Ping Identity Platform vs RSA Authentication Manager comparison

Ping Identity and RSA are both solutions in the Authentication Systems category. Ping Identity is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.2, while RSA is ranked #19. Ping Identity holds a 3.6% mindshare in AS, compared to RSA’s 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Ping Identity users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of RSA users who would recommend it.

Ping Identity Platform

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100% willing to recommend

RSA Authentication Manager

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Ping Identity Platform and RSA Authentication Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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

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Categories and Ranking

Ping Identity Platform

Ranking in Authentication Systems

7th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Single Sign-On (SSO) (4th), Data Governance (9th), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (5th), Access Management (3rd), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (3rd), Directory Servers (1st)

RSA Authentication Manager

Ranking in Authentication Systems

19th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Ping Identity Platform is 3.6%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RSA Authentication Manager is 2.3%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Authentication Systems Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Ping Identity Platform	3.6%
RSA Authentication Manager	2.3%
Other	94.1%

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Enhancing security with seamless single sign-on and Microsoft integration

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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 solution is stable. We haven't experienced any bugs or glitches."

"It's convenient for users to log in through Ping using the Kerberos adapter because it doesn't require them to authenticate again."

"PingFederate is very flexible. We can do many customizations, and it also provides an SDK to tailor it to our specific requirements. There are also numerous plugins available. I've worked with tools like ForgeRock and Okta, but I find PingFederate to be the most customizable."

"I would recommend PingFederate as an IAM solution for its no-code environment, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, bidirectional services, and advanced features."

"It gets a mobility portal in place in conjunction with Office 365. It provides very good possibilities and it's much better than other technology that we have used before which was unstable and slower."

"We use the product to run different reports."

"I find the auto-discovery feature the most valuable. It helps us automate a lot of things using a single password across applications."

"The only feature we were looking for in PingID was SSO integration with our existing web app."

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"The single sign-on feature is the most important."

"RSA Authentication Manager is a robust solution that provides comprehensive protection for both on-premise and cloud-based applications."

"The most valuable feature is the provision part. The mapping and the logging is also very good. In addition, the troubleshooting, from a console point of view, is easy for administration and on the provisioning and logging part."

"I have found RSA Authentication Manager to be scalable."

"The most valuable feature is the SecurID."

"It stands out as a comprehensive and adaptable solution that excels in both on-premises and cloud-based authentication, offers strong security with multi-layered authentication, and boasts a well-maintained product with reliable performance."

"It is a stable solution. I would rate the stability a nine out of ten."

"Easy setup, deployment, and integration in different infrastructures, including virtual ones."

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Cons

"In the beginning, the initial setup was very complex."

"It has a long way to go until it is a cloud-based solution."

"If the solution is going to compete with Microsoft, they need to offer more unique functionality to keep their current user base."

"There is room for improvement in the solution, particularly in security."

"PingAccess can only have one token provider, and you cannot enable two different token providers simultaneously."

"We can choose a drop-down to search for which certificate we have to create, which is difficult."

"Notifications and monitoring are two areas with shortcomings in the solution that need improvement."

"PingFederate's UI could be streamlined. They have recently made several improvements, but it's still too complex. It's a common complaint. The configuration should be simplified because the learning curve is too steep."

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"There is room for improvement in the RSA support."

"The product's capabilities to protect cloud environments need improvement."

"We are not planning on using the solution in the future."

"RSA Authentication Manager is perfect. We do not see current missing products or enhancements yet emphasize the importance of a continuous development roadmap."

"Enhancing the user interface and expanding their marketing efforts in regions like Nigeria and West Africa could be beneficial."

"We found technical support was not very responsive to our requests for assistance."

"Perhaps parts of the the user interface should become more intuitive."

"We have encountered issue when trying to expand this particular solution for a large set of users across the country."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Compared to some SaaS-based solutions, the platform is relatively cost-effective."

"Ping Identity Platform is not an expensive solution."

"The pricing is neither too expensive nor too cheap."

"The product is costly."

"The platform's value justifies the pricing, especially considering its security features and scalability."

"The tool is quite affordable."

"Ping offers flexible pricing that's not standardized."

"PingID's pricing is pretty competitive."

More Ping Identity Platform pricing and cost advice

"As a new customer, the minimum cost would be four dollars, but you have room for negotiation, potentially bringing it down to as low as three dollars."

"The pricing is a little bit complicated because sometimes resellers are able to make prices that are too low. Our price, with a discount, is typically not as high as some of our competitors."

"The solution is costly."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

22%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Retailer

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	20

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about PingID?

The mobile biometric authentication option improved user experience. It's always about security because, with two-factor authentication, it's always a separate device verifying the actual user logg...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PingID?

The pricing is neither too expensive nor too cheap.

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What needs improvement with PingID?

The management console needs to be improved. PingID should revise it.

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What needs improvement with RSA Authentication Manager?

RSA Authentication Manager is perfect. We do not see current missing products or enhancements yet emphasize the importance of a continuous development roadmap.

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What is your primary use case for RSA Authentication Manager?

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What advice do you have for others considering RSA Authentication Manager?

RSA Authentication Manager is the best available solution. However, for other companies, it might seem expensive. It's important for RSA to keep developing new features and maintain a robust roadma...

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Also Known As

Ping Identity (ID), PingFederate, PingAccess, PingOne, PingDataGovernance, PingDirectory, OpenDJ

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Overview

IDENTITY DEFINED SECURITY PLATFORM delivers a unified, standards-based platform that can be deployed as SaaS, software or both and can scale to handle millions of identities. From multi-factor authentication and single sign-on to access security, directory and data governance, our capabilities work together to give employees, partners and customers secure access to cloud, mobile and enterprise applications, securing and streamlined everything from sign-on to sign-off and everywhere in between.

Ping Identity

RSA Authentication Manager is the platform behind RSA SecurID that allows for centralized management of the RSA SecurID environment including authentication methods, users, applications, and agents across multiple physical sites. It verifies authentication requests and centrally administers authentication policies for organizations' end users.

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Sample Customers

Equinix, Land O'Lakes, CDPHP, Box, International SOS, Opower, VSP, Chevron, Truist, Academy of Art University, Northern Air Cargo, Repsol

Tiera, Fred Loya, BRE Leasing, ADP, BlueFort Security, New Hanover County

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