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One Identity Safeguard vs Saviynt Identity Cloud comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 11, 2026

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

One Identity Safeguard
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
2nd
Ranking in Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM)
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
85
Ranking in other categories
User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (2nd)
Saviynt Identity Cloud
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
10th
Ranking in Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM)
6th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
Identity and Access Management (3rd), Identity Security and Posture Management (ISPM) (1st), Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of One Identity Safeguard is 4.3%, up from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Saviynt Identity Cloud is 3.2%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
One Identity Safeguard4.3%
Saviynt Identity Cloud3.2%
Other92.5%
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
 

Featured Reviews

Mahesh Malve - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Business Development Associate at DigitalTrack Solutions ind pvt ltd
Centralized control has strengthened privileged security and simplified audit investigations
While One Identity Safeguard is a strong and reliable PAM solution, there are a few areas where it can be further improved to enhance user experience and scalability. Regarding the user interface and experience, the UI, while functional, can be a bit complex for new users. A more intuitive and modern dashboard with simplified navigation would improve adoption, especially for non-technical stakeholders. Regarding integration flexibility, although it supports major integrations, expanding out-of-the-box connectors for more cloud-native apps, DevOps tools, and SaaS platforms would be beneficial. Faster and simpler API-based integrations could reduce deployment efforts. Regarding scalability and performance in large enterprise environments, performance tuning and scaling can require additional efforts. Enhancing seamless scalability and high availability configuration would improve enterprise readiness.
reviewer2774067 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at a tech consulting company with 11-50 employees
Has reduced manual work and shortened project timelines through faster deployment and intuitive workflows
One of the challenges regarding Saviynt is the lack of material available on the web, as searching on Google or YouTube often yields little information. Advertising Saviynt is necessary because I was not aware of it a couple of months ago, and it is a very helpful product for many organizations. In India, IGA solutions are not widely recognized, and Saviynt can utilize this point by promoting itself in the cybersecurity field. A significant challenge is the lack of people discussing Saviynt in the open market, as the forums provide slower responses compared to platforms like Reddit. Advancements related to AI would be very helpful. Saviynt should provide pricing for their university certifications, which is currently not publicly available. Information about enrolling requires an ID that is not easily obtained, as it can only be acquired through an organization. Some small wishlist features are related to APIs. As I work on projects, I find certain features to be much needed, but at a glance, they may not seem necessary. As I continue working with Saviynt, these small API-related features become apparent and would greatly enhance the experience.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The technical support is tremendous."
"The extensible framework for authentication is one of the most valuable features. We use an MFA plug-in and a lot of different factors, depending on what the business use-cases are. And of course, the auditing functionality is also valuable."
"One of the real benefits of safeguarding here is that the client will have an absolute audit of who is using an administrative interface, whether it's server or network."
"Technical support is brilliant."
"The most valuable feature of One Identity Safeguard is the user-friendly interface."
"Since we have deployed this solution, we have experienced many positive outcomes, such as faster audit preparation by fifty to seventy percent and saving operational time by almost forty to sixty percent."
"One Identity Safeguard has positively impacted our organization by increasing visibility into privileged user activities, allowing us to track and audit all actions easily, which helps in compliance and security."
"One of the biggest positive impacts of One Identity Safeguard on my organization is the improved control over privileged access; before implementing it, managing administrative credentials and tracking privileged activity required more manual effort, and after implementation, access became more structured and we had better visibility into who was accessing critical systems and when, which helped strengthen our security posture and made audit-related activities easier to manage."
"Compared to other tools, you'll have a lot of confidence accessing Saviynt because it's a pretty straightforward tool."
"It is very easy to use. It addresses most of the trends in identity governance and risk management."
"This product works well out of the box and if you don’t want to do a lot of configuration then this is the best tool."
"It's a highly functional system and a very well rounded solution. The onboarding of applications is solid. Their user access reviews are very good. Their role-based model and their identity life cycle stuff are solid. It's a very well rounded, strong product."
"One of the tool's advantages is its user-friendly interface, making it easier to manipulate from a GUI perspective. The graphical user interface for users and administrators is straightforward. While it may require more configuration initially, once set up, it becomes more accessible and easier to use."
"The feature that we use the most is the global, third-party user management."
"It is a flexible tool because it works on JSON."
"Saviynt has a lot of potential with many features available for users."
 

Cons

"The high availability function of the box itself requires a long time to switch over from one appliance to another, so there is room for improvement."
"There is room for improvement in the launch module."
"We have issues using Safeguard to record http/https connection in a video format. Currently, they don't have a mechanism to record this type of connection."
"We would like to have the option of importing assets by using the CSV file. It was available in the earlier versions, but it is not available now."
"The multilanguage functionality does not support the Arabic language, even though this solution is deployed in an Arabic region."
"One key area is performance and resource usage, especially when advanced features like session recording or OCR are enabled."
"There is a lack of documentation and many problems with the plugins."
"I think the initial setup of One Identity Safeguard could be more simplified, and the dashboard customization could also be improved."
"We sometimes experience performance issues when the solution fails to process the data between two different applications."
"The main difficulty was the integration process itself. But we were able to kind of work through it and fix it. We tried integrating with our HR system and other IBM solutions, like Microsoft Identity Management."
"Over the past year, my company faced some difficulties with Saviynt. For example, some of the onboarding projects have been blocked due to responses from Saviynt."
"The biggest drawback is that for every change you want to make, you have to go back to them and ask for it."
"On a scale from one to ten (where one is the worst and ten is the best), I would rate my experience with Saviynt so far as maybe only a four-out-of-ten."
"Saviynt cannot customize based on customer needs."
"The product lacks a broad user base which makes it difficult sometimes to find answers to questions about the product."
"I think it's on the lower side if you ask me about notifications and the auto-save mechanism."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We bought their other products, so it was not that expensive. It is one of those where the more you buy, the cheaper it is."
"Setup cost, pricing and licensing are all very expensive."
"Its subscription cost is too much, and sometimes, it is very difficult to pitch the solution to the management for cost approval. If the cost is reduced a little bit, it would be easier. If its cost was less, many other organizations that currently cannot afford it would be able to use this technology. I'm sure many organizations around the globe are having issues with identity management, and it is a very difficult task for IT to manage privileged accounts."
"One Identity Safeguard is expensive and the cost goes up as we scale."
"It is more expensive than Secret Server but way less expensive than CyberArk. As a customer, I would like the pricing to be lower, but it has a good price point."
"The pricing depends on our perspective, our budget, and, of course, the competitors we are taking into account."
"Our licensing costs are on a yearly basis."
"They offer a fair price for a robust solution."
"If you are investing in securing your data and avoiding any non-compliance issues, then yes, it is certainly recommended. To put it plainly, if you're willing to pay fines and aren't concerned about the misuse of data, then there might not be a problem. However, if you intend to safeguard the data of your employees, vendors, and customers, it becomes crucial. In this context, managing data security requires preventive and detective measures, such as enforcing segregation of duties and regularly reviewing permissions. Throughout an individual's life cycle within an organization or customer life cycle, various access permissions are granted. Without taking action on these permissions, there is a risk of exposure later on. If individuals retain access after leaving the organization, it poses a serious security threat. Implementing solutions like Saviynt can address these challenges, ensuring continuous access review, generating reports, alerts, and identifying potential risks."
"The solution has a pay-as-you-go licensing model, and you can subscribe monthly or yearly."
"The product is less expensive than one of the competitors."
"Saviynt's pricing is acceptable and licensing costs are yearly."
"The price of the license for this product is quite expensive."
"The pricing is comparable to Azure Entra ID. Kind of the same"
"Saviynt has a competitive price."
"Saviynt's pricing is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Retailer
11%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
University
9%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business84
Midsize Enterprise27
Large Enterprise35
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise15
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Safeguard?
Pricing, setup cost, and licensing are managed by the management team.
What needs improvement with One Identity Safeguard?
One Identity Safeguard is a very strong privileged access management solution, and the only thing that needs to be enhanced is its dashboard customization; apart from this, everything is perfect.
What is your primary use case for One Identity Safeguard?
One Identity Safeguard is used primarily to secure privileged credentials, enforce control over administrative access, and provide visibility into privileged activities. Whenever a network or serve...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Saviynt?
Saviynt is very affordable compared to its competitors. It is cloud-based, making it significantly cheaper than on-premises solutions. This cost-effectiveness aligns well with the Saudi market, whe...
What needs improvement with Saviynt?
One of the challenges regarding Saviynt is the lack of material available on the web, as searching on Google or YouTube often yields little information. Advertising Saviynt is necessary because I w...
What is your primary use case for Saviynt?
My main use case for Saviynt is deploying IGA solutions to our customers. For deploying IT solutions to our customers using Saviynt, one of our recent projects was to develop an IGA solution for a ...
 

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Sample Customers

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