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AuthControl Sentry vs IBM Verify

Both stand on multi-factor authentication software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

AuthControl Sentry

Paid APISelf-hostedWeb+1

AuthControl Sentry offers broad authentication choices, adaptive policies, and multiple integration methods for enterprise environments. Buyers should account for named-user licensing and additional appliance or factor costs.

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IBM Verify

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

IBM Verify brings workforce and customer identity controls into one platform, with orchestration, federation, lifecycle features, and several multifactor options. Buyers should review usage-based pricing and the paid contract plan against their identity populations and deployment needs.

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The facts

AuthControl SentryIBM Verify
Free planNot publishedA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAPI, Self-hosted, Web, WindowsAndroid, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planFree or on requestIBM Verify Workforce (AWS Marketplace): $15,899.29 a year
Plans published21
MakerNot publishedIBM Verify
Websiteswivelsecure.comibm.com
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AuthControl Sentry: what it does well

  • MFA, SSO, and risk-based policies
  • Many authentication methods
  • RADIUS, ADFS, SAML, and AgentXML
  • Cloud or on-premise deployment
  • Self-service PIN administration

What to know first

  • Pricing requires a quote
  • Appliances cost extra
  • Tokens, SMS, and voice are excluded
  • On-premise licensing starts at 10 users

IBM Verify: what it does well

  • Adaptive, passwordless, and AI-driven multifactor authentication
  • Single sign-on and workforce lifecycle management
  • No-code identity orchestration flows
  • SAML, OpenID Connect, templates, and REST APIs
  • Android, iOS, web, and API support

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Pricing is based on usage
  • Listed Workforce plan requires a 12-month contract
  • Mobile app requires recent iOS or Android versions

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