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Microsoft Entra ID Governance vs SailPoint Identity Security Cloud comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 2, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Entra ID Governance
Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
10th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SailPoint Identity Security...
Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
71
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (2nd), Identity Management (IM) (1st), SaaS Management Platforms (1st), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Entra ID Governance is 2.6%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is 13.0%, up from 10.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud13.0%
Microsoft Entra ID Governance2.6%
Other84.4%
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
 

Featured Reviews

William Kox - PeerSpot reviewer
Great policies and timelines for streamlined compliance
There are some areas where improvements are necessary. Even though we have almost the full package, there are some bugs. I cannot directly perform some tasks from the portal. First, I have to go to the policy, change it, and then return to the package to add it. I cannot do it directly from the package. Workarounds are needed, so that can be improved. At the moment, that is the only issue we are facing that needs enhancement.
Mitch MO - PeerSpot reviewer
Adapts workflows with industry-specific flexibility for big companies
We find flexibility to be one of the most valuable features. The solution can be customized to adapt the workflow to our industry, offering considerable flexibility. Additionally, it is considered a good solution for large companies due to its scalability and ability to cater to the needs of many customers. It has also enhanced security and provided significant flexibility for our specifications module.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Regarding Microsoft Entra ID Governance integration with Microsoft services, there is automated identity lifecycle management in the product."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Entra ID Governance is access reviews."
"The solution gives me the capability to automatically move guest accounts from the tenant without any manual intervention."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Entra ID Governance for identity management is multi-factor authentication."
"The most valuable features are multifactor authentication and account creation for the Exchange environment in Office 365."
"Access reviews are an essential feature of Entra Governance. Additionally, privileged identity management is one of its most valuable features. Just-in-time access, or Jet GIT, is integral to this system. Moreover, user behavior analytics stands out as one of its top features."
"The solution is fully scalable, supporting everything from small companies to large enterprises."
"The platform's most valuable feature is the single sign-on service."
"IdentityIQ's best features are the hassle-free user experience and security."
"Security and administration for any new/current access."
"The tool's GUI is user-friendly."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"The governance features, such as certification and provisioning, are the most beneficial for enhancing security."
"The basic concept is most valuable. I like how they have designed the solution. They create an Identity Cube, and then they do all the processes and configuration around the Identity Cube."
"It reduces the operational overhead of audits."
"Has a great certification module with intuitive options."
 

Cons

"One area for improvement in Microsoft Entra ID Governance could be providing more granular control over security policies."
"Bridging between on-premises and cloud services has the potential for improvement. For instance, it would be beneficial to be able to synchronize traditional directory schemas with Azure. I need to maintain an on-premises Active Directory server for certain required services."
"Sometimes, the solution is not super reliable."
"Even though we have almost the full package, there are some bugs."
"The product's workflow approval process needs improvement."
"The platform's configuration process needs improvement."
"If you want to conduct access review of database-based applications, then you cannot do that."
"If you want to conduct access review of database-based applications, then you cannot do that."
"If you compare Saviynt and Okta Workforce Identity versus SailPoint IdentityIQ, SailPoint IdentityIQ needs to improve its UI."
"I think that the onboarding framework could be improved."
"There is a need for further enhancements, specifically in the multifactor authentication capabilities."
"The solution's technical support team's response time and skills need improvement since it is an area where there are shortcomings."
"It is too technical. You need really good technical skills in Java and other technologies, which are hard to find. If they can make it easier so that things can be done with a few clicks, it will be great."
"The UI is complex."
"The mover process for this solution could be improved."
"One needs to understand that SailPoint is into full-fledged IAM practice with a long-term vision, and customers will get a quick ROI with best practices implementation."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's pricing is not low but reasonable."
"In the education sector where I work, the annual cost for my Google and Microsoft environments is approximately $35,000. This covers the needs of 3,400 students and 800 faculty and staff members."
"While other products give the pricing for their application, Microsoft Entra ID Governance has a per-user-based license model."
"There are no additional costs besides the standard licensing fees."
"It is affordable licensing."
"We pay an annual licensing cost for SailPoint IdentityIQ."
"It's difficult to say that the solution saved costs because it is quite expensive."
"The price of the solution could improve, it is not priced well for smaller businesses to afford."
"You do pay one price for the license but that price depends on what you choose to include as far as the optional modules go."
"The pricing is a little bit higher than other tools."
"This is an expensive solution. I would rate it a two and a half out of five for pricing."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
8%
Energy/Utilities Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business22
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise40
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Entra ID Governance?
The most valuable feature of Microsoft Entra ID Governance is access reviews.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Entra ID Governance?
In terms of integration, improvements could be made. To enhance integration, they could provide out-of-box integration with HashiCorp. This out-of-box integration with HashiCorp or another product ...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Entra ID Governance?
Clients may use Microsoft Entra ID Governance for various identity management tasks.
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

Information Not Available
Adobe, AXA Technology Services, Cuna Mutual Group, Equifax, ING Direct, Orrstown Bank, Rockwell Automation, SallieMae, Spirit Aerosystems, TEL
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