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ManageEngine ADManager Plus vs SailPoint Identity Security Cloud comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.8
ManageEngine ADManager Plus reduced costs, increased ROI by 90%, enhanced efficiency, and empowered IT admins, saving 10-15% financially.
Sentiment score
7.4
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud streamlined processes, improved compliance, and reduced costs with automation, yielding ROI in 14-18 months.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.3
Users generally find ManageEngine ADManager Plus support satisfactory, highlighting responsive service, though some desire faster, chat-based assistance.
Sentiment score
6.7
SailPoint's customer service is strong and knowledgeable, but some users report delays and language issues in certain regions.
Technical support from ManageEngine is very satisfactory.
SailPoint's team consists of specialists who handle tickets without needing to depend on other teams.
Technical support is very good.
Sometimes, the support is slow, and they often suggest resorting to expert services.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
ManageEngine ADManager Plus scales well with Active Directory but faces challenges with non-Microsoft environments, rated 7-10/10 by users.
Sentiment score
7.2
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud excels in scalability, suitable for large enterprises, but faces challenges with resource allocation and cost.
The solution is scalable and can be upgraded to accommodate increased user counts.
The solution scales well as long as we provide the necessary resources.
SailPoint is scalable, though challenges exist in terms of workflow and user interface design.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
ADManager Plus is praised for stability and user-friendliness, although minor issues arise with bulk user deployment.
Sentiment score
8.0
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is praised for high stability, seamless integration, reliable performance, and minor non-disruptive bugs.
IdentityIQ deserves a rating of 12 out of ten for stability.
The version I use now is very stable, especially compared to previous versions like eight point zero and eight point one.
 

Room For Improvement

The software's complexity, limited integrations, and high cost hinder user experience, support, and functionality enhancements.
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud needs improvements in authentication, integration, customization, user interface, and competitive pricing strategy.
Upgrading from recent to the latest versions is quite complex and time-consuming.
SailPoint lacks some features like privileged account management and access management features found in products like Okta.
I find raising a ticket to be too complex, which could be improved for better user-friendliness.
We have also put our enhancement request, and the SailPoint team has accepted that the feature is not available and plans to include it going forward.
 

Setup Cost

ManageEngine ADManager Plus offers flexible, competitive pricing with positive value, despite some users expecting lower costs and suggesting discounts.
Enterprise users find SailPoint Identity Security Cloud pricing high but justified by its comprehensive features and robust capabilities.
The solution is perceived as cheap, and the licensing is annual.
SailPoint is cheaper than ServiceNow, which is very expensive.
The pricing of SailPoint could be better.
The costs are slightly higher than SailPoint IQ due to included charges for maintenance.
 

Valuable Features

ManageEngine ADManager Plus provides automation, integration, secure management, and customization for efficient Active Directory administration and user management.
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud offers efficient, scalable identity management with AI integration, automation, and user-friendly governance features.
The software is fast, secure, and enables me to manage everything in one place.
The automation of provisioning and deprovisioning, managing contractors, temporary users, and the overall automation factor is fantastic.
From a project management point of view, the tool supports audit success with features to segregate permanent and contractor employees, integrate with HR systems, and indicate other sources for contractors.
The solution can be customized to adapt the workflow to our industry, offering considerable flexibility.
 

Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine ADManager Plus
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Active Directory Management (2nd)
SailPoint Identity Security...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
71
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (2nd), Identity Management (IM) (1st), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (2nd), SaaS Management Platforms (2nd), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. ManageEngine ADManager Plus is designed for Active Directory Management and holds a mindshare of 15.2%, up 13.2% compared to last year.
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud, on the other hand, focuses on User Provisioning Software, holds 32.6% mindshare, up 29.4% since last year.
Active Directory Management
User Provisioning Software
 

Featured Reviews

MUBDIUL ISLAM - PeerSpot reviewer
User management becomes efficient and installation is straightforward
My primary use case for ADManager is to manage users and groups, perform group policy without logging into Active Directory, and provide easy and secure management and monitoring capabilities. One of my clients uses ADManager for these purposes With ADManager, I can easily complete any Active…
Kaustubh Partha - PeerSpot reviewer
Empower users with robust IT security and seamless approval workflows
I raise requests on SailPoint, for example, if there is any server-related access needed. I use it more as an end-user, like raising simple tickets for identity access management SailPoint is more focused on IT security. I find that the approvals that flow through SailPoint are much better than…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Insurance Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with ManageEngine ADManager Plus?
Some of my clients experience issues with the GPO results, which do not always generate the real outcomes. This needs to be resolved by technicians. Additionally, upgrading from recent to the lates...
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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SailPoint IdentityIQ?
The product is expensive. People need to opt for a licensing plan for one year or three years.
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.
 

Also Known As

No data available
IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, Intello
 

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Sample Customers

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