SailPoint Identity Security Cloud vs Authentik
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software. Last verified July 10, 2026.
The short answer
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #11) for IT and security leaders. Leads governance with AI-driven access reviews.
At a glance
| SailPoint Identity Security Cloud | Authentik | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software | #11 / Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.7 | 7.5 |
| Best for | Best for identity governance | Best open-source self-hosted IAM |
| Pricing | $$$ (custom, per-identity enterprise pricing) | $ (free open-source core, paid enterprise support tier) |
| HQ | Austin, USA | Remote, USA |
| Founded | 2005 | 2020 |
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud
Leads governance with AI-driven access reviews.
www.sailpoint.com/products/identity-security-cloudSee full entry in Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software
Authentik
Open-source SSO and MFA you host yourself.
goauthentik.io/See full entry in Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.