107 Identity & Access tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “Identity & Access leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Identity & Access statistics.
8 alternatives to Azure AD
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Azure AD" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
Auth0
Free planIdentity platform for developers
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 424 ratings, Sep 2026
From $35/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
- 2
Okta
Paid Battle-tested at scaleEnterprise identity management
3.5 /5 across G2 and Trustpilot · 1,704 ratings, Sep 2026
From $6/user/mo, billed monthly
- 3
Ping Identity
PaidEnterprise identity security solutions
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 202 ratings, Sep 2026
From $3/user/mo, billed monthly
- 4
Keycloak
100% freeOpen-source identity and access management
Free
- 5
LastPass
Free plan Battle-tested at scaleSecurely store, autofill, and share passwords across all your devices
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 4,877 ratings, Sep 2026
From $3/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as Azure AD
- 6
1Password
Paid Battle-tested at scaleSecurely store passwords, cards, and docs with end-to-end encryption
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 3,945 ratings, Sep 2026
From $3.99/mo flat, billed monthly
Same category as Azure AD
- 7
JumpCloud
Paid Battle-tested at scaleOpen directory platform for IT teams
4.4 /5 across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot · 4,391 ratings, Sep 2026
From $11/user/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Azure AD
- 8
OneSpan Sign
PaidSecure digital agreements and protect mobile apps with advanced authentication and fraud prevention.
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 856 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as Azure AD
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Azure AD?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Azure AD are Auth0, Okta, Ping Identity. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Azure AD?
Yes. Keycloak is 100% free (no paid upgrade path) (Open-source identity and access management). Freemium tools on this list offer a free tier with paid upgrades; they are not the same as fully free.
Why do people look for Azure AD alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Azure AD: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in identity & access. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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