Entra External ID vs Clerk
Learn how Entra External ID and Clerk differ in their key features like authentication, enterprise auth, security, user management and compliance, so you can decide which of these authentication providers is best for you.
Feature Comparison
Both tools offer comparable feature coverage, with Clerk supporting 31 features and Entra External ID supporting 28. Consider your specific needs regarding authentication, enterprise auth, security, user management and extensibility when making your decision. Clerk fully covers authentication and user management, and both tools fully cover branding and extensibility.
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Admins can invalidate refresh tokens and sessions through the Microsoft Entra admin center and specify token lifetimes
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| Entra External ID | Clerk | |
|---|---|---|
Admins can invalidate refresh tokens and sessions through the Microsoft Entra admin center and specify token lifetimes | ||
Compliance Comparison
Clerk offers broader coverage than Entra External ID, supporting 2 certifications and regulatory frameworks compared to 0 for Entra External ID.
HIPAACompliantEntra External ID
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SOC2CompliantEntra External ID
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| Compliance | Entra External ID | Clerk |
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| HIPAACompliant | ||
| SOC2Compliant |
