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IdentityServer vs Microsoft Entra ID

A side-by-side look at IdentityServer and Microsoft Entra ID. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

IdentityServer

IdentityServer

Security & Privacy

IdentityServer is an open source OpenID Connect and OAuth 2.0 framework for ASP.NET Core used to enable single sign-on, API access control and user profile management. It supports token-based authentication and authorization for web sites, web APIs and native/mobile applications.

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Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Entra ID

Security & Privacy

Microsoft Entra ID is an identity and access management (IAM) solution that provides single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, self-service password reset, and more. It integrates with Active Directory and Office 365 to manage identities and access.

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