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Head-to-head · Access Governance Software

Okta Identity Governance vs SailPoint Identity Security Cloud

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Okta Identity Governance #1 in Access Governance Software 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Okta
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud #5 in Access Governance Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit SailPoint

Okta Identity Governance leads on 0 checks, SailPoint Identity Security Cloud on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOkta Identity Governance · 9.3/10
  • Most featuresOkta Identity Governance · 1 of 4

Okta Identity Governance scores higher on our rubric for access governance software: 9.3 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Okta Identity Governance is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise access governance teams. SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is the better fit for organizations seeking cloud identity governance.

  • Okta Identity Governance fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise access governance teams

  • SailPoint Identity Security Cloud fits best

    Organizations seeking cloud identity governance

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Side by side

Feature Okta Identity Governance 9.3/10 Visit ↗ SailPoint Identity Security Cloud 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.4
Ranking #1 in Access Governance Software #5 in Access Governance Software
Best for Mid-market and enterprise access governance teams Organizations seeking cloud identity governance
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $17/user/mo —
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 600+ integrations 5 integrations
Features Okta Identity Governance 1/4 · SailPoint Identity Security Cloud 0/4
Access reviews Not checked yet Not checked yet
Access requests ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Automated provisioning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Role management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Application connectors Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Cloud Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines access requests, certifications, entitlement policies, and SoD rules
  • Automates joiner, mover, and leaver provisioning and deprovisioning
  • Supports requests through Okta and collaboration tools such as Slack and Teams
  • Automates identity provisioning and removal across connected sources
  • Combines access requests, certifications, and compliance management
  • Adds AI-assisted decisions and low-code workflows
Cons
  • Essentials starts at $17 per user per month with annual billing
  • No free plan is available
  • Plan differences and workflow limits may require careful tier comparison
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Capabilities are divided across four plan tiers
  • Advanced AI and governance capabilities require Business Plus
Our verdict

Okta Identity Governance brings access requests, periodic certifications, entitlement management, lifecycle provisioning, and separation-of-duties rules into a cloud service for workforce access. It suits mid-market and enterprise teams…

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SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is a multi-tenant SaaS platform for governing identities, access, and entitlements across enterprise applications, directories, databases, and cloud environments. It is designed for identity and access…

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  1. Okta Identity GovernanceAccess Governance Software 9.3Paid
  2. SailPoint Identity Security CloudAccess Governance Software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Okta Identity Governance — where it wins

    • Combines access requests, certifications, entitlement policies, and SoD rules
    • Automates joiner, mover, and leaver provisioning and deprovisioning
    • Supports requests through Okta and collaboration tools such as Slack and Teams

    Where it doesn't

    • Essentials starts at $17 per user per month with annual billing
    • No free plan is available
    • Plan differences and workflow limits may require careful tier comparison

  • SailPoint Identity Security Cloud — where it wins

    • Automates identity provisioning and removal across connected sources
    • Combines access requests, certifications, and compliance management
    • Adds AI-assisted decisions and low-code workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Capabilities are divided across four plan tiers
    • Advanced AI and governance capabilities require Business Plus
  • Okta Identity Governance9.3/10 · Paid

    A cloud governance suite for access approvals, certifications, and lifecycle workflows.

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  • SailPoint Identity Security Cloud8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    Automates identity governance across enterprise systems, with advanced capabilities in higher tiers.

    Visit SailPointFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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