SailPoint Identity Security Cloud vs WSO2 Identity Server comparison

The compared SailPoint and WSO2 solutions aren't in the same category. SailPoint is ranked #2 in UP , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 32.6% mindshare in the category. WSO2 is ranked #13 in CIaA , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of SailPoint users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of WSO2 users who would recommend it.

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96% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

SailPoint Identity Security...

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

User Provisioning Software (2nd), Identity Management (IM) (1st), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (2nd), SaaS Management Platforms (2nd), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (1st)

WSO2 Identity Server

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (13th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Identity and Access Management solutions, they serve different purposes. SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is designed for User Provisioning Software and holds a mindshare of 32.6%, up 29.4% compared to last year.
WSO2 Identity Server, on the other hand, focuses on Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), holds 2.3% mindshare, down 3.0% since last year.

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Kaustubh Partha

Technical Support Analyst at CLSA

Empower users with robust IT security and seamless approval workflows

I raise requests on SailPoint, for example, if there is any server-related access needed. I use it more as an end-user, like raising simple tickets for identity access management SailPoint is more focused on IT security. I find that the approvals that flow through SailPoint are much better than…

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Ritesh_Shah

Senior Solution Architect at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Utilizing key management and seamless single sign-on integration for enhanced user profile management

WSO2 Identity Server's key management feature stands out as a particularly impactful feature for enhancing security. Additionally, from a user perspective, the self-user portal and user profile management capabilities are highly valuable. It allows users to manage their profiles, change passwords, and offers a self-care portal type of functionality. The single sign-on capability integrates seamlessly with various platforms, including Google, Facebook, LDAP, and Active Directory, which supports rapid product launches.

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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

"This solution has improved our organization through its ease of application onboarding, approvals, provisioning, and lifecycle UI performance."

"The solution can be customized to adapt the workflow to our industry, offering considerable flexibility."

"The tool is quite stable and user-friendly."

"The compliance features are the most valuable features."

"A feature of SailPoint IdentityIQ that I like best is that it has good integration with other platforms. My company is using ADP here in Brazil, and SailPoint IdentityIQ works very, very well with it. My company is also using the solution for governance evaluation, segregation, and other access tests. For my company, SailPoint IdentityIQ is a very important solution, especially because it's automated, and there's a huge audit and risk issue here in Brazil."

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

"It provides a lot of out-of-the-box functionalities. You don't have to do too much custom development like other solutions such as Microsoft or NetIQ. It also has a lot of out-of-the-box connectors for different sources, directories, databases, etc. Its cloud version is working very well, and its pricing is okay. Its value for money is fine for most of the customers. It is also very flexible. They have frequent new releases and patches for fixing errors and things like that."

"One of the most valuable aspects of SailPoint is its open integration interface."

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"The keystore feature has been most valuable for us."

"Comprehensive ecosystem."

"The solution gets the job done, and we don't have to do the main configuration."

"I am completely satisfied with WSO2 Identity Server and would definitely recommend it to other companies."

"The product provides easy integration between API manager and IT server components."

"We use the solution for customer identity management, authenticating customers coming in through a web portal."

"Some of the valuable features of the solution are the easy integration with processes, such as Single Sign-On. Overall WSO2 is straightforward and does not need customization."

"It's very easy to implement everything."

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Cons

"The solution, in general, is quite expensive."

"SailPoint lacks some features like privileged account management and access management features found in products like Okta."

"There's a lot of customization required to improve the user experience."

"SailPoint lacks some features like privileged account management and access management features found in products like Okta."

"I would like to see more Cloud management from this product."

"The mover process for this solution could be improved."

"There is a need for further enhancements, specifically in the multifactor authentication capabilities."

"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."

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"This solution requires extensive knowledge to be used effectively as certain areas of its use are not user friendly."

"Sometimes working with the code is difficult because I search for documentation about the code and how to work with the code, which is where I believe they should improve, by providing some documentation on how to work with the code."

"The solution's licensing model could be more flexible, and pricing could be improved."

"The solution seems to be pretty outdated."

"The high availability architecture has to be improved."

"The solution could improve its development from a user perspective."

"There needs to be a good support model and easy-to-understand documentation."

"I found the initial setup to be very complex."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is expensive. I rate its pricing an eight out of ten."

"SailPoint IdentityIQ is highly-priced, and I rate it an eight out of ten for pricing."

"In terms of pricing, SailPoint IdentityIQ is affordable. It's not cheap, and it's not expensive, so the solution is in the middle, price-wise. It also didn't have additional costs, even if my company had different teams that took care of auditing and provisioning and projects that used SailPoint IdentityIQ."

"The price of the solution could improve, it is not priced well for smaller businesses to afford."

"They are expensive."

"SailPoint is expensive compared to its competitors. It's one of the most expensive products, so I'd rate it as one out of five, cost-wise."

"You do pay one price for the license but that price depends on what you choose to include as far as the optional modules go."

"It's difficult to say that the solution saved costs because it is quite expensive."

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"We have to take their support, but that is a minimal charge if I'm comparing it to other identity managers."

"At this time we are working with the open-source version."

"WSO2 Identity Server is not an expensive solution."

"They should bring in some good pricing models to host the marketplace."

"I have found the solutions license is priced competitively compared to others."

"I rate the product price an eight out of ten. There is a need to pay more for the extra features provided by the solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Insurance Company

Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

University

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By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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...

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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.

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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.

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What do you like most about WSO2 Identity Server?

The product provides easy integration between API manager and IT server components.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for WSO2 Identity Server?

The pricing is currently the same as the API Manager, so it's not surprising. Since we used it primarily for SSO and the self portal, there were no additional pricing concerns.

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What needs improvement with WSO2 Identity Server?

Currently, all required features are supported. If new use cases for artificial intelligence arise, it could be beneficial to incorporate those. However, for our current projects, WSO2 Identity Ser...

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Also Known As

IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, Intello

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Overview

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud specializes in identity, access management, and governance, focusing on user lifecycle automation, compliance, certifications, and reporting, handling both on-premise and cloud deployments.

Organizations use SailPoint Identity Security Cloud for seamless onboarding, offboarding, password resets, and provisioning, integrating with Active Directory and Office 365. Its centralized account views and enhanced security controls support identity management, policy evaluation, risk assessment, and role-based access control. Clients benefit from its stability, scalability, and customized access control features, reducing workloads and ensuring effective provisioning.

What are the most important features of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud?

Compliance Capabilities: Extensive features ensuring regulatory adherence.
Out-of-the-Box Connectors: Numerous pre-built integrations for rapid deployment.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplified navigation and user experience.
Identity Data Warehouse: Centralized data storage for streamlined management.
Seamless Integration: Smooth connections with popular applications like Active Directory and Office 365.
Proactive Access Revocation: Preemptive measures to manage access rights.
Stability, Scalability, Flexibility: Robust performance with adaptable customization.
AI-Driven Automation: Machine learning for streamlined approval processes.
Certification & Lifecycle Management: Comprehensive tools for managing user lifecycles and access certification.
Reporting: Detailed reports for insights and compliance monitoring.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

Centralized Account Views: Consolidated management and oversight of user accounts.
Enhanced Security Controls: Improved measures for safeguarding sensitive data.
Reduced Workload: Decreased efforts in certification and access management processes.
Effective Provisioning: Seamless and accurate granting and revoking of access rights.
Scalability and Flexibility: Ability to scale with business growth and customize per requirements.

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is deployed across various industries including finance, healthcare, and retail, offering tailored solutions for compliance, risk management, and efficient identity lifecycle management. Its integration capabilities with industry-specific applications and robust AI-driven features enhance operational efficiency and security in these sectors.

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WSO2 Identity Server can be used to simplify identity and access management (IAM) related activities in the enterprise. The product is based on open standards and open source principles. WSO2 Identity Server comes with seamless, easy to use integration capabilities that help connect applications, user stores, directories and identity management systems.

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Sample Customers

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

Nutanix, ELM, AlmavivA, BDigital, StubHub, M-creations, MedVision360

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