Head-to-head · Identity Governance and Administration Software
SailPoint IdentityIQ vs Pathlock Access Governance
SailPoint IdentityIQ leads on 0 checks, Pathlock Access Governance on 3, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSailPoint IdentityIQ · 7.7/10
- Most featuresPathlock Access Governance · 5 of 5
SailPoint IdentityIQ scores higher on our rubric for identity governance and administration software: 7.7 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
Pathlock Access Governance offers access reviews; SailPoint IdentityIQ doesn't publish it. Pathlock Access Governance offers automated provisioning; SailPoint IdentityIQ doesn't publish it. Pathlock Access Governance offers segregation of duties; SailPoint IdentityIQ doesn't publish it. On deployment, SailPoint IdentityIQ gives you On-premises where Pathlock Access Governance offers Hybrid.
SailPoint IdentityIQ is the better fit for enterprises needing mature self-hosted IGA. Pathlock Access Governance is the better fit for enterprises with cross-application access-risk needs.
- SailPoint IdentityIQ fits best
Enterprises needing mature self-hosted IGA
- Pathlock Access Governance fits best
Enterprises with cross-application access-risk needs
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Side by side
| Feature | SailPoint IdentityIQ 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Pathlock Access Governance 6.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 6.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Identity Governance and Administration Software | #8 in Identity Governance and Administration Software |
| Best for | Enterprises needing mature self-hosted IGA | Enterprises with cross-application access-risk needs |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 100+ integrations | 12 integrations |
| Built for | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Features SailPoint IdentityIQ 2/5 · Pathlock Access Governance 5/5 | ||
| Access reviews | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Automated provisioning | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Access request workflows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Segregation of duties | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Lifecycle automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | On-premises | Hybrid |
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| Our verdict | SailPoint IdentityIQ is a customer-hosted identity governance platform for enterprises managing access across complex application estates. Its scope spans access requests and approvals, periodic and event-based certifications, joiner,… Read the review → |
Pathlock Access Governance is an identity and application access governance product for enterprises managing permissions across ERP and other business-critical systems. It brings together access-risk analysis, segregation-of-duties… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SailPoint IdentityIQ — where it wins
- Covers requests, certifications, lifecycle automation, provisioning, and SoD controls
- Supports on-premises, hybrid, and cloud governance through connectors
- Offers more than 100 out-of-the-box connectors
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is not publicly listed; buyers need to contact sales
- Lifecycle Manager is licensed separately
- Customer-hosted deployment may not suit teams seeking a cloud-only service
Pathlock Access Governance — where it wins
- Combines access reviews, provisioning, lifecycle automation, and access requests.
- Analyzes segregation-of-duties and sensitive-access risks across applications.
- Supports cloud and self-hosted deployments with elevated-access session logging.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published plan.
- Designed for enterprise environments, limiting fit for smaller organizations.
- Support channels center on email and documentation.
- SailPoint IdentityIQ7.7/10 · Pricing on request
A customer-hosted IGA platform for enterprises governing complex application estates.
Visit SailPointFull verdict → - Pathlock Access Governance6.6/10 · Pricing on request
Enterprise access governance spanning reviews, provisioning, lifecycle, roles, and elevated access.
Visit PathlockFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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