Head-to-head · Authentication Software
PingOne vs RSA ID Plus
PingOne leads on 0 checks, RSA ID Plus on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePingOne · 6.6/10
PingOne scores higher on our rubric for authentication software: 6.6 against 6.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #12.
PingOne is the better fit for workforces needing adaptive SSO and provisioning. RSA ID Plus is the better fit for hybrid enterprises needing broad access controls.
- PingOne fits best
Workforces needing adaptive SSO and provisioning
- RSA ID Plus fits best
Hybrid enterprises needing broad access controls
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Side by side
| Feature | PingOne 6.6/10 Visit ↗ | RSA ID Plus 6.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Ranking | #8 in Authentication Software | #12 in Authentication Software |
| Best for | Workforces needing adaptive SSO and provisioning | Hybrid enterprises needing broad access controls |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $3/user/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Features PingOne 0/2 · RSA ID Plus 0/2 | ||
| Passkey sign-in | Not published | Not published |
| Directory sync | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Monthly active users | Not published | Not published |
| Auth protocols | Not published | Not published |
| MFA methods | Not published | Not published |
| Deployment | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | PingOne is Ping Identity’s cloud identity platform for workforce and customer access. It combines single sign-on, directory services, an employee application portal, SaaS application access, and customer identity orchestration. Workforce… Read the review → |
RSA ID Plus is an identity and access management platform for government, financial services, and other high-assurance organizations. It brings together single sign-on, multifactor authentication, passwordless access with FIDO2 and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
PingOne — where it wins
- Supports SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, and SCIM provisioning
- Adds adaptive MFA, passwordless authentication, and risk-based access
- Connects Microsoft 365, Active Directory, LDAP, Kerberos, and RADIUS
Where it doesn't
- Workforce pricing requires annual billing and a 5,000-user minimum
- Customer Passwordless pricing requires contacting sales
- Cloud-only deployment with email listed as the support channel
RSA ID Plus — where it wins
- Supports cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployment models.
- Combines SSO, MFA, passwordless, adaptive access, and federation.
- Offers RADIUS and nearly 2,000 prebuilt integration templates.
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; RSA ID Plus is a paid product.
- ID Plus C1 is limited to cloud-only authentication.
- Capabilities such as adaptive access and AI vary by subscription tier.
- PingOne6.6/10 · From $3/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial
Adaptive SSO, MFA, passwordless access, and provisioning for workforce and customer identities.
Visit PingOneFull verdict → - RSA ID Plus6.3/10 · Paid
Broad authentication controls for hybrid enterprises, with capabilities varying by paid tier.
Visit RSA ID PlusFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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