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Auth0 vs Symantec Siteminder comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 11, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.9
Auth0 support is valued for responsiveness and helpfulness, though engineer changes and outreach issues exist for smaller accounts.
No sentiment score available
Symantec Siteminder's customer support is mixed, with effective solutions but inconsistent service and delays for complex issues.
Their support is excellent.
The downsizing of Broadcom's support team is affecting our ability to get satisfactory support.
 

Room For Improvement

Sentiment score
6.2
Auth0 needs better documentation, customization, pricing clarity, multi-tenancy, advanced authorization, IoT integration, and robust MFA capabilities.
Sentiment score
3.0
Symantec Siteminder needs UI improvements, modern tech integration, enhanced support, scalability, better customization, and reduced maintenance costs.
By default, the user profile does not contain the name, first name, or address, which I would expect.
We also need to consider the customization or development required for web authentication when using Active Directory.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.4
Auth0 efficiently scales for large users, swiftly handling issues, though on-premise setups may need more detailed guidance.
Sentiment score
6.2
Symantec Siteminder excels in scalability, efficiently supporting large user bases and multiple data centers, demonstrating robust performance.
 

Setup Cost

Sentiment score
5.1
Auth0's pricing is seen as generally cost-effective but can be confusing and costly, especially with extra features.
No sentiment score available
Symantec Siteminder offers competitive pricing with scalable user-based licenses, though additional features and maintenance can increase costs.
The cost of the solution itself was cost-effective enough that I didn't even need to compare it with EntraID.
The maintenance fee has increased, raising concerns about the overall cost to customers.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
9.0
Auth0 is praised for its stability, performance, strong integration, and support, with users rarely experiencing disruptions or issues.
No sentiment score available
Symantec Siteminder is stable, with high uptime, manageable issues, and good performance; regular maintenance enhances reliability.
Broadcom has decreased their supporting group members.
 

Valuable Features

Sentiment score
7.8
Auth0 provides secure, scalable JWT-based authentication with easy integration, enterprise appeal, customization, and strong developer support.
Sentiment score
8.5
Symantec Siteminder offers flexible security, role-based access, single sign-on, easy integration, and reliable identity management and scalability.
The most important feature for me was the ease of use, as it needed to be easy to integrate into my platform.
We can apply multi-factor authentication to our infrastructure, which helps cover web application authentication.
 

Categories and Ranking

Auth0
Ranking in Single Sign-On (SSO)
2nd
Ranking in Access Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (1st)
Symantec Siteminder
Ranking in Single Sign-On (SSO)
11th
Ranking in Access Management
11th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
73
Ranking in other categories
Web Access Management (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Single Sign-On (SSO) category, the mindshare of Auth0 is 17.9%, down from 23.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Siteminder is 2.3%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
 

Featured Reviews

Anees Shoukat - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhancing security and flexibility with runtime API keys
We use the solution for API security and management. We implement our solution with almost ten to fifteen vendors' APIs, like Salesforce and HubSpot.  It involves generating leads, invites, adding contacts, and opportunities, mostly challenging with Salesforce integration due to limited…
Siva Chalamarla - PeerSpot reviewer
Good access control and SSO but needs modernization
The access control and the SSO are the two most valuable features. Siteminder allows users to authenticate once and gain access to multiple applications without needing to reauthenticate for each application separately. For example, if you access one application in one tab, you do not need to provide it again if you are trying to access the same application. The portal has different applications built into it. It's similar to Google. If you open Google and try to access the maps in that Google, you do not need to authenticate in maps. You just need to authenticate in the starting phase. Only a particular group of people have access. Our guys will give an error called access denied or unauthorized access. It depends on the application. It is pretty easy to learn.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Media Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
34%
Insurance Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Auth0?
It is very scalable because it provides a new environment for companies based on their number of users and other factors. The tool can take a lot of users.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Auth0?
The pricing depends on the tier you are in. If you’re in enterprise support, there’s always someone who can support you. But if you’re in lower tiers or starter tiers, we have crossed that barrier ...
What needs improvement with Auth0?
There is no immediate need for improvement. However, better documentation for Salesforce integration is suggested. Multi-factor authentication could be considered for future research.
What do you like most about Symantec Siteminder?
It's agent-based. It's convenient to deploy and integrate.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Siteminder?
After Broadcom's acquisition of Symantec, the pricing model for Symantec SiteMinder (now CA Single Sign-On) shifted significantly. The traditional perpetual licensing model transitioned to a subscr...
What needs improvement with Symantec Siteminder?
The support team could work on their response time and overall competence.
 

Also Known As

No data available
Single Sign-On, SiteMinder, CA SSO, Layer7 SiteMinder
 

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Sample Customers

1. Airbnb 2. Accenture 3. Adidas 4. Atlassian 5. Audi 6. Baidu 7. BlackRock 8. Cisco 9. CocaCola 10. Dell 11. eBay 12. FedEx 13. Fiat Chrysler 14. Ford 15. Google 16. Groupon 17. Hewlett Packard Enterprise 18. IBM 19. Intel 20. LinkedIn 21. Mastercard 22. Mercedes Benz23. Microsoft 24. Nike 25. Oracle 26. PayPal 27. Pinterest 28. Qualcomm 29. SAP 30. Spotify 31. Tesla 32. Toyota
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