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StandardsSAML versus OpenID Connect: Choose the right SSO protocol
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title: "SAML versus OpenID Connect -Connect: Choose the right SSO protocol"
description: Compare SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC) protocols to choose the right approach for your application's SSO integration with Microsoft Entra ID.
author: omondiatieno The following table compares SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect across the factors that matter most for SSO integration.
| Aspect | SAML 2.0 | OpenID Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Message format | XML-based | JSON-based |
| Token type | XML assertions | JWT tokens |
| Enterprise adoption | Widely established | Growing rapidly |
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ ----title: SAML versus OpenID Connect - Choose the right SSO protocol+title: "SAML versus OpenID Connect: Choose the right SSO protocol" description: Compare SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC) protocols to choose the right approach for your application's SSO integration with Microsoft Entra ID. author: omondiatieno@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ OIDC is simpler and more developer-friendly. It fits modern app designs, includi The following table compares SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect across the factors that matter most for SSO integration. | Aspect | SAML 2.0 | OpenID Connect |-|--------|----------|----------------|+| -------- | ---------- | ---------------- | | **Message format** | XML-based | JSON-based | | **Token type** | XML assertions | JWT tokens | | **Enterprise adoption** | Widely established | Growing rapidly |