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Head-to-head · Identity Governance Software

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud vs Saviynt Enterprise Identity Cloud

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
Higher score SailPoint Identity Security Cloud #3 in Identity Governance Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit SailPoint

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSailPoint Identity Security Cloud · 8.9/10

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud scores higher on our rubric for identity governance software: 8.9 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #20.

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is the better fit for cloud-first enterprise identity governance. Saviynt Enterprise Identity Cloud is the better fit for enterprise governance with PAM and AI recommendations.

  • SailPoint Identity Security Cloud fits best

    Cloud-first enterprise identity governance

  • Saviynt Enterprise Identity Cloud fits best

    Enterprise governance with PAM and AI recommendations

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Side by side

Feature SailPoint Identity Security Cloud 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Saviynt Enterprise Identity Cloud 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 6.8
Ranking #3 in Identity Governance Software #20 in Identity Governance Software
Best for Cloud-first enterprise identity governance Enterprise governance with PAM and AI recommendations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 5 integrations 15 integrations
Features SailPoint Identity Security Cloud 0/4 · Saviynt Enterprise Identity Cloud 0/4
Access requests Not checked yet Not checked yet
Access certifications Not checked yet Not checked yet
Lifecycle automation Not checked yet Not checked yet
SoD controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Combines IGA, lifecycle automation, PAM, and posture management
  • AI recommendations support access requests, approvals, and certifications
  • Integrates with AWS, Microsoft, SAP, ServiceNow, and many business systems
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through contact sales
  • Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher tiers
  • Designed for enterprise governance rather than narrow access tasks
  • Contact-sales pricing makes direct budget comparison harder
  • Broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller organizations
  • Governance requirements should be clarified during enterprise evaluation
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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Saviynt Enterprise Identity Cloud is a cloud-based identity governance and access management platform for large organizations. It brings identity governance and administration, identity lifecycle automation, privileged access management,…

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  1. SailPoint Identity Security CloudIdentity Governance Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. Saviynt Enterprise Identity CloudIdentity Governance Software 6.8Pricing on request

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
  • Saviynt Enterprise Identity Cloud — where it wins

    • Combines IGA, lifecycle automation, PAM, and posture management
    • AI recommendations support access requests, approvals, and certifications
    • Integrates with AWS, Microsoft, SAP, ServiceNow, and many business systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales pricing makes direct budget comparison harder
    • Broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller organizations
    • Governance requirements should be clarified during enterprise evaluation
  • SailPoint Identity Security Cloud8.9/10 · Pricing on request

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

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  • Saviynt Enterprise Identity Cloud6.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad enterprise identity platform combining governance, PAM, lifecycle automation, and AI recommendations.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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