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IAMGuard360 vs. The Alternatives
See how IAMGuard360 compares to other Entra ID credential monitoring options. From manual tracking to enterprise IAM platforms, find out why teams choose IAMGuard360.
Why Teams Choose IAMGuard360
The only Entra ID credential monitoring solution that combines enterprise security with simplicity.
Security First
Your credential metadata never leaves your Azure tenant. IAMGuard360 runs as a Managed Application in your subscription with Azure Managed Identity — no external data transmission, no stored credentials.
Purpose-Built Solution
Unlike enterprise IAM platforms where credential monitoring is an afterthought, IAMGuard360 is designed specifically for Entra ID expiration tracking. Every feature exists to prevent credential-related outages.
Deploy in Minutes, Not Months
No complex architecture to design, no scripts to write, no infrastructure to manage. Deploy from Azure Marketplace and start monitoring in under 30 minutes.
Right-Sized Pricing
Pay for what you need. Starting at $299/month, IAMGuard360 costs a fraction of enterprise IAM tools while delivering focused Entra ID credential protection.
Feature Comparison
A detailed look at how IAMGuard360 stacks up against other options.
| Feature | IAMGuard360 | Azure Native | Enterprise IAM | DIY Scripts | Manual Tracking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unified Dashboard for All Credential Types | |||||
| Proactive Expiration Alerts | |||||
| Multi-Channel Notifications | |||||
| Ownership Mapping | |||||
| Zero Data Egress | |||||
| Runs in Your Tenant | |||||
| Compliance Reports | |||||
| Setup Time Under 30 Minutes | |||||
| No Development Required | |||||
| Dedicated Entra ID Focus | |||||
| Professional Support | |||||
| Affordable Pricing ($299/mo) |
Your Data Never Leaves Your Tenant
Unlike enterprise IAM platforms that require data egress for analysis, IAMGuard360 runs entirely within your Azure subscription. We use Azure Managed Identity to read metadata only — your credential values are never accessed, transmitted, or stored. This architecture eliminates the security risks associated with sending sensitive data to external platforms.
The Alternatives in Detail
Every approach has trade-offs. Here's what you need to know.
Manual Spreadsheet Tracking
Manual ProcessTracking expirations in Excel, Google Sheets, or other manual systems.
Advantages
- No cost
- Simple to start
- Full control over format
Limitations
- Doesn't scale beyond 50 apps
- Goes stale immediately
- No automated alerts
- Human error prone
- No audit trail
Azure Native (Portal)
Native AzureManual checking via Entra ID portal blades.
Advantages
- No additional cost
- Native Azure experience
- Some basic email notifications
Limitations
- No unified dashboard across credential types
- Limited alerting (email only for some types)
- No proactive notifications for most credential types
- Manual discovery required
- No ownership mapping
Enterprise IAM Tools
Enterprise PlatformsFull IAM platforms like CyberArk, SailPoint, or Saviynt.
Advantages
- Comprehensive IAM capabilities
- Professional support
- Compliance frameworks included
Limitations
- Expensive ($100K+/year)
- Complex deployment (months)
- Credential monitoring is a minor feature
- Data often leaves your tenant
- Overkill for credential expiration tracking
Custom Scripts
DIY SolutionPowerShell or Graph API scripts scheduled via Azure Automation.
Advantages
- Full customization control
- Low infrastructure cost
- Can be tailored to specific needs
Limitations
- Requires development and maintenance
- No dashboard or UI
- Scripts break silently
- No team-based routing
- Technical debt accumulates
Total Cost of Ownership
The real cost isn't just the monthly fee — it's the engineering time, outage risk, and maintenance burden.
No scripts to write, no architecture to design. IAMGuard360 is ready to go from Azure Marketplace.
Fully managed solution. No broken scripts to fix, no infrastructure to patch.
Less than the cost of one 2 AM production incident caused by an expired credential.
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