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SailPoint Identity Security Cloud vs Tenable Cloud Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 6, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.6
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud streamlined processes, improved compliance, and reduced costs with automation, yielding ROI in 14-18 months.
Sentiment score
5.3
Tenable Cloud Security is financially beneficial, offering cost-effective services and positive outcomes despite lacking specific recent metrics.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.3
SailPoint's customer service is strong and knowledgeable, but some users report delays and language issues in certain regions.
Sentiment score
3.4
Tenable Cloud Security support receives mixed reviews with praised efficiency and availability, but some note delayed and inconsistent assistance.
SailPoint's team consists of specialists who handle tickets without needing to depend on other teams.
Technical support is very good.
Sometimes, the support is slow, and they often suggest resorting to expert services.
With Element, if you need a feature, you can discuss it with them, and if implementation is possible, you will have that feature within a month or two, depending on complexity.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud excels in scalability, suitable for large enterprises, but faces challenges with resource allocation and cost.
Sentiment score
5.8
Tenable Cloud Security excels in scalability, praised for handling assets efficiently, but faces challenges in larger multi-cloud setups.
The solution is scalable and can be upgraded to accommodate increased user counts.
The solution scales well as long as we provide the necessary resources.
SailPoint is scalable, though challenges exist in terms of workflow and user interface design.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is praised for high stability, seamless integration, reliable performance, and minor non-disruptive bugs.
Sentiment score
7.8
Tenable Cloud Security is stable and reliable, with high ratings and prompt resolution of minor bugs, say users.
IdentityIQ deserves a rating of 12 out of ten for stability.
The version I use now is very stable, especially compared to previous versions like eight point zero and eight point one.
In situations where there was a platform issue, they fixed it immediately and provided a complete explanation for the occurrence.
 

Room For Improvement

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud needs improvements in authentication, integration, customization, user interface, and competitive pricing strategy.
Tenable Cloud Security needs improved speed, automation, integration, clearer licensing, better support, and AI-powered features for multi-cloud environments.
SailPoint lacks some features like privileged account management and access management features found in products like Okta.
I find raising a ticket to be too complex, which could be improved for better user-friendliness.
We have also put our enhancement request, and the SailPoint team has accepted that the feature is not available and plans to include it going forward.
Currently, with resource constraints, we need tools to collect and aggregate data, eliminate false positives as much as possible, and present relevant information to employees for action.
The only complaint I hear in the market is from resellers that Tenable management team in Brazil doesn't play fair with the channel and resellers.
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise users find SailPoint Identity Security Cloud pricing high but justified by its comprehensive features and robust capabilities.
Tenable Cloud Security is favorably received for its fair pricing, offering good value for enterprise cloud security solutions.
SailPoint is cheaper than ServiceNow, which is very expensive.
The pricing of SailPoint could be better.
The costs are slightly higher than SailPoint IQ due to included charges for maintenance.
 

Valuable Features

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud offers efficient, scalable identity management with AI integration, automation, and user-friendly governance features.
Tenable Cloud Security offers comprehensive vulnerability detection, asset management, and integration, enhancing security and compliance with proactive monitoring.
The automation of provisioning and deprovisioning, managing contractors, temporary users, and the overall automation factor is fantastic.
From a project management point of view, the tool supports audit success with features to segregate permanent and contractor employees, integrate with HR systems, and indicate other sources for contractors.
The solution can be customized to adapt the workflow to our industry, offering considerable flexibility.
The automatic integration capabilities, particularly with DNS, Azure, and AWS, are extremely valuable.
The best features Tenable Cloud Security offers in my experience are automatic scanning, frequent scanning, and automatic finding, which I find valuable.
Perhaps the best functionalities are related to promoting a deeper analysis of the environment where applications are running in terms of creating a double armor of security to block threats that may come in the cloud with Tenable Cloud Security.
 

Categories and Ranking

SailPoint Identity Security...
Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
2nd
Ranking in Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
71
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (2nd), Identity Management (IM) (1st), SaaS Management Platforms (1st)
Tenable Cloud Security
Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
12th
Ranking in Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
Container Security (24th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (11th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (17th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category, the mindshare of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is 10.5%, up from 10.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tenable Cloud Security is 0.7%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud10.5%
Tenable Cloud Security0.7%
Other88.8%
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
 

Featured Reviews

Mitch MO - PeerSpot reviewer
Adapts workflows with industry-specific flexibility for big companies
We find flexibility to be one of the most valuable features. The solution can be customized to adapt the workflow to our industry, offering considerable flexibility. Additionally, it is considered a good solution for large companies due to its scalability and ability to cater to the needs of many customers. It has also enhanced security and provided significant flexibility for our specifications module.
Antonio Scola - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers reliable security support and encourages a safe migration to cloud environments while there is room for better reseller collaboration
I really don't know to tell the truth because we sell many solutions and don't sell exclusively Tenable, so I'm not in a condition to give a precise definition of what could be improved. My perception is this: when customer A needs Tenable Cloud Security, we introduce and demonstrate it. They POC, they appreciate it. The solution serves in such use cases ABC. I am very pragmatic and straightforward - as long as they use or want the solution, I am interested. If they don't, my question is what are the main objections? They may discuss pricing, or they may say they thought the solution had certain technical capabilities that they could not find.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
Computer Software Company
14%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business22
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise40
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SailPoint IdentityIQ?
The product is expensive. People need to opt for a licensing plan for one year or three years.
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.
What do you like most about Tenable Cloud Security?
The solution’s vulnerability management feature has helped us identify and mitigate risks well.
What needs improvement with Tenable Cloud Security?
Making the system smarter would be beneficial. Adding modules for integration with AWS and Azure would be helpful. Adding capabilities for the scanner to automatically pick up changes and add asset...
What is your primary use case for Tenable Cloud Security?
We had other solutions that we used. One solution was that we did not have something exactly similar to what Element is doing. For example, we were using Bitsight, Evelin, and also Tenable Cloud Se...
 

Also Known As

IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, Intello
Ermetic, Ermetic Identity Governance for AWS
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Adobe, AXA Technology Services, Cuna Mutual Group, Equifax, ING Direct, Orrstown Bank, Rockwell Automation, SallieMae, Spirit Aerosystems, TEL
Tyler Technologies, Bilfinger, BarkBox, MongoDB, airSlate, Adama, Latch, Cloudinary, Riskified, AppsFlyer, IntelyCare, Aidoc, 42Dot, and more.
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