Alternatives
Best Ping Identity alternatives in 2026
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Cite this list: Toolradar, best Ping Identity alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/ping-identity
4 direct alternatives to Ping Identity and 4 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- CyberArk is the top alternative to Ping Identity on our list, followed by SailPoint and OneLogin.
- 1 of the 8 alternatives has a free plan, starting with LastPass.
- Highest rated: 1Password, 4.7 out of 5 from 3,945 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 4 direct
- 1 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Ping Identity
CyberArk
#1 Top pickSecure every identity across human, machine, and AI with intelligent privilege controls.
Pricing
Contact sales
3.8 /5 across Trustpilot, G2 and Capterra · 976 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
SailPoint
#2Unified, AI-driven identity security for the modern enterprise, securing every identity and access.
Pricing
Not published
4.2 /5 across TrustRadius, G2 and Capterra · 263 ratings, Sep 2026
OneLogin
#3Identity and access management platform
Starting price
From $3 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 384 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Most affordable
Ping Identity vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Nov 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: $3/mo | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 202 ratings across G2 and Capterra (202) | |
| Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 3.8 out of 5, from 976 ratings across Trustpilot, G2 and Capterra (976) | Direct alternative |
| Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.2 out of 5, from 263 ratings across TrustRadius, G2 and Capterra (263) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $3/mo | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 384 ratings across G2 and Capterra (384) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $6/mo | Free plan: No | 3.5 out of 5, from 1,704 ratings across G2 and Trustpilot (1,704) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $3/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.6 out of 5, from 4,877 ratings across G2 and Capterra (4,877) | Same category as Ping Identity |
 | Price: $3.99/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 3,945 ratings across G2 and Capterra (3,945) | Same category as Ping Identity |
 | Price: $11/mo | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 4,391 ratings across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot (4,391) | Same category as Ping Identity |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 856 ratings across G2 and Capterra (856) | Same category as Ping Identity |
Why people consider alternatives to Ping Identity
Ping Identity provides enterprise identity and access management solutions including SSO, MFA, and API security. Designed for large organizations with complex security requirements.
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in identity & access.
The 4 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (identity & access) with different trade-offs. The 4 tools marked "Same category as Ping Identity" fit the category but replace Ping Identity less directly.
Ping Identity by the numbers
Toolradar data: Ping Identity's entry paid plan ($3/user/mo, billed monthly) ranks #2 of 15 (joint) for price among the Identity & Access tools with a verified entry price per user, where the median is $5/user/mo. It is listed as an alternative to 19 other tools on Toolradar, ranking #10 of 107 in Identity & Access. As of Nov 2026.
- #43 (joint) most-listed alternative in Security, out of 735 tools in Security. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #10 most-listed alternative in Identity & Access, out of 107 tools in Identity & Access. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
| Metric | Ping Identity | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $3/user/mo, billed monthly | $5/user/mo | #2 of 15 (joint) tools priced per user, verified price |
| Free plan | No | 59% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 19 tools | 2 | #10 of 107 |
| User rating | 4.5/5 (across the web, 202 ratings) | 4.6/5 | #26 of 45 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
| Compare-page visits, last 30 days | 20 visits | 38 | #27 of 28 (joint) tools with 20+ compare-page visits |
Listed as an alternative to: #10 on 2026-10-16 to #10 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 107 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. A lower entry price ranks higher; prices are read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis. All Identity & Access data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Ping Identity by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
Identity & Access leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks Identity & Access tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 28 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mosyle | $1/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Bitwarden Teams | $1.65/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Keeper | $1.79/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | NordPass | $2.99/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | LastPass | $3/mo, billed monthly |
Lowest entry price, per-user plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 15 tools priced per user, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AccessOwl | $1.50/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Corma | $3/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Duo Security | $3/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | OneLogin | $3/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Ping Identity | $3/user/mo, billed monthly |
Most media coverage, last 30 days
Number of distinct articles published in the last 30 days by independent press, blogs and newsletters that mention the tool. A story carried by several outlets counts once; the vendor's own blog, review sites, forums and republishing sites do not count.
Counted among 8 tools mentioned in the last 30 days.
| # | Tool | Articles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SailPoint | 4 articles |
| 2 | CyberArk | 3 articles |
| 3 | ConductorOne | 1 article |
| 3 | JumpCloud | 1 article |
| 3 | LastPass | 1 article |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 43 of 107 Identity & Access tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “Identity & Access leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Identity & Access statistics.
8 alternatives to Ping Identity
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Ping Identity" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
CyberArk
PaidSecure every identity across human, machine, and AI with intelligent privilege controls.
3.8 /5 across Trustpilot, G2 and Capterra · 976 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 2
SailPoint
PaidUnified, AI-driven identity security for the modern enterprise, securing every identity and access.
4.2 /5 across TrustRadius, G2 and Capterra · 263 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 3
OneLogin
PaidIdentity and access management platform
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 384 ratings, Sep 2026
From $3/user/mo, billed monthly
- 4
Okta
Paid Battle-tested at scaleEnterprise identity management
3.5 /5 across G2 and Trustpilot · 1,704 ratings, Sep 2026
From $6/user/mo, billed monthly
- 5
LastPass
Free plan Cheaper than Ping IdentitySecurely store, autofill, and share passwords across all your devices
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 4,877 ratings, Sep 2026
From $3/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as Ping Identity
- 6
1Password
Paid Higher rated by usersSecurely store passwords, cards, and docs with end-to-end encryption
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 3,945 ratings, Sep 2026
From $3.99/mo flat, billed monthly
Same category as Ping Identity
- 7
JumpCloud
Paid Battle-tested at scaleOpen directory platform for IT teams
4.4 /5 across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot · 4,391 ratings, Sep 2026
From $11/user/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Ping Identity
- 8
OneSpan Sign
Paid Higher rated by usersSecure digital agreements and protect mobile apps with advanced authentication and fraud prevention.
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 856 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as Ping Identity
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Ping Identity?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Ping Identity are CyberArk, SailPoint, OneLogin. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Ping Identity?
There is no fully free alternative in this list. LastPass is freemium: a permanent free tier plus paid plans (Securely store, autofill, and share passwords across all your devices).
Why do people look for Ping Identity alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Ping Identity: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in identity & access. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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