Compare IBM Verify CIAM and Ping Identity

At a Glance
IBM Verify CIAM
IBM Verify CIAM
Star Rating
(183)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1.71 / user, per month
Free Trial is available
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Ping Identity
Ping Identity
Star Rating
(106)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (70.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$3 Per User Per Month
Learn more about Ping Identity
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that IBM Verify CIAM excels in authentication capabilities, offering a wide range of built-in authenticators and support for external authenticators. Users appreciate its robust security features, including adaptive authentication and multi-factor authentication (MFA), which enhance overall security.
  • Users say that IBM Verify CIAM's Application Gateway is a standout feature, making it easy to connect older on-premise applications with modern cloud apps without extensive code rewrites. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for enterprises looking to integrate legacy systems.
  • Reviewers mention that while Ping Identity has a strong reputation for customer support, with users noting that the team is responsive and easy to work with, it faces challenges in terms of overall user satisfaction compared to IBM Verify CIAM, which has a higher G2 Score.
  • According to verified reviews, Ping Identity is praised for its configuration capabilities, allowing users to manage and maintain applications effectively. However, some users feel that it lacks the same level of intuitive design and ease of use that IBM Verify CIAM offers.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that IBM Verify CIAM has a significant advantage in recent user activity, with a higher number of reviews in the last 90 days, indicating a more active user base and up-to-date feedback on its performance and features.
  • Users report that while both products offer solid multi-factor authentication options, IBM Verify CIAM's features are often seen as more comprehensive, with users specifically noting its strong security measures and ease of implementation, which contribute to a smoother user experience overall.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Verify CIAM
Single sign-on (SSO)
$1.71
/ user, per month
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Ping Identity
Cloud MFA & SSO
$3
Per User Per Month
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Free Trial
IBM Verify CIAM
Free Trial is available
Ping Identity
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
135
9.0
72
Ease of Use
8.3
141
8.7
74
Ease of Setup
7.6
93
8.3
49
Ease of Admin
8.1
50
8.3
50
Quality of Support
8.6
135
8.4
66
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
50
8.6
48
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
139
8.4
72
Features by Category
8.3
36
8.7
41
Authentication Options
8.8
26
9.1
35
8.2
25
9.1
32
8.8
26
8.9
31
8.7
25
9.1
33
7.9
24
9.0
31
8.2
24
9.4
27
Access Control Types
8.7
25
8.6
22
8.6
24
8.9
28
8.5
24
8.7
25
8.0
24
8.5
17
7.8
24
9.0
17
Administration
7.4
26
8.9
29
8.8
25
8.7
21
8.1
26
8.2
28
7.9
24
8.5
31
8.5
22
8.1
15
Platform
8.4
25
9.4
27
8.3
24
8.8
25
8.4
25
8.8
31
8.3
24
8.6
25
8.5
26
7.3
22
8.4
25
8.1
27
8.1
24
8.8
23
User Provisioning and Governance ToolsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
7.8
18
Not enough data
User on/off Boarding
7.5
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
User Maintenance
7.9
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
Governance
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.2
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.4
74
8.2
20
Authentication type
8.6
63
|
Verified
8.5
8
|
Verified
8.1
61
8.0
5
|
Verified
8.7
62
|
Verified
8.9
12
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
7
|
Verified
8.4
58
|
Verified
9.1
13
|
Verified
8.4
60
|
Verified
7.9
8
|
Verified
8.6
57
|
Verified
8.7
14
|
Verified
8.8
60
|
Verified
8.3
8
|
Verified
Functionality
8.2
60
7.7
10
8.6
58
Not enough data
Implementation
7.8
62
7.8
16
|
Verified
7.8
60
7.2
10
|
Verified
8.3
59
7.9
11
Risk-Based Authentication (RBA)Hide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
7.5
24
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.0
19
8.7
5
8.2
20
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) ToolsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
7.9
24
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.0
19
8.7
5
8.2
20
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
Authentication
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
User Experience
6.9
12
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
Privileged Access Management (PAM)Hide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Consent Management Platform (CMP)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.6
36
Not enough data
Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
8.3
36
8.8
7
Functionality
8.2
30
|
Verified
8.6
7
|
Verified
8.6
30
|
Verified
9.3
7
|
Verified
8.6
29
|
Verified
8.8
7
|
Verified
8.0
30
8.6
7
|
Verified
8.3
29
Not enough data
7.8
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
AI Authentication Risk Management - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Biometric & Behavioral Analysis - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Passwordless AuthenticationHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
8.3
33
Not enough data
Functionality
7.8
27
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
30
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Identity and Access Management (IAM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.7
80
8.3
19
Functionality
8.5
64
7.5
10
8.8
62
8.3
8
9.0
63
8.8
14
8.8
68
8.2
15
8.9
65
8.8
17
9.2
67
8.3
16
Type
8.4
61
9.1
11
8.6
61
8.1
16
Reporting
8.6
62
8.3
12
8.6
62
7.4
14
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.6
6
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.0
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Verify CIAM
IBM Verify CIAM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
21.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
39.6%
Ping Identity
Ping Identity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
4.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
70.0%
Reviewers' Industry
IBM Verify CIAM
IBM Verify CIAM
Information Technology and Services
19.6%
Computer Software
18.4%
Financial Services
7.0%
Banking
3.2%
Computer & Network Security
3.2%
Other
48.7%
Ping Identity
Ping Identity
Information Technology and Services
15.0%
Computer Software
10.0%
Hospital & Health Care
8.0%
Insurance
8.0%
Financial Services
6.0%
Other
53.0%
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Discussions
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