9 Best Identity and Access Management Software of 2026

1. 1

   Microsoft Entra ID

   Microsoft's cloud identity and access management service, formerly Azure Active Directory.

   9.2overall

   Microsoft's cloud identity and access management service, formerly Azure Active Directory.

   Best forOrganizations standardized on Microsoft 365, Azure and Windows

   Adoption data

   720,000Microsoft says more than 720,000 organizations use Microsoft Entra ID.

   Microsoft, Microsoft Entra ID (2026): “See why more than 720,000 organizations use Microsoft Entra ID”

   Microsoft Entra ID ranks first on reach and bundling. Microsoft says more than 720,000 organizations use it, and its pricing page notes that P1 is included with Microsoft 365 E3 for enterprises and Microsoft 365 Business Premium for smaller firms, so many buyers already pay for it. Standalone P1 costs $7 per user per month on a yearly subscription and covers single sign-on, MFA, Conditional Access, passwordless and phishing-resistant sign-in, and hybrid administration. P2 at $10 adds risk-based access controls, identity protection and privileged access for critical resources. A free tier gives MFA, unlimited SSO and password self-service with an Azure subscription. The Entra Suite at $12 extends coverage to network access and governance. The trade-off is that the deepest value appears when Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 are your core systems; organizations on Google Workspace or many non-Microsoft apps may prefer a neutral provider. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own tests.

   Strengths

   • +Largest published customer base on this list, more than 720,000 organizations
   • +P1 is included with Microsoft 365 E3 and Business Premium
   • +Free tier covers MFA and unlimited SSO

   Limitations

   • −P1 and P2 are annual subscriptions that auto renew
   • −Risk detection and privileged access require P2 at $10 per user
   • −Best fit assumes a Microsoft-centered stack

   SummaryEntra ID is the default choice for Microsoft 365 shops, because many already hold P1 licenses. Check your existing agreement before buying a separate identity provider.

2. 2

   Okta

   Independent workforce and customer identity platform with a large pre-built integration network.

   8.7overall

   Independent workforce and customer identity platform with a large pre-built integration network.

   Best forIT teams that want a vendor-neutral identity layer across many SaaS apps

   Adoption data

   20,000Okta reported more than 20,000 customers as of January 31, 2026, including 5,100 with annual contract value above $100,000.

   Okta, Inc. (SEC Form 10-K), Okta, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026 (2026): “As of January 31, 2026, we had more than 20,000 customers, including 5,100 customers with an annual contract value greater than $100,000.”

   Okta is the strongest independent option. Its 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2026 reports more than 20,000 customers, including 5,100 with annual contract value above $100,000, and over 7,000 integrations in the Okta Integration Network. That integration count is the main reason to choose it when your apps span several vendors. The Starter suite costs $6 per user per month billed annually and includes single sign-on, MFA, Universal Directory and 5 Workflows, which is a lower entry price than Entra ID P1. Essentials at $17 adds adaptive MFA, privileged access, lifecycle management, access governance and 50 Workflows, and Okta also lists a Core Essentials bundle at $14. Professional and Enterprise suites are quoted by sales. The trade-off is cost at the tiers most security teams eventually want: automation and governance sit well above the entry price, and contracts are annual. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own tests.

   Strengths

   • +Over 7,000 integrations reported in its 10-K
   • +Starter suite at $6 per user is cheaper than Entra ID P1
   • +Neutral across Microsoft, Google and other stacks

   Limitations

   • −Workforce suites are billed annually
   • −Adaptive MFA and lifecycle management start at $17 per user
   • −No permanent free production plan

   SummaryOkta is the best pick when you need one identity provider that works with almost every app. Budget for Essentials if you need lifecycle automation.

3. 3

   Duo Security

   Cisco's MFA, single sign-on and device trust service with a free tier for small teams.

   8.6overall

   Cisco's MFA, single sign-on and device trust service with a free tier for small teams.

   Best forTeams that want strong MFA and SSO at the lowest verified per-user price

   Adoption data

   40,000Duo says it serves over 40,000 customers.

   Duo Security (Cisco), About Duo (2026): “That includes over 40,000 customers who trust us every day.”

   Duo Security is the value pick. Its pricing page lists a free plan for up to 10 users with strong MFA and the Duo authenticator app, then Essentials at $3 per user per month with Duo Directory, phishing-resistant MFA, complete passwordless authentication, single sign-on, Trusted Endpoints and unlimited applications. Advantage at $6 adds Cisco Identity Intelligence, session theft protection, Active Directory Defense and risk-based authentication, and Premier at $9 adds VPN-less remote access and complete device trust. Duo says it serves over 40,000 customers and has been part of Cisco since 2018. A 30-day trial and credit card checkout make it easy to start. The trade-off is scope: Duo is built around authentication and device trust, so teams that need automated provisioning, access reviews or deep HR-driven lifecycle workflows will find more in Okta, Entra ID or JumpCloud. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own tests.

   Strengths

   • +Cheapest verified paid tier on this list at $3 per user
   • +Free plan for teams of 10 or fewer
   • +Self-serve purchase with a 30-day trial

   Limitations

   • −Lifecycle management and governance are thinner than Okta or Entra ID
   • −Risk-based authentication requires the $6 Advantage tier
   • −No published customer count split for SSO versus MFA

   SummaryDuo is the cheapest verified way to put phishing-resistant MFA and SSO in front of every app. Pair it with a directory if you need lifecycle automation.

4. 4

   JumpCloud

   Cloud directory platform that combines identity, access and device management.

   8.4overall

   Cloud directory platform that combines identity, access and device management.

   Best forSmall and midsize IT teams without Active Directory that also manage laptops

   Adoption data

   250,000JumpCloud says more than 250,000 organizations use its platform.

   JumpCloud, 10 Reasons Modern Enterprises Run on JumpCloud (2026): “See why 250,000+ organizations choose JumpCloud as the unified identity platform built for every identity: human, machine, and agent.”

   JumpCloud suits teams that want to replace an on-premises directory and manage devices from the same place. Its pricing page sells modules à la carte: device management at $9 per user per month billed annually, an SSO package with MFA and a password manager at $11, and Device Identity Management at $13, with monthly billing costing $2 more per user. Packages such as Platform Essentials, capped at 300 users, and the full Platform are quoted by sales. The platform lists cloud directory, cloud LDAP, cloud RADIUS, conditional access, identity lifecycle management and device management across Windows, Apple, Linux and Android. JumpCloud says more than 250,000 organizations have chosen it. A 30-day trial includes the full platform and 24x7 premium support during the trial. The trade-off is price for pure SSO: if you only need sign-in and MFA, Duo, Okta Starter or Entra ID P1 cost less per user. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own tests.

   Strengths

   • +Identity and device management in one console
   • +Monthly billing available
   • +Reports more than 250,000 organizations

   Limitations

   • −SSO package at $11 per user costs more than Okta Starter or Entra ID P1
   • −Platform Essentials is capped at 300 users
   • −Full Platform pricing requires contacting sales

   SummaryJumpCloud is the strongest all-in-one option for IT teams that need a directory and device management together. Buyers who only need SSO can spend less elsewhere.

5. 5

   Google Cloud Identity

   Google's identity and endpoint management service, sold separately from Google Workspace.

   7.9overall

   Google's identity and endpoint management service, sold separately from Google Workspace.

   Best forOrganizations on Google Workspace or Google Cloud that want low-cost identity

   Google Cloud Identity is the low-cost choice for Google-centered organizations. The free edition, which Google says provides 50 user licenses by default with more available on request, already includes SSO using Google as the identity provider, 2-Step Verification with security keys, password strength controls, Google Cloud Directory Sync and basic mobile device management. Premium adds automated user provisioning, Context-Aware Access, Secure LDAP, Windows device management, remote device wipe, log export to BigQuery and 24x7 chat and email support. Google's billing documentation lists Premium at $6 per license per month on the annual plan, or $7.20 per user on the Flexible plan with no commitment. Billing runs through your Google Workspace subscription. The adoption score is conservative because Google publishes no Cloud Identity customer count. The trade-off is ecosystem fit: outside Google Workspace and Google Cloud, Okta and Entra ID document broader app integrations and governance features. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own tests.

   Strengths

   • +Free edition covers SSO, 2-Step Verification and basic device management
   • +Premium costs $6 per license on the annual plan
   • +Flexible plan allows removing users at any time

   Limitations

   • −Google publishes no customer count for Cloud Identity
   • −Free edition support is limited to community forums
   • −Smaller third-party app catalog than Okta

   SummaryCloud Identity gives Google shops SSO, 2-Step Verification and device basics at no cost. Premium is a fair price for Context-Aware Access and Secure LDAP.

6. 6

   Ping Identity

   Enterprise identity platform for workforce, customer, partner and AI agent identities.

   7.8overall

   Enterprise identity platform for workforce, customer, partner and AI agent identities.

   Best forLarge enterprises and banks with hybrid, on-premises or FedRAMP requirements

   Adoption data

   half of the Fortune 100Ping says it is the identity security platform behind over half of the Fortune 100.

   Ping Identity, Ping Identity Company Overview (2026): “Ping is the identity security platform behind over half of the Fortune 100”

   Ping Identity is built for large, complex estates. Its pricing page says tiers are structured by identity count and type across customers, business partners, workforce and AI agent identities, and that buyers can choose the multi-tenant PingOne cloud, the single-tenant Advanced Identity Cloud, self-managed software for on-premises or hybrid environments, or FedRAMP-authorized deployments. Optional services cover orchestration, real-time threat protection, document and biometric identity verification, reusable credentials, authorization, adaptive MFA and just-in-time privileged access. Ping says it is the identity platform behind over half of the Fortune 100 and 13 of the 15 largest U.S. banks, but it publishes no total customer count, so its adoption score is moderate. Value scores lowest of the major platforms because there is no public price list; every quote comes from sales. The trade-off is clear: Ping fits enterprises that need control over where identity runs, while smaller teams will be better served by Okta, Duo or JumpCloud. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own tests.

   Strengths

   • +Widest choice of deployment models on this list
   • +Used by over half of the Fortune 100, according to Ping
   • +Covers workforce and customer identity on one platform

   Limitations

   • −No published prices; every deal goes through sales
   • −No total customer count published
   • −More configuration than small teams need

   SummaryPing is the pick for enterprises that need self-managed or FedRAMP identity alongside cloud. Expect a sales-led process and custom pricing.

7. 7

   Auth0

   Okta's developer platform for adding login, MFA and SSO to your own applications.

   7.7overall

   Okta's developer platform for adding login, MFA and SSO to your own applications.

   Best forProduct and engineering teams securing customer logins in their own apps

   Auth0 is on this list for teams whose identity problem is their customers, not their staff. The free plan covers up to 25,000 monthly active users with passwordless authentication, unlimited social connections, 5 organizations, basic attack protection and one enterprise connection. Essentials starts at $35 a month for up to 500 monthly active users and adds Pro MFA, role-based access control, separate production and development environments, audit log streaming and standard support. Professional starts at $240 a month and adds use of an existing user database and Enterprise MFA. Auth0 also offers a startup plan with 100K monthly active users free for a year. Okta owns Auth0 but reports customers for the combined company, so we score adoption conservatively. The trade-off is fit: Auth0 does not replace an employee SSO portal, and bills grow with active users, so model costs at your expected scale before you commit. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own tests.

   Strengths

   • +Free plan covers up to 25,000 monthly active users
   • +Priced by monthly active users rather than seats
   • +Startup program with 100K monthly active users free for a year

   Limitations

   • −Not a workforce SSO tool for employee apps
   • −Costs rise quickly with monthly active users and the Professional tier
   • −No separate Auth0 customer count published; Okta reports combined figures

   SummaryAuth0 is the easiest way for developers to add secure customer login with a generous free tier. Use Okta, Entra ID or Duo for employee access.

8. 8

   OneLogin

   Workforce single sign-on and directory service sold in feature packs, part of One Identity.

   7.4overall

   Workforce single sign-on and directory service sold in feature packs, part of One Identity.

   Best forMid-market IT teams that want published per-user pricing for SSO and directory

   OneLogin is a straightforward workforce SSO option with a public price ladder. Its pricing page lists a Basic pack at $3 per user per month for authentication with limited user management, Essentials at $6 for authentication and user management, Business at $10 with advanced authentication and automation, and Enterprise by quote. The entry packs include single sign-on, a cloud directory, single directory integration, Windows domain authentication, mobile SSO and password policy management. OneLogin Access for on-premises and homegrown application SSO is included only in Enterprise. A Workflows add-on costs $2 per user per month, and separate editions cover B2B, customer and education identity. OneLogin publishes no customer count, so its adoption score is conservative. The trade-off is depth: advanced authentication and on-premises app coverage sit in the higher packs, and Okta and Entra ID document larger integration catalogs. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own tests.

   Strengths

   • +Clear published price ladder from $3 to $10 per user
   • +Entry pack matches Duo Essentials on price
   • +Workforce, B2B, customer and education identity editions

   Limitations

   • −No customer count published
   • −Advanced authentication requires the $10 Business pack
   • −On-premises app SSO is limited to the Enterprise pack

   SummaryOneLogin offers clear, low per-user prices for cloud SSO and directory. Teams with many on-premises apps should price the Enterprise pack early.

9. 9

   IBM Verify

   IBM's identity and access management platform for workforce and consumer identities.

   7.1overall

   IBM's identity and access management platform for workforce and consumer identities.

   Best forLarge enterprises already buying from IBM or AWS Marketplace that want usage-based pricing

   IBM Verify is a usage-priced platform for enterprises that already work with IBM. IBM describes it as a unified, identity-first platform that secures human and non-human identities across web, mobile and hybrid environments, with single sign-on, MFA, adaptive access and lifecycle management and governance. Pricing is based on actual usage measured in resource units: SSO, MFA and adaptive access are charged on monthly active users per use case, lifecycle and provisioning on total users, and costs fall for users who sign in less than once a month. IBM publishes a pricing estimator for workforce and consumer scenarios and sells through AWS Marketplace as well as directly. The estimator showed EUR from our location, so we list the USD price as pending. IBM publishes no Verify customer count, which keeps its adoption score low. The trade-off is predictability: usage pricing rewards light users but takes more work to budget than a flat per-seat plan. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own tests.

   Strengths

   • +Pay for actual usage and add or remove users or use cases at any time
   • +SSO, MFA and adaptive access are priced on monthly active users
   • +Available through AWS Marketplace

   Limitations

   • −The pricing page showed EUR from our location, so the USD price is pending
   • −No customer count published for Verify
   • −Resource-unit pricing takes effort to forecast

   SummaryIBM Verify suits enterprises that want to pay by actual sign-in activity and buy through IBM or AWS. Run the estimator with real login data before comparing it with seat-based plans.

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