CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla vs Microsoft Identity Manager comparison

CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla vs. Microsoft Identity Manager

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla

Ranking in Identity Management (IM)

16th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (18th), Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (6th)

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 March 2026, in the Identity Management (IM) category, the mindshare of CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla is 2.3%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Identity Manager is 2.3%, down from 4.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Identity Management (IM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Identity Manager	2.3%
CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla	2.3%
Other	95.4%

Identity Management (IM)

Featured Reviews

Ebin_Abraham

Data Engineer at Baker Hughes

Automated access reviews have reduced hidden bot risks and create audit evidence seamlessly

CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla's access reviews, audit report generation, and compliance features are excellent. It creates audit and compliance evidence easily, which previously required substantial manual effort, but now the process has become very straightforward. The best feature is definitely the AI component, which includes evidence generation for audit and compliance, addressing one of our biggest challenges. We are able to easily gather all the details required by the audit team, and that is one of the best aspects. Additionally, being cloud-based means it is very easy to scale up without much downtime compared to our previous on-premises solution. CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla has positively impacted our organization by significantly reducing manual effort. We previously had many unnoticed non-human accounts that we could not deactivate due to their large number, but now that timeframe has drastically decreased, which is one of the greatest advantages. The AI-driven access reviews and automatic generation of compliance and audit documents are among the best features.

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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

"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."

"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."

"It helps users work from anywhere, regardless of their location or country. Users do not need to be in their office geo-location to access applications or resources, which provides flexibility for accessing applications wherever they are."

"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."

"CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla's access reviews, audit report generation, and compliance features are excellent."

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

"MIM gives a high return on investment."

"The most valuable and most interesting feature is the conditional access."

"The most crucial feature of Microsoft Identity Manager is integration, especially with Office 365. A specific scenario where automation provided by the identity manager was crucial is when customers use hybrid clouds, with resources both locally and in the cloud. They require an easy identity solution across workspaces, local and cloud, integrating cloud identity with local identity sources, supporting single sign-on and authorizations, and ensuring security across applications.Microsoft Identity Manager integrates such local and cloud identity sources, supporting numerous applications."

"Microsoft Identity Manager's documentation is good, and its end-user portal is user-friendly."

"The product’s most valuable feature is stability."

"The features of Microsoft Identity Manager that have been most impactful in improving security and compliance include the granular policies, report, and the ability to gain end-to-end visibility for each user."

"With Microsoft Identity Manager, most of the time the organizations actually agree that it is a primary benefit to use them."

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Cons

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

"The primary issue I have experienced with CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla is related to support."

"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."

"For improvement, I would suggest enhancing the reporting functionality of CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla, as it could benefit from more customization or advanced filtering for auditing purposes."

"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."

"Integration with third parties and enhanced policy management could be improved."

"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."

"The prices can always be improved, and the integration with the software from other vendors could use an improvement, especially if you are using something like Oracle for a database, SAP for ERP, or something like that."

"The security could be slightly improved."

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

"It requires a lot of improvements. Microsoft is killing this product and migrating some of the features to Azure AD."

"From my view, Microsoft doesn't invest much in this product and it can take a while to resolve any issues."

"They have to improve the User Entity and Behavioral Analysis."

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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."

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

"MIM is free with a Microsoft Azure license."

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

"The solution is expensive."

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

"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."

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

"It is an expensive tool."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Security Firm

20%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Retailer

Insurance Company

Government

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

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...

What needs improvement with Zilla Security?

The challenges I face with the implementation of CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla involve legacy applications and legacy systems, which sometimes present issues. Additionally, custom-built APIs that a...

What is your primary use case for Zilla Security?

The main use cases for CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla include onboarding users when they are being recruited, as well as managing the moving and exiting processes. When a user like James moves from ...

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...

What needs improvement with Microsoft Identity Manager?

Microsoft Identity Manager could be improved in several areas. The solution uses a batching process that executes at scheduled times, which differs from other vendor solutions. It is missing capabi...

What is your primary use case for Microsoft Identity Manager?

Microsoft Identity Manager is used primarily in the retail business. The implementation is enterprise-level within a national company, specifically at JCPenney, which is a large organization.

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 15% of the time

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Compared 9% 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

CyberArk IGA Powered by Zilla vs. Microsoft Identity Manager