Atos DirX Directory vs SailPoint Identity Security Cloud comparison

The compared Atos and SailPoint solutions aren't in the same category. Atos is ranked #23 in AIS , and holds a 1.3% mindshare in the category. SailPoint is ranked #1 in IGA , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 30.9% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of Atos users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of SailPoint users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

Atos DirX Directory

Average Rating

6.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Infrastructure (23rd)

SailPoint Identity Security...

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

User Provisioning Software (2nd), Identity Management (IM) (2nd), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (3rd), SaaS Management Platforms (1st), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (2nd), Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (1st)

Mindshare comparison

Atos DirX Directory and SailPoint Identity Security Cloud aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Atos DirX Directory is designed for Application Infrastructure and holds a mindshare of 1.3%, up 0.5% compared to last year.
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud, on the other hand, focuses on Identity Governance Administration (IGA), holds 30.9% mindshare, down 39.8% since last year.

Application Infrastructure Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Atos DirX Directory	1.3%
Apache Web Server	9.4%
IIS	8.5%
Other	80.8%

Application Infrastructure

Identity Governance Administration (IGA) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud	30.9%
Saviynt Identity Cloud	18.7%
Omada Identity	12.1%
Other	38.300000000000004%

Identity Governance Administration (IGA)

Featured Reviews

Enno Hoffmann

Head of Sales and Business Development at Axalon GmbH

Flexible with high performance and good reliability

The solution scales well. As an example, there has been an American telecom service provider that had 20 million users, and the data of those user profiles had been stored on Dirx Directory, and they don't have any issues in retrieving the data and using it for any kind of services. Regarding our clients, the amount of users depends on if you have end users that don't really use this Directory or not. They are stored in this Directory and make use of the services that are administered via this Directory. There we are talking about millions. Then, you have administrators who configure the Directory and there we're talking about, let's say, hundreds of users.

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Narayanan D

Principle at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

User access management excels but needs enhancements with integration capabilities

I was aware of that because I used to manage these solutions earlier on, but it was purchased by the Procurement team, so I was not involved in any of those.There are certain details I may not be able to disclose currently, but we can speak in general about a number of products and tools that are ongoing. I have not been using access management controls here, so I don't have the latest features or details or hands-on experience in that space. I cannot share all the details about the improvements in security operations since we were exploring some products, but I'm familiar with Saviynt as I was one of their partners for other solutions, and currently, I cannot disclose a lot of performance related to my current roles.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The solution offers high performance."

"DirX Directory is the best feature of the product: a very fast, stable LDAP directory."

"The role and attribute-based access control has been greatly improved."

"The flexibility of the product."

"The most valuable feature is its knowledge."

"The solution is extremely stable; typically if you don't change the setup, the configuration, or anything, it will be running for decades and nothing will happen as an issue."

"This solution has made my client's customers' journeys a lot better."

"The big one now is that they're adding AI and machine learning to figure out automated approvals and make recommendations to their reviewers. So, if I bring up Doug McPherson and it says he has access to this application, the system will make a review based on peer group analysis. That's one of the biggest new things. The problem used to be that people would get everything loaded on, and they created too much work for themselves. Now, they can use these policies and start to let the machine pick the less risky things."

"Security and administration for any new/current access."

"On balance we find IdentityIQ to have the best mix of functionality and ease of use, as well as being the easiest and most flexible to deploy."

"Depending on the requirements, SailPoint IdentityIQ provides a lot of functionality that can suit any enterprise's requirements."

"SailPoint IIQ is the best of best."

"Building and expanding a directory tree for my customers was the most valuable tool."

"The community is very active and when I had questions about an issue, I was able to find the resources."

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Cons

"The price could be better. It would be better if they developed a better endpoint solution in the next release."

"The Self-Service Portal is old school and it lacks easy accessibility for users."

"The user interface could be more convenient for people that don't know the tool too intensively."

"The Self-Service Portal is old school and it lacks easy accessibility for users."

"The product provides an excellent framework but could use some polish on the front end to reduce the amount of configuration required for basic tasks."

"An overall modernization of the product is required in order to keep up with newer products."

"The user interface could be more convenient for people that don't know the tool too intensively."

"Needs more available consultants and implementation partners."

"I would like for the next release to have a more user-friendly interface."

"The interface can improve, and the product could become a little cheaper."

"Competitors are advancing by offering integrated solutions encompassing access and privileged access management in a single unified platform. IdentityIQ's focus has remained primarily on identity and access governance, neglecting to expand its offerings to include these additional functionalities within its existing product. Enhancing their product by incorporating modules for access management, privileged access management, and third-party access governance could address this gap."

"One needs to understand that SailPoint is into full-fledged IAM practice with a long-term vision, and customers will get a quick ROI with best practices implementation."

"The user interface needs some work. It could be more user-friendly."

"They can work on their strategy for the on-premise version. They have to decide whether and for how long they will support the on-premise version."

"Needs to focus on automation wherein provisioning of work can be improved and access certification should be automated without the intervention from a manager for approval."

"The product is unable to share suggestions with users."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price could be better."

"The solution is not cheap."

"They are expensive."

"Usually, the cost of deploying about 5,000 licenses or 5,000 users, would be the equivalent to the cost of the license, which would be reaching up to around $90,000."

"SailPoint IdentityIQ is highly-priced, and I rate it an eight out of ten for pricing."

"You are able to get discounts if you plan to use the tool for the long-term i.e. discounts for 5+ years of usage."

"In terms of pricing, SailPoint IdentityIQ is affordable. It's not cheap, and it's not expensive, so the solution is in the middle, price-wise. It also didn't have additional costs, even if my company had different teams that took care of auditing and provisioning and projects that used SailPoint IdentityIQ."

"SailPoint is expensive compared to its competitors. It's one of the most expensive products, so I'd rate it as one out of five, cost-wise."

"We pay an annual licensing cost for SailPoint IdentityIQ."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

15%

Government

10%

Comms Service Provider

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

17%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	42

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How does Sailpoint IdentityIQ compare with CyberArk PAM?

We evaluated Sailpoint IdentityIQ before ultimately choosing CyberArk. Sailpoint Identity Platform is a solution to manage risks in cloud enterprise environments. It automates and streamlines the m...

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What advice do you have for others considering SailPoint IdentityIQ?

You can use SailPoint Atlas to take identity security to the next level. In SailPoint IIQ, writing a custom connector using the open source framework is a good option.

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What do you like most about SailPoint IdentityNow?

It significantly reduces the workload for certification processes.

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Also Known As

DirX Directory

IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, Intello

Overview

DirX Directory is a standards-compliant, high-performance, highly available, reliable and secure Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and X.500 directory server. It offers unlimited scalability with outstanding read and write performance.

Atos

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is known for its user-friendly interface, high-level automation, and a wide range of pre-built connectors, making it flexible for workflow customization and robust identity lifecycle management with AI integration.

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud provides strong security features such as provisioning and certification, enhanced by AI and machine learning. It effectively manages user access, roles, and governance across environments. The platform offers scalability, comprehensive documentation, and seamless integration with third-party solutions. Despite its high cost and complex configuration, it is designed to meet enterprise needs in application provisioning, access management, and lifecycle management. Cloud and on-premises deployments are supported.

What are the key features of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud?

User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive and simple to navigate for effective management.
Robust Automation: Automates identity lifecycle processes efficiently.
Out-of-the-Box Connectors: Extensive connectors available for rapid integration.
AI and Machine Learning: Integrates AI for smarter provisioning and certification.
Flexible Customization: Tailors workflows and identity management as needed.

What benefits can users expect when evaluating SailPoint Identity Security Cloud?

Scalability: Easily scales with the growing needs of enterprises.
Comprehensive Governance: Ensures thorough compliance and governance measures.
Seamless Integration: Supports easy integration with third-party applications.
High-Level Security: Protects data with robust security features.
Regulatory Compliance: Facilitates adherence to regulatory requirements.

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is employed across industries for application provisioning and identity access management, supporting onboarding, offboarding, and role management. It addresses the needs of cloud and on-premises environments, providing centralized control and compliance assistance for account administration in enterprises.

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