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1Kosmos BlockID vs Idira Identity comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 2, 2026

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
6.0
1Kosmos BlockID improved efficiency and security, reduced login times, and cut costs by automating identity management and onboarding.
Sentiment score
4.6
Users praise Idira Identity for time savings, cost-effectiveness, security, and positive ROI, enhancing long-term organizational effectiveness.
Initially, ten people were in the IT support team, but with the reduced ticket volume from 300 to 500 to just 70 to 80 calls monthly, only two IT staff members are now required.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
We have seen around a 40 to 50% reduction in password-related help desk tickets, faster login times, and reduced IT administrative effort, resulting in measurable productivity gains and a strong return on investment without needing additional support staff.
Desktop Support at DigitalTrack Solutions Private Limited
Time has certainly been saved and user experience has increased multiple times over, which I consider equivalent to an ROI.
Senior Vice President at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
I have seen over 30% return on investment due to the improvement in operational efficiencies through automation, which enhances productivity.
Private Wealth Advisor at Arima Fund Limited
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.7
1Kosmos BlockID customer service is praised for its responsiveness, expertise, and effective support, with high overall satisfaction ratings.
Sentiment score
6.3
Idira Identity's support receives mixed reviews, praised for responsiveness but criticized for inconsistency in knowledge and resolution speed.
The support professional was very knowledgeable and resolved the issue within 20 to 30 minutes, providing a well-explained manual guide as well.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
SOPs and documentation were so seamless and easy to operate.
Senior Vice President at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Support has been responsive and knowledgeable, especially when helping with deployment questions and technical issues.
Penetration Tester at Essen Vision Software
They resolved the problem immediately after I reported it, on the same day, within one hour.
Access Management Analyst at Telefónica
They respond immediately when requests are raised, and they are always available for priority one tickets.
Lead Identity Engineer at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
I received prompt responses and support, which I would rate as very good.
Cybersecurity Delivery Analyst at Accenture
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
1Kosmos BlockID efficiently scales with ease, supporting growth and stability in cloud environments without resource challenges or performance dips.
Sentiment score
7.1
Idira Identity is highly scalable and adaptable, suitable for various company sizes, but architectural scalability can be complex.
The architecture allows us to add nodes using a horizontal scalability method without challenges.
Senior Vice President at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
1Kosmos BlockID has excellent scalability; the company has 3,000 employees, and it handles them very well, suggesting that it could easily scale to accommodate 20,000 to 30,000 users without issues.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
1Kosmos BlockID has scaled well for us, handling a growing number of users and applications without noticeable performance issues.
Penetration Tester at Essen Vision Software
When delving deep into the concepts, there is a lot to address and learn, especially when facing real-time scenarios.
Cybersecurity Delivery Analyst at Accenture
You can scale it out pretty easily, and you can implement it very small.
Cloud Specialist at Perini Beheer
CyberArk Identity is definitely a scalable solution; it all depends on the money that you have, as with anything else.
Senior Cyber Security Specialist Architect at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.4
1Kosmos BlockID is stable and reliable with minor onboarding challenges, consistent performance, and minimal disruptions over two years.
Sentiment score
7.9
Idira Identity is reliable with high performance ratings, occasional regional issues, and strong user confidence in its stability.
1Kosmos BlockID is highly stable and reliable, with minimal downtime and consistent authentication performance in daily operations.
Desktop Support at DigitalTrack Solutions Private Limited
1Kosmos BlockID is completely stable, and no downtime has been experienced so far.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
The majority of the issues were related to basic app configuration in the initial steps.
Developer at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees
We no longer have our data infiltrated by unauthorized persons, and tracking actions within the system has become very easy.
Private Wealth Advisor at Arima Fund Limited
When you have it in the cloud, you have CyberArk every time you need it.
Access Management Analyst at Telefónica
With a stable network, due to the redundant data centers across the globe, it is a lot easier to use as a SaaS solution.
Senior Cyber Security Specialist Architect at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
 

Room For Improvement

1Kosmos BlockID could improve with a user-friendly interface, cost reduction, faster onboarding, better integration, and enhanced customization.
Idira Identity faces challenges with integration, usability, documentation clarity, and CyberArk struggles with reporting complexity and scalability issues.
Governance and security are equally important, and I appreciate that the solution focuses on secure authentication, data protection, and controlled access while using AI-driven processes.
Cyber Security Analyst at Digital Track Solution Pvt Ltd
1Kosmos BlockID could be improved with broader out-of-the-box integrations with third-party applications.
Desktop Support at DigitalTrack Solutions Private Limited
Implementing optimistic execution that allows nodes to process blocks ahead of time for quicker responses, potentially cutting down block times.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
It would be helpful if they released a generalized document for processes such as migration.
Cybersecurity Delivery Analyst at Accenture
Integration or deployment is extremely difficult for CyberArk Identity.
Head of IT at Skutin Solutions
There's a need to enhance network performance.
Senior Technology Manager at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

1Kosmos BlockID offers robust enterprise security with competitive pricing, scalable user licenses, and enhances onboarding efficiency and IT support.
Idira Identity offers flexible, slightly expensive pricing with justified service quality and discounts, appealing to medium to large enterprises.
Licensing has also been beneficial, as one of the largest licensors in the USA works with clients such as Disney and Marvel, helping manage contracts effectively and reminding of timelines for price changes.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
Based on my experience, the pricing of 1Kosmos BlockID is very affordable.
Senior Software Engineer at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
My experience with 1Kosmos BlockID in terms of pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it could be cheaper; it is somewhat expensive, but I believe it could be more affordable.
Engineering Project Manager at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
Regarding pricing, it can be quite a lot for small companies.
Access Management Analyst at Telefónica
If I am not going fully cloud, there are additional resources I will need to purchase, such as spinning more VMs or acquiring an HSM device to encrypt the vault.
Head of IT at Skutin Solutions
For comparison, Okta was around five dollars per user.
Lead Identity Engineer at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
 

Valuable Features

1Kosmos BlockID enhances security and efficiency with passwordless, biometric, and adaptive MFA, improving integration and user experience.
Idira Identity provides advanced security features and integration, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance for user access management.
The digital wallet feature also stores user identity information in a private or permissioned blockchain, allowing users to control their personal data.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
We saved 80% of the allocation budget for this project.
Senior Software Engineer at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Passwordless authentication has made the biggest impact for our team as it significantly reduced login issues and helped users access applications faster with less reliance on IT support.
Penetration Tester at Essen Vision Software
It impacts zero trust security strategies. It prevents lateral movements in the organization.
Head of IT at Skutin Solutions
The two-factor authentication is very important, but the fact that every account is being regenerated every time we use it is the most important security feature for us.
Cloud Specialist at Perini Beheer
It is the most powerful access management system.
Access Management Analyst at Telefónica
 

Categories and Ranking

1Kosmos BlockID
Ranking in Authentication Systems
10th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Idira Identity
Ranking in Authentication Systems
8th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
Identity Management (IM) (9th), Authorization Software (2nd), Enterprise Password Managers (9th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (9th), Access Management (7th), Active Directory Management (6th), Cloud Resource Access Management (2nd), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of 1Kosmos BlockID is 0.7%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Idira Identity is 1.6%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Idira Identity1.6%
1Kosmos BlockID0.7%
Other97.7%
Authentication Systems
 

Featured Reviews

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Accounts Receivable Manager at Guru Nanda
Passwordless login has transformed daily accounting work and now saves hours on support calls
The cloud-based feature of 1Kosmos BlockID stands out because when working on SAP, it often went down due to memory size, but since 1Kosmos BlockID is cloud-based, downtime is not experienced. The second standout feature is the login ID and password recognition; it allows the right person to log in without manual entry of usernames and passwords, making 1Kosmos BlockID very helpful in any situation. 1Kosmos BlockID offers passwordless authentication that eliminates 2FA. It operates through biometric authentications, such as facial recognition and thumb impressions, which are compliant security keys for enterprise applications. Identity verification is another strong feature; if 1Kosmos BlockID recognizes a user, it ensures that the right person is logging in. It uses AI and machine learning to scan government-issued IDs, licenses, and passports, matching them with user biometrics for 100% accuracy. The digital wallet feature also stores user identity information in a private or permissioned blockchain, allowing users to control their personal data. It meets high assurance standards, including NIST 800-63-3 and GDPR, and supports both app-based and browser-based user journeys for onboarding and authentication. 1Kosmos BlockID has positively impacted the organization by enhancing security through eliminating usernames and passwords and storing encrypted user data in a private permissioned blockchain, which drastically reduces the risk of data breaches and phishing. Furthermore, it has improved operational efficiency by streamlining the user experience, reducing help desk calls for password resets and simplifying identity management, thus increasing overall productivity. In terms of time savings, for a team of 15 people, a monthly saving of around eight to ten hours has been observed after using 1Kosmos BlockID. Before its implementation, the IT help desk faced 300 to 500 calls a month. After using 1Kosmos BlockID, that number reduced to just 70 to 80 calls monthly, significantly alleviating common password-related issues.
Hariharan Thangasamy - PeerSpot reviewer
Cybersecurity Delivery Analyst at Accenture
Has strengthened privileged access control and improved audit visibility through session monitoring and password rotation
On the identity product side, it is awesome. However, they can improve in the documentation parts. For example, if there is a migration process, I can see the maximum customers are moving from self-hosted to on-premises or from on-premises to the cloud. It would be helpful if they released a generalized document for processes such as migration. A clear overview document would assist us in understanding more about the tool, configurations, and automations to enhance our security. Regarding the initial setup of CyberArk Identity, I faced some challenges. At some points, I could not find proper documentation for deploying, enhancing, or integrating with other components. I could not find the proper documentation in the community portal.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
26%
Healthcare Company
10%
Retailer
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Construction Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise14
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for 1Kosmos BlockID?
My experience with 1Kosmos BlockID in terms of pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it could be cheaper; it is somewhat expensive, but I believe it could be more affordable.
What needs improvement with 1Kosmos BlockID?
It could be improved because sometimes when I'm trying to authenticate that application using 1Kosmos BlockID, it gives the error of connection timeout or something and we need to try it later. At ...
What is your primary use case for 1Kosmos BlockID?
We are using 1Kosmos BlockID for authentication purposes. When we log in to our Workday or our internal site for attendance, which is for our timesheet purposes, we have integrated 1Kosmos BlockID....
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Identity?
I am not certain about CyberArk Identity's exact pricing model. For comparison, Okta was around five dollars per user. CyberArk Identity offers good discounts to some clients, which influences thei...
What needs improvement with CyberArk Identity?
The area that is missing much is about the reporting part. I would rate Idira Identity in general about eight. It has a good set of features compared to other identity security platforms. It's well...
What is your primary use case for CyberArk Identity?
I'm working with on-premises solutions. Back in the time there were no other options. I use multi-factor authentication with Idira Identity. I sell it, I deploy it, so it's something that is really...
 

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Sample Customers

1. Aave 2. Acronis 3. Adidas 4. Aeris 5. Akamai 6. Amadeus 7. AMD 8. Aon 9. Atos 10. Audi 11. Axie Infinity 12. Baidu 13. Bank of America 14. BBVA 15. BMW  16. Carrefour 17. CERN 18. Cisco 19. Coca Cola 20. Colgate-Palmolive 21. Comcast 22. ConsenSys 23. Credit Suisse 24. Decathlon 25. Dell 26. Deutsche Telekom  27. DHL 28. Emirates 29. Ericsson 30. Expedia 31. Fidelity Investments 32. Fiat Chrysler
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