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CyberArk Identity vs WatchGuard AuthPoint comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 10, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

CyberArk Identity
Ranking in Authorization Software
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Authentication Systems (8th), Identity Management (IM) (11th), Enterprise Password Managers (8th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (9th), Access Management (6th), Active Directory Management (9th), Cloud Resource Access Management (2nd), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (6th)
WatchGuard AuthPoint
Ranking in Authorization Software
4th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Authorization Software category, the mindshare of CyberArk Identity is 7.7%. The mindshare of WatchGuard AuthPoint is 1.8%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Julio Montero - PeerSpot reviewer
Access management system provides strong security and effortless user authentication
The solution can be deployed on cloud or on-premises. CyberArk is more on the cloud than on local hardware. The deployment is initially quite difficult. That said, when you are doing the implementation of CyberArk, there are so many tutorials that make the learning process very easy. The only complaint could be the language barrier. It's difficult if you don't have a very good level of English. Otherwise, it is very easy. You can have it set up within three months without much difficulty. It's hard to get started, however, once you get going, it gets easier. A full deployment takes half a year or less. There is some maintenance necessary. A company is constantly hiring and letting go of employees. The access is always changing, so access must always be adjusted. Or, if we need another law of filter, we would need to add those, or even take them away. That's another aspect of maintenance.
RuiBarbosa - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides authentication with simple deployment and tutorials
We use the solution for MFA.  Integration with mobile application is working fine. It's so simple to configure. We have integration with the WatchGuard firewall. I have been using WatchGuard AuthPoint for two years. I rate the solution’s stability an eight out of ten. 50 users are using this…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The integration capabilities, ability to integrate CyberArk into the overall IBB strategy of our current clients."
"The most valuable features of CyberArk Identity are its ability to control access to administrative staff."
"CyberArk Identity provides identity governance and gives me control over who and how access to environments occurs, offering significant confidentiality in what is accessed."
"The initial setup of CyberArk Identity was straightforward."
"The user identification is simplified, and managing user privileges, whether adding or revoking them, is also quite straightforward when utilizing CyberArk SaaS."
"The best thing I like about CyberArk Identity is that it does not require heavy implementation, complex hardware, or complex training."
"I had one machine that I could not use due to an invalid token. They resolved the problem immediately after I reported it, on the same day, within one hour. It is a very good experience."
"CyberArk Identity is a mature product."
"The token-based two-factor verification (2FA) for user logins is valuable. It's the primary reason we use AuthPoint, and I find it very effective."
"The integrations are good."
"The approvals feature of this solution is very good; it is operated by just one button, and can be controlled from a mobile device if needed."
"The initial setup is very simple."
"The WatchGuard firewall includes many security features, such as UDP, block filters, web filtering, and GeoBlock."
"Personal notifications are very easy to use."
"It can be implemented as an app on the phone, rather than with a hardware token."
 

Cons

"Integration or deployment is extremely difficult for CyberArk Identity."
"To enhance the product, they can consider improving the user interface of the software and possibly the customer support team."
"The user interface could be improved."
"We would like to see an improvement in the ability to manage mobile devices."
"The solution could be easier to use and I found it to be very complex involving many steps."
"The OpenID features could improve in CyberArk Identity."
"In terms of a governance platform, it's worth noting that CyberArk doesn't offer a particularly strong one."
"Integration or deployment is extremely difficult for CyberArk Identity."
"We would like the zero trust feature of this solution to be completed, with more details added and more laptop management capability."
"The solution should implement a tagging process, which will provide an extra layer of security for the devices connected to the VPN."
"It has been really great. We don't have any complaints about it at all. We've only had one or two very minor glitches, and they were just in passing."
"My only concern is the segmentation of services, which I understand is common in SaaS."
"Locking could be enhanced to be GDPR compliant."
"The product must enable administrators to restrict the privileges of remote users."
"It's not so simple to configure."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In terms of pricing, BeyondTrust and CyberArk tend to be more expensive, with CyberArk receiving an eight out of ten, in this regard."
"There is an initial license and then there is a subscription needed."
"CyberArk Identity is an expensive solution."
"The pricing is acceptable. It is worth considering what we are protecting with the amount charged."
"It's not that affordable compared to Delinea or other products. They're less expensive and allow more customization. For the cost, it is expensive."
"The pricing point is very good. I compared it with other products, and it does not require a heavy investment."
"The solution is cheap and I rate its pricing an eight out of ten."
"Their pricing is obviously a lot higher than many vendors in the marketplace but their service is also unmatched."
"We got the product at a low price."
"The pricing, I believe, is around $3 a user a year. It is quite reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Healthcare Company
6%
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Company Size

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Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about CyberArk Identity?
The integration capabilities, ability to integrate CyberArk into the overall IBB strategy of our current clients.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Identity?
The pricing point is very good. I compared it with other products, and it does not require a heavy investment.
What needs improvement with CyberArk Identity?
It does not have global market penetration, and sometimes, there are support issues. CyberArk Identity can definitely improve on the IAM rules when I create them. The stability can also be better.
What needs improvement with WatchGuard AuthPoint?
It's so simple to configure. We have integration with the WatchGuard firewall.
 

Also Known As

Idaptive
AuthPoint
 

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Sample Customers

MLB, Citi, Pfizer, SulAmerica, GE Capital, Shiseido
Ellips, Mednet, Diecutstickers.com, Fletchers Solicitors
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