Opal vs SailPoint Identity Security Cloud comparison

Opal Security and SailPoint are both solutions in the User Provisioning Software category. Opal Security is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.5, while SailPoint is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.4. Opal Security holds a 0.9% mindshare in UP, compared to SailPoint’s 18.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Opal Security users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of SailPoint users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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97% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Opal and SailPoint Identity Security Cloud based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two User Provisioning Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Opal

Ranking in User Provisioning Software

10th

Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

19th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Access Management (20th)

SailPoint Identity Security...

Ranking in User Provisioning Software

2nd

Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

4th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Identity Management (IM) (3rd), SaaS Management Platforms (2nd), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (3rd), Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the User Provisioning Software category, the mindshare of Opal is 0.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is 18.6%, down from 29.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

User Provisioning Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud	18.6%
Opal	0.9%
Other	80.5%

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Pranay Jain

Senior software engineer at Simplifyvms

Focused workdays have replaced doomscrolling and now reduce my daily screen time significantly

Opal can be improved in some ways. In the paid version, there are multiple features, but in the freemium version, there are fewer features. The blockage of the application can be more rigorous. Right now, if we play two to three games, then a math game or anything, we are able to remove that lock. It should be more rigorous in some manner, and for some applications, it should be more rigorous. Application-wise rigorousness should be introduced. The different modes are good, but they should be more customizable according to the person. The end goal should meet whatever the objective is, so if the person has used more than six hours, then it should remind the person frequently that this application has used this time and this is an application you should not use. It should give us a timer or some kind of notification that the person will not use it anymore.

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Mitch MO

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.

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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

"Opal has positively impacted my organization by reducing stress and increasing effectiveness for all our employees; it works better so all our employees have more time to sleep and they can investigate more."

"Previously, my phone usage was around nine hours and fifteen minutes or more, but it has significantly reduced to around six hours and thirty minutes to seven hours, meaning two and a half to three hours has been reduced after using Opal as my primary screen time blocker."

"The big one now is that they're adding AI and machine learning to figure out automated approvals and make recommendations to their reviewers. So, if I bring up Doug McPherson and it says he has access to this application, the system will make a review based on peer group analysis. That's one of the biggest new things. The problem used to be that people would get everything loaded on, and they created too much work for themselves. Now, they can use these policies and start to let the machine pick the less risky things."

"Customization of workflows as per business needs is easy and the most effective part is certification for easy compliance and access monitoring and revokes extra access if any."

"Previously, when someone came on board, it took them almost a week or two to get access, to settle in, to be able to become productive; now, with SailPoint, we can get all of that done within a few hours, which has decreased the onboarding process and increased productivity."

"Good life cycle management, segregation of duties, and analytics features."

"I find the solution to be comprehensive."

"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."

"Provides good authorization and authentication system functionality."

"It significantly reduces the workload for certification processes."

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Cons

"Opal can be improved in some ways."

"The license is expensive and the deployment is expensive."

"The price of IdentityIQ could be lower. There are additional costs when you buy the licenses, and they force the customers to pay for them."

"I would like to see more Cloud management from this product."

"I think that the onboarding framework could be improved."

"If you compare Saviynt and Okta Workforce Identity versus SailPoint IdentityIQ, SailPoint IdentityIQ needs to improve its UI."

"The UI of the solution could be more customizable so we could change the workflows to suit our needs."

"It is too technical. You need really good technical skills in Java and other technologies, which are hard to find. If they can make it easier so that things can be done with a few clicks, it will be great."

"The report functionality and dashboard of the access manager could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing is a little bit higher than other tools."

"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."

"It is affordable licensing."

"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."

"I found the pricing to be relatively high."

"The pricing is based on the number of users and is reasonable."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Outsourcing Company

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	43

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Opal?

The paid version is a little costly.

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What needs improvement with Opal?

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What is your primary use case for Opal?

The main use case of Opal for me is to reduce my screen time during my work hours, during my wake-up time, and during my sleeping time to improve my focus and feasibility towards my work and my act...

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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...

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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.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SailPoint Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management?

SailPoint is cheaper than ServiceNow, which is very expensive.

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Also Known As

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IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, Intello

Overview

Opal is a comprehensive platform for identity access management and compliance automation. It excels in streamlining access control, audit preparation, and compliance tracking. Key features include an intuitive interface, robust security measures, and real-time collaboration, significantly improving organizational efficiency and productivity.

Opal Security

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is known for its user-friendly interface, high-level automation, and a wide range of pre-built connectors, making it flexible for workflow customization and robust identity lifecycle management with AI integration.

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud provides strong security features such as provisioning and certification, enhanced by AI and machine learning. It effectively manages user access, roles, and governance across environments. The platform offers scalability, comprehensive documentation, and seamless integration with third-party solutions. Despite its high cost and complex configuration, it is designed to meet enterprise needs in application provisioning, access management, and lifecycle management. Cloud and on-premises deployments are supported.

What are the key features of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud?

User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive and simple to navigate for effective management.
Robust Automation: Automates identity lifecycle processes efficiently.
Out-of-the-Box Connectors: Extensive connectors available for rapid integration.
AI and Machine Learning: Integrates AI for smarter provisioning and certification.
Flexible Customization: Tailors workflows and identity management as needed.

What benefits can users expect when evaluating SailPoint Identity Security Cloud?

Scalability: Easily scales with the growing needs of enterprises.
Comprehensive Governance: Ensures thorough compliance and governance measures.
Seamless Integration: Supports easy integration with third-party applications.
High-Level Security: Protects data with robust security features.
Regulatory Compliance: Facilitates adherence to regulatory requirements.

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is employed across industries for application provisioning and identity access management, supporting onboarding, offboarding, and role management. It addresses the needs of cloud and on-premises environments, providing centralized control and compliance assistance for account administration in enterprises.

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Sample Customers

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

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