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ManageEngine ADManager Plus 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
7.8
ManageEngine ADManager Plus reduced costs, increased ROI by 90%, enhanced efficiency, and empowered IT admins, saving 10-15% financially.
Sentiment score
7.4
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud automates identity management, reducing risks and costs, improving security, and offering fast ROI.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.3
Users generally find ManageEngine ADManager Plus support satisfactory, highlighting responsive service, though some desire faster, chat-based assistance.
Sentiment score
6.6
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud offers strong customer support, praised for efficiency, with areas for SLA and regional feedback improvements.
Technical support from ManageEngine is very satisfactory.
SailPoint's team consists of specialists who handle tickets without needing to depend on other teams.
Sometimes, the support is slow, and they often suggest resorting to expert services.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
ManageEngine ADManager Plus scales well with Active Directory but faces challenges with non-Microsoft environments, rated 7-10/10 by users.
Sentiment score
7.2
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud offers high scalability for enterprises but requires substantial infrastructure and server resources for efficiency.
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
8.0
ADManager Plus is praised for stability and user-friendliness, although minor issues arise with bulk user deployment.
Sentiment score
8.0
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is highly praised for its stable performance and reliable integration across various environments and versions.
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

The software's complexity, limited integrations, and high cost hinder user experience, support, and functionality enhancements.
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud needs cost reduction, enhanced flexibility, simpler setup, better features, and more responsive support for improvement.
Upgrading from recent to the latest versions is quite complex and time-consuming.
SailPoint lacks some features like privileged account management and access management features found in products like Okta.
I find raising a ticket to be too complex, which could be improved for better user-friendliness.
IdentityIQ should be more widely available on the cloud, especially in regions like the Middle East where residency issues are present.
 

Setup Cost

ManageEngine ADManager Plus offers flexible, competitive pricing with positive value, despite some users expecting lower costs and suggesting discounts.
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is valued for its features despite high costs, offering potential discounts for long-term commitments.
The solution is perceived as cheap, and the licensing is annual.
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

ManageEngine ADManager Plus provides automation, integration, secure management, and customization for efficient Active Directory administration and user management.
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud offers seamless integration, automation, and AI for enhanced security and efficiency in large organizations.
The software is fast, secure, and enables me to manage everything in one place.
The solution can be customized to adapt the workflow to our industry, offering considerable flexibility.
The automation of provisioning and deprovisioning, managing contractors, temporary users, and the overall automation factor is fantastic.
SailPoint has an edge in terms of security since administrators have limited access, unlike ServiceNow where you can change everything.
 

Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine ADManager Plus
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Active Directory Management (1st)
SailPoint Identity Security...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
69
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (1st), Identity Management (IM) (2nd), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (3rd), SaaS Management Platforms (2nd), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. ManageEngine ADManager Plus is designed for Active Directory Management and holds a mindshare of 13.0%, up 12.1% compared to last year.
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud, on the other hand, focuses on User Provisioning Software, holds 32.3% mindshare, up 29.9% since last year.
Active Directory Management
User Provisioning Software
 

Featured Reviews

MUBDIUL ISLAM - PeerSpot reviewer
User management becomes efficient and installation is straightforward
My primary use case for ADManager is to manage users and groups, perform group policy without logging into Active Directory, and provide easy and secure management and monitoring capabilities. One of my clients uses ADManager for these purposes With ADManager, I can easily complete any Active…
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
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Insurance Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with ManageEngine ADManager Plus?
Some of my clients experience issues with the GPO results, which do not always generate the real outcomes. This needs to be resolved by technicians. Additionally, upgrading from recent to the lates...
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

No data available
IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, Intello
 

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Sample Customers

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