Best Identity Governance Software in 2026
Updated
In short: SailPoint IdentityIQ is ranked #1 of 23 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Avatier Identity Anywhere and RSA Authenticator (SecurID). The best-ranked option with a free plan is Soffid Identity Governance Administration. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Avatier Identity Anywhere at $1.50/mo.
Managing access over time involves more than granting permissions: identity governance tools can be compared on how they handle requests, certifications and lifecycle automation. Included connectors and deployment options help frame how each entry may fit your environment, while SoD controls are another governance point to examine. The listed criteria also cover free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. SailPoint IdentityIQ and Avatier Identity Anywhere appear among the first entries, alongside RSA Authenticator (SecurID) and Soffid Identity Governance Administration. Compare those capabilities with your access oversight needs and the deployment approach you prefer.
23 identity governance software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 SailPoint IdentityIQ iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Access requests: YesAccess certifications: YesLifecycle automation: Yes
- 2 Avatier Identity Anywhere iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$1.50/mo Access requests: YesAccess certifications: YesLifecycle automation: Yes
- 3 RSA Authenticator (SecurID) iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7
- 4 Soffid Identity Governance Administration No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free Access requests: YesAccess certifications: YesLifecycle automation: Yes
- 5 Corma No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3€3/mo
- 6 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Secret Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 7 Saviynt Enterprise Identity Cloud No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9
- 8 EmpowerID Identity Governance No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Access requests: YesAccess certifications: YesLifecycle automation: Yes
- 9 ConductorOne No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Access requests: YesAccess certifications: YesLifecycle automation: Yes
- 10 Omada Identity Cloud No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7
- 11 AccessVerity No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6$1.77/mo Access requests: YesAccess certifications: YesLifecycle automation: Yes
- 12 Okta Lifecycle Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6$17/mo Access requests: YesAccess certifications: YesLifecycle automation: Yes
- 13 SAP Cloud Identity Services No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Access requests: YesAccess certifications: YesLifecycle automation: Yes
- 14 IamLogic IGA No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Access requests: YesAccess certifications: YesLifecycle automation: Yes
- 15 Beta Systems Garancy Suite No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Access requests: YesAccess certifications: YesLifecycle automation: Yes
- 16 OpenText NetIQ Identity Governance No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Access requests: YesAccess certifications: YesLifecycle automation: Yes
- 17 PingOne No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3$3/mo
- 18 Evolveum midPoint No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2
- 19 Tenxity No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Access requests: YesAccess certifications: YesLifecycle automation: Yes
- 20 SailPoint Identity Security Cloud No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 21 Torii No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 22 AccessOwl No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
- 23 Stitchflow No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.7
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Questions about this list
Which identity governance software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
SailPoint IdentityIQ is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 7.2. Avatier Identity Anywhere is second and RSA Authenticator (SecurID) third.
How many of these have a free plan?
3 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Avatier Identity Anywhere has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.50/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.