SailPoint Identity Security Cloud vs Veritas Alta SaaS Protection comparison

SailPoint and Veritas are both solutions in the SaaS Management Platforms category. SailPoint is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3, while Veritas is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.0. SailPoint holds a 6.7% mindshare in SMP, compared to Veritas’s 4.3% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of SailPoint users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Veritas users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 29, 2025

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud and Veritas Alta SaaS Protection compete in the identity management and data protection category. SailPoint appears to have the upper hand with its comprehensive identity governance and automation capabilities.

Features: SailPoint Identity Security Cloud offers extensive provisioning policies, role-mining, and certifications, with a vast number of connectors to various applications at no additional cost. It integrates using standard Java technologies, praised for fast implementation and customization. Veritas Alta SaaS Protection is comprehensive for backup functionalities, known for its easy recovery process and immutability feature, beneficial for data protection in the cloud.

Room for Improvement: SailPoint faces challenges with high pricing, complexity in setup, and customization demands. Veritas could improve its scheduling options and local storage capabilities, with a less sophisticated licensing structure that complicates broader cloud provider support.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SailPoint is favored for both on-premises and public cloud environments, with strong global support and extensive community resources. Users report mixed experiences with technical support, noting some delays. Veritas offers solid weekend support but faces resolution time challenges.

Pricing and ROI: SailPoint is seen as expensive, with costs for modules and expert deployment but delivers strong ROI in automation and enhanced security. Veritas is moderately priced but can be expensive based on data size and storage type, with less pricing flexibility compared to SailPoint's cost-effectiveness for large-scale identity management operations.

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Categories and Ranking

SailPoint Identity Security...

Ranking in SaaS Management Platforms

1st

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

User Provisioning Software (2nd), Identity Management (IM) (2nd), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (4th), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (3rd), Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (1st)

Veritas Alta SaaS Protection

Ranking in SaaS Management Platforms

9th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

SaaS Backup (18th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (26th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the SaaS Management Platforms category, the mindshare of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is 6.7%, down from 7.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veritas Alta SaaS Protection is 4.3%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

SaaS Management Platforms Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud	6.7%
Veritas Alta SaaS Protection	4.3%
Other	89.0%

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Mitch MO

Specialist Consultant at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Access lifecycle has been streamlined but connectors for non‑human identities still need improvement

We currently use IdentityIQ and do not have SailPoint Identity Security Cloud. We only have IdentityIQ on-premises. I do not have extensive experience with analytics, but I know that there are custom reports available to obtain information about data in SailPoint. I am not entirely familiar with analytics data. It is difficult to score because you have to compare with another product to assess it. We are satisfied with IdentityIQ. However, I understand that we will not have a choice but to move to a cloud solution in the future because SailPoint is not investing in new upgrades or evolution of IdentityIQ. My overall rating for this product is 7.

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Sammy Githinji

Technical Manager at Rigor Systems Limited

Experience with offsite backup enhances data integrity and reduces on-premise reliance

One of the features of Veritas Alta SaaS Protection that customers are looking for is immutability. This is the most important feature. With the cloud, Veritas Alta SaaS Protection is actually in the cloud, which means they have unlimited space to do their backups. They can expand on a need-to-need basis. The automated recovery feature of Veritas Alta SaaS Protection makes the recovery much easier, as opposed to earlier methods where we were using scripts to do the restore. Currently, it's automated so you just do a click. You select the feature in a graphical interface, making it easy to use even for a newbie.

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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

"Has a great certification module with intuitive options."

"I think the certification module is perhaps one of the most valuable features."

"Access certification and provisioning are two of the solutions most valuable features."

"This solution is great for providing control access across your environment."

"The tool is quite stable and user-friendly."

"The first valuable feature of the solution is its interface. The second feature of the solution is the level of flexibility it provides."

"This solution has made our team more effective. We need less manual approvals when someone new joins our company. There is less paperwork and fewer support tickets raised for access."

"It provides a lot of out-of-the-box functionalities. You don't have to do too much custom development like other solutions such as Microsoft or NetIQ. It also has a lot of out-of-the-box connectors for different sources, directories, databases, etc. Its cloud version is working very well, and its pricing is okay. Its value for money is fine for most of the customers. It is also very flexible. They have frequent new releases and patches for fixing errors and things like that."

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"I would recommend anybody to buy this solution and use it."

"It's very comprehensive. It's one of the first brands to appear in its field."

"he most valuable feature is that it's not so intrusive with computer resources."

"The solution is stable; I haven't experienced any bugs or glitches on it."

"The most valuable features are the ease of administration and the ease of configuration."

"The automated recovery feature of Veritas Alta SaaS Protection makes the recovery much easier, as opposed to earlier methods where we were using scripts to do the restore."

"The solution is quite stable, and we haven't had any problems over the past five years of use."

"The solution's hardware appliance is very scalable and very useful."

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Cons

"The cost can be prohibitive for middle-tier companies."

"Regarding the scope for improvement in the solution, reporting is an area that can be a bit more UI-oriented."

"Yes, I found some scalability issues: Java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Java heap space Advanced searches with 0 rows."

"This solution is difficult to configure."

"The cost of this solution is high."

"SailPoint IdentityIQ needs to improve its customization. It should also incorporate some standardized tools for implementation."

"I wish the support from SailPoint was a little bit faster than we've experienced so far. It has taken, sometimes, a couple of weeks to get feedback from them."

"Technical Support: It needs to improve SLA."

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"Licensing has been a struggle. It went from bronze, silver to gold. Licensing needs more sophistication. It has features that are sold as separate add-ons."

"The technical team wasn't very helpful."

"The go-between is a Veritas partner, so the customer support was not that good."

"When you finish a project, the client should have the opportunity to browse the files rather than simply ending the contract. Also, it's not possible to recover earlier versions. It should be possible to have a database for recovering files after you finish a contract. There's no solution for this from Veritas."

"Other people will prefer this solution because they're used to it. However, from my point of view, you have more breaks, more failures on it than you will with Commvault."

"In the future, we would like to see support for virtualized machines."

"They should review the cost aspect of the subscription for Veritas Alta SaaS Protection because customers are going for the cheaper storage, which doesn't give those features in terms of dedup ratios."

"The go-between is a Veritas partner, so the customer support was not that good. The solution is fine except when there is a purchasing crisis where you have to remake the ecosystem. It causes a lot of issues. The support was a problem, but we're okay with it as long as we have someone to communicate with."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I found the pricing to be relatively high."

"It is a costly solution. Its cost, for sure, should be reduced."

"The product is expensive. People need to opt for a licensing plan for one year or three years."

"In terms of pricing, SailPoint IdentityIQ is affordable. It's not cheap, and it's not expensive, so the solution is in the middle, price-wise. It also didn't have additional costs, even if my company had different teams that took care of auditing and provisioning and projects that used SailPoint IdentityIQ."

"You are able to get discounts if you plan to use the tool for the long-term i.e. discounts for 5+ years of usage."

"It is affordable licensing."

"We pay an annual licensing cost for SailPoint IdentityIQ."

"It's all competitive. Initially, the prices look a bit higher, but once it gets into a competitive situation, they meet the market. I'd rate it an eight out of ten in terms of pricing. It tends to be more expensive, but it works."

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"The program is quite expensive."

"SaaS Backup isn't the most expensive solution."

"This solution is not cheap and not expensive but priced in the mid-range."

"The tool is expensive compared to Veeam."

"I would rate this solution's pricing as five out of five."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

14%

Construction Company

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	43

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

How does Sailpoint IdentityIQ compare with CyberArk PAM?

We evaluated Sailpoint IdentityIQ before ultimately choosing CyberArk. Sailpoint Identity Platform is a solution to manage risks in cloud enterprise environments. It automates and streamlines the m...

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What advice do you have for others considering SailPoint IdentityIQ?

You can use SailPoint Atlas to take identity security to the next level. In SailPoint IIQ, writing a custom connector using the open source framework is a good option.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SailPoint Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management?

SailPoint is cheaper than ServiceNow, which is very expensive.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veritas Alto SaaS Protection?

Veritas Alta SaaS Protection is slightly expensive, but they can do more on it. The exact figure for Veritas Alta SaaS Protection depends on the size of data being stored, the region, and the type ...

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What needs improvement with Veritas Alto SaaS Protection?

For Veritas Alta SaaS Protection, the only challenge is downtime and the impact of time synchronization whereby different customers are on different time zones, and Veritas Alta SaaS Protection is ...

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What is your primary use case for Veritas Alto SaaS Protection?

For the customers that I'm dealing with, they are using Veritas Alta SaaS Protection for long-term retention and offline backups. This means they don't have to constrain their on-premise resources....

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Also Known As

IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, Intello

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Overview

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is known for its user-friendly interface, high-level automation, and a wide range of pre-built connectors, making it flexible for workflow customization and robust identity lifecycle management with AI integration.

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud provides strong security features such as provisioning and certification, enhanced by AI and machine learning. It effectively manages user access, roles, and governance across environments. The platform offers scalability, comprehensive documentation, and seamless integration with third-party solutions. Despite its high cost and complex configuration, it is designed to meet enterprise needs in application provisioning, access management, and lifecycle management. Cloud and on-premises deployments are supported.

What are the key features of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud?

User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive and simple to navigate for effective management.
Robust Automation: Automates identity lifecycle processes efficiently.
Out-of-the-Box Connectors: Extensive connectors available for rapid integration.
AI and Machine Learning: Integrates AI for smarter provisioning and certification.
Flexible Customization: Tailors workflows and identity management as needed.

What benefits can users expect when evaluating SailPoint Identity Security Cloud?

Scalability: Easily scales with the growing needs of enterprises.
Comprehensive Governance: Ensures thorough compliance and governance measures.
Seamless Integration: Supports easy integration with third-party applications.
High-Level Security: Protects data with robust security features.
Regulatory Compliance: Facilitates adherence to regulatory requirements.

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is employed across industries for application provisioning and identity access management, supporting onboarding, offboarding, and role management. It addresses the needs of cloud and on-premises environments, providing centralized control and compliance assistance for account administration in enterprises.

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Veritas Alta SaaS Protection delivers simplicity, robust duplication, and extensive Office 365 support. It integrates seamlessly with EMC, offers competitive pricing, automated recovery, and a user-friendly interface. Users benefit from its comprehensive capabilities and automated processes.

Veritas Alta SaaS Protection is distinguished by its high-end dashboard, security features, and immutability functionality. It supports hybrid and cloud environments, providing extensive storage and easy configuration. Stability and non-intrusive resource use enhance user satisfaction, while organizations primarily employ it for backing up Office 365 environments, Linux servers, and virtual machines. Offering data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity, Veritas aids in long-term retention and offline backups, cutting dependency on on-premise resources and infrastructure. It supports migrations to SharePoint and centralizes backup operations efficiently.

What are the key features of Veritas Alta SaaS Protection?

Simplicity of Use: Designed to be intuitive, reducing learning time and operational costs.
Office 365 Coverage: Comprehensive module support enhances cloud-based collaborations.
Seamless Integration with EMC: Ensures compatibility and enhances capabilities.
Automated Recovery: Streamlines restoration ensuring quick data access.
Security Features: Strong security architecture safeguards sensitive data.
Immutability Functionality: Protects data against unauthorized changes or deletions.

What benefits should users consider in user reviews?

Stability: Consistent performance reduces downtime risks.
Ease of Administration: Simplifies management with minimal intervention.
Non-Intrusive Resource Use: Efficient operation reduces system load.
Comprehensive Capabilities: Wide-ranging features meet diverse business needs.

Veritas Alta SaaS Protection is employed across industries for secure data protection and recovery, particularly in sectors requiring reliable Office 365 integration, such as education and healthcare. Organizations in these sectors benefit from the solution's automated processes and centralized backup to maintain business continuity and data empowerment. Companies also utilize Veritas for efficient infrastructure transition, enabling them to migrate to cloud-based systems seamlessly.

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Sample Customers

Adobe, AXA Technology Services, Cuna Mutual Group, Equifax, ING Direct, Orrstown Bank, Rockwell Automation, SallieMae, Spirit Aerosystems, TEL

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