When choosing between using MS 365 to authenticate vs federating with other IdPs (such as Okta, Auth0, etc), it is important to understand how each platform handles user management and user assignment. Below is a comparison of key features and functionalities that are affected by this, which will help you determine which solution best meets your needs.
Comparison Table
| Feature | Okta / Other IDPs | MS 365 |
| User Assignment | Assignments/tasks can only be sent to existing hub users. | Users can search and assign tasks to anyone within MS 365 Entra ID without prior setup. |
| Entra ID Integration | Unable to search Entra ID. Administrators must fully type the user email address to add users to the hub. | Can search and integrate with Entra ID to add users to the hub. |
| User Group Synchronization | Cannot link or sync O365 Entra ID user groups. | Entra ID groups can be automatically synced. |
| Profile Picture Synchronization | User profile pictures will not sync from Entra ID. | User profile pictures sync from Entra ID. |
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