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

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Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Okta Platform	9.0%
Microsoft Entra ID	18.5%
Google Cloud Identity	10.7%
Other	61.8%

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

Identity Governance Administration (IGA) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud	32.6%
Saviynt Identity Cloud	19.5%
Omada Identity	12.1%
Other	35.8%

Identity Governance Administration (IGA)

Identity Governance Administration (IGA) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Saviynt Identity Cloud	19.5%
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud	32.6%
Omada Identity	12.1%
Other	35.8%

Identity Governance Administration (IGA)

Featured Reviews

Snidam Snidam

Specialist Solutions at a university with 10,001+ employees

Automated lifecycle management has cut onboarding times and now drives secure, clean access

Although I am a fan of Okta Platform overall, there are areas where it could improve security outcomes and reduce admin friction. My top improvement areas include the system log and analytics upgrade, which are great for point troubleshooting, but trending and root cause analysis across large tenants still require exporting to SIEM. Verbose queries and long-range retention costs can add up. Additionally, while certificate rotations are better than most, the process is still manual for busy portfolios, especially concerning multi-SP SAML certificate rotations and app metadata drift. Two more buckets of potential improvements for Okta Platform involve user experience and security. There is the issue of push fatigue and prompt sprawl, where users receive multiple prompts across different apps and sessions. I arrived at the rating of eight because the core controls are strong and reliable, but a few operational UX and UI gaps prevent it from being rated higher. The reasons for not giving it a nine or ten include ongoing issues concerning safety and change safety, the complexity of group rules and mappings, and the lack of robustness in policy management. Additionally, there remains a need for more manual involvement than necessary, especially for large portfolios and dual certificate rotation, along with proactive SP data metadata validation.

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Narayanan D

Principle at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

User access management excels but needs enhancements with integration capabilities

I was aware of that because I used to manage these solutions earlier on, but it was purchased by the Procurement team, so I was not involved in any of those.There are certain details I may not be able to disclose currently, but we can speak in general about a number of products and tools that are ongoing. I have not been using access management controls here, so I don't have the latest features or details or hands-on experience in that space. I cannot share all the details about the improvements in security operations since we were exploring some products, but I'm familiar with Saviynt as I was one of their partners for other solutions, and currently, I cannot disclose a lot of performance related to my current roles.

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reviewer2774067

Software Engineer at a tech consulting company with 11-50 employees

Has reduced manual work and shortened project timelines through faster deployment and intuitive workflows

One of the challenges regarding Saviynt is the lack of material available on the web, as searching on Google or YouTube often yields little information. Advertising Saviynt is necessary because I was not aware of it a couple of months ago, and it is a very helpful product for many organizations. In India, IGA solutions are not widely recognized, and Saviynt can utilize this point by promoting itself in the cybersecurity field. A significant challenge is the lack of people discussing Saviynt in the open market, as the forums provide slower responses compared to platforms like Reddit. Advancements related to AI would be very helpful. Saviynt should provide pricing for their university certifications, which is currently not publicly available. Information about enrolling requires an ID that is not easily obtained, as it can only be acquired through an organization. Some small wishlist features are related to APIs. As I work on projects, I find certain features to be much needed, but at a glance, they may not seem necessary. As I continue working with Saviynt, these small API-related features become apparent and would greatly enhance the experience.

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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 Okta Customer Identity is its SSO because it's very easy to use and it's user-friendly. Even the admin portal of the solution is very user-friendly, and you can walk through it with ease. Okta Customer Identity is not a complicated solution, and even the workflow automation feature is very, very easy to understand."

"Okta has introduced the Universal Directory. It has custom attribute capability and user permissions to read/write on their profiles or hide them. Profile sources and identity profile sourcing are two different components that I haven't seen in other products."

"First of all, the solution is very simple."

"The product’s most valuable feature is multifactor authentication."

"The most useful features of Okta for my organization are identity and access management, single sign-on, and the flexibility for hybrid setups."

"Okta Platform has positively impacted our organization because our staff can connect to all tools and applications we use from a single location, which has saved us time."

"The product requires very little maintenance."

"We face no challenges in integrating the product with our legacy systems."

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"It offers a single source of truth. Everything can be handled from one tier."

"A feature of SailPoint IdentityIQ that I like best is that it has good integration with other platforms. My company is using ADP here in Brazil, and SailPoint IdentityIQ works very, very well with it. My company is also using the solution for governance evaluation, segregation, and other access tests. For my company, SailPoint IdentityIQ is a very important solution, especially because it's automated, and there's a huge audit and risk issue here in Brazil."

"The solution is one of the main security products you need to control access and have visibility into what's happening in your organization. It helps with managing access to applications, ensuring governance, and obtaining certifications."

"The compliance features are the most valuable features."

"This solution has improved our organization through its ease of application onboarding, approvals, provisioning, and lifecycle UI performance."

"The big one now is that they're adding AI and machine learning to figure out automated approvals and make recommendations to their reviewers. So, if I bring up Doug McPherson and it says he has access to this application, the system will make a review based on peer group analysis. That's one of the biggest new things. The problem used to be that people would get everything loaded on, and they created too much work for themselves. Now, they can use these policies and start to let the machine pick the less risky things."

"The access certification feature is valuable."

"SailPoint IdentityIQ has a good and straightforward user interface. They also have a lot of resources and documentation available to understand the process."

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"It gives very good and in-depth knowledge about a particular identity. Everything is through a single click. We get to know the workflows related to a particular identity with a single click."

"Based on my experience working with Saviynt, they deserve a rating of nine because they are very responsive to support."

"Saviynt is used for the greenfield implementation for the whole IAM, IGA, MFA, SSO, and access management."

"The product's initial setup phase is easy."

"Saviynt is superior because it is user-friendly, and their fundamental phenomena are no-code, low-code, which means no customization is needed for the implementation part."

"Considering the initial cost and the basic features, this is a good solution that provides integration with both on-premise and cloud applications."

"One of the tool's advantages is its user-friendly interface, making it easier to manipulate from a GUI perspective. The graphical user interface for users and administrators is straightforward. While it may require more configuration initially, once set up, it becomes more accessible and easier to use."

"It is very easy to use. It addresses most of the trends in identity governance and risk management."

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Cons

"I think the setup in the beginning can be a bit of a learning curve."

"The solution’s policies are difficult to understand due to the policy methods. They use authentication. The solution’s workflow is also difficult and not very active. They need to have proper documentation on it. In the next release, I would like to see the workflows being more digestible."

"The solution lacks an on-premises deployment model so it can't offer a hybrid solution. It would be ideal if clients had options that weren't just cloud-based."

"They should focus on improving them to provide top-notch team access management while still offering those typical features."

"I would consider the scalability of Okta Platform to be a six."

"When you are doing basic things, it is straightforward, but if you are going to be doing workflows, other things, or recon and trust, then there is effort involved, and that is where it gets convoluted."

"The initial setup can be complex at first."

"In the future, we'd like to see the product implement more security features, like, for example, zero-trust."

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"It is too technical. You need really good technical skills in Java and other technologies, which are hard to find. If they can make it easier so that things can be done with a few clicks, it will be great."

"I think that the onboarding framework could be improved."

"The cost can be prohibitive for middle-tier companies."

"The interface should be simple and easier to use."

"It is not readily available and cannot be downloaded from the net."

"Compared to at least one other product some of the administrative tasks could be easier or more intuitive."

"The report functionality and dashboard of the access manager could be improved."

"Some setups should be done in the interface and in the code, and could be made simpler."

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"The product's stability is not easy to maintain."

"It is time-consuming to troubleshoot issues."

"Considering the shortcomings of the tool, I would say that the training part of the product needs improvement."

"The configuration process at the beginning can be difficult, depending on the complexity of the company."

"UI and support could be improved. The frequent updates and version changes can be disruptive for large organizations. Not every month, a large organization can go with the changes. Saviynt needs to consider this carefully."

"One of the challenges regarding Saviynt is the lack of material available on the web, as searching on Google or YouTube often yields little information."

"The main difficulty was the integration process itself. But we were able to kind of work through it and fix it. We tried integrating with our HR system and other IBM solutions, like Microsoft Identity Management."

"The custom application integration is a little complex, and this tool doesn't provide so many plugins or additional applications."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is not the cheapest but not the most expensive. They are in the middle rating."

"Okta Customer Identity is not an expensive solution."

"The solution's pricing model could be better for SMBs."

"It is costly for large companies."

"Okta's pricing is right where it needs to be and right in the middle of the market."

"I believe it competes well. The pricing is pretty competitive. I know that Microsoft also provides something similar with its MFA and identity services."

"It could be a bit too pricey for small companies. Okta Workforce Identity can add a lot of benefits, but smaller companies may not have a lot of applications that need to be managed by Okta Workforce Identity. In larger organizations, there are more departments, applications, and users to manage. Okta Workforce Identity adds a bit more value to those bigger organizations. In addition to standard licensing fees, there are also additional costs for things"

"Workforce Identity is well-priced."

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"The product is expensive. I rate its pricing an eight out of ten."

"SailPoint IdentityIQ is too expensive for small and medium companies. It is an expensive product."

"I found the pricing to be relatively high."

"You do pay one price for the license but that price depends on what you choose to include as far as the optional modules go."

"SailPoint is higher in price as compared to Saviynt. The initial cost of SailPoint is very high. There are additional costs to the standard licensing fees."

"The price of the solution could improve, it is not priced well for smaller businesses to afford."

"SailPoint IIQ is the best of best. That is reflected in the pricing of the solution. The pricing is based on the number of identities."

"As per my knowledge, it runs on a paid partnership model, but I am not sure about it."

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"We are not into the licensing part. The clients take care of the licensing part."

"The solution has a pay-as-you-go licensing model, and you can subscribe monthly or yearly."

"Saviynt's pricing is acceptable and licensing costs are yearly."

"The pricing is comparable to Azure Entra ID. Kind of the same"

"Saviynt has a competitive price."

"The price of the license for this product is quite expensive."

"Saviynt's pricing is reasonable."

"The product is less expensive than one of the competitors."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	41
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	47

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	42

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	15

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Okta Workforce Identity?

Okta has introduced the Universal Directory. It has custom attribute capability and user permissions to read/write on...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Okta Workforce Identity?

Pricing for Okta is reasonably not that much, however, I don't have access to the commercial aspect.

What needs improvement with Okta Workforce Identity?

Currently, in Okta Workforce Identity we get the two-digit authentication code. Instead of getting the two-digit auth...

How does Sailpoint IdentityIQ compare with CyberArk PAM?

We evaluated Sailpoint IdentityIQ before ultimately choosing CyberArk. Sailpoint Identity Platform is a solution to m...

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.

What advice do you have for others considering SailPoint IdentityIQ?

You can use SailPoint Atlas to take identity security to the next level. In SailPoint IIQ, writing a custom connector...

What do you like most about Saviynt?

It is very easy to use. It addresses most of the trends in identity governance and risk management.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Saviynt?

Saviynt is very affordable compared to its competitors. It is cloud-based, making it significantly cheaper than on-pr...

What needs improvement with Saviynt?

One of the challenges regarding Saviynt is the lack of material available on the web, as searching on Google or YouTu...

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Also Known As

Okta Customer Identity, Workforce Identity

IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, Intello

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Overview

Okta Platform provides comprehensive identity and access management, featuring Active Directory Sync, user management, and app auto-provisioning. It ensures security through single sign-on and adaptive multi-factor authentication.

Okta Platform offers advanced integration capabilities, allowing seamless connection with in-house and cloud applications. Security features are robust, incorporating multi-factor authentication and SSO to prevent unauthorized access. Users benefit from its ease of use and the ability to integrate and manage numerous applications effectively. While generally praised, users note areas for improvement, such as high costs and complex setups. Better integrations with on-premises systems and third-party tools are desired along with enhanced error logging and reporting features.

What are Okta's key features?

Active Directory Sync: Simplifies app management by synchronizing user directories.
Single Sign-On: Provides desktop SSO for easier access to multiple apps.
Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication: Offers robust security options for different scenarios.
Universal Directory: Supports flexible identity management and configuration.
Integration Capability: Enables connections with both in-house and SaaS applications.

What benefits do organizations find in Okta?

Enhanced Security: Multi-layered authentication to prevent unauthorized access.
Improved Efficiency: Streamlines user provisioning and app assignments.
Increased Compliance: Ensures secure access management aligning with IT policies.
Seamless Integration: Facilitates connections with various applications enhancing operational workflows.

Companies across industries implement Okta to secure user authentication and streamline onboarding processes. It supports access management for both on-premises and cloud applications, synchronizing directories and facilitating SaaS services. Organizations benefit from reduced credential management complexity and improved IT infrastructure compliance.

Okta

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is known for its user-friendly interface, high-level automation, and a wide range of pre-built connectors, making it flexible for workflow customization and robust identity lifecycle management with AI integration.

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud provides strong security features such as provisioning and certification, enhanced by AI and machine learning. It effectively manages user access, roles, and governance across environments. The platform offers scalability, comprehensive documentation, and seamless integration with third-party solutions. Despite its high cost and complex configuration, it is designed to meet enterprise needs in application provisioning, access management, and lifecycle management. Cloud and on-premises deployments are supported.

What are the key features of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud?

User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive and simple to navigate for effective management.
Robust Automation: Automates identity lifecycle processes efficiently.
Out-of-the-Box Connectors: Extensive connectors available for rapid integration.
AI and Machine Learning: Integrates AI for smarter provisioning and certification.
Flexible Customization: Tailors workflows and identity management as needed.

What benefits can users expect when evaluating SailPoint Identity Security Cloud?

Scalability: Easily scales with the growing needs of enterprises.
Comprehensive Governance: Ensures thorough compliance and governance measures.
Seamless Integration: Supports easy integration with third-party applications.
High-Level Security: Protects data with robust security features.
Regulatory Compliance: Facilitates adherence to regulatory requirements.

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is employed across industries for application provisioning and identity access management, supporting onboarding, offboarding, and role management. It addresses the needs of cloud and on-premises environments, providing centralized control and compliance assistance for account administration in enterprises.

SailPoint

Saviynt Identity Cloud provides effective identity management with seamless enterprise integration, simplifying self-service requests, workflows, and access management tasks.

Saviynt Identity Cloud is renowned for its robust identity governance and lifecycle management capabilities, facilitating user authentication, access provisioning, and certification. Its intuitive design supports integration within enterprise workflows, aiding reporting, attestation, and auditing processes. This cloud platform enhances risk management through an analytics-driven approach, offering flexibility and scalability to serve industries such as finance and healthcare. Despite its strengths, it requires enhancements in interface customization, training resources, and better-performing high-volume tasks.

What key features does Saviynt Identity Cloud offer?

Identity Management: Centralized control over identities and access privileges.
Seamless Integration: Compatible with enterprise systems, ensuring smooth deployment.
Role-Based Models: Simplifies assignment and management of user roles.
Risk Management: AI-driven analytics to enhance security measures.
Customization: Supports diverse business needs through flexible configuration.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Cost-Effectiveness: Optimizes investment with flexible pricing plans.
Scalability: Accommodates growing business demands without additional complexity.
Efficiency: Streamlines processes for user onboarding and offboarding.
Comprehensive Reporting: Detailed insights for improved decision-making.

Industries such as government, finance, and education implement Saviynt Identity Cloud for identity management across enterprise applications. Its flexibility allows handling external identities and managing workflows, particularly for sectors needing robust security and compliance. Larger enterprises benefit from its ability to integrate well into existing systems, ensuring seamless onboarding and offboarding processes.

Saviynt

Sample Customers

FedEx, Zoom, Takeda, Lululemon Athletica, GrunHub, jetBlue, McKensson, Bain & Company, Engie, Peloton, Sonos, T-Mobile, Hewlett Packard, MGM Resorts, Ally Financial, Priceline, Albertsons, Itercom, Classy, FICO, Kensho, Live Nation, Drata, Rotary, and others.

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

Shell, McKesson, Kimberly-Clark, Ingram Micro, Intermountain Health Care, Forterra, CoreLogic

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