We performed a comparison between Microsoft Active Directory and Ping Identity Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."We can also have separate domain controllers in different Active Directory sites based on their location."
"It is an all-in-one solution for cybersecurity and is available at a very low price."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Active Directory is the group policies."
"It is very user-friendly."
"The solution is easy to install and has good reliability."
"It is easy to handle, and it gives a hundred percent results with the group policies."
"One noteworthy aspect we discovered is the ability to exercise tight control over systems, specifically Windows PCs. This pertains to the management of policies, usage patterns, and user access on these devices, particularly within the framework of Active Directory which is extremely well thought. This actually works better with on-premises solutions. However, as the global trend shifts towards cloud and hybrid environments, Active Directory and its use is diminishing. Yet, it hasn't entirely lost its relevance and remains a presence that cannot be entirely disregarded."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Active Directory is the ability to search for computers and users. While I do not have administrative privileges to reset passwords, I can view user information such as department, and communicate with someone who can make the changes."
"The solution is highly stable and scalable"
"PingFederate gives you granular control over the settings. There are many options for fine-tuning policies."
"What I like best about PingID is that it's very user-friendly. PingID is well-built as a developer tool and regularly upgrades and updates via patches. I also like that PingID has clear documents that will help you integrate it with other solutions."
"The most valuable feature is multifactor authentication."
"It is a scalable solution...It is a stable solution."
"I find the auto-discovery feature the most valuable. It helps us automate a lot of things using a single password across applications."
"It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"I like the self-service feature. The 502 and UBP systems are also excellent. PingID's ability to authenticate with SSH, RDP, and Windows login is pretty handy. It covers the entire spectrum of use."
"Active Directory's user experience is a little dated. Group policy management should be more customizable."
"In the solution, assigning permissions is complex, making it difficult to grant them at a granular level or to multiple users without templates or alternative tools."
"They should improve the solution's old computer cleanup tool."
"I did not have a good experience with the product's tech support. First-level support takes a lot of time since they ask many questions."
"Typically, it depends on the customer's situation. If the customer operates in smaller locations where most PCs are in a common location, we usually aim to consolidate the directory infrastructure for easier maintenance. However, for distributed setups spanning multiple countries, configuring multiple sites becomes necessary and more intricate to handle. Our objective is to minimize the number of sites, simplifying operations for IT administrators and reducing errors. Mistakes in Active Directory can be costly for organizations, as disruptions can occur rapidly. Moreover, when it comes to hybrid single sign-on across various applications, Microsoft hasn't put forth significant effort. Single sign-on has become a challenge for many customers who utilize diverse solutions beyond Microsoft products. While implementing single sign-on is relatively straightforward in the Azure cloud, it's considerably more complex when dealing with the local Active Directory. This presents a big challenge for many of our customers."
"There are no reporting features."
"I would like to see improvements in the solution’s security filtering feature. It can include machines and filter some users. There is no option to exclude a particular user or system."
"The solution could be made more safe by using authentication mechanisms."
"PingID should put a little more effort into making a pretty self-explanatory deck about their tech features and the services they offer."
"It requires some expertise to set up and manage."
"Currently, the main integration is SAML-based, but other integration methodologies need to be supported."
"PingID classifies the type of environment into internal and external, which is an area for improvement because you need to take additional steps to trust internal and external users."
"PingID's device management portal should be more easily accessible via a link. They provide no link to the portal like they do for the service. The passwordless functionality could be more comprehensive. You can't filter based on hardware devices. Having that filtering option would be great. Device authentication would be a great feature."
"PingFederate's UI could be streamlined. They have recently made several improvements, but it's still too complex. It's a common complaint. The configuration should be simplified because the learning curve is too steep."
"The initial setup appears to be difficult in the beginning."
"Notifications and monitoring are two areas with shortcomings in the solution that need improvement."
Microsoft Active Directory is ranked 8th in Single Sign-On (SSO) with 36 reviews while Ping Identity Platform is ranked 4th in Single Sign-On (SSO) with 19 reviews. Microsoft Active Directory is rated 8.6, while Ping Identity Platform is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Microsoft Active Directory writes "A solution that easily merges with cloud-based ADs and provides superior data security". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ping Identity Platform writes " A highly stable tool offering extremely helpful technical support to its users". Microsoft Active Directory is most compared with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator, Microsoft Entra ID, ManageEngine ADManager Plus and Auth0, whereas Ping Identity Platform is most compared with Microsoft Entra ID, Symantec Siteminder, ForgeRock, SailPoint Identity Security Cloud and RSA SecurID. See our Microsoft Active Directory vs. Ping Identity Platform report.
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