SailPoint Identity Security Cloud vs WSO2 Identity Server comparison

The compared SailPoint and WSO2 solutions aren't in the same category. SailPoint is ranked #2 in UP , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 32.1% mindshare in the category. WSO2 is ranked #13 in CIaA , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of SailPoint users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of WSO2 users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

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Categories and Ranking

SailPoint Identity Security...

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

User Provisioning Software (2nd), Identity Management (IM) (1st), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (2nd), SaaS Management Platforms (1st), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (1st)

WSO2 Identity Server

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (13th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Identity and Access Management solutions, they serve different purposes. SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is designed for User Provisioning Software and holds a mindshare of 32.1%, up 29.6% compared to last year.
WSO2 Identity Server, on the other hand, focuses on Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), holds 1.9% mindshare, down 3.1% since last year.

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Mitch MO

Identity Life Cycle Lead IAM Identity Access Management Specialist at Desjardins

Adapts workflows with industry-specific flexibility for big companies

We find flexibility to be one of the most valuable features. The solution can be customized to adapt the workflow to our industry, offering considerable flexibility. Additionally, it is considered a good solution for large companies due to its scalability and ability to cater to the needs of many customers. It has also enhanced security and provided significant flexibility for our specifications module.

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Ritesh_Shah

Senior Solution Architect at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Utilizing key management and seamless single sign-on integration for enhanced user profile management

WSO2 Identity Server's key management feature stands out as a particularly impactful feature for enhancing security. Additionally, from a user perspective, the self-user portal and user profile management capabilities are highly valuable. It allows users to manage their profiles, change passwords, and offers a self-care portal type of functionality. The single sign-on capability integrates seamlessly with various platforms, including Google, Facebook, LDAP, and Active Directory, which supports rapid product launches.

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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

"SailPoint has allowed us to ensure the right people have the right access and to the rights things."

"Provisioning in multiple environments."

"The support is very good."

"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 most selling modules for SailPoint are the compliance manager and the life cycle manager."

"This solution is easy to configure."

"It is a stable tool, which we run in our complex environment."

"The most valuable features of SailPoint IdentityIQ are the reporting because it is better than other solutions. The workflows can be customized to our requirements and the overall features are good."

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"Comprehensive ecosystem."

"The product provides easy integration between API manager and IT server components."

"The solution gets the job done, and we don't have to do the main configuration."

"The single sign-on procedure itself, as well as the ability to connect to external user sources such as Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP servers, are the solution's most valuable features."

"I would rate the solution's stability eight or nine out of ten."

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

"We use the solution for customer identity management, authenticating customers coming in through a web portal."

"Some of the valuable features of the solution are the easy integration with processes, such as Single Sign-On. Overall WSO2 is straightforward and does not need customization."

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Cons

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

"The solution, in general, is quite expensive."

"There's a lot of customization required to improve the user experience."

"SailPoint IdentityIQ needs to improve its customization. It should also incorporate some standardized tools for implementation."

"The connectors should be improved."

"The workflow and user interface of SailPoint are not as smooth as ServiceNow's."

"SailPoint lacks some features like privileged account management and access management features found in products like Okta."

"The user interface is not very user-friendly."

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"The solution seems to be pretty outdated."

"The high availability architecture has to be improved."

"The solution's licensing model could be more flexible, and pricing could be improved."

"The price of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"The solution could improve its development from a user perspective."

"There needs to be a good support model and easy-to-understand documentation."

"This solution does not have BPM workflows already integrated, we had to integrate the BPM module externally. They do not provide full-featured auditing and certification modules out of the box."

"This solution requires extensive knowledge to be used effectively as certain areas of its use are not user friendly."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the solution a seven on a scale where one is cheap and ten is too expensive. In short, the solution falls under the higher side of pricing."

"Usually, the cost of deploying about 5,000 licenses or 5,000 users, would be the equivalent to the cost of the license, which would be reaching up to around $90,000."

"SailPoint IdentityIQ is highly-priced, and I rate it an eight out of ten for pricing."

"The licensing fees are on a yearly basis."

"This is an expensive solution. I would rate it a two and a half out of five for pricing."

"We pay an annual licensing cost for SailPoint IdentityIQ."

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

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

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"At this time we are working with the open-source version."

"I have found the solutions license is priced competitively compared to others."

"We have to take their support, but that is a minimal charge if I'm comparing it to other identity managers."

"WSO2 Identity Server is not an expensive solution."

"I rate the product price an eight out of ten. There is a need to pay more for the extra features provided by the solution."

"They should bring in some good pricing models to host the marketplace."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Insurance Company

Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

11%

University

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

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...

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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.

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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 using the open source framework is a good option.

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What do you like most about WSO2 Identity Server?

The product provides easy integration between API manager and IT server components.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for WSO2 Identity Server?

The pricing is currently the same as the API Manager, so it's not surprising. Since we used it primarily for SSO and the self portal, there were no additional pricing concerns.

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What needs improvement with WSO2 Identity Server?

Currently, all required features are supported. If new use cases for artificial intelligence arise, it could be beneficial to incorporate those. However, for our current projects, WSO2 Identity Ser...

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Also Known As

IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, Intello

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Overview

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud specializes in identity, access management, and governance, focusing on user lifecycle automation, compliance, certifications, and reporting, handling both on-premise and cloud deployments.

Organizations use SailPoint Identity Security Cloud for seamless onboarding, offboarding, password resets, and provisioning, integrating with Active Directory and Office 365. Its centralized account views and enhanced security controls support identity management, policy evaluation, risk assessment, and role-based access control. Clients benefit from its stability, scalability, and customized access control features, reducing workloads and ensuring effective provisioning.

What are the most important features of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud?

Compliance Capabilities: Extensive features ensuring regulatory adherence.
Out-of-the-Box Connectors: Numerous pre-built integrations for rapid deployment.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplified navigation and user experience.
Identity Data Warehouse: Centralized data storage for streamlined management.
Seamless Integration: Smooth connections with popular applications like Active Directory and Office 365.
Proactive Access Revocation: Preemptive measures to manage access rights.
Stability, Scalability, Flexibility: Robust performance with adaptable customization.
AI-Driven Automation: Machine learning for streamlined approval processes.
Certification & Lifecycle Management: Comprehensive tools for managing user lifecycles and access certification.
Reporting: Detailed reports for insights and compliance monitoring.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

Centralized Account Views: Consolidated management and oversight of user accounts.
Enhanced Security Controls: Improved measures for safeguarding sensitive data.
Reduced Workload: Decreased efforts in certification and access management processes.
Effective Provisioning: Seamless and accurate granting and revoking of access rights.
Scalability and Flexibility: Ability to scale with business growth and customize per requirements.

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is deployed across various industries including finance, healthcare, and retail, offering tailored solutions for compliance, risk management, and efficient identity lifecycle management. Its integration capabilities with industry-specific applications and robust AI-driven features enhance operational efficiency and security in these sectors.

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WSO2 Identity Server can be used to simplify identity and access management (IAM) related activities in the enterprise. The product is based on open standards and open source principles. WSO2 Identity Server comes with seamless, easy to use integration capabilities that help connect applications, user stores, directories and identity management systems.

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Sample Customers

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

Nutanix, ELM, AlmavivA, BDigital, StubHub, M-creations, MedVision360

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