Microsoft Entra ID vs JumpCloud
Eleven of fourteen models named Microsoft Entra ID first on the direct prompt; one named JumpCloud. Both were named by all fourteen models and Microsoft Entra ID carries 72 labels and JumpCloud 49, so the shares are not directly comparable.
Named in twelve categories this edition.
Named in twelve categories this edition.
Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all fourteen models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category; every quote names the model and the prompt it came from. Both figures come from the Workforce identity and SSO page.
By framing
Microsoft Entra IDFirst choices, of fourteen modelsJumpCloud
Across every category in the November 2026 Edition, Microsoft Entra ID and JumpCloud were named in the same answer 181 times, of the 600 answers naming Microsoft Entra ID and the 407 naming JumpCloud. In those answers JumpCloud took the first choice sixty-five times and Microsoft Entra ID fifty-seven.
Every model, every framing
| Model | Direct | Paraphrase | Comparative | Budget-constrained | Scale-constrained | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | | | | | ||
| GPT-5.4 mini | | | | | ||
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | | | | | | |
| Perplexity Sonar | | | | | | |
| Grok 4.20 | | | | | | |
| Mistral Small | | | | | ||
| DeepSeek V4 Flash | | | | | | |
| Llama 4 Maverick | | | | |||
| Qwen 3.7 Flash | | | | | | |
| Kimi K2 | | | | | | |
| GLM 4.7 FlashX | | | | | ||
| MiniMax M2.5 | | | | | ||
| GPT-6 Luna | | | | | | |
| Muse Glimmer 30B | | | | | |
Microsoft Entra ID JumpCloud first choice named as an alternative argued againstblank: not namedEach cell is one answer, Microsoft Entra ID on the left and JumpCloud on the right.The direct prompt
Both were the first choice
1 of 14 modelsThe answer named them together, and the judge labeled each a first choice.Microsoft Entra ID first, JumpCloud an alternative
10 of 14 modelsJumpCloud was named in the answer but not as the choice, or not at all.Neither was the first choice, one was named
3 of 14 modelsThe answer put something else first and named one of the two as an alternative.Bold names in an answer are the products the judge labeled a first choice; a model naming several gives each of them that label. The full answer text for every row is in the record.
By buyer segment
JumpCloud55%#1 of 9Microsoft Entra ID29%#2 of 9Microsoft Entra ID46%#1 of 9JumpCloud19%#3 of 9Microsoft Entra ID53%#1 of 10JumpCloud0%#8 of 10What the models said about Microsoft Entra ID
Every negative label with a quote, up to three, then the highest-weighted positives, up to three. Three of three in this category shown.
“Microsoft Entra ID when your estate is not Microsoft-centered. It can be excellent for Microsoft 365, but non-Microsoft integrations and the best value are less compelling outside that ecosystem.” Perplexity Sonar · negative prompt · soft negative
“stick to the core Identity capabilities provided by your directory provider (Microsoft Entra ID or Okta) which are generally robust and low-maintenance” Qwen 3.7 Flash · negative prompt · first choice
“Start with JumpCloud if you want a unified platform that can grow with you, or Microsoft Entra ID if you're already in the Microsoft ecosystem.” Kimi K2 · direct prompt · first choice
What the models said about JumpCloud
Every negative label with a quote, up to three, then the highest-weighted positives, up to three. Four of four in this category shown.
“JumpCloud for large, highly complex enterprises if you need deep governance... its main strength is combining directory, SSO, and device management for small and midsize organizations.” Perplexity Sonar · negative prompt · soft negative
“JumpCloud — ask what changed after its 2023 incident.” GPT-6 Luna · negative prompt · soft negative
“JumpCloud is the clear leader, recommended by 48% of AI models for small businesses due to its affordability and robust features” Mistral Small · budget prompt · first choice
“The Best All-Rounder for Small Teams: JumpCloud ... frequently cited as a clear leader for small businesses and startups” Qwen 3.7 Flash · budget prompt · first choice
Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category, each against each. The output is the models' output; nothing here is a recommendation by the index.