Opal vs SailPoint Identity Security Cloud comparison

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Opal Security and SailPoint are both solutions in the User Provisioning Software category. Opal Security is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.7, while SailPoint is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.4. Opal Security holds a 1.1% mindshare in UP, compared to SailPoint’s 17.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Opal Security users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of SailPoint users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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97% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Opal and SailPoint Identity Security Cloud based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two User Provisioning Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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

Categories and Ranking

Opal

Ranking in User Provisioning Software

10th

Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

20th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Access Management (20th)

SailPoint Identity Security...

Ranking in User Provisioning Software

2nd

Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

4th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Identity Management (IM) (2nd), SaaS Management Platforms (3rd), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (4th), Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the User Provisioning Software category, the mindshare of Opal is 1.1%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is 17.2%, down from 27.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

User Provisioning Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud	17.2%
Opal	1.1%
Other	81.7%

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Featured Reviews

Mohammed Mudasser

AI/ML Engineer at a educational organization with 5,001-10,000 employees

Automated access reviews have improved least privilege and simplified identity governance

The best features Opal offers are automated access reviews, centralized visibility, and just-in-time access. I especially appreciate the ability to enforce time-bound access and automatically revoke privileges, which makes least privilege management much more practical. The automated access reviews have made the process much more efficient by giving us a structured way to review and revoke unnecessary permissions. Instead of manually checking every entitlement, we can focus on exceptions and higher risk access, which makes the review process more manageable and consistent. I would also add that the context Opal provides during access reviews is valuable. You can see the access relationship and risk rather than simply approving or denying it blindly. This makes the decisions more informed and gives the team a much better audit trail.

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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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The clearest outcome I have seen is less manual effort during access reviews and better control over unnecessary or standing access, which improves the overall security posture."

"Previously, my phone usage was around nine hours and fifteen minutes or more, but it has significantly reduced to around six hours and thirty minutes to seven hours, meaning two and a half to three hours has been reduced after using Opal as my primary screen time blocker."

"Opal has positively impacted my organization by reducing stress and increasing effectiveness for all our employees; it works better so all our employees have more time to sleep and they can investigate more."

"SailPoint IIQ is the best of best."

"The solution is stable and reliable."

"Has a great certification module with intuitive options."

"What I like most about SailPoint IdentityIQ is that it's simple to use and easy to configure and deploy."

"We achieve two returns in the investment in a SailPoint implementation."

"Certifications and user provisioning features are the most valuable."

"The solution is one of the main security products you need to control access and have visibility into what's happening in your organization. It helps with managing access to applications, ensuring governance, and obtaining certifications."

"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."

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Cons

"The core platform is already strong, but I would appreciate more flexibility in customizing workflows and access review policies."

"Opal can be improved in some ways."

"Certifications could include additional access levels or practices."

"What it doesn't do is provide notice in the event of a vulnerability or offense from the security."

"The connectors are far too manual. This needs to be automated a bit."

"The advanced provisioning features require more improvement."

"Competitors are advancing by offering integrated solutions encompassing access and privileged access management in a single unified platform. IdentityIQ's focus has remained primarily on identity and access governance, neglecting to expand its offerings to include these additional functionalities within its existing product. Enhancing their product by incorporating modules for access management, privileged access management, and third-party access governance could address this gap."

"We faced some issues while integrating the solution with a third-party tool."

"The report functionality and dashboard of the access manager could be improved."

"The connectors should be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing is based on the number of users and is reasonable."

"They are expensive."

"As per my knowledge, it runs on a paid partnership model, but I am not sure about it."

"SailPoint is higher in price as compared to Saviynt. The initial cost of SailPoint is very high. There are additional costs to the standard licensing fees."

"I rate the solution a seven on a scale where one is cheap and ten is too expensive. In short, the solution falls under the higher side of pricing."

"The pricing is a little bit higher than other tools."

"Usually, the cost of deploying about 5,000 licenses or 5,000 users, would be the equivalent to the cost of the license, which would be reaching up to around $90,000."

"SailPoint IIQ is the best of best. That is reflected in the pricing of the solution. The pricing is based on the number of identities."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

13%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Educational Organization

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

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

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Opal?

The paid version is a little costly.

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What needs improvement with Opal?

The core platform is already strong, but I would appreciate more flexibility in customizing workflows and access review policies. Better reporting and analytics around access trends and risk would ...

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What is your primary use case for Opal?

The main case I am using Opal is for identity and access governance, particularly managing application access and enforcing least privilege policies. I use it to streamline access requests, approva...

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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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Also Known As

No data available

IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, Intello

Overview

Opal is a comprehensive platform for identity access management and compliance automation. It excels in streamlining access control, audit preparation, and compliance tracking. Key features include an intuitive interface, robust security measures, and real-time collaboration, significantly improving organizational efficiency and productivity.

Opal Security

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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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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