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BetterCloud vs SailPoint Identity Security Cloud comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 29, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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
11th
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) (40th)
SailPoint Identity Security...
Ranking in User Provisioning Software
1st
Ranking in SaaS Management Platforms
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
72
Ranking in other categories
Identity Management (IM) (1st), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (3rd), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (2nd), Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the User Provisioning Software category, the mindshare of BetterCloud is 1.1%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is 22.5%, down from 31.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
User Provisioning Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud22.5%
BetterCloud1.1%
Other76.4%
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.
ND
Principle at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
User access management excels but needs enhancements with integration capabilities
I was aware of that because I used to manage these solutions earlier on, but it was purchased by the Procurement team, so I was not involved in any of those.There are certain details I may not be able to disclose currently, but we can speak in general about a number of products and tools that are ongoing. I have not been using access management controls here, so I don't have the latest features or details or hands-on experience in that space. I cannot share all the details about the improvements in security operations since we were exploring some products, but I'm familiar with Saviynt as I was one of their partners for other solutions, and currently, I cannot disclose a lot of performance related to my current roles.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"BetterCloud saved help desk time by automating processes, providing a reasonable return on investment."
"What I like most about SailPoint IdentityIQ is that it's simple to use and easy to configure and deploy."
"Deployment takes a bit of time, however, once it's done properly, everything becomes very organized and easy to use."
"Great product to manage the access control of users."
"The customer service is excellent, with quick response times and comprehensive support from the SailPoint team."
"The most powerful feature of the solution is its platform-based approach. Unlike other solutions, this tool offers a high level of customization. It is an open and flexible platform, allowing users to tailor it to their needs. This ability to customize and adapt the solution to individual requirements makes the solution stand out as a powerful product."
"Provides good authorization and authentication system functionality."
"IdentityIQ deserves a rating of 12 out of ten for stability."
"The most valuable features include its ability to integrate with AI and machine learning, the automation of reports, and the built-in connectors that enable easy connection with both legacy and cloud-based applications."
 

Cons

"The account support team was weak in engagement and communication, contributing to the decision to move to more comprehensive solutions."
"The product must improve its support."
"The interface should be simple and easier to use."
"I would like for the next release to have a more user-friendly interface."
"I would like to see more Cloud management from this product."
"Competitors are advancing by offering integrated solutions encompassing access and privileged access management in a single unified platform. IdentityIQ's focus has remained primarily on identity and access governance, neglecting to expand its offerings to include these additional functionalities within its existing product. Enhancing their product by incorporating modules for access management, privileged access management, and third-party access governance could address this gap."
"Certifications could include additional access levels or practices."
"I think that the onboarding framework could be improved."
"The workflow and user interface of SailPoint are not as smooth as ServiceNow's."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing is a little bit higher than other tools."
"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."
"I found the pricing to be relatively high."
"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."
"The product is expensive. People need to opt for a licensing plan for one year or three years."
"It's difficult to say that the solution saved costs because it is quite expensive."
"It is a costly solution. Its cost, for sure, should be reduced."
"The solution is not cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise42
 

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 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.
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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