AWS Directory Service vs SailPoint Identity Security Cloud comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

AWS Directory Service
Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
10th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SailPoint Identity Security...
Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (1st), Identity Management (IM) (2nd), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category, the mindshare of AWS Directory Service is 2.0%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is 9.6%, up from 7.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
Unique Categories:
No other categories found
User Provisioning Software
33.5%
Identity Management (IM)
22.3%
 

Featured Reviews

AK
Dec 7, 2021
Extends AD identity and management capabilities to AWS resources
The main function of Active Directory is that it runs in the cloud. It's run on virtual Windows servers. The main function is to enable administrators to manage permissions and control access to our network resources. There are a lot of things that could be improved: services like the schema master, domain naming master, PDC emulator infrastructure masters. These are the things that we can manage and make changes to so that they work more efficiently. Something I would like to see added is a main domain controller that you can use and implement for managers for access users and PC servers on the network.
SC
Sep 5, 2022
Scalable access governance system that removes manual approvals and makes teams more productive
We use this solution for identity governance and to understand who has access to what and whether that access should be granted or not. We also use it for access to recertification automation which provides a complete report of who has what access in the organization at the press of a button. We…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The support is very good. I would rate the technical support as a nine out of ten."
"Two-step authentication is very useful and important."
"Provides good performance and availability."
"The most valuable feature is ease of use."
"AWS handles everything on the backend requiring minimal legwork from our team. We only require a dedicated database administrator while depending on Amazon for RDS."
"We can provide specific access to people based on what they need from our accounts."
"The most valuable feature is that because it's all in the cloud, you don't need to manage the infrastructure."
"AWS Directory Service is secure."
"The support is very good."
"I like IdentityIQ's granular attachment management and certification customization features."
"The most valuable feature for our customers and for us is the identity data warehouse."
"I find the built-in connectors, lifecycle management, certification, and recertification features to be the most valuable."
"We like the integration with other systems."
"We are happy with the SailPoint IdentityIQ’s stability."
"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 solution is stable and reliable."
 

Cons

"I would like to grant partial access to a table contained in a database without having to provide full access to the whole database."
"Our only complaint is that you cannot integrate your Exchange server. Or, if you are planning to install an Exchange server on your Amazon EC2 instance, then you need to configure Active Directory on EC2 instance. We would like for this limitation to be lifted."
"AWS Directory Service needs to improve processing."
"Some of the security protocols are difficult to understand."
"AWS could improve the number of regions. Azure has passed them. The ned more consistency, as far as the Northeast is concerned."
"The AWS Directory Service should be easier to integrate."
"The group policy can be improved."
"The solution lacks certain features."
"The cost can be prohibitive for middle-tier companies."
"What it doesn't do is provide notice in the event of a vulnerability or offense from the security."
"The product must improve its support."
"Regarding the scope for improvement in the solution, reporting is an area that can be a bit more UI-oriented."
"The connector for EPIC, ServiceNow, and Duo."
"The advanced provisioning features require more improvement."
"SailPoint IdentityIQ could be cheaper."
"Some setups should be done in the interface and in the code, and could be made simpler."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"AWS' pricing is fair, and costs can be cut if you look carefully at when you're using it."
"The pricing depends because with AWS there are two types of directory objects: 30,000 and 500,000. It varies. AWS provides the pricing calculators so we can get an estimate from there as per the company requirement of how many users and objects that we need to create. So we can go to that portal, put in the data, and get the quotation. There are no extra licensing fees. It's all included."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"We pay an annual subscription fee."
"It is affordable licensing."
"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."
"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 product is expensive. People need to opt for a licensing plan for one year or three years."
"You are able to get discounts if you plan to use the tool for the long-term i.e. discounts for 5+ years of usage."
"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."
"Its price is okay. It provides good value for money. It is subscription-based. You can go for a one-year or three-year subscription."
"We pay an annual licensing cost for SailPoint IdentityIQ."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Educational Organization
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Insurance Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about AWS Directory Service?
The most valuable feature of AWS Directory Service is cost-cutting features.
What needs improvement with AWS Directory Service?
AWS Directory Service needs to improve processing.
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

AWS Managed Microsoft AD
IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management
 

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Sample Customers

Expedia, Intuit, Royal Dutch Shell, Brooks Brothers
Adobe, AXA Technology Services, Cuna Mutual Group, Equifax, ING Direct, Orrstown Bank, Rockwell Automation, SallieMae, Spirit Aerosystems, TEL
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