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IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence vs SailPoint Identity Security Cloud comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Security Identity Gover...
Ranking in User Provisioning Software
13th
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
SailPoint Identity Security...
Ranking in User Provisioning Software
2nd
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
72
Ranking in other categories
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (2nd), SaaS Management Platforms (1st), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (1st), AI IT Support (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the User Provisioning Software category, the mindshare of IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence is 2.0%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is 25.8%, down from 32.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
User Provisioning Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud25.8%
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence2.0%
Other72.2%
User Provisioning Software
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1830612 - PeerSpot reviewer
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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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

"I would rate the price eight out of 10, with 10 as the best value for money."
"Lifecycle management, governance and documentation."
"Certifications and user provisioning features are the most valuable."
"The solution can be customized to adapt the workflow to our industry, offering considerable flexibility."
"This solution is great for providing control access across your environment."
"We like the integration with other systems."
"The most valuable feature for our customers and for us is the identity data warehouse."
"It reduces the operational overhead of audits."
"SailPoint has allowed us to ensure the right people have the right access and to the rights things."
"The solution’s stability and performance are good."
 

Cons

"Self service center is not always easy to understand."
"The solution is a bit pricey for some regions."
"The user interface could be slightly improved. It could be made simpler and more user-friendly, however, it is good enough right now."
"The solution, in general, is quite expensive."
"I think that the onboarding framework could be improved."
"SailPoint IdentityIQ needs to improve its customization. It should also incorporate some standardized tools for implementation."
"There are various functions that don't work in IdentityIQ, including the access request reminder, which doesn't go to the approvals in the proper format, so it's hard for users to read."
"The advanced provisioning features require more improvement."
"SailPoint IdentityIQ has a primitive AI engine."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the price eight out of 10, with 10 as the best value for money."
"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."
"It is a costly solution. Its cost, for sure, should be reduced."
"The licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
"SailPoint IdentityIQ is highly-priced, and I rate it an eight out of ten for pricing."
"The pricing is based on the number of users and is reasonable."
"It is affordable licensing."
"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."
"This is an expensive solution. I would rate it a two and a half out of five for pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Government
13%
Insurance Company
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

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

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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

IGI, IBM Security Identity Manager, ISIM
IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, Intello
 

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Sample Customers

E.ON Global Commodities
Adobe, AXA Technology Services, Cuna Mutual Group, Equifax, ING Direct, Orrstown Bank, Rockwell Automation, SallieMae, Spirit Aerosystems, TEL
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