Alt to:Okta, Auth0 (Okta), Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) +3
Alt to:Okta, Auth0 (by Okta), Ping Identity (PingFederate) +3
Alt to:DocuSignID Check, ID.meID+V+Verify, Digidentity +6
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) alternatives compared
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| Service | Headquarters | Data hosting | EU data residency | Low Cloud Act exposure | Open source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cidaas | Germany | Germany | Yes | Yes | No |
| Curity | Sweden | Customer-defined | No | Yes | No |
| itsme | Belgium | Belgium, EU (any EU region) | Yes | Yes | No |
Frequently asked questions about Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) alternatives
What are the best EU alternatives to Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)?+
The EU Alternatives Directory lists 3 European alternatives to Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including cidaas, Curity, itsme. Each one is checked for European headquarters and data protection practices.
Why switch from Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) to an EU alternative?+
An EU-based alternative keeps your data under European jurisdiction and GDPR. It reduces exposure to the US Cloud Act and foreign data access laws.
Are EU alternatives to Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) as good?+
Many EU alternatives to Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) offer comparable features, with the added benefit of European data residency and digital sovereignty.
How are these Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) alternatives verified?+
We check the legal entity, country of headquarters and hosting locations. Only providers based in the EU, EEA, UK, Switzerland or Ukraine are listed.