Microsoft Entra self-service password reset vs FastPass SSPR

Microsoft Entra self-service password reset7.9Visit FastPass SSPR7.9Visit

Microsoft Entra self-service password reset #5 in Self-Service Password Reset Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit site

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FastPass SSPR #7 in Self-Service Password Reset Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit FastPass SSPR

• Microsoft Entra self-service password reset fits best

  Microsoft-centric teams needing cloud and AD resets

• FastPass SSPR fits best

  Hybrid directory teams with connected-system reset needs

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Entra self-service password reset 7.9/10 Visit ↗	FastPass SSPR 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.9
Ranking	#5 in Self-Service Password Reset Software	#7 in Self-Service Password Reset Software
Best for	Microsoft-centric teams needing cloud and AD resets	Hybrid directory teams with connected-system reset needs
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$7/user/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email
Integrations	3 integrations	12 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Entra self-service password reset 1/2 · FastPass SSPR 0/2
Directory writeback	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
MFA reset support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Verification methods	Microsoft Authenticator push notifications; hardware OATH tokens; software OATH tokens; SMS; voice call; email OTP	Not checked yet
Directory support	Microsoft Entra ID cloud directory; on-premises Active Directory via Microsoft Entra Connect or cloud sync; federated, pass-through authentication, and password-hash-synchronized users	Not checked yet
Reset channels	SSPR web portal; Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 sign-in screen	Not checked yet
User platforms	web; Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Resets passwords and unlocks accounts without help-desk intervention Supports password writeback to on-premises Active Directory Offers verification workflows and Windows sign-in screen resets	Resets span Active Directory, Entra ID, and connected enterprise systems. Configurable verification includes TOTP, SMS, email, Duo, RSA, and smart cards. Pre-Windows access, cache reset, enrollment, and MFA reset deepen coverage.
Cons	Password writeback in hybrid environments requires Entra Connect or Cloud Sync Paid Entra ID P1 starts at $7 per user per month on annual billing The feature depends on Microsoft Entra licensing or a Microsoft 365 subscription	Quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation. Support is listed through email only. There is no ongoing free plan or open-source edition.
Our verdict	Microsoft Entra self-service password reset (SSPR) lets users change or reset forgotten or expired passwords and unlock accounts without help-desk intervention. It is aimed at organizations using Microsoft Entra ID, including teams with… Read the review →	FastPass SSPR gives employees a self-service route for password resets and account unlocks instead of routing every request to the IT help desk. It is designed for mid-market and enterprise organizations running on-premises, cloud, or… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Entra self-service password reset — where it wins

  • Resets passwords and unlocks accounts without help-desk intervention
  • Supports password writeback to on-premises Active Directory
  • Offers verification workflows and Windows sign-in screen resets

  Where it doesn't

  • Password writeback in hybrid environments requires Entra Connect or Cloud Sync
  • Paid Entra ID P1 starts at $7 per user per month on annual billing
  • The feature depends on Microsoft Entra licensing or a Microsoft 365 subscription

• FastPass SSPR — where it wins

  • Resets span Active Directory, Entra ID, and connected enterprise systems.
  • Configurable verification includes TOTP, SMS, email, Duo, RSA, and smart cards.
  • Pre-Windows access, cache reset, enrollment, and MFA reset deepen coverage.

  Where it doesn't

  • Quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation.
  • Support is listed through email only.
  • There is no ongoing free plan or open-source edition.

• Microsoft Entra self-service password reset7.9/10 · Free plan

  A focused reset and unlock tool for teams using Microsoft Entra and Active Directory.

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• FastPass SSPR7.9/10 · Pricing on request

  Deep hybrid-directory coverage for teams that need resets across connected systems.

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