OpenIAM Identity Governance vs SailPoint Identity Security Cloud vs Symantec Directory comparison

The compared OpenIAM and SailPoint solutions aren't in the same category. OpenIAM is ranked #15 in UP , and holds a 2.0% mindshare in the category. SailPoint is ranked #1 in IGA , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 32.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of OpenIAM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of SailPoint users who would recommend it.

OpenIAM Identity Governance

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97% willing to recommend

Symantec Directory

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100% willing to recommend

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Mindshare comparison

User Provisioning Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
OpenIAM Identity Governance	2.0%
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud	22.5%
One Identity Manager	11.2%
Other	64.3%

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Identity Governance Administration (IGA) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud	32.6%
Saviynt Identity Cloud	19.5%
Omada Identity	12.1%
Other	35.8%

Identity Governance Administration (IGA)

Directory Servers Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Symantec Directory	25.5%
Ping Identity Platform	34.9%
Oracle OUD	20.3%
Other	19.299999999999997%

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Featured Reviews

Sunil Mishra

Lead Consultant at a security firm with 51-200 employees

Manages user identities and application access in a centralized way from a single console/portal

OpenIAM provides an Identity and Access Management platform which includes identity and access management (i.e., SSO, Multi-factor Authentication, password synchronization, and RBAC). Below are the features : Lower Cost of Implementation & Total Cost of Ownership: * OpenIAM uses tools, such as Groovy script to implement business rules, Grails to create new UI functionality, Activiti for workflow, PowerShell, etc. It also support web services. So it is important to find skilled technical resources readily and at reasonable cost in comparison to the large vendors, which use proprietary tools for developing custom connector or product customization as per business requirement. * OpenIAM is also based on Open Source technologies (i.e., JBoss, Apache, MySQL, CentOS), so Total Cost of Ownership is very low in comparison to other IAM products. * Compliance with standards simplifies integration. * Subscription-based license model. Ease of Use: OpenIAM offers a single unified Admin console and a single unified self-service portal for customers to use and manage the IAM suite (i.e. Identity Management, Access Management, and Multi-Factor Authentication). Modern Architecture: * Built from the ground up, not through acquisitions and proprietary technology. * SOA architecture * Cloud-enabled Enterprise Grade Product: Even though OpenIAM is based on Open Source technologies, it is: * Built on industry standards * Simplified integration * Uses established industry frameworks

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Narayanan D

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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it_user558261

Annalyst Programmer at a energy/utilities company with 5,001-10,000 employees

We use it for internal-facing and external-facing website security.

The most valuable feature of this product is the enterprise-based security and the reliability that it comes with. Most of the people in this industry are using this product, so you are a victim of it since you need to use what everybody else is using and adopt it to your basic criteria.

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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

"Customer support is very good and available in almost all time zones."

"The level of customization for data imports and role modeling, because it helps to integrate faster, support easier and let it reuse the organization role structure."

"The solution's most valuable feature is its integration with Slack for the notification of access requests."

"Great product to manage the access control of users."

"SailPoint has an edge in terms of security since administrators have limited access, unlike ServiceNow where you can change everything. This adds a significant security advantage."

"I find the solution to be comprehensive."

"The most valuable features of SailPoint IdentityIQ are the reporting because it is better than other solutions. The workflows can be customized to our requirements and the overall features are good."

"Good life cycle management, segregation of duties, and analytics features."

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

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"Technical support has been excellent."

"The most valuable feature of this product is the enterprise-based security and the reliability that it comes with."

Cons

"OpenIAM should improve the product/API documentation on portal which gives more flexibility to developers for product customization and connector development."

"I would like for the next release to have a more user-friendly interface."

"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."

"The cost of this solution is high."

"The solution itself is expensive and then when you add the cost of the modules it becomes too much."

"The product’s cloud offering could be flexible."

"Complex configuration if you want to have AD forest architecture in place."

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

"The user interface needs some work. It could be more user-friendly."

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"The configuration management could be better. It’s not very straightforward and is awkward to work with."

"Something that is contributing to global development like social media. I know there is something today but if they could make it easier; instead of trying to figure things out."

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"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."

"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."

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

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

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

"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."

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

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

University

14%

Construction Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Educational Organization

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	42

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Compared 49% of the time

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Also Known As

OpenIAM, OpenIAM IGA

IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, Intello

CA Directory

Overview

The modern enterprise consists of both on-premise and cloud-based solutions often being utilized by users who are often geographically distributed. These users may also be a mix of employees, contractors, customers, vendors and so forth. OpenIAM Identity Governance (IGA) simplifies the way in which organizations manage identities across this complex landscape.

OpenIAM

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.

SailPoint

CA Directory is an easy-to-manage directory service with superior performance for read and write operations, transparent and distributed replication across any number of servers and automatic recovery for seamless failover and failback. With these market-leading capabilities, CA Directory provides a mature, standards-based platform for your application infrastructure that allows you to reduce your costs while still delivering superior user experience and improved business agility.

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Sample Customers

Citicorp, Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, Marsh and McLennan, SBC Warburg, GE Electric Insurance, Tata Communications, NettBuss, AMSCAN, Time Warner, MultiPlan, Stater Bros., County of Orange - California, TUI Hotels, NV Energy, EMCOR Group, Previred

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

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