Microsoft Entra ID pricing: tiers, seat costs, and hidden fees

Short answer

Workforce identity bundled with most Microsoft 365 plans. Entra Suite at $12/user/month is the Okta-class advanced bundle.

Last verified: 2026-05-17 Model: user/month Official pricing

Public pricing tiers

TierMonthlyAnnual monthly equivalentNotes

Entra ID Free $0 month $0 month Included with Azure and Microsoft 365 subscriptions

Entra ID P1 $6 user/month $6 user/month Standalone or bundled with M365 E3 and Business Premium

Entra ID P2 $9 user/month $9 user/month Standalone or bundled with M365 E5

Entra Suite $12 user/month $12 user/month Requires P1 subscription; special pricing for P2 and M365 E5 customers

Microsoft Entra ID cost calculator

For 10 seats on Entra ID P1, current public pricing implies $60 per month when annual pricing is available, or $60 month-to-month.

Sample stack cost at named team sizes

Microsoft Entra ID monthly cost projection by team size, based on public per-seat pricing.
Tier	10 seats / month	25 seats / month	50 seats / month
Entra ID Free	$0	$0	$0
Entra ID P1	$60	$150	$300
Entra ID P2	$90	$225	$450
Entra Suite	$120	$300	$600

Math: per-seat tiers multiplied by seat count. Flat-fee tiers stay constant. Does not include add-ons, support tiers, implementation, or usage overages.

Hidden fees and quote risks

All published prices require annual commitment
Entra Suite requires existing P1 or higher subscription
Bundled value depends on existing M365 license mix

Enterprise notes

Entra Suite combines ID Governance, Verified ID, Internet Access, and Private Access. Volume discounts via Microsoft EA.

Closest alternatives

Other workforce identity (iam) tools buyers shortlist when they compare Microsoft Entra ID.

Okta Workforce Identity Workforce identity (iam)

OneLogin Workforce identity (iam)

JumpCloud Directory and device management

Ping Identity Not yet covered

Sources

Microsoft Entra ID pricing

Pricing changes frequently. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Microsoft Entra ID cost?

Microsoft Entra ID pricing depends on its Per-user/month annual. The page lists public tiers and flags custom or usage-based items that require vendor confirmation.

What is the main hidden fee risk for Microsoft Entra ID?

All published prices require annual commitment

Which Microsoft Entra ID alternatives should buyers compare?

Okta, OneLogin, JumpCloud, Ping Identity are the closest alternatives most procurement teams compare against Microsoft Entra ID.