IBM Tivoli Access Manager [EOL] vs Ping Identity Platform comparison

IBM and Ping Identity are both solutions in the Single Sign-On (SSO) category. Additionally, 93% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Ping Identity users who would recommend it.

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We performed a comparison between IBM Tivoli Access Manager [EOL] and Ping Identity Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Tivoli Access Manager [...

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

3.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Ping Identity Platform

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Single Sign-On (SSO) (6th), Authentication Systems (6th), Data Governance (10th), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (5th), Access Management (6th), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (3rd), Directory Servers (1st)

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it_user711612

Senior Consultant at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Reverse proxy provides central control over authentication and authorization.

It is a single product that caters for all the business needs throughout the organization. It provides a seamless integration that in turn encourages most of the applications to use the SSO features Reverse proxy is the most valuable feature as it provides central control over authentication and…

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AmitRathod

Senior Analyst at Toll Holdings Limited

Single sign-on has simplified access while adaptive authentication protects complex user journeys

Regarding areas for improvement in Ping Identity Platform, there is not much. In terms of licensing and implementation costs, it has premium pricing, and it has a very complex implementation. It provides greater feasibility, but it takes a very long time in terms of complete building. There is a very limited number of legacy support, which can pose potential difficulties in integrating with certain older or legacy systems. Additionally, issue troubleshooting can be difficult at times. Sometimes issues can be difficult to diagnose and require extensive technical expertise. There is also a very steep learning curve for administrative purposes and potential difficulties with offline authentication scenarios.

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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

"Tivoli Access Manager's proxy product (WebSEAL) is extremely fast."

"Provided more secure computing."

"The SSO, URL-based access control, OAuth 2 and OIDC are the most valuable features."

"IBM directory server offers the best roll-out experience."

"It has helped them to improve and control web and mobile application security."

"Before the solution was implemented it took around 2-3 weeks to get all the necessary account information for a new employee in my organization, and since implementation this now only takes a few minutes."

"Tivoli Access Manger lets you separate security from applications and manage at one place."

"Tivoli Access Manager (or IBM Security Access Manager) is a fully featured web authentication, sso and authorization product."

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"PingFederate is very flexible. We can do many customizations, and it also provides an SDK to tailor it to our specific requirements. There are also numerous plugins available. I've worked with tools like ForgeRock and Okta, but I find PingFederate to be the most customizable."

"It is a very stable solution."

"Overall, I see PingFederate as a stable product and I do not see any bugs at the moment."

"Ping Identity Platform demonstrates strong stability, as it is not prone to bugs, with the development team consistently fixing issues, making it highly recommended by many clients."

"PingFederate is a good product but there are limitations."

"Setting up the infrastructure with Ping Identity Platform is very easy compared to other IAM products."

"It is a scalable solution."

"It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

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Cons

"Installation and configuration. If you don’t know the requirements of the supporting components, it could be complicated to install and this has been improved in the later versions that are renamed to IBM Tivoli Security Access Manager."

"The product has not been updated with emerging technologies over the years specifically around AJAX, REST and Mobile app integration."

"What I don’t particularly like is the flow duration."

"The TAMeB policy server is not scalable."

"There is Java process that hangs in WebSphere almost every month."

"The self-service portal needs improvement."

"The license model is pretty complex."

"There is only a single step-up authentication path, but I have sometimes seen the need for several steps or a divergent path."

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"PingAccess can only have one token provider, and you cannot enable two different token providers simultaneously."

"They should promote more buyer's authentification, like a fingerprint or face recognition, something that's more convenient."

"It has a long way to go until it is a cloud-based solution."

"The product is not customizable."

"Ping Identity Platform must improve its UI since its management console is complicated."

"The product's community has certain shortcomings that require improvement."

"The solution should allow for better integration with other platforms and the UBT."

"The timing of the token validity, if it could be extended, would be great. I'm not sure if there is even an option to configure these types of settings."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The IBM prices are, as ever, extortionate, even with a business partnership, and high levels of discounts."

"PingID's pricing is pretty competitive."

"The product is costly."

"Ping Identity Platform is not an expensive solution."

"PingID pricing is a ten out of ten because it's a little bit cheaper than other tools, such as Okta and ForgeRock, and supports multiple tools."

"Ping Identity Platform is not very expensive."

"The pricing is neither too expensive nor too cheap."

"Compared to some SaaS-based solutions, the platform is relatively cost-effective."

"The tool is quite affordable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Marketing Services Firm

11%

Financial Services Firm

20%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Retailer

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	18

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	22

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PingFederate?

Regarding pricing for Ping Identity Platform, I would rate it eight out of ten.

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What needs improvement with PingAccess?

The areas where I think PingFederate needs room for improvement include that the most significant area I would recommend is that things such as redirects still do not have majority of the applicati...

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The main use case for PingFederate is that we are maintaining the centralized single sign-on with DuroSengel and Carabras as the two main instances to review. If any application is hosted outside o...

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Also Known As

Tivoli Access Manager, IBM Security Access Manager

Ping Identity (ID), PingFederate, PingAccess, PingOne, PingDataGovernance, PingDirectory, OpenDJ

Overview

IBM Tivoli Access Manager is a robust and secure centralized policy management solution for e-business and distributed applications. IBM Tivoli Access Manager WebSEAL is a high performance, multi-threaded Web server that applies fine-grained security policy to the Tivoli Access Manager protected Web object space. WebSEAL can provide single sign-on solutions and incorporate back-end Web application server resources into its security policy.

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Ping Identity Platform offers cloud capabilities for applications, supporting Single Sign-On, Multi-Factor Authentication, and passwordless authentication. It features flexible integrations and federated identity management, enhancing security through detailed compliance features and seamless IDP integration.

This platform meets enterprise needs with role-based access control, device management, API security, and risk-based adaptations. Its BYOD support, ease of integration, biometric authentication methods, and customizable options with PingFederate aid in enhancing security and convenience. Challenges such as the complex management console, network reliability, and limited customization are present. Users find areas for improvement in incident response features, bio-certification, and network handling for IP classification. Community support and documentation need strengthening to address existing device tracking and token management issues.

What are the key features of Ping Identity Platform?

Cloud Capabilities: Built for cloud applications with flexible integrations.
Federated Identity Management: Allows easy integration of multiple IDPs.
SSO and MFA Support: Ensure secure and seamless access.
Passwordless Authentication: Enhances user convenience.
API and Device Management: Protects and secures devices and APIs.

What benefits and ROI can be expected from Ping Identity Platform?

Enhanced Security: Through detailed compliance features and multi-protocol support.
User Convenience: Enabled by passwordless access and integration flexibility.
Improved Access Control: With role-based permissions and identity management integration.
Seamless Integration: Across a range of identity providers and authentication protocols.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and IT, enterprises deploy Ping Identity Platform for its ability to implement seamless SSO and MFA. It integrates with protocols like SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect to secure communications and user identities. This enhances security and user convenience for customer-facing and internal applications.

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Sample Customers

Essex Technology Group Inc.

Equinix, Land O'Lakes, CDPHP, Box, International SOS, Opower, VSP, Chevron, Truist, Academy of Art University, Northern Air Cargo, Repsol

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