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Ping Identity Platform vs RSA SecurID comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Ping Identity Platform
Ranking in Authentication Systems
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (6th), Data Governance (11th), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (5th), Access Management (6th), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (3rd), Directory Servers (1st)
RSA SecurID
Ranking in Authentication Systems
10th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Ping Identity Platform is 3.2%, down from 3.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RSA SecurID is 2.8%, down from 6.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ping Identity Platform3.2%
RSA SecurID2.8%
Other94.0%
Authentication Systems
 

Featured Reviews

AmitRathod - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Analyst at Toll Group
Single sign-on has simplified access while adaptive authentication protects complex user journeys
Regarding areas for improvement in Ping Identity Platform, there is not much. In terms of licensing and implementation costs, it has premium pricing, and it has a very complex implementation. It provides greater feasibility, but it takes a very long time in terms of complete building. There is a very limited number of legacy support, which can pose potential difficulties in integrating with certain older or legacy systems. Additionally, issue troubleshooting can be difficult at times. Sometimes issues can be difficult to diagnose and require extensive technical expertise. There is also a very steep learning curve for administrative purposes and potential difficulties with offline authentication scenarios.
Santhosh Rajamanickam - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant - Principal SOC Security at Royal Technology Solutions LLC
Enhanced security, reliable, helpful technical support, and easy to install
RSA SecurID Access is a scalable solution. I would rate the scalability of RSA SecurID Access a nine out of ten. Initially, our organization had around 250 users for whom we were aware of the usage of the solution. However, there were certain users for whom we were not notified due to the nature of their job, and hence we were not aware of their usage. Eventually, we decided to scale the solution for all our 4,000 users. Currently, we are using it for 250 users only. There is a high likelihood that we will expand our usage in the future.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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 logging in."
"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."
"It's convenient for users to log in through Ping using the Kerberos adapter because it doesn't require them to authenticate again."
"I would recommend PingFederate as an IAM solution for its no-code environment, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, bidirectional services, and advanced features."
"The soundness of the solution is its most valuable feature. For example, if you are in our corporate network, you can log on without any traffic interfering."
"PingFederate is a good product but there are limitations."
"It provides very good possibilities and it's much better than other technology that we have used before which was unstable and slower."
"It offers robust features and customization options that justify the cost."
"It is a scalable solution."
"With the SSO RSA technology, we simplify the login and authorization process for dozens of web sites with high load traffic."
"One of the most valuable feature is the ID soft token and hard token."
"In house applications access via weblink can be locked down to specific groups or criteria."
"Encryption random key generation and making it available for the user on the fly without any knowledge of the user regarding the keys."
"All of its features work well with the cloud authentication manager and the tokens — the authentication manager is good."
"I think it is really good when it comes to the hard token side of things."
"The most valuable features of RSA SecurID Access are push notifications, multifactor authentication, and ease of integration and deployment."
 

Cons

"Sometimes, there are issues with its stability."
"The solution should allow for better integration with other platforms and the UBT."
"Some colleagues have mentioned API connectivity, data security, and privacy issues."
"For external customers, they do have challenges, although there are solutions for that available, as well."
"The management console needs to be improved. PingID should revise it."
"In terms of licensing and implementation costs, it has premium pricing, and it has a very complex implementation."
"The product is not customizable."
"Notifications and monitoring are two areas with shortcomings in the solution that need improvement."
"There are different compliances across the globe; RSA SecurID Access could be more complaint-based."
"There are different compliances across the globe; RSA SecurID Access could be more complaint-based."
"The interface needs to improve a lot. It should be easier to manage and navigate."
"It doesn't offer an agent-based or reverse-proxy-based approach to integration, which could enhance its flexibility."
"We are currently migrating to CA Site Minder due to RSA not having a viable SSO solution at this time."
"Sometimes, we encounter issues with other applications that are not compatible with RSA SecurID Access and require expert troubleshooting. At those times, we need additional support from an implementation perspective. This is an area where Oracle can improve as there is no substitute for reliable and efficient support."
"I would really rate the technical support as 4 (in a scale of 1-10). My interaction with the technical support was never good."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"PingID pricing is a ten out of ten because it's a little bit cheaper than other tools, such as Okta and ForgeRock, and supports multiple tools."
"PingID's pricing is pretty competitive."
"Ping offers flexible pricing that's not standardized."
"Ping Identity Platform is not an expensive solution."
"The tool is quite affordable."
"Ping Identity Platform is not very expensive."
"Compared to some SaaS-based solutions, the platform is relatively cost-effective."
"The product is costly."
"RSA SecurID Access is expensive."
"I think the price of this solution is reasonable compared to YubiKey and Duo given that it offers the same similar features."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
21%
Retailer
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise22
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PingFederate?
The product is affordable and starts at 20,000 dollars/year, depending upon the license and maintenance requirement. It makes our work easier and saves a lot of time.
What do you like most about PingAccess?
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 tool...
What needs improvement with PingAccess?
From the improvement perspective, they could bring IGA capability, which right now they only have in their SaaS offering. Other than that, Ping Identity Platform has multiple products for access ma...
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Also Known As

Ping Identity (ID), PingFederate, PingAccess, PingOne, PingDataGovernance, PingDirectory, OpenDJ
RSA SecurID Access, RSA Access Manager
 

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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
Milliman, Geisinger Health System, Advanced Micro Devices
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