Axiad Conductor vs RSA SecurID comparison

Axiad and RSA are both solutions in the Authentication Systems category. Axiad is ranked #26, while RSA is ranked #10. Axiad holds a 1.2% mindshare in AS, compared to RSA’s 4.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Axiad users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of RSA users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 4, 2026

RSA SecurID and Axiad Conductor compete in cybersecurity solutions, focusing on authentication and identity management. Axiad Conductor appears to have the upper hand due to its comprehensive features and cloud-based agility.

Features: RSA SecurID provides strong authentication mechanisms, offering robust options such as multifactor authentication and ease of integration. It focuses on security and integration flexibility across different environments. Axiad Conductor delivers an advanced identity orchestration platform, facilitating seamless management of digital identities. It excels with features like user-friendly interface, One Click Issuance for easy enrollment, and comprehensive device lifecycle management.

Room for Improvement: RSA SecurID could enhance its cloud deployment capabilities and streamline its hardware requirements to reduce initial setup complexities. Additionally, increasing scalability options could enhance its usability for diverse environments. Axiad Conductor might benefit from enhancing its traditional security features for more comprehensive coverage. Improving direct hardware support could increase its appeal. Further development in expanding integration possibilities could provide even greater flexibility.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: RSA SecurID offers a well-established deployment process with reliable customer support, ensuring smooth implementation for large organizations. Axiad Conductor's cloud-based model is favored for its agility, scalability, and quick integration capabilities. It offers responsive customer service, enhancing its appeal to organizations seeking flexible deployment solutions.

Pricing and ROI: RSA SecurID involves higher initial setup costs due to hardware requirements but promises substantial ROI with enterprise-grade security features. Axiad Conductor presents a cost-effective setup with a cloud-first approach, offering rapid ROI through lower upfront costs and operational efficiencies. Its affordability makes it attractive to budget-conscious organizations seeking high-value security solutions.

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Categories and Ranking

Axiad Conductor

Ranking in Authentication Systems

26th

Ranking in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

10th

Average Rating

9.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Identity Management (IM) (37th), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (49th), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (29th), Passwordless Authentication (9th), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (25th), Insider Risk Management (16th), Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) (14th), Credential Management Systems (CMS) (5th)

RSA SecurID

Ranking in Authentication Systems

10th

Ranking in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

4th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Axiad Conductor is 1.2%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RSA SecurID is 4.0%, down from 7.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Authentication Systems Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
RSA SecurID	4.0%
Axiad Conductor	1.2%
Other	94.8%

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Featured Reviews

reviewer2230065

Lead Architect at a wellness & fitness company with 10,001+ employees

We have seen increased productivity now that users can self-serve their account recovery

We were looking for a way for users to self-serve and increase productivity. Before Axiad Cloud, every time a user was locked out they would have to call the help desk and wait for someone to call back and help them recover their accounts. Now users can do it themselves and cut down on the time they are down with an expired credential. That was the primary driver for why we looked at using this solution. The biggest benefit is that Axiad Cloud has increased the productivity of the business unit where it has been deployed. Before, we had anywhere between 10 and 15 percent of our users that were, at any given time, not able to sign into their systems because of expired credentials. With the introduction of the solution for that business unit, that number went down. That's a measurable advantage. Users also say it is much easier to use but that is not something that we can measure.

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Santhosh Rajamanickam

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.

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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

"What I have found most valuable is the overall way Axiad listened to our problems and helped us solve them. They provided guidance and expertise, with their experience, that enabled us to be successful in a very challenging space."

"The life cycle management of credentials is the aspect that we have found to be the most useful... The differentiator that Axiad provided was the ability to provide users a way to self-serve the updating of their credentials on their private keys. That was the feature we were most interested in and Axiad does an excellent job of it."

"And when it comes to enrolling a user, it's super easy with One Click Issuance... It's so easy now that we can offload the process to our clients who can self-enroll. Previously, we would have to do the enrollment process because it was so complicated."

"Aside from Active Directory, anything that is a multi-factor platform is handled through Axiad Cloud. It is critical for helping to enforce usage of authentication devices across our organization."

"It's very user-friendly. We're issuing YubiKeys for our corporate users and they just plug it in, go to the Axiad Cloud portal, and click the issue button. It's a couple of steps."

"The solution has also saved us time by having end-users troubleshoot issues through the MyCircle feature, and has definitely reduced the efforts of our administrators. It is saving us five to 10 minutes per incident."

"One of the most valuable feature is the ID soft token and hard token."

"The most valuable features of RSA SecurID Access are push notifications, multifactor authentication, and ease of integration and deployment."

"I think it is really good when it comes to the hard token side of things."

"I would say that the two-factor authentication and the ease of installation and configuration are the most valuable features of this solution."

"It is a scalable solution."

Cons

"macOS is notoriously ever-evolving and it's difficult to keep pace with it as it pertains to certain kinds of crypto authentication. That's really not even on Axiad. That's a decision by Apple, but it makes it a moving target."

"I'm looking forward to seeing how they move to FIDO U2F as their primary authentication method across all of their solutions."

"I would like a more modern look to the portal."

"With their licensing model, it becomes hard to scale. For example, we couldn't roll it out enterprise-wide because if you scale it across more than 100,000 users, the cost becomes too exorbitant."

"We would prefer that the solution be hosted in Canada because we're a Canadian entity. That would be nice to have. It's not a feature, as such, but it would really make us a lot happier if it could be located in Canada."

"There are just some minor tweaks that could be made on the front end. It would be cool to have nicknames for authenticator devices. If you have more than one, it's hard to discern what you have."

"It doesn't offer an agent-based or reverse-proxy-based approach to integration, which could enhance its flexibility."

"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."

"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."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is very competitive for what is offered at the level that we need. They are right there with what the industry standards are. They tend to be a little bit less, in terms of cost, when we are talking about security at government standards. So, I would say that they have a slight advantage on cost compared to the industry average. They are the lower cost solution and the best bargain out on the market today."

"Axiad's pricing was what we were expecting. It was at the right spot. They were competitive."

"Don't just focus on the hardware or software costs of acquiring a solution, but look at it from the perspective that so much of what it takes to run a PKI environment has to do with the people who are running it.... look at the total cost of ownership and not just the cost of acquisition."

"It's very cheap on a per-year basis. The cards themselves last about three years and the license is on the order of double-digit dollars per user, and not hundreds of dollars per user, per year."

"I think the price of this solution is reasonable compared to YubiKey and Duo given that it offers the same similar features."

"RSA SecurID Access is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Real Estate/Law Firm

Financial Services Firm

16%

Government

12%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Large Enterprise	4

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Also Known As

Axiad Cloud

RSA SecurID Access, RSA Access Manager

Overview

Axiad Conductor offers intuitive management for authentication processes, streamlining tasks like YubiKeys and smart card issuance, catering to organizational needs with a user-centric approach.

Axiad Conductor facilitates credential lifecycle management and multi-factor authentication by simplifying the deployment and management of authentication devices. "One Click Issuance" ensures easy user enrollment in a cloud environment, reducing administrative burdens. While interface enhancements and authenticators' nickname features could improve usability, its approach to managing cryptographic credentials and handling smart cards and YubiKeys stands noteworthy. Although Apple's macOS changes present challenges, Canadian hosting preferences are recognized.

What are Axiad Conductor's main features?

User-Friendly Management: Streamlines the process with minimal steps for issuing devices.
Credential Lifecycle Management: Allows users to self-update and manage credentials with ease.
Managed Cloud Environment: Reduces administrative efforts by addressing needs flexibly.
One Click Issuance: Facilitates easy enrollment and updates of user authentication elements.

What benefits or ROI do users find valuable?

Simplified Deployment: Quick setup and management of authentication devices save time and resources.
Enhanced Security: Robust update and lifecycle management bolster organizational security.
User Autonomy: Self-update capabilities empower users and reduce support overhead.
Regulatory Compliance: Meets stringent compliance needs through effective certification processes.

In industries where multi-factor authentication is critical, Axiad Conductor is widely implemented for internal and contractor workforce authentication, managing PKI on smart cards, and YubiKeys for VPN and local access. The ability to manage smart cards and machine certificates aids in maintaining regulatory compliance, while the transition to cloud-based certificate management streamlines operations and supports seamless integration.

Axiad

The RSA SecurID Suite combines the separate disciplines of access management and authentication with identity governance and user lifecycle management into one comprehensive suite. It goes way beyond the capabilities of traditional identity and access management systems by using risk analytics to provide identity and access assurance. This helps organizations solve two fundamental challenges:

Verifying that their users are who they say they are.
Providing their users with the right level of access.

RSA

Sample Customers

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Milliman, Geisinger Health System, Advanced Micro Devices

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