KeycloakvsMicrosoft Entra ID
How 10 AI models weigh Keycloak against Microsoft Entra ID on the 1 buying question where both came up.
- Keycloak
- 63%of answers named it
- Microsoft Entra ID
- 48%of answers named it
- Placed higher
- 16–17times Keycloak vs Microsoft Entra ID, over 33 model rankings that listed either
- Models leaning
- 6–3toward Keycloak vs Microsoft Entra ID; 1 even
Which models prefer which
Share of each model's answers that named each product, and how often its ranking put one above the other (a product listed beats one left off) · On the 1 shared question, every wording
| Model | Keycloak | Microsoft Entra ID | Placed higher | Leans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | 83% | 100% | 0–4 | Microsoft Entra ID |
| GPT-6 Luna | 58% | 25% | 2–1 | Keycloak |
| Gemini 4 Argon | 75% | 42% | 3–1 | Keycloak |
| Qwen 3.8 Flash | 100% | 33% | 3–1 | Keycloak |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro | 17% | 25% | 1–1 | Even |
| GLM-5.3 | 33% | 42% | 2–1 | Keycloak |
| Kimi K3 | 92% | 42% | 3–1 | Keycloak |
| MiniMax M3 | 50% | 100% | 0–4 | Microsoft Entra ID |
| Mistral Large 4 | 58% | 42% | 0–2 | Microsoft Entra ID |
| Nemotron 3 Ultra | 60% | 30% | 2–1 | Keycloak |
What the models say about Keycloak
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Free open-source identity server, powerful but requires self-management.
- GPT-6 Luna
Powerful self-hosted open-source identity platform with extensive customization.
- Gemini 4 Argon
The most powerful self-hosted, open-source identity and access management solution available.
- Qwen 3.8 Flash
Top self-hosted open-source option with full OIDC/SAML.
- GLM-5.3
Free, self-hosted open-source IAM supporting OIDC/SAML at scale.
- Kimi K3
Free open-source, self-hosted, full OIDC/SAML with no vendor lock-in.
- MiniMax M3
Powerful self-hosted, open-source IAM for full control.
- Mistral Large 4
Free open-source option with full control, ideal for self-hosted and regulated environments.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra
Mature open-source IAM, widely deployed in enterprises
What the models say about Microsoft Entra ID
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Strong choice when targeting Microsoft and enterprise Azure users.
- GPT-6 Luna
Excellent value for Microsoft-centric organizations, with robust MFA, conditional access, and identity governance.
- Gemini 4 Argon
Unbeatable value and seamless integration for organizations already committed to Microsoft ecosystems.
- Qwen 3.8 Flash
Ubiquitous in M365 shops, deep directory integration.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro
Ubiquitous cloud identity for Microsoft-centric shops; Conditional Access is powerful.
- GLM-5.3
Best value for Microsoft shops; tight integration and mature conditional access.
- Kimi K3
Best for Microsoft ecosystems; conditional access is strong.
- MiniMax M3
Best-in-class for Microsoft 365 shops and enterprise SSO.
- Mistral Large 4
Deep Microsoft 365/Azure ecosystem integration and industry-leading enterprise security features.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra
Deep Microsoft 365 integration with Identity Protection and PIM
Tracked since October 25, 2026. Each time the panel answers these questions again, both shares are added here.
Question by question
Share of all answers that named each, every wording pooled, with its place among every product named · Both-named questions first
| Question | Keycloak | Microsoft Entra ID |
|---|---|---|
| Best authentication services for web apps | 63% #5 | 48% #10 |