Identity Security Cloud Standard
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Entry-level Identity Security Cloud suite with pricing provided through SailPoint sales.
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SailPoint
SailPoint provides identity security software for governing access, automating identity lifecycles, and managing compliance across cloud and on-premises environments.
Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
SailPoint offers broad identity governance, lifecycle automation, access certification, policy controls, connectors, cloud governance, and APIs. Independent reviews rate it highly, while users and documentation indicate substantial implementation complexity and enterprise-oriented purchasing.
This profile combines documented product information and independent evidence where available. It is not a hands-on test unless TechZella explicitly identifies one.
SailPoint Decision Snapshot
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Platforms
API, Cloud, On-premises, Web, Windows
TechZella assessment
8.1/10
Overview
SailPoint is an enterprise identity security vendor founded in 2005 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. Its software governs access for human, non-human, and increasingly AI-based identities.
The portfolio includes Identity Security Cloud, a cloud platform, and IdentityIQ, an on-premises identity governance product. Core functions include identity lifecycle management, access governance, provisioning, certifications, policy enforcement, and compliance reporting.
SailPoint targets organizations with complex hybrid environments and many applications. Its connector catalog supports business applications, cloud services, databases, infrastructure, and service-management systems.
SailPoint Pros & Cons
Pros
- Broad identity governance and compliance functionality.
- Automates provisioning, deprovisioning, and access review processes.
- Supports large hybrid application environments through connectors.
- Provides cloud, on-premises, API, and custom connector options.
- Offers AI-supported access recommendations and role modeling in Identity Security Cloud.
Cons
- Enterprise implementation can be complex and resource-intensive.
- Public pricing is unavailable for the main platform.
- Specialist identity and integration knowledge may be required.
- Some advanced configuration can involve APIs or custom development.
- The platform may be excessive for small organizations with simple access needs.
SailPoint Pricing & Plans
Identity Security Cloud Business
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Custom enterprise agreement
Identity Security Cloud suite with expanded identity security capabilities and quote-based pricing.
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Custom enterprise agreement
Higher-tier Identity Security Cloud suite with advanced capabilities and quote-based pricing.
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SailPoint Features
Identity Governance
- Identity lifecycle management
- Joiner, mover, and leaver automation
- Access requests and approvals
- Access certifications
- Role and policy management
- Separation-of-duties controls
Provisioning and Connectivity
- Automated account provisioning and deprovisioning
- Application and infrastructure connectors
- SaaS connectors without a virtual appliance
- Virtual-appliance connectors for selected systems
- Custom connector framework
- Service desk integrations
Analytics and AI
- Access recommendations
- AI-supported access modeling
- Risk scoring and analytics
- Activity insights
- Identity security reporting
- Cloud infrastructure entitlement management
Developer Tools
- Identity Security Cloud APIs
- API authentication documentation
- Connector command-line tools
- Custom connector development
- REST and web-service connectivity
Supported Integrations
- Microsoft Entra and Active Directory
- AWS
- Salesforce
- ServiceNow
- Workday
- SAP
- Oracle
- Okta
- Slack
- Snowflake
- SCIM 1.1 and SCIM 2.0
SailPoint Specifications
| Product type | Enterprise identity security and governance software |
|---|---|
| Deployment models | Cloud and on-premises |
| Primary cloud product | Identity Security Cloud |
| On-premises product | IdentityIQ |
| Platform access | Web application and API |
| Windows support | IQService provides native Windows integration for selected capabilities |
| API | Identity Security Cloud APIs available |
| Integrations | Connectors for hundreds of enterprise applications and systems |
| Free trial | Discovery Tool free trial advertised; no general full-platform free tier verified |
| Pricing model | Quote-based enterprise pricing |
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Founded | 2005 |
Our evidence-based assessment
TechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
8.1/10Moderate confidence
SailPoint offers broad identity governance, lifecycle automation, access certification, policy controls, connectors, cloud governance, and APIs. Independent reviews rate it highly, while users and documentation indicate substantial implementation complexity and enterprise-oriented purchasing.
Methodology v1.0. The assessment weighs feature coverage (25%), ease of use (15%), value for money (20%), performance (15%), support (10%) and user sentiment (15%), using researched product evidence and verified review evidence where available. It is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.
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FAQ
What is SailPoint used for?
SailPoint is used to govern digital identities and access across enterprise applications, infrastructure, and data. Common tasks include onboarding, offboarding, access requests, certifications, provisioning, and compliance reporting.
Is SailPoint cloud-based?
Yes. Identity Security Cloud is SailPoint’s cloud platform. SailPoint also offers IdentityIQ for organizations that require an on-premises deployment model.
Does SailPoint provide an API?
Yes. SailPoint publishes Identity Security Cloud API documentation and developer resources. APIs support platform administration, identity data, connectors, workflows, and related automation.
Does SailPoint offer a free trial?
SailPoint advertises a free trial for its Discovery Tool. The company does not publish a general free tier for the full Identity Security Cloud platform.
What integrations does SailPoint support?
SailPoint supports connectors for systems including Microsoft Entra, Active Directory, AWS, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Workday, SAP, Oracle, Okta, Slack, Snowflake, and many other applications.