CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla vs Microsoft Identity Manager comparison

CyberArk and Microsoft are both solutions in the Identity Management (IM) category. CyberArk is ranked #16 with an average rating of 9.0, while Microsoft is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.0. CyberArk holds a 1.8% mindshare in IAM, compared to Microsoft’s 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of CyberArk users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 76% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla

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76% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 4, 2026

Microsoft Identity Manager and CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla compete in identity and access management. CyberArk IGA seems to have the upper hand due to its robust feature set.

Features: Microsoft Identity Manager offers identity synchronization, multifactor authentication, and privileged access management. CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla provides risk analytics, automated provisioning, and comprehensive compliance management.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Identity Manager has a straightforward deployment but may require significant initial setup. It offers reliable customer support. CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla delivers a seamless cloud-based deployment and proactive customer service with quicker deployment and hands-on support.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Identity Manager has lower setup costs appealing to budget-conscious organizations, offering a solid ROI with its competitive pricing. CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla entails higher initial costs but offers significant ROI through an extensive feature set and efficiency improvements, justifying the expense for comprehensive identity management solutions.

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Categories and Ranking

CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla

Ranking in Identity Management (IM)

16th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (17th)

Microsoft Identity Manager

Ranking in Identity Management (IM)

11th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Identity Management (IM) category, the mindshare of CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla is 1.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Identity Manager is 2.3%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Identity Management (IM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Identity Manager	2.3%
CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla	1.8%
Other	95.9%

Identity Management (IM)

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reviewer2795934

Associate Director at a legal firm with 10,001+ employees

Identity governance has strengthened privileged access controls and supports ongoing compliance

Customization involves making changes to fit customer requirements. Maintenance usually involves sometimes having issues with different connectors, mostly the Active Directory and LDAP connectors. Periodic aggregation of accounts and applications sometimes go through issues with firewalls. Sometimes they do not work, and you need to make sure your connectors are all in sync, especially your LDAP and AD connectors. Sometimes there could be some issues occurring between these two connectors, so there will be maintenance on that side, making sure they are working on a regular basis based on your monitoring plan. Taking backups regularly and periodic backups are essential. Both the support rating and the overall product rating for CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla is eight out of ten. Eight means they have complete processes in place to help support, they have resources available, and there is a method to contact them and get response quickly. In that regard, eight is appropriate because they reuse some of their main PAM components which is very good, and compared to other products which I ranked around nine, they should be at eight.

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RameshKumar9

Consultant at IOM - UN Migration

Supports reliable identity management and custom policy design

Microsoft Identity Manager can be improved by integrating it with Entra ID as a SaaS application or by having a cloud-based connector, as it is currently limited to on-prem scenarios, and a combination of both would be a great solution compared to competitors such as SailPoint or One Identity Manager. While the initial setup of Microsoft Identity Manager is not completely complex, migrating or upgrading to a new version can be complex and requires multiple backups to ensure it goes smoothly.

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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

"We had these spreadsheets all over the place, but now we have a library of evidence to consult when needed. Zilla keeps everything in one place. It's not scattered all over anymore."

"I enjoy the ease of setup and creation of a review. Being a user of the tool or kind of an admin of the tool, the ease of setup of an access review is valuable."

"CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla is a very stable product, and I do not see a lot of issues with it most of the time."

"The feature that I find most valuable is the security layer of the identity and access management solution. The ability to secure on-premises and cloud-based workloads and to provide seamless authentication into hybrid workloads, which is also both on-premises and in cloud environments."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is the fact that I can use it to track who is sending which email, who is accessing which documents or which files, etc. These tools help me improve security within the enterprise environment."

"The product allows us to track the logins easily."

"Microsoft integration products are strong. That is what I like about the product."

"MIM's most valuable feature is its connectivity with Exchange."

"It is a stable product. You will experience some issues with it, but it's a good product."

"The product’s simplicity and integration are valuable."

"What makes this solution attractive is the licensing model. Microsoft Identity Manager is included in premium versions of Azure AD and in enterprise agreements such as E3. This makes the solution very attractive to many of our clients who are subscribed to those products."

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Cons

"CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla is lacking in the governance side of identities compared to competitors."

"Maybe this is coming with their AI module, but I would like to see a feature that performs baseline analysis of permissions that may not fit into a role, and it attempts to group them into a role. We've run into problems with applications where someone has not created a role but assigned ad hoc permissions to a user. We still need to do some manual work to identify the group that the user belongs to. It would be amazing to have Zilla streamline that."

"There is still no automated way to de-provision access as a result of a review, but they are getting there in terms of making it unified. They are getting closer to that."

"Microsoft Identity Manager can be improved by integrating it with Entra ID as a SaaS application or by having a cloud-based connector, as it is currently limited to on-prem scenarios, and a combination of both would be a great solution compared to competitors such as SailPoint or One Identity Manager."

"The product's pricing and integration features could be improved."

"This product was only launched two or three years ago and it is still in the process of becoming stable."

"In terms of the identity and access management solution for on-premises environment, I think Microsoft needs to eliminate or minimize the number of workloads for the solution to run in on-premises environment."

"Integration with third parties and enhanced policy management could be improved. The current policy management features are limited, and custom, flexible policies would be ideal."

"It requires a lot of improvements. Microsoft is killing this product and migrating some of the features to Azure AD. The last version of this solution was 2016. If it is going to stay and integrate with Azure AD, its integration needs to be worked on in terms of connectors, etc. It doesn't seem that they are improving it alone. Microsoft wants to integrate it with Azure AD, but the integration is still not complete."

"Microsoft Identity Manager could be improved in several areas."

"Microsoft Identity Manager has shown a strong focus on cloud solutions, but it could improve its support for legacy products and on-premise infrastructure. Legacy applications or solutions are often not fully supported, which can be a limitation for customers with existing on-premise setups. The emphasis on cloud-based solutions is beneficial for modernization as it is crucial to address customers' needs relying on legacy systems. Microsoft should address the gap in support for legacy products to ensure a more comprehensive and inclusive approach."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It has been fair because we have been in from the beginning or close to the beginning. I know it is not truly an identity access management system yet, but its price was one of the appealing factors for us to purchase it at the time. It was reasonably priced."

"It is an expensive tool."

"MIM is free with a Microsoft Azure license."

"The tool's price is low for my company."

"The prices can always be improved. I'd rate it a 4 out of 10 in terms of pricing."

"My rating for the pricing of Microsoft Identity Manager is average, neither too expensive nor too cheap."

"Microsoft Identity Manager comes with the premium or community license. If the customer doesn't have a premium license, the reseller who sells the licenses of Microsoft to the enterprise can extend the license for the client."

"The solution is expensive."

"When comparing the cost, Microsoft Identity Manager is the best solution because it is free if you have an Azure P2 license."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Security Firm

21%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Retailer

Insurance Company

Government

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	11

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zilla Security?

It has been fair because we have been in from the beginning or close to the beginning. I know it is not truly an identity access management system yet, but its price was one of the appealing factor...

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What needs improvement with Zilla Security?

There is still no automated way to de-provision access due to a review completion, but they are getting there in terms of making it unified. Right now it is just a one-way integration, importing us...

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What is your primary use case for Zilla Security?

We use the tool for access reviews. It is mainly for our regulatory SOX compliance. That was the main use case, and why we purchased Zilla back at the end of 2021.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Identity Manager?

Regarding pricing, setup costs, and licensing of Microsoft Identity Manager, it has a couple of cloud connectors that can sync directly with the O365 admin center, which is good enough, but Entra I...

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Identity Manager?

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What is your primary use case for Microsoft Identity Manager?

The typical use case for Microsoft Identity Manager is to automate Active Directory, where it is responsible for onboarding new employees to on-premises AD or to the cloud based on certain criteria.

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Comparisons

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Compared 45% of the time

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Compared 20% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 23% of the time

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Compared 15% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Also Known As

Zilla Security

MIM, Forefront Identity Manager, FIM, MS Identity Manager

Overview

CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla is designed to streamline identity governance and administration by automating access controls and compliance processes, enhancing security and efficiency.

Known for its robust capabilities, CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla offers comprehensive identity governance that simplifies policy enforcement and compliance management. It enables organizations to efficiently manage user access, reducing risks and ensuring secure operations. By leveraging automation, it minimizes manual tasks and enhances productivity.

What are the key features?

Automated Access Controls: Reduces the need for manual processes by streamlining access management.
Compliance Management: Facilitates adherence to regulatory standards with built-in compliance features.
Risk Reduction: Identifies and mitigates potential security threats with advanced risk analytics.
Scalability: Supports growth by efficiently handling expanding user bases and increasing security demands.

Which benefits or ROI should users consider?

Enhanced Security: Provides robust protection against unauthorized access.
Improved Efficiency: Automates tasks to save time and resources.
Compliance Assurance: Simplifies the process of meeting regulatory requirements.
Cost-Effectiveness: Reduces expenses associated with manual identity management processes.

CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla is implemented across industries such as finance and healthcare, where regulatory compliance and data protection are critical. It helps organizations enhance their security postures while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

CyberArk

Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) builds on the identity and access management capabilities of Forefront Identity Manager. MIM helps you manage the users, credentials, policies, and access within your organization. Additionally, MIM adds a hybrid experience, privileged access management capabilities, and support for new platforms.

Microsoft

Sample Customers

Information Not Available

Dow Chemical Company (Dow), Whole Foods Market

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