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Microsoft Active Directory vs i-Sprint AccessMatrix Universal Access Management comparison

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Categories and Ranking

i-Sprint AccessMatrix Unive...
Ranking in Single Sign-On (SSO)
26th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Authentication Systems (28th), Access Management (29th)
Microsoft Active Directory
Ranking in Single Sign-On (SSO)
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
47
Ranking in other categories
Active Directory Management (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Single Sign-On (SSO) category, the mindshare of i-Sprint AccessMatrix Universal Access Management is 1.6%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Active Directory is 2.7%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Single Sign-On (SSO) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Active Directory2.7%
i-Sprint AccessMatrix Universal Access Management1.6%
Other95.7%
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CEO at ABILITY LIMITED
A stable and scalable solution with reasonable pricing
The solution has high support capability.  The tool needs to improve its cloud service capability.  I have been working with the solution for 15 years.  I would rate the solution's stability a ten out of ten.  I would rate the tool's scalability a ten out of ten since it is highly scalable. We…
Eko Kurniawan - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Operations & Security at veris
Has simplified credential management and improved secure access control across departments
The features I find most useful in Microsoft Active Directory are especially for the Single Sign-On. This is very useful for users, particularly if they have plenty of applications, such as tablet applications. When they log in to their computer, the application will automatically log in with their credentials. They don't need to remember another user and password to log in to the application because it's already maintained with Microsoft Active Directory using Single Sign-On. To assess the impact of Microsoft Active Directory's centralized domain management on security protocols and access permissions, Microsoft Active Directory itself has constraints with security because when we have a solution such as SSO or Single Sign-On, which makes it easier for users to log in, some parts have security openings. When their computer is compromised with a threat, malware, or other cyber threats, it becomes easier to enter the application without login permission.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution has high support capability."
"The product is quite good, and from my point of view, it can serve our requirements."
"The feature that I have found the most valuable is that they are open to connecting with any token. For example, a year ago, we were looking for a soft token, and we started to look for alternatives. They are open to connecting with any token that we looking for."
"One noteworthy aspect we discovered is the ability to exercise tight control over systems, specifically Windows PCs. This pertains to the management of policies, usage patterns, and user access on these devices, particularly within the framework of Active Directory which is extremely well thought. This actually works better with on-premises solutions. However, as the global trend shifts towards cloud and hybrid environments, Active Directory and its use is diminishing. Yet, it hasn't entirely lost its relevance and remains a presence that cannot be entirely disregarded."
"The Solution's most important feature is that it can merge with a cloud-based active directory via Azure AD Connect."
"Stability and performance are good. So far, we have not observed any major downtime or performance issues since we deployed it."
"It is very user-friendly."
"I can use Active Directory to block a user's internet access and monitor how an employee is using the internet."
"The solution's technical support is good."
"Microsoft Active Directory is the most centralized tool for my organization, which has impacted us positively, as we can reset passwords for all users at once, add anyone to any group, and check the members tab, making it really easy for us to troubleshoot end-user issues and beneficial for our information technology needs."
"The solution is easy to install and has good reliability."
 

Cons

"The user interface is not quite good and easy to use. There are a lot of menus, and the look and feel is not modern like a modern app."
"The tool needs to improve its cloud capability."
"The interface for logs should be user-friendly and allow for enhanced filtering to drill down to incidents."
"The solution could be made more safe by using authentication mechanisms."
"I would like to see the integration with Mac and IOS products improved."
"The solution needs to be simplified to navigate."
"It could be more stable."
"There is room for improvement in the support."
"Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services is very difficult for on-premises solutions, while for the cloud solution, it's very easy."
"If Microsoft is going to add anything to the on-prem solution, it should be an updated GUI."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the solution's pricing a three out of ten. The tool's licensing is monthly."
"Active Directory is built-in into Microsoft Windows 10. I'm not an administrator and would not be involved in purchasing decisions for new versions of the software. I have only used the client portion of it, I do not know if there is a cost to using the solution."
"The price of Microsoft Active Directory could improve. We pay annually for the solution."
"Its price is reasonable."
"I'm unsure about the cost of the solution, as I was never involved in that aspect. However, I don't think it would be expensive. It might be average, around four or five out of ten."
"I rate the product’s pricing a five out of ten."
"The version of Microsoft Active Directory I was using was expensive because it was used for large companies."
"The product's premium support services are expensive."
"The solution is based on a licensing model."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
22%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Outsourcing Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Healthcare Company
8%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise20
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Active Directory?
The best way to protect this is to use Microsoft Defender. For Microsoft support for Microsoft Active Directory, I would rate it as eight. If I give it 10, it would be too perfect. Eight is fair. M...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Active Directory?
My main use cases for Microsoft Active Directory are to manage user access and credentials.
What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Active Directory?
Regarding Microsoft Active Directory's integration with third-party applications, it depends on the requirements. It's not always linked or combined with Microsoft Active Directory. In my experienc...
 

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