| Feature | Entra Id | Azure Active Directory |
|---|
| Primary Use | Identity and access management for cloud applications | Identity and access management for cloud and on-premises applications |
| Credentials | Supports similar credentials like passwords, MFA, SSO | Supports passwords, MFA, SSO, and device management |
| Work Environment | Cloud-based identity platform | Cloud and hybrid environments |
| Industry Usage | Used across industries for cloud identity management | Used across industries for both cloud and hybrid identity solutions |
Entra Id and Azure Active Directory are closely related identity management solutions. Entra Id is a newer branding for Microsoft's identity platform, focusing on cloud-native identity services, while Azure AD has been the established service for managing identities in cloud and hybrid environments. Both support similar credentials and are used across industries, but Entra Id emphasizes a more integrated, modern approach to identity management.