--- title: Compare Microsoft with Veriam - Access and Subscription Management description: Explore Veriam's cloud-native IAM and subscription management solution, designed for B2B authentication and control, complementing Microsoft Entra ID. --- [![Veriam](https://getveriam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Veriam_logo_RGB%205-1.webp?width=134&height=37&name=Veriam_logo_RGB%205-1.webp "Veriam")](https://getveriam.com) - Platform - Company - Resources - [Pricing](https://getveriam.com/pricing) - [News](https://getveriam.com/news) [Get Veriam Free](https://getveriam.com/register) [Login](https://admin.myveriam.com/) [![Veriam_logo-1](https://getveriam.com/hubfs/Veriam_logo-1.svg "Veriam_logo-1")](https://getveriam.com) [Login](https://admin.myveriam.com/) [![Veriam_logo-1](https://getveriam.com/hubfs/Veriam_logo-1.svg "Veriam_logo-1")](https://getveriam.com) - Platform - Company - Resources - [Pricing](https://getveriam.com/pricing) - [News](https://getveriam.com/news) [Get Veriam Free](https://getveriam.com/register) [Login](https://admin.myveriam.com/) [![Veriam_logo-1](https://getveriam.com/hubfs/Veriam_logo-1.svg "Veriam_logo-1")](https://getveriam.com) [Login](https://admin.myveriam.com/) - 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[Support](https://docs.myveriam.com/) - [Pricing](https://getveriam.com/pricing) - [News](https://getveriam.com/news) - [Contact](https://getveriam.com/contact) - [View demo ▶️](https://getveriam.com/demo) - [Login](https://admin.myveriam.com) [Get Veriam Free](https://getveriam.com/register) EXPLORE PLATFORM - [Overview](https://getveriam.com/platform) - [View demo ▶️](https://getveriam.com/demo) - [Startup program](https://getveriam.com/startup-program) - [Pricing & specifications](https://getveriam.com/pricing) IDENTITY & ACCESS MANAGEMENT - [Overview](https://getveriam.com/ciam) - [Onboarding](https://getveriam.com/ciam/onboarding) - [Identity Management](https://getveriam.com/ciam/identity-management) - [Access Management](https://getveriam.com/ciam/access-management) - [Authentication](https://getveriam.com/ciam/authentication) - [Multifactor Authentication](https://getveriam.com/ciam/mfa) Subscription Management - [Overview](https://getveriam.com/subscriptions) - [Pricing configuration](https://getveriam.com/subscriptions/pricing-configuration) - [Subscriptions](https://getveriam.com/subscriptions/subscriptions) - [Invoicing](https://getveriam.com/subscriptions/invoicing) - [Retention](https://getveriam.com/subscriptions/retention) - [Once-off license](https://getveriam.com/subscriptions/once-off) Use cases - [Safer, simpler ESG data sharing](https://getveriam.com/insight/veriam-for-safer-simpler-esg-data-sharing) - [Data exchange in supply chains](https://getveriam.com/insight/veriam-for-data-exchange-in-supply-chains) - [Scaling B2B SaaS businesses](https://getveriam.com/insight/veriam-for-saas) [View demo](https://getveriam.com/demo) OUR COMPANY - [About us](https://getveriam.com/veriam) - [Careers](https://getveriam.com/careers) - [Partners](https://getveriam.com/partners) Compare us - [Veriam vs Okta](https://getveriam.com/compare/okta) - [Veriam vs Forgerock](https://getveriam.com/compare/forgerock) - [Veriam vs LoginRadius](https://getveriam.com/compare/loginradius) - [Veriam vs Auth0](https://getveriam.com/compare/auth0) - [Veriam vs Descope](https://getveriam.com/compare/descope) - [Veriam vs Chargebee](https://getveriam.com/compare/chargebee) - [Veriam vs Stripe](https://getveriam.com/compare/stripe) - [Veriam vs Paddle](https://getveriam.com/compare/paddle) Explore platform - [Benefits](https://getveriam.com/platform) - [Startup program](https://getveriam.com/startup-program) - [View demo ▶️](https://getveriam.com/demo) Keep in touch - [Contact](https://getveriam.com/contact) - [Latest news](https://getveriam.com/news) - [Join our newsletter](https://getveriam.com/newsletter) [Get Started](https://getveriam.com/register) For Providers - [Customer accounts](https://docs.myveriam.com/for-providers/customer-accounts) - [Customer users](https://docs.myveriam.com/for-providers/customer-users) - [CIAM](https://docs.myveriam.com/for-providers/ciam) - [Subscription Management](https://docs.myveriam.com/for-providers/subscription-management) - [Contracting](https://docs.myveriam.com/contracting) For Customers - [Manage your organization](https://docs.myveriam.com/for-customers/manage-your-organization) - [Manage your account](https://docs.myveriam.com/for-customers/manage-your-account) - [Manage your subscriptions](https://docs.myveriam.com/for-customers/manage-your-subscriptions) Keep in touch - [Support](https://docs.myveriam.com/) - [Contact](https://getveriam.com/contact) - [Latest news](https://getveriam.com/news) - [Join our newsletter](https://getveriam.com/newsletter) [Get Started](https://getveriam.com/register) ![new-right-green](https://getveriam.com/hubfs/new-right-green.webp) ![new-right-mobile](https://getveriam.com/hubfs/new-right-mobile.webp) # Veriam vs. Microsoft A focused comparison ![Microsoft_logo](https://getveriam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Microsoft_logo.webp?width=400&height=85&name=Microsoft_logo.webp "Microsoft_logo") Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) is a leading enterprise identity and access management (IAM) solution that provides Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and identity governance for corporate environments. It is primarily designed to secure Microsoft 365, Azure-based applications, and enterprise IT infrastructures. However, Microsoft Entra ID is deeply embedded in the Microsoft ecosystem and is optimized for internal workforce IAM rather than external B2B authentication and subscription-based access control. While it is excellent for securing enterprise IT environments, it is not built for business-to-business authentication, flexible authorization models, or integrated billing and subscription management. This is where Veriam stands out. Veriam is a cloud-native IAM and subscription management solution, specifically designed for B2B authentication, external partner access, and flexible authorization rules. Unlike Microsoft Entra ID, which focuses on workforce security, Veriam enables organizations to securely authenticate B2B users, implement advanced authorization policies, and seamlessly integrate billing for subscription-based access models. | Feature | Veriam | Microsoft | | --- | --- | --- | | Integrated IAM & Subscription Management | ✅ The only solution that natively integrates access & subscription management | ❌ No built-in billing or subscription features | | Single Sign-On (SSO) | ✅ Enables seamless access to multiple applications with a single identity | ✅ Enterprise SSO for Microsoft and third-party apps | | Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) | ✅ Supports OTP and biometric-based authentication | ✅ Strong MFA capabilities with conditional access | | User Lifecycle Management | ✅ Optimized for onboarding external B2B users | ✅ Robust lifecycle management but focused on internal workforce | | Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Authentication | ❌ Not supported; tailored for B2B & supply chain integration | ✅ Available through Microsoft Entra ID B2C | | Policy-Based Authorization | ✅ Combines role-based, attribute-based, and resource-based policies | ✅ Supports role-based access control (RBAC) and conditional access | | Integration Ecosystem | ✅ Designed to integrate with Ping Identity and other IAM providers | ✅ Deeply integrated into Microsoft services but limited for non-Microsoft ecosystems | | Scalability | ✅ Architected for linear global scalability, handling millions of users | ✅ Enterprise-grade scalability for Microsoft-based IT environments | | Self-Hosting | ❌ Not supported; fully cloud-based | ❌ Fully cloud-based; no self-hosting option | | Developer-Friendliness | ✅ Simple API integration for IAM, subscription management, invoicing, and payments | ❌ Complex Microsoft APIs; primarily suited for Microsoft ecosystem | | Compliance & Security | ✅ EU-based, adheres to GDPR, pursuing ISO 27001 certification | ✅ Enterprise-grade security and compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001, HIPAA) | | Pricing | ✅ IAM is free; charges only for subscription management | ❌ Paid per user and per feature (P1/P2 licensing model) | | Ease of Use & Maintenance | ✅ Designed for easy integration and minimal maintenance | ❌ Requires Microsoft ecosystem expertise and complex configurations | ![Group 234 (1)-1](https://getveriam.com/hubfs/Group%20234%20(1)-1.svg) ## How Veriam enhances Microsoft Rather than competing, Veriam complements Microsoft Entra ID by adding B2B identity, external user management, and subscription billing capabilities. Organizations using Microsoft Entra ID for workforce authentication can integrate Veriam to: - Extend authentication to B2B partners, suppliers, and enterprise customers without requiring Microsoft accounts. - Seamlessly integrate subscription management, payments, and invoicing into authentication workflows. - Leverage a simplified policy-based authorization model that combines role-based, attribute-based, and resource-based access control. By integrating with Microsoft Entra ID, Veriam enables businesses to extend their IAM capabilities beyond workforce security into B2B identity and monetization. ## Final thoughts If your company uses Microsoft Entra ID for workforce authentication but needs B2B identity management, external authorization, and subscription-based monetization, Veriam is the ideal complement. It bridges the gap between corporate IAM and full-scale B2B IAM with built-in billing and subscription control. ## How to position us Explore how our features stack up against leading competitors and discover what sets our functionality apart. ![Comparison](https://getveriam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/chub_backup/Comparison.png?width=2000&height=1015&name=Comparison.png "Comparison") ## Cut costs, save time, reduce risk #### Try it out. Create an account now to explore the benefits Veriam has to offer.  ### Get started Create your account now. [Try Veriam](https://getveriam.com/register) ### Explore Learn more about the Veriam platform and services. [Learn more](https://getveriam.com/platform) ### Contact us Contact us for any questions. [Get in contact](https://getveriam.com/contact) ![Vector (1) (1)](https://getveriam.com/hubfs/Vector%20(1)%20(1).svg) ![Vector (9)](https://getveriam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Vector%20(9).webp?width=839&height=740&name=Vector%20(9).webp) Veriam. 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