11 Best Cloud Directory Services Compared (2026): Features & Pricing
A 2026 buyer's guide ranks Microsoft Entra ID the top cloud directory, ahead of JumpCloud and Okta Universal Directory.
GBHackers ranked 11 cloud directory options for 2026 by lane, protocol coverage, and pricing. Microsoft Entra ID is called best for most organizations because of bundle pricing and hybrid Active Directory exit, JumpCloud for domainless stacks, and Okta Universal Directory as a neutral hub. Google Cloud Identity, AWS Directory Service, Ping (including ForgeRock), OneLogin, Foxpass, FreeIPA, WSO2, and Univention Nubus are also covered, while Zluri is labeled SaaS management rather than a directory.
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