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Beta Systems GARANCY IAM Suite vs IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence comparison

Beta Systems and IBM are both solutions in the User Provisioning Software category. Beta Systems is ranked #17, while IBM is ranked #14. Beta Systems holds a 2.1% mindshare in UP, compared to IBM’s 2.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Beta Systems users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IBM users who would recommend it.
Beta Systems GARANCY IAM Suite
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100% willing to recommend
IBM Security Identity Gover...
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

Beta Systems GARANCY IAM Suite
Ranking in User Provisioning Software
17th
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
32nd
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM Security Identity Gover...
Ranking in User Provisioning Software
14th
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
30th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the User Provisioning Software category, the mindshare of Beta Systems GARANCY IAM Suite is 2.1%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence is 2.4%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
User Provisioning Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence2.4%
Beta Systems GARANCY IAM Suite2.1%
Other95.5%
User Provisioning Software
 

Featured Reviews

it_user245424 - PeerSpot reviewer
it_user245424
Business Process Modeler - Business Security Office (Bank sector) at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
The connectors are valuable, however it doesn't check that the access granted was previously requested.
All the connectors to different target systems. It has allowed us to have a central system for handling security profiles for all users on different target systems e.g.  Oracle, Unix, and Active Directory. This product launches a request to add or remove accesses on…
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reviewer1830612 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer1830612
Head, Cybersecurity at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
We use the solution to ensure organizations conform to industry base certifications and best practices
We use the product to ensure organizations conform to industry base certifications and best practices and do not contradict their security policies within the base points they specify in the system, which are used to match everything against their governance use cases I think the product's most…
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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

"It has allowed us to have a central system for handling security profiles for all users on different target systems e.g. Oracle, Unix, and Active Directory."
"We use the product to ensure organizations conform to industry base certifications and best practices and do not contradict their security policies within the base points they specify in the system, which are used to match everything against their governance use cases."
"This solution has a very good dashboard and the documentation is also very good, and life cycle management and governance are also good features in this solution."
"Lifecycle management, governance and documentation."
"I would rate the price eight out of 10, with 10 as the best value for money."
 

Cons

"This product launches a request to add or remove accesses on different target systems but it doesn't check that the access granted was previously requested."
"Self service center is not always easy to understand."
"The solution is a bit pricey for some regions."
"The solution is also a bit pricey for the Nigeria region."
"I think improvements could be made in the self service center, making it easier for the user to understand."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I would rate the price eight out of 10, with 10 as the best value for money."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Financial Services Firm
16%
Government
14%
Insurance Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Comparisons

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Compared 14% of the time
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Compared 10% of the time
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Compared 23% of the time
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Compared 13% of the time
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Compared 10% of the time
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Compared 8% of the time
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Compared 4% of the time
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Also Known As

SAM Enterprise Identity Manager, Garancy Identity Manager
IGI, IBM Security Identity Manager, ISIM
 

Overview

Multi-platform solution with role lifecycle management, role-based access rights control, and extensive self-service capabilities.

Beta Systems

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence (IGI) delivers a business-centric approach to Identity Management and Governance. It empowers business and IT to work together to meet regulatory compliance and security goals across enterprise applications and data. IGI covers enterprise user lifecycle management, access risk assessment and mitigation, certification, password management as well as powerful analytics and reporting to enable business to make the right decisions on enterprise access.

IBM
 

Sample Customers

Nord/LB, DEVK, Lufthansa, Millennium bcp, Banca Intesa
E.ON Global Commodities
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