Ping Identity Platform vs Thales SafeNet Trusted Access comparison

Ping Identity and Thales are both solutions in the Single Sign-On (SSO) category. Ping Identity is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.2, while Thales is ranked #21. Ping Identity holds a 7.0% mindshare in SSO, compared to Thales’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Ping Identity users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Thales users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Ping Identity Platform and Thales SafeNet Trusted Access are leading identity and access management solutions. Users are happier with the pricing and support of Ping Identity Platform, but Thales SafeNet Trusted Access excels in features, making it worth the investment.

Features: Users commend Ping Identity Platform for its comprehensive authentication capabilities and robust integration options. It also offers a flexible integration system that is highly regarded. Thales SafeNet Trusted Access is valued for its extensive security features and user-friendly management tools. Additionally, it provides a strong set of advanced functionalities that contribute to its high regard.

Room for Improvement: Reviews suggest Ping Identity Platform could enhance its reporting features and simplify customization. Users also note that improving the user interface could elevate its appeal. Thales SafeNet Trusted Access could improve its integration processes and reduce system complexity. Enhancing the user documentation for clarity and usability is also advised.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Ping Identity Platform is praised for its straightforward deployment and responsive customer support. Users find it easier to deploy with quicker support turnaround. Thales SafeNet Trusted Access is noted for its efficient deployment but has mixed reviews on customer service responsiveness.

Pricing and ROI: Ping Identity Platform offers competitive pricing with a favorable ROI as noted by user reviews. Thales SafeNet Trusted Access, while considered more expensive, is seen to deliver strong ROI due to its advanced features. Users indicate Ping Identity Platform provides better value for the investment.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Ping Identity Platform

Ranking in Single Sign-On (SSO)

3rd

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

5th

Ranking in Access Management

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Authentication Systems (7th), Data Governance (8th), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (2nd), Directory Servers (1st)

Thales SafeNet Trusted Access

Ranking in Single Sign-On (SSO)

21st

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

25th

Ranking in Access Management

22nd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Single Sign-On (SSO) category, the mindshare of Ping Identity Platform is 7.0%, down from 9.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Thales SafeNet Trusted Access is 1.3%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Single Sign-On (SSO) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Ping Identity Platform	7.0%
Thales SafeNet Trusted Access	1.3%
Other	91.7%

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Featured Reviews

MAHESHKUMAR7

Cyber Security Engineer at TECHMINDZ DIGITAL CONSULTING PRIVATE LIMITED

Offers multi-factor authentication and application support side of PingFederate but application only supports specific protocols

A lot of teams work with technical support, but I work with it for user issues only. You might need support with things like application swaps, application names, and application URLs. I didn't know where to find those in Ping Identity, so I contacted technical support for those issues. The support team is very clever and active. They provide end-to-end support once an issue is created. I have worked with most of the support team. I also work with the support team because I work with the operations team. I provide 24/7 support to production and non-production environments. I coordinate with application and network teams to troubleshoot critical tickets and issues related to Ping Identity solutions.

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GauravMathur

Vice President Information Technology at Mind

Simple to use, easy to set up, and performs well

I'm not saying that we want to switch the product, however, since the requirement has increased, we are looking at other options that may be better suited. The scalability may not there. We have a few specific use cases where we have to avoid the cloud. Especially in Europe, we're not allowed to carry their phone in factories. We need some sort of secure access solution. There's a dependency on Microsoft Azure. I am paying to SafeNet and in parallel, I also need to pay Microsoft to use the same service. That makes no sense, to pay double. If they could do something about it, that would be very good.

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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

"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."

"It provides ease of connecting all our devices."

"Setting up the infrastructure with Ping Identity Platform is very easy compared to other IAM products."

"It's pretty stable as a product."

"It is a scalable solution...It is a stable solution."

"This is a user-friendly solution."

"From a security perspective, I highly value the product's biometric authentication methods such as FIDO, FaceID, YubiKey, and the mobile app."

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"The solution is simple to use."

"The interface is easy to use."

"The validation and integrity features of the endpoint are great."

Cons

"PingID classifies the type of environment into internal and external, which is an area for improvement because you need to take additional steps to trust internal and external users."

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

"The product is not customizable."

"Ping Identity Platform must improve its UI since its management console is complicated."

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

"One significant challenge was ensuring smooth user migration during system upgrades in Ping."

"We had issues with the stability."

"Currently, the main integration is SAML-based, but other integration methodologies need to be supported."

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"There's a dependency on Microsoft Azure."

"SafeNet's reporting and monitoring features could be improved."

"Lacks the ability to integrate network monitoring solutions and authenticate the app users."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"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."

"The tool is quite affordable."

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

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

"Ping Identity Platform is not an expensive solution."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

24%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Government

11%

Performing Arts

10%

Manufacturing Company

Legal Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	20

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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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Also Known As

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

SafeNet Trusted Access, Gemalto SafeNet Trusted Access

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

Thales SafeNet Trusted Access is a comprehensive access management solution that provides secure and seamless access to cloud and web applications. It offers a range of features, including multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, and adaptive authentication. With SafeNet, organizations can easily manage user access, enforce security policies, and monitor user activity to prevent cyber threats.

The solution is highly scalable and can be customized to meet the unique needs of any organization. Overall, SafeNet is a reliable and effective solution for preventing cyber threats and ensuring secure access to critical applications and data.

Thales

Sample Customers

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

IBM, Western Union, Vanderbilt University Medical Centre, Novartis, and AT&T.

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