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In this article, we explore the key editions of Microsoft Entra ID, each tailored to enhance your organization’s identity and access management capabilities. The editions range from a comprehensive premium offering to a feature-rich free version, ensuring that organizations of any size can find the solution that best meets their needs.

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Premium P2 Edition

The Premium P2 license stands at the top of the Entra ID suite as the most comprehensive solution. It not only incorporates all features from the lower tiers but also introduces advanced identity protection, governance, and privileged identity management capabilities. These advanced tools help safeguard against cyber threats, ensure compliance, and provide robust control over privileged access.

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Premium P1 Edition

The Premium P1 edition offers a solid foundation for identity management with advanced group management, conditional access, and multi-factor authentication. These features dynamically adjust access based on risk profiles, bolstering your organization’s security while ensuring that compliance with company policies is maintained.

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Governance Edition

The Governance Edition, an evolution of the former Azure AD, focuses on streamlining identity lifecycle management through robust governance practices. It ensures that access rights are granted based on established policies and undergo regular reviews. Among its key features is Privileged Identity Management (PIM), which controls and monitors administrative access, and automated provisioning for user and group accounts to optimize operational processes.

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Free Edition

The Free Edition equips organizations with essential identity management tools while remaining accessible in cost. It provides self-service account management—allowing users to update account details and passwords—and basic single sign-on capabilities. This edition is designed to deliver core identity services suitable for organizations starting their journey with identity and access management.
The image is a chart showing different editions of Microsoft Entra ID, detailing features available in Premium P2, Premium P1, Governance, and Free versions. Each edition includes various features like self-service account management, single sign-on, and conditional access.
No matter the size of your organization or the complexity of your requirements, there is a Microsoft Entra ID edition crafted to meet your unique needs. Each edition builds on the previous one, providing progressively enhanced secure and compliant identity infrastructures.

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Reviewing Documentation for Detailed Comparisons

For a thorough understanding of the differences between these editions, it is recommended to consult the official Entra ID plans and pricing documentation. Detailed comparisons will highlight which authentication methods, single sign-on components, and identity governance features are included in each plan. For example, you may find that certain authentication options are unavailable in the Free edition, while some advanced features are exclusive to the P2 or Governance editions.
The image shows a pricing comparison table for Microsoft Entra services, detailing features included in different subscription plans such as Free, 6.00/user/month, 9.00/user/month, and Governance at $7.00/user/month. Each plan offers various levels of features like authentication, administration, and identity protection.
For the latest and most detailed information, always refer to the official Microsoft Entra ID documentation. This ensures you have insight into current feature sets, pricing changes, and available plans.
Previously, the Premium P2 license was seen as the ultimate offering for Azure Active Directory. However, with the advent of Microsoft Entra ID, certain advanced features are now exclusive to the Governance Edition. Customers using the P2 plan can purchase governance add-ons to access these additional identity governance capabilities.

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New Products and Upcoming Features

Microsoft Entra ID continues to evolve, now offering innovative products such as Entra Verified ID, Permissions Management License, and Entra Workload ID. These new additions provide enhanced identity solutions and expand the capabilities available within the Entra ecosystem.
The image shows pricing information for Microsoft Entra services, including Permissions Management at 10.40 per resource/month and Workload ID at 3.00 per identity/month, with options to try for free and contact sales.
Stay informed about the latest releases and updates by regularly reviewing official documentation and announcements, ensuring that your organization continues to benefit from cutting-edge identity management innovations. With a comprehensive understanding of the Microsoft Entra ID editions, we now transition to exploring device identities within Microsoft Entra ID.

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