Security & Identity · Workforce SSO & directory

AWS IAM Identity Center vs Microsoft Entra ID vs Cloud Identity

Workforce SSO & directory, side by side on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.

Security & Identity

Workforce SSO & directory

Close match

AWS

AWS IAM Identity Center

Azure

Microsoft Entra ID

Google Cloud

Cloud Identity

What's different

Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) is a full enterprise directory. IAM Identity Center federates into AWS accounts.

Quick answers

What is the Azure equivalent of AWS IAM Identity Center?
The Azure equivalent of AWS IAM Identity Center is Microsoft Entra ID. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of AWS IAM Identity Center?
The Google Cloud equivalent of AWS IAM Identity Center is Cloud Identity. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the AWS equivalent of Microsoft Entra ID?
The AWS equivalent of Microsoft Entra ID is AWS IAM Identity Center. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Microsoft Entra ID?
The Google Cloud equivalent of Microsoft Entra ID is Cloud Identity. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the AWS equivalent of Cloud Identity?
The AWS equivalent of Cloud Identity is AWS IAM Identity Center. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the Azure equivalent of Cloud Identity?
The Azure equivalent of Cloud Identity is Microsoft Entra ID. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.