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We performed a comparison between IBM Cloud Identity Service and SailPoint IdentityIQ based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"One of the most valuable features of IBM Cloud Identity Service is that it delivers integrations with the commercial SaaS software that's available.""It is multiple identity and access management, so all of the applications are valuable. It's also part of the automated process.""It is stable. We can automate many of our daily operations with it, and we don't have to manage many things manually."

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"Access certification and provisioning are two of the solutions most valuable features.""The solution is pretty stable and simple to use.""The most valuable features of SailPoint IdentityIQ are the reporting because it is better than other solutions. The workflows can be customized to our requirements and the overall features are good.""The most valuable feature for our customers and for us is the identity data warehouse.""Security and administration for any new/current access.""This solution is easy to configure.""The community is very active and when I had questions about an issue, I was able to find the resources.""Provisioning in multiple environments."

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"The initial setup is complex, it's not straightforward. It takes months because it's not straightforward.""IBM Cloud Identity Service is going in the right direction with the product. They need to keep building out the integrations and having the library is very critical.""Everything can be more stable and secure. There could also be more account features. I would like to be able to do more things through it to manage users' accounts."

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"Some setups should be done in the interface and in the code, and could be made simpler.""SailPoint IdentityIQ has a primitive AI engine.""It allowed to implement the automated processes when a new employee is hired. It allows to have a main central process for new hires.""There's a lot of customization required to improve the user experience.""Compared to at least one other product some of the administrative tasks could be easier or more intuitive.""I think that the onboarding framework could be improved.""What it doesn't do is provide notice in the event of a vulnerability or offense from the security.""We faced some issues while integrating the solution with a third-party tool."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The price of the solution is expensive for non-enterprise companies. IBM's always going to be a little more expensive, you're going to be paying a premium. However, depending on the organization's needs, there's probably a benefit there to do even with the price being the way it is."
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  • "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."
  • "They are expensive."
  • "The licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
  • "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."
  • "Its price is okay. It provides good value for money. It is subscription-based. You can go for a one-year or three-year subscription."
  • "The price of the solution could improve, it is not priced well for smaller businesses to afford."
  • "It is a costly solution. Its cost, for sure, should be reduced."
  • "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."
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    Top Answer:The first valuable feature of the solution is its interface. The second feature of the solution is the level of flexibility it provides.
    Top Answer:The product is expensive. People need to opt for a licensing plan for one year or three years.
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    IdentityIQ, SailPoint IdentityNow
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    Overview

    Whether your applications are custom, your business processes complex, or you're looking for world-class professional services and project management to coordinate each step of your project, IBM Cloud Identity Service is uniquely suited to serve organizations with out-of-the box challenges.

    IBM Cloud Identity Service can be designed to help with the full lifecycle of implementation and operations, including discovery, planning, project management, integration engineering and more – expertly delivered by IBM's global staff of identity professionals.

    SailPoint is the leader in identity security for the cloud enterprise. We’re committed to protecting businesses from the inherent risk that comes with providing technology access across today’s diverse and remote workforce. Our identity security solutions secure and enable thousands of companies worldwide, giving our customers unmatched visibility into the entirety of their digital workforce, and ensuring that each worker has the right access to do their job, no more, no less. With SailPoint at the foundation of their business, our customers can provision access with confidence, protect business assets at scale and ensure compliance with certainty.

    Sample Customers
    Baxter Healthcare, 
    Adobe, AXA Technology Services, Cuna Mutual Group, Equifax, ING Direct, Orrstown Bank, Rockwell Automation, SallieMae, Spirit Aerosystems, TEL
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm24%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Retailer7%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm34%
    Computer Software Company21%
    Energy/Utilities Company10%
    Insurance Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Insurance Company6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise76%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise55%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise71%
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    IBM Cloud Identity Service is ranked 22nd in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) while SailPoint IdentityIQ is ranked 4th in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) with 61 reviews. IBM Cloud Identity Service is rated 8.0, while SailPoint IdentityIQ is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of IBM Cloud Identity Service writes "Excellent support, beneficial integration, and low maintenance". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SailPoint IdentityIQ writes "Flexible, easy to customize, and not too difficult to set up". IBM Cloud Identity Service is most compared with Microsoft Entra ID, whereas SailPoint IdentityIQ is most compared with Saviynt, One Identity Manager, Microsoft Entra ID, ForgeRock and Okta Workforce Identity.

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