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CrowdStrike Falcon vs Microsoft Entra ID Protection comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 24, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.4
Omada Identity's high initial cost is offset by reduced maintenance costs, improved security, and process efficiency, but ROI measurement is challenging.
Sentiment score
7.5
CrowdStrike Falcon enhances ROI by improving productivity, reducing costs, minimizing downtime, and effectively preventing cyber threats.
No sentiment score available
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.9
Omada Identity's technical support is praised for responsiveness, but outdated documentation and inconsistent response times pose challenges.
Sentiment score
7.0
CrowdStrike Falcon's customer service is praised for prompt support but needs improvement in personalized attention and communication depth.
Sentiment score
6.4
Microsoft Entra ID Protection support is generally helpful, with mixed experiences depending on subscription and partner involvement.
We do not contact their technical support directly because we have a service agreement already in place with them with some dedicated and some non-dedicated resources.
They often refer to internal blogs, which doesn't offer much new information and can limit our capabilities in troubleshooting.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Omada Identity is praised for its scalability in cloud and hybrid environments, despite minor performance and customization feedback.
Sentiment score
8.0
CrowdStrike Falcon is cloud-based, highly scalable, supports numerous endpoints, and easily adapts to businesses, ensuring extensive protection scalability.
Sentiment score
8.4
Microsoft Entra ID Protection is highly scalable and adaptable, efficiently handling diverse organizational needs from small businesses to enterprises.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Omada Identity is stable, with minimal issues, occasional bugs, and high ratings for reliability and performance.
Sentiment score
8.2
CrowdStrike Falcon is stable and reliable, effectively managing endpoints with minimal issues, though minor update bugs may occur.
Sentiment score
7.8
Microsoft Entra ID Protection is rated highly for stability despite occasional bugs and rare Azure-related outages.
 

Room For Improvement

Omada Identity needs UI improvements, better scalability, integration, documentation, and cost-effective upgrades, with enhanced API and automation.
Users highlight needs for better dashboard, integration, performance, reporting, threat detection, pricing, and support in CrowdStrike Falcon.
Microsoft Entra ID Protection needs improvements in integration, compatibility, user interface, and pricing to enhance user experience and scalability.
The biggest issue, which is the reason why we are transitioning from their product to SailPoint, is the overall user experience.
Microsoft has not offered control over how they calculate high or low-risk scenarios.
 

Setup Cost

Omada Identity offers cost-effective on-premises pricing, though cloud options are pricier, with flexible negotiations available for enterprises.
Enterprise buyers find CrowdStrike Falcon's robust security services offer great value despite slightly higher pricing compared to some alternatives.
Microsoft Entra ID Protection pricing is considered competitive but slightly complex, with potential improvements needed in the pricing structure.
They are lower than some of their competitors.
Microsoft Entra ID requires additional licensing components.
 

Valuable Features

Omada Identity provides governance, customization, integration, and automation for efficient identity lifecycle management with advanced reporting and strong API connectivity.
CrowdStrike Falcon offers comprehensive endpoint protection with real-time threat intelligence, minimal impact, AI-driven detection, and 24/7 monitoring.
Microsoft Entra ID Protection enhances security and efficiency with seamless integration, single sign-on, and comprehensive identity management features.
Technically, the product does everything one would expect from an identity and access management platform.
Having a single sign-on feature with Entra ID ensures seamless access to various applications, even those with significant security constraints.
 

Categories and Ranking

Omada Identity
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Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (3rd), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (6th), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (3rd)
CrowdStrike Falcon
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
122
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (6th), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (3rd), Threat Intelligence Platforms (2nd), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (1st), Active Directory Management (2nd), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (1st), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (1st), Ransomware Protection (1st), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (3rd), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (2nd)
Microsoft Entra ID Protection
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Microsoft Security Suite (9th), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (2nd)
 

Featured Reviews

Pernilla Hulth - PeerSpot reviewer
The interface is easy to use and gives you a solid overview
The cloud-based deployment was straightforward, but the on-prem deployment was in a highly complex ecosystem. Omada has matured since then. I wouldn't say that it isn't straightforward, but it depends on the customer. A standard deployment is relatively easy, but it can be more painful if you need a lot of customization. We deployed the cloud solution in around four months, nearly meeting the 12-week benchmark. The on-prem deployment took three years. It was a highly complex ecosystem that was dependent on other systems. Depending on the size of your environment, you need a product owner and some specialists for maintenance. My last customer was a university with a complex environment. They had around 12 people involved in maintenance at that organization. Typically, it's between 2-5 people.
Chintan-Vyas - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to set up with good behavior-based analysis but needs a single-click recovery option
Most organizations are currently looking for a scheduled scan to meet their compliance needs. Other players like Symantec and Trend Micro, FireEye, et cetera, are still providing the signature-based regular scheduled scans also, which is not available in CrowdStrike. That is one parameter that we feel should be there in CrowdStrike. CrowdStrike is only working on the dynamic or the files under execution. CrowdStrike is not scanning the static files. The product could be more accurate in terms of performance. We'd like to have a single-click recovery option. With some machines getting corrupted by malware, we need an easy way to start with a blank slate if things happen. That one feature should be there in the EDR.
Mahender Nirwan - PeerSpot reviewer
Access to other software is just one click away and suitable for big organizations
Currently, we have limited use of Microsoft AD. We only use it to see if user blocks are available. If they are, we unblock the account and get access accordingly. AD has paid access control features. We can add access control over AD. For example, for documentation, we use an Outline tool. It's open source, and we add our company's knowledge base to it. It's an alternative to Confluence. We don't want everyone to have access to all documentation. If I create documentation for my team, only my team should have access, not support or sales. We can add these scopes or access controls over AD. Once integrated, the person will get the appropriate access control features upon logging in. Role-based access control is a great feature of Active Directory.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Omada Identity?
We don't have to go in and do a lot of the work that we did before. It may have saved us somewhere in the range of 10...
What needs improvement with Omada Identity?
There are some technical bits and pieces that we have looked at that could be better. For instance, when you do a rec...
What is your primary use case for Omada Identity?
We wanted a solution that could help us make HR the master of identities. We wanted a solution that could take that d...
Comparing CrowdStrike Falcon to Cortex XDR (Palo Alto)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto vs. CrowdStrike Falcon Both Cortex XDR and Crowd Strike Falcon offer cloud-based solutions th...
How does Crowdstrike Falcon compare with Darktrace?
Both of these products perform similarly and have many outstanding attributes. CrowdStrike Falcon offers an amazing u...
How does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compare with Crowdstrike Falcon?
The CrowdStrike solution delivers a lot of information about incidents. It has a very light sensor that will never pu...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Active Directory Identity Protection?
Pricing for Microsoft products is slightly high, and it influences some customers to consider switching to other serv...
What needs improvement with Azure Active Directory Identity Protection?
There is a lot of confusion around the user interface. For new users, it can be difficult or confusing to understand ...
 

Also Known As

Omada Identity Suite, Omada Identity Cloud
CrowdStrike Falcon, CrowdStrike Falcon XDR, CrowdStrike Falcon Threat Intelligence, CrowdStrike Identity Protection, CrowdStrike Falcon Surface
Azure Active Directory Identity Protection, Azure AD Identity Protection
 

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Sample Customers

Bayer, ECCO Shoes, Vattenfall, NuStar Energy, Unicredit, Schiphol Group, BMW Group, Deutsche Leasing
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