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Flexera One vs SailPoint Identity Security Cloud comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
8.5
Flexera SaaS Manager improves resource allocation, reduces costs, increases productivity, enhances transparency, and optimizes budget forecasting and operational efficiency.
Sentiment score
7.4
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud automates access, reduces costs, enhances security, boosts compliance, and offers ROI within 14-18 months.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.4
Flexera One customer service receives mixed reviews, with varying efficiency and inconvenience reported by some users for early calls.
Sentiment score
6.7
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud has strong support and knowledgeable staff but faces critiques for slow response times and costs.
They were prompt in getting back to us.
SailPoint's team consists of specialists who handle tickets without needing to depend on other teams.
Technical support is very good.
Sometimes, the support is slow, and they often suggest resorting to expert services.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Flexera One is highly scalable and popular among large enterprises, despite challenges with on-premises usage and cost considerations.
Sentiment score
7.2
SailPoint excels in scalability and identity management for enterprises, though needs careful resource planning, especially on virtual platforms.
The solution scales well as long as we provide the necessary resources.
The solution is scalable and can be upgraded to accommodate increased user counts.
SailPoint is scalable, though challenges exist in terms of workflow and user interface design.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Flexera One is praised for stability, though server design needs work, while FlexNet Manager faces data accuracy issues.
Sentiment score
7.9
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is praised for its reliable performance and stability, handling complex environments effectively with minimal issues.
The stability of the cloud version, which is what I'm currently using, is almost always reliable.
IdentityIQ deserves a rating of 12 out of ten for stability.
The version I use now is very stable, especially compared to previous versions like eight point zero and eight point one.
 

Room For Improvement

Flexera One requires server discovery enhancements, better reporting, automation, and improved integration with IT management platforms like ServiceNow.
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is costly with limited customization, challenging usability, and insufficient integration and support, needing feature improvements.
One feature I would like to see in the tool is the ability to handle everything in one place.
We have also put our enhancement request, and the SailPoint team has accepted that the feature is not available and plans to include it going forward.
I find raising a ticket to be too complex, which could be improved for better user-friendliness.
SailPoint lacks some features like privileged account management and access management features found in products like Okta.
 

Setup Cost

Flexera One offers customizable pricing, noted for high costs in maintenance but recognized for effective software asset management.
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud's pricing is high but valued for enterprise needs; smaller companies may find it less affordable.
They've restructured how it's licensed, making it more fair.
SailPoint is cheaper than ServiceNow, which is very expensive.
The pricing of SailPoint could be better.
The costs are slightly higher than SailPoint IQ due to included charges for maintenance.
 

Valuable Features

Flexera One excels in software normalization, compliance, data accessibility, with robust license management and customizable reporting features.
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud excels with a user-friendly interface, strong governance, customizable workflows, and robust integration for businesses.
Flexera includes what I call canned reports, straight out of the box, but they also offer flexibility in creating custom reports.
From a project management point of view, the tool supports audit success with features to segregate permanent and contractor employees, integrate with HR systems, and indicate other sources for contractors.
The automation of provisioning and deprovisioning, managing contractors, temporary users, and the overall automation factor is fantastic.
The solution can be customized to adapt the workflow to our industry, offering considerable flexibility.
 

Categories and Ranking

Flexera One
Ranking in SaaS Management Platforms
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
IT Asset Management (12th)
SailPoint Identity Security...
Ranking in SaaS Management Platforms
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
70
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (1st), Identity Management (IM) (2nd), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (3rd), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the SaaS Management Platforms category, the mindshare of Flexera One is 9.3%, down from 13.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is 6.4%, up from 5.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Donna Boyd - PeerSpot reviewer
Reporting capabilities improve compliance and flexibility exceeds expectations
The mainframe need improvement. Flexera One does not have an agent for it, so it can't report on mainframe usage. Several people have suggested it as an improvement. One feature I would like to see in the tool is the ability to handle everything in one place. If not, it is what it is.
Praveen Jalumuru - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced automation and AI-driven integration offer significant time savings
The most valuable features include its ability to integrate with AI and machine learning, the automation of reports, and the built-in connectors that enable easy connection with both legacy and cloud-based applications. Its code-less drag-and-drop functionality allows for easier adjustments, and it provides strong support with reduced SLAs compared to SailPoint IQ.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Insurance Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FlexNet Manager?
The setup cost has changed a lot over the years, and I have not been involved with the pricing for six years. In the beginning, when I first became involved with it, I thought some of the pricing w...
What needs improvement with FlexNet Manager?
The mainframe need improvement. Flexera One does not have an agent for it, so it can't report on mainframe usage. Several people have suggested it as an improvement. One feature I would like to see...
What is your primary use case for FlexNet Manager?
I have used it at multiple companies. Primarily, we use the tool to ensure that we're compliant with all the vendors. The particular company I’m working for now is just for IBM. There are other tea...
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...
What do you like most about SailPoint IdentityIQ?
The first valuable feature of the solution is its interface. The second feature of the solution is the level of flexibility it provides.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SailPoint IdentityIQ?
The product is expensive. People need to opt for a licensing plan for one year or three years.
 

Also Known As

FlexNet Manager Suite, FlexNet Manager Suite for Enterprises, Flexera SaaS Manager
IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, Intello
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Foray Technologies, BMC
Adobe, AXA Technology Services, Cuna Mutual Group, Equifax, ING Direct, Orrstown Bank, Rockwell Automation, SallieMae, Spirit Aerosystems, TEL
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