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BetterCloud vs SailPoint Identity Security Cloud comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 29, 2025

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

Categories and Ranking

BetterCloud
Ranking in User Provisioning Software
14th
Ranking in SaaS Management Platforms
10th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (36th)
SailPoint Identity Security...
Ranking in User Provisioning Software
2nd
Ranking in SaaS Management Platforms
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
72
Ranking in other categories
Identity Management (IM) (2nd), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (4th), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (4th), Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the User Provisioning Software category, the mindshare of BetterCloud is 1.5%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is 17.2%, down from 27.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
User Provisioning Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud17.2%
BetterCloud1.5%
Other81.3%
User Provisioning Software
 

Featured Reviews

PaulHeard - PeerSpot reviewer
CIO at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
Experienced easy deployment and stable performance but user support needs improvement
The most valuable features are that BetterCloud had a much more sophisticated workflow management toolset than Google itself. It was easy to build onboarding and offboarding workflows, which could handle the desired complexity versus out-of-the-box Google. BetterCloud allowed us to reallocate storage so all files created by a departing member would get reallocated to the manager, thus retaining access. BetterCloud saved help desk time by automating processes, providing a reasonable return on investment. BetterCloud now offers SaaS platform tracking capabilities, a key, previously missing feature.
Mitch MO - PeerSpot reviewer
Specialist Consultant at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Access lifecycle has been streamlined but connectors for non‑human identities still need improvement
We currently use IdentityIQ and do not have SailPoint Identity Security Cloud. We only have IdentityIQ on-premises. I do not have extensive experience with analytics, but I know that there are custom reports available to obtain information about data in SailPoint. I am not entirely familiar with analytics data. It is difficult to score because you have to compare with another product to assess it. We are satisfied with IdentityIQ. However, I understand that we will not have a choice but to move to a cloud solution in the future because SailPoint is not investing in new upgrades or evolution of IdentityIQ. My overall rating for this product is 7.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"You simply cannot use Google Apps without it, so it's a no brainer."
"BetterCloud saved help desk time by automating processes, providing a reasonable return on investment."
"It reduces the operational overhead of audits."
"IdentityIQ's best features are the hassle-free user experience and security."
"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."
"The solution is one of the main security products you need to control access and have visibility into what's happening in your organization. It helps with managing access to applications, ensuring governance, and obtaining certifications."
"It is a stable tool, which we run in our complex environment."
"The initial setup always was straightforward with shorter implementation times and quick benefits."
"We are happy with the SailPoint IdentityIQ’s stability."
"The tool is quite stable and user-friendly."
 

Cons

"Would love for it to be able to replace our SSO as well as provide connectivity and the same level of automation to our other SaaS products."
"The account support team was weak in engagement and communication, contributing to the decision to move to more comprehensive solutions."
"The connectors should be improved."
"I don't believe I would recommend the solution. I'd advise other organizations to use NetIQ instead."
"Regarding the scope for improvement in the solution, reporting is an area that can be a bit more UI-oriented."
"Compared to at least one other product some of the administrative tasks could be easier or more intuitive."
"The cost can be prohibitive for middle-tier companies."
"It is not readily available and cannot be downloaded from the net."
"Certifications could include additional access levels or practices."
"The advanced provisioning features require more improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The product is expensive. I rate its pricing an eight out of ten."
"The product is expensive. People need to opt for a licensing plan for one year or three years."
"Usually, the cost of deploying about 5,000 licenses or 5,000 users, would be the equivalent to the cost of the license, which would be reaching up to around $90,000."
"You are able to get discounts if you plan to use the tool for the long-term i.e. discounts for 5+ years of usage."
"It's all competitive. Initially, the prices look a bit higher, but once it gets into a competitive situation, they meet the market. I'd rate it an eight out of ten in terms of pricing. It tends to be more expensive, but it works."
"The price of the solution could improve, it is not priced well for smaller businesses to afford."
"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."
"SailPoint IdentityIQ is highly-priced, and I rate it an eight out of ten for pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Financial Services Firm
14%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise43
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BetterCloud?
The real downside was it was a relatively expensive product, and ultimately we removed it as a cost-saving measure.
What needs improvement with BetterCloud?
BetterCloud's support for SaaS management was lacking initially, requiring development of a custom tool to handle some workflow automation. It was also relatively expensive. The account support tea...
What is your primary use case for BetterCloud?
We were using BetterCloud for onboarding and offboarding, particularly managing Google account setup and removal, because we wanted to retain information after people left, and not just have the ac...
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 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.
 

Also Known As

No data available
IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, Intello
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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