Hypersocket vs. IBM Cloud App ID

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Hypersocket
Score 8.0 out of 10
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Hypersocket (formerly Nervepoint) enables organizations to efficiently manage and administer end users and their access to disparate systems by empowering end users to manage their own accounts across multiple systems both on-premise and in the cloud, while allowing IT to gain control over user sprawl, cut support and gain in-depth business insight.N/A
IBM Cloud App ID
Score 10.0 out of 10
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IBM Cloud App ID helps developers who are not security experts to add authentication to their apps, and protect their APIs and app back-ends running on IBM Cloud. Developers can add a variety of login-in types: Email or username and password Enterprise Social App ID includes a cloud user repository to on-board new users, so they can log-in with email/username & passwords, with pre-built self-service workflows (password reset, email validation etc.)…N/A
Pricing
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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Community Pulse
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Considered Both Products
Hypersocket
Chose Hypersocket
One Identity is a great self-service password management system, however, it is limited to just that. As it stacks against the competition, Hypersocket isn't modular, it's an all-in-one which most other systems aren't.
One Identity is what we use today for self-service, and …
Chose Hypersocket
Nervepoint Access Manager (NAM) has the ability to deal with multiple domains. While ServiceNow at the time we looked at the solution did not (I do not know if it does now). NAM was a more polished, mature product.
IBM Cloud App ID
Chose IBM Cloud App ID
In my opinion, the IBM Cloud App ID are far from, thus, requires a lot of improvement compare to these matured, has long years of experiences in offering similar application of purpose. The IBM has a lot of room to improve more so that their client would definitely choose their …
Chose IBM Cloud App ID
The reputation of IBM Cloud App ID across the market and pricing solution for our large organization was the main driving factor. Also, user documentation and customer support were an add on.
Chose IBM Cloud App ID
We also integrated some parts of our solution with Keycloak, Red Hat Single Sign-On and Auth0.
Chose IBM Cloud App ID
IBM Cloud App ID is our first supplier when it comes to app authentication. IBM is a very known provider and we didn't have to research its trustworthiness or hesitate [on] our purchase decision. Even though it can be a bit expensive, efficiency is our top priority.
Chose IBM Cloud App ID
Both the software have different use cases, like IBM Cloud App ID, which will be more suitable for internal websites and apps or specific event website authentications, Auth0 can be suitable for consumer websites, e-commerce sites, where social media login is preferred more by …
Chose IBM Cloud App ID
I was building my application’s back end on IBM Cloud Functions, so naturally I had to use App ID. Because of the seamless integration between App ID and Cloud Functions, I can create protected API endpoints for my Single Page Application (SPA) and not have to write middleware …
Chose IBM Cloud App ID
Most of our services are in IBM Cloud. IBM APP ID offers a streamline integration to most of them.
Chose IBM Cloud App ID
IBM Cloud App ID was selected because a free tier instance was available so we could experiment with it right away.
Chose IBM Cloud App ID
The features that IBM App ID includes are incredibly beneficial to the developer process in terms of simplicity and security. I have found using this app a prominent staple in app development and plan to use it furthermore.
Chose IBM Cloud App ID
We have built our own custom solution.
Chose IBM Cloud App ID
I’m not that familiar with the competition and the other products we evaluated.
Features
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Identity Management
Comparison of Identity Management features of Product A and Product B
Hypersocket
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Ratings
IBM Cloud App ID
7.5
Ratings
9% below category average
ID-Management Access Control00 Ratings6.60 Ratings
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Multi-Factor Authentication00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Password Management00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
ID Management Workflow Automation00 Ratings7.10 Ratings
ID Risk Management00 Ratings6.80 Ratings
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
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8.3
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User Testimonials
HypersocketIBM Cloud App ID
Likelihood to Recommend
It has great flexibility with multiple domains, and the ability to sync or not sync passwords between primary and secondary accounts. I'd like to see a more granular set of permissions for the help desk role tied to an OU path rather than a whole directory. You can [create this] by defining multiple directories based on OUs but is less flexible this way.
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Whenever you need to provide Security Provider functionality for a web based application it is well suited. You can also integrate with other directory services (e.g. SAML, Facebook, Google), but not so easily with other Auth0 based services. The customization of the login page is very intuitive, but does not allow much customisation. using the integrated Cloud Directory, you do not need to integrate with existing security providers and you can build up your own user base - including Multi-Factor Authentication settings and password policies.
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Pros
  • Self service password resets
  • Ability to synchronize a primary account password with secondary accounts
  • Flexibility and intuitivness
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  • Uses OIDC/OAuth, so the protocols for accessing user info and token management is familiar
  • Clear pricing model
  • API binds nicely with IBM Cloud Functions
  • Billed as part of our IBM Cloud, along with our other services
  • Front-end SDK for Vue, works well
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Cons
  • Help-Desk functionality similar to OneIdentity Self-Service Password Manager, as it provides additional users that do not require administrative access to assist with managing end-users who may have locked themselves out of HyperSocket Access Manager by forgetting their own security questions.
  • Too many features which become unusable and feel like the payment plans are not flexible since it's an all-in-one product with one price. It is not necessarily a bad thing as most subscription-based pricing forces a buyer to pay more for an integral service that is only available on the highest price-plan. You really do get what you pay for, but we found many of our use-case scenarios limited the product.
  • This isn't necessarily against the product, just a personal opinion around Multi-Factor authentication which is always primarily driven mobile devices. Not all companies or end-users have access to a multi-factor device, (or in our case, are allowed to have access to a cell phone while servicing members/clients). This creates a shortfall to allow multi-factor functionality to extend to all users unless there are hardware tokens, which can be miss placed or left out more easily as most users don't treat it the same way they would their personal smartphone.
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  • Pricing can be heavy on small organizations.
  • User interface updates could be timely.
  • Cloud services hangs at times, but very rarely.
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Alternatives Considered
One Identity is a great self-service password management system, however, it is limited to just that. As it stacks against the competition, Hypersocket isn't modular, it's an all-in-one which most other systems aren't. One Identity is what we use today for self-service, and migrated to KeePass for users centralized password manager. This probably wasn't the best move but this was all driven by cost and budgetary constraints.
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Both the software have different use cases, like IBM Cloud App ID, which will be more suitable for internal websites and apps or specific event website authentications, Auth0 can be suitable for consumer websites, e-commerce sites, where social media login is preferred more by the users. Both have their own capabilities so can be chosen according to their needs.
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Return on Investment
  • As with any IT Service or Solution, the investment will always be seen as a sunk cost. The only ROI would be the time and resources spent elsewhere rather than with Password Management through an IT Department or similar department. I found that the time spent on password management was about the same, as many users who are frequently forgetting a password are also forgetting their security question & answers.
  • There are some positives, as it was able to help manage the bulk of their non-windows passwords or passwords related to another online service. The centralized password manager doesn't feel like a true single sign-on but for most users, it replaces a hand-written copy they have taped to a monitor.
  • It can help with automating some of the active directory workflows with its own user provisioning functionality. Took more time to set up than it was to manage on its own.
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  • This has had a positive impact on security while developing our company's first major application.
  • It has impacted our development process heavily by making authentication simpler than ever.
  • It has helped reduce time in our development process by having easy integration and useful guides.
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