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SailPoint alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll identity security (PAM and IGA)

Top picks

Common reasons people leave SailPoint: no public pricing; enterprise sales only, and implementations are long and connector-heavy. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SailPoint, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. CyberArk (Idira) currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1CyberArk (Idira) logoCyberArk (Idira)Paid—NoWeb, Self-hosted4 of 459.4
2Delinea logoDelineaPaid—NoWeb, Self-hosted4 of 457.5
3Okta Workforce Identity logoOkta Workforce IdentityPaid$6 per user/month, billed annually (Starter)NoWeb, iOS, Android6 of 654.4
4Microsoft Entra ID logoMicrosoft Entra IDFree plan + paid$7 per user/month, paid yearly (Entra ID P1)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +28 of 852.6
5Ping Identity logoPing IdentityPaidEssential from $3 per user/monthNoWeb, Self-hosted, iOS +14 of 449.0
  1. CyberArk (Idira) logo

    1. CyberArk (Idira)Top pickAcquired

    Best for: Large enterprises and regulated firms that need deep privileged access controls and audit trails

    PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from SailPoint

    Pick it if privileged account control matters more than broad access governance.

    Pros

    • Very deep PAM: vaulting, rotation, session isolation and recording
    • Just-in-time access to major clouds and Kubernetes
    • Covers machine identities, secrets and AI agents too
    • Available as SaaS or self-hosted

    Cons

    • No public pricing; sales-led enterprise contracts
    • Rollouts are complex and often need professional services
    • Brand and roadmap are shifting after the Palo Alto Networks acquisition
    Visit CyberArk (Idira) Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is CyberArk (Idira) a good SailPoint alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Owner
    Palo Alto Networks
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cyberark.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Session recording
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cyberark.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud access
    AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cyberark.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    Self-hosted or SaaS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cyberark.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Delinea logo

    2. Delinea

    Best for: Mid-size and large companies wanting enterprise PAM with a faster rollout than heavier suites

    PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from SailPoint

    PAM-first platform whose Fastpath module adds access governance and segregation-of-duties checks.

    Pros

    • Secret Server vault with discovery, rotation and session monitoring
    • Generally quicker to deploy than larger PAM suites
    • Fastpath adds segregation-of-duties checks for business apps
    • Free trial available

    Cons

    • No public pricing; you must contact sales
    • Product line from two merged companies can feel fragmented
    • Governance features are narrower than dedicated IGA platforms
    Visit Delinea Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Delinea a good SailPoint alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Customers
    9,000+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026delinea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026delinea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing
    Contact sales
    Checked Nov 8, 2026delinea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Session monitoring
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026delinea.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Okta Workforce Identity logo

    3. Okta Workforce Identity

    Best for: Mid-sized and large companies that want neutral SSO and MFA across a mixed app stack

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    54.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from SailPoint

    Okta's identity governance add-on suits teams already using Okta for SSO and wanting one vendor.

    Pros

    • Huge catalogue of prebuilt SSO and provisioning integrations
    • Vendor-neutral across Google, Microsoft and other suites
    • No-code Workflows automate joiner, mover and leaver tasks

    Cons

    • Annual billing with a contract minimum shuts out tiny teams
    • Governance and privileged access cost extra
    • Can overlap with Entra ID if you already pay for Microsoft 365
    Visit Okta Workforce Identity Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Okta Workforce Identity a good SailPoint alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Starting price
    $6 per user/month, billed annually (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026okta.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Essentials price
    $17 per user/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026okta.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026okta.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Contract minimum
    $1,500 per year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026okta.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Core Essentials plan
    $14 per user/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026okta.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Essentials plan
    $17 per user/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026okta.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Microsoft Entra ID logo

    4. Microsoft Entra ID

    Best for: Organisations on Microsoft 365 or Azure that want SSO and MFA without another vendor

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from SailPoint

    Entra ID Governance covers lifecycle and access reviews for Microsoft-heavy organisations.

    Pros

    • Free edition and P1 often already included with Microsoft 365
    • Deep integration with Windows, Intune and on-premises Active Directory
    • Conditional Access gives fine-grained sign-in policies

    Cons

    • Licensing tiers and bundles are confusing
    • Admin settings are scattered across several portals
    • Best experience assumes a Microsoft-centred stack
    Visit Microsoft Entra ID Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Microsoft Entra ID a good SailPoint alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, Entra ID Free with Microsoft 365 or Azure
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    P1 price
    $7 per user/month, paid yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    P2 price
    $10 per user/month, paid yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Former name
    Azure Active Directory
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customer identity
    External ID free for first 50,000 MAU
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $7 per user/month, paid yearly (Entra ID P1)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    P2 plan
    $10 per user/month, paid yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Entra Suite plan
    $12 per user/month, paid yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Ping Identity logo

    5. Ping Identity

    Best for: Large regulated enterprises needing hybrid workforce and customer identity

    PaidWeb, Self-hosted, iOS, Android

    49.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from SailPoint

    Sells identity governance alongside workforce SSO and MFA, so access reviews and sign-in sit with one vendor.

    Pros

    • Covers workforce and customer identity in one vendor
    • On-premises and private-cloud options for strict environments
    • No-code orchestration for complex identity journeys

    Cons

    • Customer identity plans start at large annual commitments
    • Complex to deploy without partners
    • Product line is broad and can be confusing
    Visit Ping Identity Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.334
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Ping Identity a good SailPoint alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Workforce price
    Essential from $3 per user/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026pingidentity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Workforce Plus
    $6 per user/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026pingidentity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customer identity
    From $35k per year
    Checked Oct 29, 2026pingidentity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days (PingOne for Customers)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026pingidentity.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best SailPoint alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

CyberArk (Idira) logo

Best SailPoint alternative for most people

CyberArk (Idira)

Pick it if privileged account control matters more than broad access governance.

Microsoft Entra ID logo

Best SailPoint alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Microsoft Entra ID

Entra ID Governance covers lifecycle and access reviews for Microsoft-heavy organisations.

Delinea logo

Best SailPoint alternative for self-hosting

Delinea

PAM-first platform whose Fastpath module adds access governance and segregation-of-duties checks.

Microsoft Entra ID logo

Best SailPoint alternative for Mac

Microsoft Entra ID

Entra ID Governance covers lifecycle and access reviews for Microsoft-heavy organisations.

Microsoft Entra ID logo

Best SailPoint alternative for Windows

Microsoft Entra ID

Entra ID Governance covers lifecycle and access reviews for Microsoft-heavy organisations.

Okta Workforce Identity logo

Best SailPoint alternative for iPhone and Android

Okta Workforce Identity

Okta's identity governance add-on suits teams already using Okta for SSO and wanting one vendor.

Ping Identity logo

Best SailPoint alternative for working in the browser

Ping Identity

Sells identity governance alongside workforce SSO and MFA, so access reviews and sign-in sit with one vendor.

SailPoint alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to SailPoint?

CyberArk (Idira) ranks first right now. Pick it if privileged account control matters more than broad access governance. Delinea and Okta Workforce Identity follow it in our ranking.

SailPoint vs CyberArk (Idira): what's the difference?

Both SailPoint and CyberArk (Idira) are paid products. Both run on Web.

Is SailPoint free?

SailPoint is a paid product.

How much do SailPoint alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked SailPoint alternatives: Okta Workforce Identity, $6 per user/month, billed annually (Starter); Microsoft Entra ID, $7 per user/month, paid yearly (Entra ID P1); Ping Identity, Essential from $3 per user/month. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to SailPoint?

Yes. Microsoft Entra ID (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to SailPoint?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from SailPoint?

The complaints we hear most: no public pricing; enterprise sales only; implementations are long and connector-heavy; not an SSO or MFA provider, so a separate login tool is still needed.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces SailPoint, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.