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HID PIV vs RSA Authentication Manager comparison

HID and RSA are both solutions in the Authentication Systems category. HID is ranked #40, while RSA is ranked #18. HID holds a 0.5% mindshare in AS, compared to RSA’s 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of RSA users are willing to recommend the solution.
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Categories and Ranking

HID PIV
Ranking in Authentication Systems
40th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
RSA Authentication Manager
Ranking in Authentication Systems
18th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
8.2
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of HID PIV is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RSA Authentication Manager is 2.3%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
RSA Authentication Manager2.3%
HID PIV0.5%
Other97.2%
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We use RSA Authentication Manager for web applications and internal applications. We have a number of applications connected to it, serving over thirty thousand clients. It is integrated into everything from our standard login to Windows in the morning, as well as our applications Due to its…
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
11%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Small Business5
Large Enterprise7
 

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What needs improvement with RSA Authentication Manager?
RSA Authentication Manager is perfect. We do not see current missing products or enhancements yet emphasize the importance of a continuous development roadmap.
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What is your primary use case for RSA Authentication Manager?
We use RSA Authentication Manager for web applications and internal applications. We have a number of applications connected to it, serving over thirty thousand clients. It is integrated into every...
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What advice do you have for others considering RSA Authentication Manager?
RSA Authentication Manager is the best available solution. However, for other companies, it might seem expensive. It's important for RSA to keep developing new features and maintain a robust roadma...
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Product Reports

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Also Known As

HID PIV Enterprise, HID PIV Express, HID Personal Identity Verification
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Overview

HID PIV (Personal Identity Verification) delivers an integrated solution for standards-compliant identity and credential management. The components are designed to support each other, so you can deploy our solution faster, and enjoy a simplified management experience going forward.

HID
RSA Authentication Manager is the platform behind RSA SecurID that allows for centralized management of the RSA SecurID environment including authentication methods, users, applications, and agents across multiple physical sites. It verifies authentication requests and centrally administers authentication policies for organizations' end users.
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