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Head-to-head · Identity Governance Software

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud vs Avatier Identity Anywhere

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score SailPoint Identity Security Cloud #3 in Identity Governance Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit SailPoint
Avatier Identity Anywhere #9 in Identity Governance Software 8.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Avatier

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud leads on 0 checks, Avatier Identity Anywhere on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSailPoint Identity Security Cloud · 8.9/10
  • Free trialonly Avatier Identity Anywhere
  • Most featuresAvatier Identity Anywhere · 4 of 4

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud scores higher on our rubric for identity governance software: 8.9 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #9.

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is the better fit for cloud-first enterprise identity governance. Avatier Identity Anywhere is the better fit for broad, affordable hybrid IGA deployments.

  • SailPoint Identity Security Cloud fits best

    Cloud-first enterprise identity governance

  • Avatier Identity Anywhere fits best

    Broad, affordable hybrid IGA deployments

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Side by side

Feature SailPoint Identity Security Cloud 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Avatier Identity Anywhere 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.3
Ranking #3 in Identity Governance Software #9 in Identity Governance Software
Best for Cloud-first enterprise identity governance Broad, affordable hybrid IGA deployments
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $1.50/user/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 5 integrations 80+ integrations
Features SailPoint Identity Security Cloud 0/4 · Avatier Identity Anywhere 4/4
Access requests Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Access certifications Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Lifecycle automation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
SoD controls Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Hybrid
Included connectors Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Automates identity lifecycle provisioning and deprovisioning
  • Combines requests, certifications, roles, compliance, and workflows
  • Connects directories, applications, databases, and flat files
  • Access requests, certifications, lifecycle automation, and SoD controls
  • Web, mobile, API, and self-hosted deployment options
  • Integrations across directories, SaaS, ERP, HR, and IT service tools
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through contact sales
  • Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher tiers
  • Designed for enterprise governance rather than narrow access tasks
  • Pricing is split across modules rather than one all-in-one plan
  • A minimum one-year commitment is required
  • No free plan is available
Our verdict

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

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Avatier Identity Anywhere combines identity governance and access management for organizations managing workforce identities across cloud services, enterprise applications, directories, and on-premises systems. It brings together…

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  1. SailPoint Identity Security CloudIdentity Governance Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. Avatier Identity AnywhereIdentity Governance Software 8.330-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SailPoint Identity Security Cloud — where it wins

    • Automates identity lifecycle provisioning and deprovisioning
    • Combines requests, certifications, roles, compliance, and workflows
    • Connects directories, applications, databases, and flat files

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact sales
    • Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher tiers
    • Designed for enterprise governance rather than narrow access tasks

  • Avatier Identity Anywhere — where it wins

    • Access requests, certifications, lifecycle automation, and SoD controls
    • Web, mobile, API, and self-hosted deployment options
    • Integrations across directories, SaaS, ERP, HR, and IT service tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is split across modules rather than one all-in-one plan
    • A minimum one-year commitment is required
    • No free plan is available
  • SailPoint Identity Security Cloud8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad cloud platform for enterprise identity lifecycle, access governance, and compliance.

    Visit SailPointFull verdict →
  • Avatier Identity Anywhere8.3/10 · 30-day trial

    A modular hybrid IGA platform covering access, lifecycle, SSO, passwords, and controls.

    Visit AvatierFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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