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- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Bonus that comes with Office 365
Reviewed on 2023/12/05
Considering the basic version is included with a Office 365 subscription it has been an unexpected...
Considering the basic version is included with a Office 365 subscription it has been an unexpected bonus. It has given our company a chance to experiment with a cloud based directory without having to fully abandon the setup that has work for years and most employees are familiar with.
Pros
Previous to signing up for Office 365 we used a on-premise active directory, using the tools provide it was easy to transfer our directory information over to the Azure Active Directory and have them work together in a hybrid mode. We have been able to slowly decrease the amount of on-premise servers had transition to cloud only at a pace we control due to this.
Cons
If you are using hybrid mode it can be a bit of a pain to set two way communication between Azure back to On-premise.
- Industry: Airlines/Aviation
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
AD-Review 2023
Reviewed on 2023/09/09
Recomended dearly to all buissness to work with Azure ad and especially AD users and managment
Recomended dearly to all buissness to work with Azure ad and especially AD users and managment
Pros
Functionality wellWorking fast, easy login, very safeSync with Microsoft products cloud services
Cons
Access only from server, rather then cloud based web
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Azure AD-Entra ID
Reviewed on 2024/12/18
Pros
We no need any physical servers. Azure AD hosted on azure cloud so we can manage From cloud
Cons
If your organization already in on-premises you need some connection and tokens to configure azure AD.
- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Azure AD Review
Reviewed on 2025/01/03
Overall, the application is very convenient and the benefits of AD are very beneficial to businesses...
Overall, the application is very convenient and the benefits of AD are very beneficial to businesses to keep data together
Pros
The convenience of keeping users and system info together and having the ability to control or reset these users
Cons
the installation and configuration of the application can be a bit much along with the app sometimes disappearing when pinned on task bar
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Inexpensive, Many Integrations
Reviewed on 2022/05/12
Pros
Cost was affordable and it provided an easy way to migrate from on prem domain controller to Azure AD. It also integrated with a number of the other SAAS applications we used making setting up integrated authentication easy.
Cons
When you move a computer from Joined to a local AD over to Azure AD you lose some of the management options (GPO).
Reasons for Choosing Azure Active Directory
We were moving away from running our own servers and we also wanted SSO setup for all of our cloud services.Reasons for Switching to Azure Active Directory
When we put the feature matrix together Azure AD had more features than the rest. Also a number of SAAS applications have or were building out integrations due to the number of companies using Azure AD.- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Enterprise Review - Azure AD
Reviewed on 2021/12/29
it's nice and easy way to manage users
it's nice and easy way to manage users
Pros
- Easy to use
- simplified and unified solution for user management
- SSO
- Identity management
Cons
- user synchronization is not so good
- very confusing options with same name type
Alternatives Considered
JumpCloud Directory PlatformReasons for Switching to Azure Active Directory
because it's very secure and widely use product with good customer service.- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Azure Active Directory - AAD - A powerhouse of controls and functionality
Reviewed on 2023/11/29
I rely on AAD daily and have had nothing but great experiences with it. It's robust but flexible...
I rely on AAD daily and have had nothing but great experiences with it. It's robust but flexible and the options are almost endless.
Pros
The tooling and functionality is amazing; so much potential and possibilities, AAD is a must-use for any Microsoft administrator.
Cons
navigating the interface can be confusing and convoluted at first, however once you know how to use it and where to go, it is very straight forward.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Excellent Bonus Feature include with Office 365
Reviewed on 2023/12/04
Comes as part of Office 365 and is so unobtrusive that many will not even realize that they have...
Comes as part of Office 365 and is so unobtrusive that many will not even realize that they have it. Right now our company is in the process of attempting to better utilize the security features present in Azure
Pros
We were able to connect our on-premise Active Directory to the Azure Active Directory, which made setting up and maintaining it a breeze. New users are automatically transferred over and all of our on-premise roles and permissions can be utilized in Office 365. Additionally as long as your have a sing enterprise license you can use AAD for SSO on other applications.
Cons
If using Azure Active Directory in hybrid mode it can be a pain to setup two way communication between the cloud and on-premise, though a argument can be made that this is a security feature since it limits what a cracker can accomplish if they get into one of your users accounts.

- Industry: Food Production
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
A foundation of a Microsoft infrastructure
Reviewed on 2023/09/01
Pros
Well documented, easy to navigate and easy to implement needed solutions.
Cons
None really - works as intended and is constantly changed and new features added.

- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
The All-In-One Corporate Identity Manager - Azure AD
Reviewed on 2023/02/10
In conclusion, overall, I highly recommend Azure Active Directory for any company looking to...
In conclusion, overall, I highly recommend Azure Active Directory for any company looking to streamline their identity and access management processes and enhance the security of their IT systems. While there may be some challenges associated with setting up and configuring the software, the benefits are well worth the investment.
Pros
As an administrator of Azure Active Directory in my company, I have found it to be a valuable asset to our overall IT infrastructure. The software offers a range of features that have made our identity and access management processes more efficient and secure. One of the key benefits of using Azure Active Directory is its integration with other Microsoft services, such as Office 365 and Microsoft Teams. This allows for a seamless and secure way for employees to access their work resources, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and simplifying the user experience. Another pro is the robust security features provided by Azure Active Directory, such as multi-factor authentication and conditional access policies. These features have helped us to enhance the security of our IT systems and protect sensitive information from potential threats.
Cons
However, there are also a few cons to consider. One issue I have faced is the learning curve associated with setting up and configuring the software, especially for those who are not familiar with Microsoft's IT infrastructure. Additionally, some users have reported challenges with integrating Azure Active Directory with non-Microsoft systems.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Worth the cost!
Reviewed on 2023/05/25
We solved an issue with reporting accurate data on employees' current department and transfer date....
We solved an issue with reporting accurate data on employees' current department and transfer date. With Azure AD connecting with UKG, that data is updated in real-time.
Pros
Seamless integration with M365 controlling MFA for employees and our external customer users, and integration with 3rd party apps (UKG, Jira, Jira Service Management, Confluence, Internal Apps)
Cons
Being a M365 company, we were locked into going with Azure AD when we added our Azure environment.
- Industry: Banking
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
A powerful Identity Management Tool
Reviewed on 2023/02/08
Pros
I like the fact that users can sign on using single sign-on across multiple platforms.
Cons
Azure AD keeps improving each day and Microsoft has yet to fail in this area. I have not seen yet a con in this ssoftware.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Excellent Product AAD
Reviewed on 2023/02/16
overall experience is best as this suffices our requirements
overall experience is best as this suffices our requirements
Pros
MFA, SSO, Password Management, are some of the best features
Cons
its perfect as per our business requirements
- Industry: Real Estate
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
the best way to manage users for big companies
Reviewed on 2023/02/12
overall i think that AAD is the best user management tool for big organizations, it's high...
overall i think that AAD is the best user management tool for big organizations, it's high adaptability and range of integrations allow this platform to fit in almos any infrastrucutre
Pros
the integration with both AD on premise on google workspace make this tool the perfect paltform for a migration to a cloud based only organization
Cons
the interface it's very complex, created by many submenus it can take some times for an admin to get accostumed to it. another thing is that many advanced features are locked behind an additional paywall
Alternatives Considered
JumpCloud Directory PlatformReasons for Choosing Azure Active Directory
to move from an on premise infrastructure to a cloud based oneReasons for Switching to Azure Active Directory
the fact that is microsoft native
- Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
AAD for the Win!
Reviewed on 2022/10/17
We have noticed a marked skills gap in receiving qualified support engineers. However, in a...
We have noticed a marked skills gap in receiving qualified support engineers. However, in a critical situation, we have found the support chain to be fast moving and very knowledgeable in ways that get the business back to functional in times of urgent need.
Pros
Ease of deployment and support from Microsoft is key to a successful deployment in AAD. Making sure you have reached out to AAD Support prior to deploying can make getting to Best Practices much easier in the long run.
Cons
There can be a 40,000 league difference from getting a good support engineer and receiving sub par support that takes longer than necessary
- Industry: Chemicals
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Besrt Model for Authenticating Active Directory
Reviewed on 2022/09/06
I have found it very easy to use and convenient. I enjoy the benefits of being able to manage...
I have found it very easy to use and convenient. I enjoy the benefits of being able to manage centrally and having all systems visible and clear for me, e.g. I can check in an instant what roles are attributed to a user, what devices the user has and also can help control there being 'scope creep' in terms of users gaining more roles and access. As for the users they are afforded quick and simple access, which doesn't interrupt their workflow or productivity, while still keeping them and the organisation safe.
Pros
Microsoft Azure provides a single pane of glass where user provisioning is provided at a high granular level. There is strong authentication that helps safeguard the company's data and assets, while protecting the user from having too much access. Governance is improved through the principle of 'Least Privilege' and 'Segregation of Duty' both followed meticulously and easier to administer. Access is based on a reduced risk model approach, which is at the centre of all administrative decision-making.
Azure AD allows access to hundreds and thousands of applications like Box, SAP, Oracle etc. With more companies moving to Cloud Operations, Azure AD is the choice that makes sense.
Microsoft also provides great customer service with experts available to help out on different service levels.
Cons
If we have an outage and can't conenct to Azure AD as has happened in the past, we lose access to other systems such as Office, Microsoft Teams etc. This can obviously lead to productivity issues.

- Industry: Chemicals
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
An absolute requirement for any M365 tenant
Reviewed on 2022/05/06
We had Office 365 licecnes but were not using them due to being a Lotus Notes environment. Moving...
We had Office 365 licecnes but were not using them due to being a Lotus Notes environment. Moving off this to Outlook/teams/sharepoint meant having a away to configure users to be able to access these easily. It meant group based sercurity and access, it meant SSO and MFA. All configured easily through AAD.
Pros
Being able to sync form my on premise AD means i can configure and provision users in one place and have their details available for M365 applications and powerfull tools such as password self service, MFA and SSO.
Cons
There are still some limitations that mane i cannot just have a fully cloud based AD platform. I still need locak AD on a server onnected with Azure AD. Hopefully soon it can go and i can have just the one.
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Azure Active Directory is the best way to manage your users accounts
Reviewed on 2022/03/03
Pros
It's intuitive and easy to use, it's hosted in the cloud so there is rarely any downtime (if ever!). Groups and users can be set up in a matter of seconds and there are some more advanced settings such as conditional access policies, which make restricting access and enforcing multi-factor authentication very straightforward.
Cons
Azure AD can be expensive, especially if you have a lot of users and a large infastructure to manage and maintain.
- Industry: Computer & Network Security
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Gold standard for Priveleged Access Management!
Reviewed on 2022/07/31
AAD is our primary access management tool and since our company has a strong SSO policy, newly...
AAD is our primary access management tool and since our company has a strong SSO policy, newly onboarded applications are strictly managed via SSO only. Permissions and roles assigned to groups and not users to make sure uniform access is provided and periodic review of access management is also done to make sure to revoke unnessary access and all this can directly be done via Azure Active Directory!
Pros
1. Integration with on-prem Active Directory and even other access management tools is possible with AAD.
2. Users and groups management with AAD is super easy and even the most complex use-cases can easily be implemented.
3. SSO and SAML capabilities: are stunning. AAD can serve as a SSO identify provider for all your applications that support SSO and every user can simply login with your corporate crendentials.
Cons
There are no major flaws, or missing features from AAD. One can easily integrate third-party plugins and tools as well to bring new feature set, if required. Majorly, AAD is the gold standard, therefore, customer service is very proactive and feature sets are added frequently to serve new clients.

- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Great access management and identity service
Reviewed on 2022/05/29
Great, we extensively use both Azure, the Microsoft Stack, Power BI and the Office 365 graph so AAD...
Great, we extensively use both Azure, the Microsoft Stack, Power BI and the Office 365 graph so AAD was a natural fit
Pros
Easy to configure, assign roles (or groups) to persons and/or apps. This case be easily reproduced using the API otherwise the front end is just as good.
Cons
In terms of the dizzying amount of permissions it can be tricky at times to know exactly which one/s you should apply for a given use case

- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
The best solution for a Microsoft-heavy company.
Reviewed on 2022/04/27
Pros
I like the main dashboard gives you alerts on upcoming major changes and remediation to avoid service interruptions. There is the seamless integration with on premise Active Directory that makes it easy to sync and migrate. The monitoring blade is great to show access with details on time, user, application, remote IP Address, location and MFA. I also like the separation and ease to create service principals or applications and lock them down to specific roles. I also like the feature of setting accounts as Guest so that you can furter restrict non company users. Overall one of the best ID management solutions for Microsoft shops. Great API and powershell documentation
Cons
No compains but I wish more security features that are hidden are brought and promoted in the GUI.
Alternatives Considered
Imprivata OneSign, Okta, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Google Cloud IdentityReasons for Switching to Azure Active Directory
Easier configuration and more features.- Industry: Sports
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Awesomely Integrated for a Microsoft Shop
Reviewed on 2022/01/08
Pros
I love AAD for its integration into the rest of the O365 & M365 suite. Whilst a business could still get plenty of use with a cloud directory like AAD on its own (and also at like a tenth the cost of the competition), in our environment its integration is insanely useful.
Cons
The only thing I can really say *isn't* great about Microsoft is their support. Often times contacting support ends in an endless loop of blame-shifting (if we get a response at all), and I often get much more information on outages and issues from r/sysadmin instead of Microsoft directly. However - the software itself is much better than these issues.

- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Good cloud platform
Reviewed on 2021/12/02
Pros
Azure is a very good cloud platform, their UI is really amazing and they have great customer support, always on hand to provide support.
The AAD is a great and excellent feature that allows you to manage your organization users, computer etc in cloud. The hybrid feature also allows you easily manage your existing on prem servers. Azure is less complex and very user friendly. I would greatly recommend to any organization looking at onboarding cloud services.
Cons
It's a great cloud platform and works well so far. Nothing really comes to mind, i'd greatly recommend
- Industry: Apparel & Fashion
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Azure Active Directory
Reviewed on 2022/01/25
Pros
we are as a company highly depend on this application to manage day today user creations and multi factor authentications. its cloud based and easy to access from anywhere and it really help me as an IT Administrator. and single sign on SSO is really help to manage all in one place. even you can check the login attempts by users with the location to take actions. granting rights and removing it from user is so easy with this. i highly recommend this app, it will really make your life easy. and the deployment of the rights taking effect to client in seconds which make our IT department look so efficient.
Cons
actually i didn't see any drawbacks or any least like areas on this application. this is worth for what you pay.

- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Most widely adopted identity managerment solution for cloud!
Reviewed on 2022/11/19
We have a seemless integration of on-prem windows identities to cloud via this Azure Actively...
We have a seemless integration of on-prem windows identities to cloud via this Azure Actively Directory.Totally secure and private environment is provided.
Pros
Serverless server is here, irony is that cloud stands for serverless capabilities and still provides server architecture features like Active Directory.Not just that you get many option of acess control and policies to execise of each user. Multiple factor authentication via app, sms and call are available. Admin can also check the location for which the authorization is requested. We can setup custom logo and also we can restrict users to login on untrusted devices. Isn't that the great feature? I love it and totally impressed with the new capabilities.
Cons
There are no cons at all. Microsoft is very innovative to develop such a practical usage platform.