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One Identity Manager vs SailPoint Identity Security Cloud comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

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
5.5
One Identity Manager boosts efficiency and security by automating processes, reducing costs, and improving resource management and productivity.
Sentiment score
7.1
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud reduces costs, automates access, enhances productivity, and achieves ROI within 14 to 18 months.
Without it, we would need thousands of additional people.
enterprise it architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Instead of spending on various systems, having one centralized system that handles all my organizational requirements helps save money.
IAM Consultant at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees
Several users reported reduced onboarding and offboarding times by around 40% thanks to automated provisioning and de-provisioning.
Business Analyst at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.1
One Identity Manager's customer service quality varies, with response times and expertise influenced by the support tier purchased.
Sentiment score
5.3
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud offers praised support with weekend availability, though regional and language challenges may occur.
If you have outages or critical production problems, you can count on the manufacturer to help resolve the situation.
Managing Director at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
They should focus on bringing in technically skilled individuals who understand the tools and technologies involved.
Back End Developer at DC Smarter
Compared to my experiences with other tools, their support is exemplary.
Senior Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
SailPoint's team consists of specialists who handle tickets without needing to depend on other teams.
Technical Support Analyst at CLSA
Sometimes, the support is slow, and they often suggest resorting to expert services.
Vice President Sales at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
Technical support is very good.
Senior Manager Cybersecurity at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
One Identity Manager offers scalable solutions for diverse organizations, with easy integration but potential performance optimization needed for large data sets.
Sentiment score
7.1
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is scalable, supporting millions of identities, though may require extra resources and faces Java memory challenges.
It is architected so that key components can be scaled both horizontally and vertically to handle increasing loads from employee accounts to millions of external identities if needed.
Business Analyst at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Generally, if we need to add thousands of new users, we can ramp up container resources effectively.
Project Manager at B. Braun Group
We could handle about 1,00,000 records for different users.
The solution scales well as long as we provide the necessary resources.
Vice President Sales at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
The solution is scalable and can be upgraded to accommodate increased user counts.
Technical Project Manager & Senior Security Architect at Tech Mahindra Limited
SailPoint is scalable, though challenges exist in terms of workflow and user interface design.
Technical Support Analyst at CLSA
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Users praise One Identity Manager's stability, with few issues; most problems relate to upgrades, customization, or specific implementations.
Sentiment score
7.9
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is stable, with high reliability ratings, minor issues, and seamless integration fostering user satisfaction.
One Identity Manager is considered stable and dependable for enterprise identity management with a strong track record of uptime and reliability when implemented correctly.
Business Analyst at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
I would rate it a nine out of ten for stability.
Senior identity and security specialist at a pharma/biotech company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Specifically affecting the test and development environments, not the production environment.
IdentityIQ deserves a rating of 12 out of ten for stability.
Vice President Sales at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
The version I use now is very stable, especially compared to previous versions like eight point zero and eight point one.
Specialist Consultant at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

One Identity Manager faces challenges in setup, customization, integration, performance, and support, requiring significant improvements.
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is costly, complex, and lacks user-friendliness, necessitating better automation, support, customization, and integration.
This lack of 24-hour support is problematic from a testing and development standpoint.
It is crucial for them to expand their support team to match their product's success.
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
When it comes to privileged access management, we need to know who has access to what, which is the central problem we want to solve.
Principal Cybersecurity Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
SailPoint lacks some features like privileged account management and access management features found in products like Okta.
Technical Project Manager & Senior Security Architect at Tech Mahindra Limited
I find raising a ticket to be too complex, which could be improved for better user-friendliness.
Technical Support Analyst at CLSA
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.
Senior Manager Cybersecurity at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech
 

Setup Cost

One Identity Manager offers competitive and flexible pricing that can be cost-effective despite initial setup expenses.
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is costly, with varying prices and separate fees, but offers discounts for long-term plans.
On-premises might incur higher costs.
IAM DEVELOPER at a university with 10,001+ employees
We have a good enterprise license agreement, and we are very happy with what we get for the price we pay for it.
enterprise it architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Many customers find it fair and reasonable for enterprise use, though it can be expensive for smaller organizations due to total licensing and implementation cost.
Business Analyst at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
SailPoint is cheaper than ServiceNow, which is very expensive.
Technical Support Analyst at CLSA
The pricing of SailPoint could be better.
Vice President Sales at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
The costs are slightly higher than SailPoint IQ due to included charges for maintenance.
Technical Project Manager & Senior Security Architect at Tech Mahindra Limited
 

Valuable Features

One Identity Manager enhances security and efficiency through automation, flexibility, and centralized governance, optimizing identity management across environments.
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud offers intuitive UI, fast deployment, extensive connectors, and strong compliance with AI-enhanced automated identity management.
It ensures high security through multiple approval processes, preventing unauthorized access and enhancing compliance by providing time-based access for privileged accounts with proper audit trails.
Principal Consultant at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
It continuously monitors user behavior in real-time, triggering automated responses, and manages secure access for both on-premises and cloud applications using protocols such as SAML.
IAM DEVELOPER at a university with 10,001+ employees
Once you have some experience, it demonstrates best practices and guides you on the correct way to use the tool.
IAM Developer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
The automation of provisioning and deprovisioning, managing contractors, temporary users, and the overall automation factor is fantastic.
Vice President Sales at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
The solution can be customized to adapt the workflow to our industry, offering considerable flexibility.
Specialist Consultant at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
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.
Senior Manager Cybersecurity at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech
 

Categories and Ranking

One Identity Manager
Ranking in User Provisioning Software
2nd
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
3rd
Ranking in Identity Governance Administration (IGA)
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
148
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SailPoint Identity Security...
Ranking in User Provisioning Software
1st
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
1st
Ranking in Identity Governance Administration (IGA)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
72
Ranking in other categories
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (3rd), SaaS Management Platforms (1st), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Identity Governance Administration (IGA) category, the mindshare of One Identity Manager is 10.6%, down from 16.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is 32.6%, down from 39.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Identity Governance Administration (IGA) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud32.6%
One Identity Manager10.6%
Other56.8%
Identity Governance Administration (IGA)
 

Featured Reviews

Neha Chhangani - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Analyst at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Centralized identity governance has automated lifecycle management and simplifies compliance
One Identity Manager could be improved by making the initial setup and configuration simpler, especially for complex workflows and integrations. The user interface and reporting dashboards could also be more modern and intuitive with better out-of-the-box analytics. Additionally, clearer documentation and faster implementation guidance would help organizations get value more quickly. One specific challenge my team encountered was the complexity during initial configuration, especially when setting up custom workflows and role models which required more time and expertise. We also felt that out-of-the-box reports and dashboards are limited, and more customizable real-time analytics would be helpful. Better documentation and guided setup wizards would make adoption easier, particularly for teams new to identity governance tools. One improvement I think One Identity Manager needs is the enhanced self-service experience. The end-user self-service portal could be more intuitive with clearer guidance for access requests and password resets. Additionally, while integrations are solid, deeper cloud-native connectors and API-driven automation would help in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. A more responsive mobile interface or dedicated app for approvals and tasks would help managers who are often on the go. One more improvement is the built-in predictive insights or trend dashboards around access patterns and risk could improve proactive governance. More descriptive error messages and in-tool troubleshooting tips during setup configuration would reduce dependency on external documentation or support.
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Principle at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
User access management excels but needs enhancements with integration capabilities
I was aware of that because I used to manage these solutions earlier on, but it was purchased by the Procurement team, so I was not involved in any of those.There are certain details I may not be able to disclose currently, but we can speak in general about a number of products and tools that are ongoing. I have not been using access management controls here, so I don't have the latest features or details or hands-on experience in that space. I cannot share all the details about the improvements in security operations since we were exploring some products, but I'm familiar with Saviynt as I was one of their partners for other solutions, and currently, I cannot disclose a lot of performance related to my current roles.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business48
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise100
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise42
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about One Identity Manager?
The One Identity birthright process has helped generate user accounts more accurately and quickly.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Manager?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing regarding One Identity Manager is that it does not have public list prices. Costs are usually customized based on our organization size, deploy...
What needs improvement with One Identity Manager?
One Identity Manager could be improved by making the initial setup and configuration simpler, especially for complex workflows and integrations. The user interface and reporting dashboards could al...
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

Quest One Identity Manager
IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, Intello
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Texas A&M, Sky Media, BHF Bank, Swiss Post, Union Investment, Wayne State University. More at OneIdentity.com/casestudies
Adobe, AXA Technology Services, Cuna Mutual Group, Equifax, ING Direct, Orrstown Bank, Rockwell Automation, SallieMae, Spirit Aerosystems, TEL
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