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We performed a comparison between SailPoint IdentityIQ and Varonis Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"It offers a single source of truth. Everything can be handled from one tier.""Great product to manage the access control of users.""The most valuable feature for our customers and for us is the identity data warehouse.""It is simple and easy to implement.""Provides functionalities for various stages, such as joiner, mover, and leaver""The support is very good.""I find the built-in connectors, lifecycle management, certification, and recertification features to be the most valuable.""The tool is quite stable and user-friendly."

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"The solution has significantly improved data security and compliance posture by allowing us to track and monitor activities. We can see who accesses data and when files are created and understand what's happening in our environment.""Varonis Platform is transparent and captures everything in the environment without impacting the performance. The tool helps us unify data feeds into a single reporting system."

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Cons
"The user interface could be slightly improved. It could be made simpler and more user-friendly, however, it is good enough right now.""There is a need for further enhancements, specifically in the multifactor authentication capabilities.""Needs to focus on automation wherein provisioning of work can be improved and access certification should be automated without the intervention from a manager for approval.""The advanced provisioning features require more improvement.""The user interface is not very user-friendly.""It tends to be more expensive, but at the end of the day, it works.""The report functionality and dashboard of the access manager could be improved.""I think that the onboarding framework could be improved."

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"The product is very complicated."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "SailPoint IIQ is the best of best. That is reflected in the pricing of the solution. The pricing is based on the number of identities."
  • "They are expensive."
  • "The licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
  • "SailPoint is higher in price as compared to Saviynt. The initial cost of SailPoint is very high. There are additional costs to the standard licensing fees."
  • "Its price is okay. It provides good value for money. It is subscription-based. You can go for a one-year or three-year subscription."
  • "The price of the solution could improve, it is not priced well for smaller businesses to afford."
  • "It is a costly solution. Its cost, for sure, should be reduced."
  • "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."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer:The first valuable feature of the solution is its interface. The second feature of the solution is the level of flexibility it provides.
    Top Answer:I found the pricing to be relatively high. The pilot project for two hundred and fifty users over an eighteen-month period amounted to nearly two million dollars, which I considered to be a… more »
    Top Answer:The solution has significantly improved data security and compliance posture by allowing us to track and monitor activities. We can see who accesses data and when files are created and understand… more »
    Top Answer:The tool's update process is not easy as compared to other tools.
    Top Answer:We use the product for auditing, and keeping track of shares. It ensures proper access control and monitors file creation, access by relevant users, and productivity analytics.
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    Also Known As
    IdentityIQ, SailPoint IdentityNow
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    Overview

    SailPoint is the leader in identity security for the cloud enterprise. We’re committed to protecting businesses from the inherent risk that comes with providing technology access across today’s diverse and remote workforce. Our identity security solutions secure and enable thousands of companies worldwide, giving our customers unmatched visibility into the entirety of their digital workforce, and ensuring that each worker has the right access to do their job, no more, no less. With SailPoint at the foundation of their business, our customers can provision access with confidence, protect business assets at scale and ensure compliance with certainty.

    Varonis Platform is a comprehensive data security and analytics solution that helps organizations protect their critical data from insider threats and cyberattacks. Its primary use case is to provide visibility and control over data access, usage, and permissions across multiple platforms and environments. 

    The most valuable functionality is its ability to analyze and monitor data activity in real-time, identify abnormal behavior, and provide actionable insights to mitigate risks. It uses machine learning algorithms to detect and alert users to suspicious activities, such as data exfiltration, privilege abuse, and ransomware attacks. 

    This platform enables organizations to understand and manage their data risks effectively. It helps prevent data breaches, identify and remediate vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with various data protection regulations. By leveraging increased visibility into data usage, organizations make informed decisions regarding access controls and permissions, minimizing the potential for data leakage or unauthorized access. 

    Moreover, Varonis Platform improves incident response and investigation capabilities by providing detailed audit trails and forensics capabilities. It helps organizations quickly identify the source of a security incident, understand its impact, and take appropriate actions to remediate the situation. 

    Sample Customers
    Adobe, AXA Technology Services, Cuna Mutual Group, Equifax, ING Direct, Orrstown Bank, Rockwell Automation, SallieMae, Spirit Aerosystems, TEL
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm34%
    Computer Software Company21%
    Energy/Utilities Company10%
    Insurance Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Insurance Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Insurance Company8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise55%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise70%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise64%
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    SailPoint IdentityIQ is ranked 1st in User Provisioning Software with 60 reviews while Varonis Platform is ranked 23rd in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) with 2 reviews. SailPoint IdentityIQ is rated 8.2, while Varonis Platform is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of SailPoint IdentityIQ writes "Flexible, easy to customize, and not too difficult to set up". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Varonis Platform writes "Offers visibility and helps to keep track of access ". SailPoint IdentityIQ is most compared with Saviynt, Microsoft Entra ID, One Identity Manager, ForgeRock and Okta Workforce Identity, whereas Varonis Platform is most compared with Microsoft Purview, BigID, Veritas Data Insight, Microsoft Purview Information Protection and Netskope Data Loss Prevention (DLP).

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