Introduction
When selecting an Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and Identity & Access Management (IAM) solution , organizations need a trusted, mature platform that delivers seamless automation, strong security, and compliance without excessive complexity or custom development.
Fischer Identity has been a leader in IGA since 2005, providing a fully integrated, no-code, configuration-based IAM platform that supports hybrid and cloud environments without requiring third-party integrations or expensive customizations.
On the other hand, Saviynt entered the IGA space more recently, focusing on a cloud-native, identity-centric security model. While it has gained traction in the market, Saviynt relies heavily on complex configurations, customizations, and third-party integrations, which can lead to higher deployment costs, increased complexity, and a steeper learning curve for organizations.
This document highlights why Fischer Identity is the better choice for organizations seeking a proven, stable, and cost-effective IGA/IAM solution compared to Saviynt.
Fischer Identity vs. Saviynt: Feature Comparison
| Feature | Fischer Identity | Saviynt | Why Fischer Identity Wins |
| IGA Market Experience | ✅ Established IGA leader since 2005 | ❌ Entered IGA space more recently, evolving its governance capabilities over time | Fischer Identity has nearly two decades of IGA expertise, while Saviynt is a newer player refining its approach. |
| Cloud-Native & Hybrid IAM | ✅ Fully cloud-native with built-in hybrid IAM support | ⚠️ Cloud-native, but hybrid support may require additional configurations and third-party tools | Fischer Identity offers seamless cloud and hybrid IAM without custom coding, while Saviynt often requires third-party integrations for hybrid environments. |
| No-Code Configuration vs. Customization | ✅ Fully configurable with zero custom code required | ⚠️ Requires some scripting and manual policy tuning for complex workflows | Fischer Identity delivers true no-code IAM/IGA, while Saviynt may require API calls and scripting to meet specific organizational needs. |
| Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM) | ✅ Fully automated lifecycle management with seamless provisioning and deprovisioning | ⚠️ Strong lifecycle automation but requires deep configuration and policy customization | Fischer Identity has a well-established ILM framework, whereas Saviynt may need extra effort to configure lifecycle policies and automation through customization. |
| Access Control Models | ✅ Supports RBAC, ABAC, and PBAC natively without role bloat | ⚠️ Primarily supports RBAC, with ABAC/PBAC possible but requiring additional policy configurations and customization | Fischer Identity offers all major access control models out of the box, while Saviynt requires deeper custom configurations for ABAC/PBAC through customizations. |
| Self-Service Capabilities | ✅ Full self-service portal for password resets, access requests, MFA management, and identity updates | ✅ Self-service features available but can be complex to configure | Fischer Identity provides intuitive, built-in self-service features, while Saviynt’s self-service capabilities may require additional complex configuration. |
| Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) & Password Management | ✅ Integrated MFA and password management without third-party add-ons | ❌ Relies on external integrations for MFA and password reset options | Fischer Identity provides native MFA and password management, while Saviynt requires third-party solutions for these features. |
| Identity Governance & Compliance | ✅ Mature governance framework with access certifications, audit logging, and policy enforcement | ⚠️ Strong governance features but may require fine-tuning and additional policy configurations and customizations | Both platforms offer governance, but Fischer Identity’s governance model is well-established, whereas Saviynt could be challenged in complicated scenarios requiring customizations. |
| Scalability & Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) | ✅ Lower TCO with an intuitive, no-code approach and easy long-term maintenance | ❌ Higher implementation and operational costs due to complex configurations, third-party dependencies, and maintenance overhead | Fischer Identity’s simpler, configuration-based model reduces TCO making upgrades easy, while Saviynt’s complexity, customizations can lead to higher costs and sustainability issues. |
Key Reasons Fischer Identity is the Better Choice Over Saviynt for IGA
1. Fischer Identity Has Nearly Two Decades of IGA Experience vs. Saviynt’s Newer, Developing Platform
Fischer Identity has been a trusted leader in IGA since 2005, continuously improving its governance, lifecycle, and compliance capabilities. Saviynt, while growing, is still a newer player in the IGA space, meaning it may not have the same level of maturity, depth, and long-term reliability as Fischer Identity.
2. Fischer Identity Delivers a Fully Integrated, No-Code Solution vs. Saviynt’s More Complex Configuration Requirements
Unlike Saviynt, which requires detailed configurations, customizations, and potential scripting for some use cases, Fischer Identity is 100% configuration-based and provides an intuitive, low-maintenance deployment model.
✔ No scripting
✔ No API dependency
✔ No third-party add-ons
✔ Fully integrated IAM/IGA out-of-the-box
3. Fischer Identity Offers Trusted Hybrid & On-Premises IAM vs. Saviynt’s Cloud-First, Hybrid-Limited Approach
Fischer Identity natively supports hybrid and on-prem IAM environments, making it the ideal choice for organizations with complex, multi-environment infrastructures.
Saviynt, while cloud-native, often relies on third-party integrations to fully support hybrid deployments, adding complexity and cost.
4. Fischer Identity Provides Mature Lifecycle Management & Access Control vs. Saviynt’s Evolving Capabilities
Fischer Identity has long-established, automated lifecycle management and dynamic access control models. Saviynt is still evolving its capabilities and may require additional policy tuning and configurations to achieve feature parity with Fischer Identity.
Conclusion: Fischer Identity Is the Proven, Risk-Free Choice for IAM & IGA
While Saviynt has gained traction as an identity-focused security solution, it still lacks the maturity, stability, and ease of deployment that Fischer Identity provides. Organizations that choose Saviynt over Fischer Identity may encounter higher costs, more configuration overhead, and the risk of an evolving product still refining its governance capabilities.
Fischer Identity is the tried-and-true leader in IGA, delivering:
✔ Nearly 20 years of IGA expertise
✔ No-code, fully configurable IAM
✔ Seamless hybrid and on-prem IAM support
✔ Advanced lifecycle management & access governance
✔ A mature, stable platform trusted by enterprises worldwide
If your organization needs an IAM/IGA solution that is proven, reliable, and cost-effective, Fischer Identity is the clear choice over Saviynt’s newer, developing governance offering.
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