IBM Security Verify Access vs Netwrix Auditor comparison

IBM and Netwrix are both solutions in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category. IBM is ranked #19 with an average rating of 8.0, while Netwrix is ranked #18 with an average rating of 9.0. IBM holds a 1.7% mindshare in IAMS, compared to Netwrix’s 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Netwrix users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 2, 2024

Netwrix Auditor and IBM Security Verify Access compete in the security and compliance category. IBM Security Verify Access has the upper hand due to its advanced feature set.

Features: Netwrix Auditor provides detailed audit trails, compliance reporting, and proactive support with competitive pricing. IBM Security Verify Access features advanced access management, multi-factor authentication, and robust identity solutions.

Room for Improvement: Netwrix Auditor could enhance its mobile features, improve AI modules further, and expand integration capabilities with third-party tools. IBM Security Verify Access might improve its deployment simplicity, offer more flexible pricing models, and refine its UI for better user experience.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Netwrix Auditor offers straightforward deployment with reliable support, emphasizing rapid installation. IBM Security Verify Access involves more intricate setup but provides extensive technical support and ample training resources.

Pricing and ROI: Netwrix Auditor is notable for lower setup costs and higher immediate ROI, appealing to smaller organizations. IBM Security Verify Access is suited for larger entities, aligning higher initial investments with comprehensive capabilities and long-term strategic benefits.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Security Verify Access

Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

19th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Single Sign-On (SSO) (14th), Identity Management (IM) (25th), Access Management (13th)

Netwrix Auditor

Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

18th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

GRC (10th), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (33rd), Active Directory Management (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category, the mindshare of IBM Security Verify Access is 1.7%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Netwrix Auditor is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

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AsifIqbal

Chief Information Security Officer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Has good scalability and is stable with no glitches; has a multi-factor authentication feature

What we'd like improved in IBM Security Access Manager is its onboarding process as it's complex, particularly when onboarding new applications. We need to be very, very careful during the onboarding. We have no issues with IBM Security Access Manager because the solution works fine, apart from the onboarding process and IBM's involvement in onboarding issues. If we need support related to the onboarding, we've noticed a pattern where support isn't available, or they don't have much experience, or we're not getting a response from them. We're facing the same issue with IBM Guardium. As we're just focusing on the multi-factor authentication feature of IBM Security Access Manager and we didn't explore any other features, we don't have additional features to suggest for the next release of the solution, but we're in discussion about exploring ID management and access management features, but those are just possibilities because right now, we're focused on exploring our domain.

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Mohamed Tantawy

IT Technical Support Deputy General Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Can track every admin action in large environments and includes AI modules to detect and prevent unauthorized changes

The initial setup of Netwrix Auditor was straightforward. Some functions require agents while others are agentless, simplifying implementation. It consumed minimal server and client resources, and the wizard-based console made it simple to deploy with the help of architectural teams. All required ports were in place, and they covered all critical services and databases effectively. I would rate the easiness of the initial setup as a nine out of ten. The deployment of Netwrix Auditor took around three weeks, mainly due to the preparation of the environment and servers. The deployment process involved actions such as preparing virtual servers and building databases. Once deployed, it took only about a week to complete. Third-party consultants assisted us with deployment. Only one or two engineers were needed for deployment and maintenance, which could be handled remotely with minimal complexity.

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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 most valuable feature of IBM Security Access Manager, at least for my company, is multi-factor authentication. That's the only feature my company is using. The solution works well and has no glitches. IBM Security Access Manager is a very good solution, so my company is still using it."

"It's a good solution for identification and access management."

"The tool provides a password vault, single sign-on, and multifactor authentication. It offers various authentication methods like fingerprint integration, one-time passwords, or tokens sent via email or SMS. This ensures secure access to your accounts by providing multiple authentication options."

"From the integration point of view, it supports SAML, OIDC, and OAuth. For legacy applications that don't have support for SAML and other new protocols, it provides single sign-on access to end-users. From the integration compatibility point of view, it is highly capable."

"The solution has powerful authentification and authorization. It offers a good way to increase security."

"Its stability and UI are most valuable."

"I have found this solution to be really practical and when a user wants to log in, it is effortless and runs smooth."

"The most valuable features of Netwrix Auditor are its affordability compared to similar products and its comprehensive monitoring of admin activities."

"Netwrix provides features that no other solution on the market does."

"I have found user behavior analysis and the ability to run risk assessments important features. Additionally, the interface and online documentation are very good."

"It maintains audit logs for the duration of time that you wish, as long as you have the storage capacity to do so."

"The most valuable feature is the real-time monitoring."

"I am impressed with the tool's reporting feature and notifications."

"What I find the most valuable about Netwrix Auditor is the way it shows risk. The reports are very clear."

Cons

"What we'd like improved in IBM Security Access Manager is its onboarding process as it's complex, particularly when onboarding new applications. We need to be very, very careful during the onboarding. We have no issues with IBM Security Access Manager because the solution works fine, apart from the onboarding process and IBM's involvement in onboarding issues. If we need support related to the onboarding, we've noticed a pattern where support isn't available, or they don't have much experience, or we're not getting a response from them. We're facing the same issue with IBM Guardium. As we're just focusing on the multi-factor authentication feature of IBM Security Access Manager and we didn't explore any other features, we don't have additional features to suggest for the next release of the solution, but we're in discussion about exploring ID management and access management features, but those are just possibilities because right now, we're focused on exploring our domain."

"The user interface needs to be simplified, it's complex and not user-friendly."

"The user interface for users and administrators could be improved to make it easier. Automating some functions could also be beneficial."

"They can improve the single sign-on configuration for OIDC and OAuth. That is not very mature in this product, and they can improve it in this particular area. OIDC is a third-party integration that we do with the cloud platforms, and OAuth is an authorization mechanism for allowing a user having an account with Google or any other provider to access an application. Organizations these days are looking for just-in-time provisioning use cases, but IBM Security Access Manager is not very mature for such use cases. There are only a few applications that can be integrated, and this is where this product is lagging. However, in terms of configuration and single sign-on mechanisms, it is a great product."

"There are a lot of areas that can be improved, but the main area is the lack of customization. You cannot easily customize anything in the product. It is not easy to tweak the functionality. It is challenging to change the out-of-the-box functionality."

"Configuration could be simplified for the end-user."

"The solution could be classified as a hilt system. There are a lot of resources being used and it is suitable for very large enterprises or the public sector."

"I expect usability features to become more refined over time. I'm interested to see how it evolves and continues to improve."

"There is room for improvement with the introduction of AI functionality."

"When there are issues I would like remediation to be in one place."

"An improvement would be if there was an another way to manage the logs besides email because it's not so practical."

"The Linux compatibility of this solution could be improved."

"The solution lacks self-service on password reset. It also needs to improve its scalability."

"There is room for improvements when it comes to the licensing."

"If you buy direct, there is a minimum of 150 licenses that must be procured. The price point and barrier of entry is a little bit higher than it would be if you purchased the solution from an authorized reseller partner, rather than buying it and managing yourself."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It costs about 300K AED for a year. Its pricing is a bit on the higher end, but in comparison to other products in the market, its price is still better. There are lots of other products that are very costly."

"The license and costs depend on the amount range of users you have. For just approximately 2,000 users, the price is practical and fair. However, when you have 20,000 users, it starts to become really expensive, and the discount per user is not attractive enough to go ahead and purchase."

"The product is not expensive. It depends on the number of users."

"There is a license for this solution and we are on an annual license. The price is reasonable."

"This solution is reasonably priced. I would rate it a nine out of ten."

"The tool's price is fair."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

23%

Insurance Company

17%

Computer Software Company

10%

Government

10%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Security Access Manager?

The tool provides a password vault, single sign-on, and multifactor authentication. It offers various authentication methods like fingerprint integration, one-time passwords, or tokens sent via ema...

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What needs improvement with IBM Security Access Manager?

The user interface for users and administrators could be improved to make it easier. Automating some functions could also be beneficial.

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What advice do you have for others considering IBM Security Access Manager?

I rate the product an eight out of ten.

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What do you like most about Netwrix Auditor?

The most valuable features of Netwrix Auditor are its affordability compared to similar products and its comprehensive monitoring of admin activities.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Netwrix Auditor?

The pricing of Netwrix Auditor varies based on the number of users and devices in our environment, but it is generally very cost-effective compared to other solutions. We don't pay for licenses sep...

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What needs improvement with Netwrix Auditor?

The solution currently meets my needs, but there is room for improvement with the introduction of AI functionality as suggested by the vendor. Additionally, expanding capabilities like database act...

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Also Known As

IBM Security Verify Access (SVA), IBM Security Access Manager, ISAM

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Overview

IBM Security Verify Access is a complete authorization and network security policy management solution. It provides end-to-end protection of resources over geographically dispersed intranets and extranets.Provides a wide range of built-in authenticators and supports external authenticators.Provides permit and deny decisions for protected resources requests in the secure domain through the authorization API.Manages secure access to private internal network-based resources by using the public Internet's broad connectivity and ease of use with a corporate firewall system.

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Netwrix Auditor is a security-focused solution that monitors IT environments by tracking changes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing visibility into user activities. It offers detailed auditing, real-time alerts, and robust reporting tools. Its intuitive interface and comprehensive features boost efficiency, productivity, and organizational growth.

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AT&T, SanDisk, Siemens, Verizon, Electrolux, Allianz, Societe Generale

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