How we compare the options.

A documented comparison

The comparison table uses official product, help and pricing pages reviewed on 11 September 2026. It is not a hands-on benchmark, an exhaustive evaluation or a ranking. Product plans, enabled modules, geography and rollout stage can affect availability.

We describe documented capabilities, not independently measured results. An unverified feature is not evidence that a vendor lacks it. Confirm requirements directly with each supplier.

Different products and stages

C1 and Lumos offer broader identity-governance products. Microsoft Entra offers reviews within its identity platform. Drata supports reviews within a wider compliance platform. AccessEdge is a focused, fictional-data demo, not a generally available production service.

AccessEdge's entries describe interactions you can explore now. Authentication, durable records, live connectors, automated enforcement and live AI remain in development. Our design priorities are not exclusive-capability or superiority claims.

Official sources

• C1 Comply and C1 pricing.
• Lumos Access Reviews and pricing enquiry.
• Microsoft Entra access reviews and licensing.
• Drata access-review workflow and plans.

Microsoft labels some custom-data and multi-resource capabilities as preview; they are not presented as generally available here. Drata's Classic and New Experience guidance differ; the table does not generalise Classic remediation limitations to New Experience.

Commercial guidance, not a quote

Cost models and sales routes are dated indications from the linked official pages. They do not represent equivalent scope or quotations for your organisation. Check identity counts, eligible licences, modules, connectors, implementation, support, usage, taxes and any independent audit fees.

AccessEdge pricing and its commercial model remain to be decided. We make no savings or lowest-price claim. Any private pilot scope and commercial terms must be agreed in writing.

Attribution and corrections

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