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IBM Cloud App ID Reviews and Ratings

Rating: 10 out of 10
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10 out of 10

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TrustRadius Insights for IBM Cloud App ID are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, third party data sources.

Pros

Ease of Use: Users have emphasized the straightforward setup process and user-friendly configuration interface of IBM Services, allowing for a seamless onboarding experience without complexities or delays. ]Reviewers have mentioned how the intuitive design of the platform has saved them time during implementation.

Security Features: Reviewers have praised the robust security measures offered by IBM Services, particularly citing features like Multi-Factor Authentication and secure app-to-app authentication that instill confidence in protecting sensitive data. Users have specifically highlighted instances where these security layers prevented unauthorized access attempts effectively.

Integration Flexibility: Customers appreciate the adaptability of IBM Services in integrating various login IDPs, along with customizable options for dynamic rules and role assignments, enabling tailored user journeys within applications. One reviewer shared how the flexibility allowed them to seamlessly connect their existing systems to IBM Services without major disruptions.

Reviews

17 Reviews

Superb initiative to introduce SSO.

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Completely one stop solution for interacting with IBM services using code and other important means.

Pros

  • Interaction with IBM Services
  • Helps enable authentication
  • Best for web and mobile/tab apps

Cons

  • Interaction with on premise systems which are less popular than existing solutions provider

Likelihood to Recommend

When you have an application for in-house/ employees and are reluctant to introduce new authentication mechanisms.

DS
Devesh Sharma
Account Manager in Research & Development at EY (10,001+ employees)
Vetted Review

Great product

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use IBM Cloud App ID for multiple reasons, with our use case being to identify resources being used (with service IDs).

Pros

  • Identifying
  • Monitoring
  • Security

Cons

  • Missing features that link service IDs to App ID

Likelihood to Recommend

IBM Cloud ID is well suited for our commercial enterprise customers that use enterprise-class blockchain based applications.

AL
Allen Lazar
Founder & CEO at SC Capital (1-10 employees)
Vetted Review
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IBM Cloud App ID Review

Rating: 7 out of 10

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I have used the IBM Cloud App ID during my training in IBM Full Stack Course in Coursera. I was able to navigate and explore the tools of IBM Cloud including this IBM Cloud App ID. So far, I was able to successfully use the IBM Cloud App ID as part of my task in the Coursera Training in IBM Cloud, and was able to utilize the service or app.

Pros

  • I have used the IBM Cloud for logging in
  • I have used the IBM Cloud for integrating my ID in other services
  • I have used the IBM Cloud for verification of ID

Cons

  • Requires more options for the use in logging in
  • Requires more options for the use in accessing the other IBM cloud services

Likelihood to Recommend

I would use the IBM Cloud App ID if the clients wanted to utilize their app/services instead of the traditional Cloud services such as AWS, GCP, Azure. IBM Cloud with the use of App ID would definitely be the choice other than traditional cloud services. Besides, IBM cloud offers a unique type of services other than the traditional services such as AWS, GCP, Azure.

MV
Mark VIllanueva
DevOps in Information Technology at Self Employed (1-10 employees)
Vetted Review

Excellent authentication for your organizations application development team

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

The service is being used for authentication by the developers for building applications. The users range from students to professors and industry experts to build application projects. App ID manages the authentication process of the application giving more time for the users to spend time on building logic and improving the user experience. It does the job perfectly. It has built-in features that allow authenticated login to the apps using SDKs, APIs, and other user interfaces. It also allows application to application authentication and application to API authentication. Easy to use with loaded features. Documentation provides an easy walkthrough in understanding its application.

Pros

  • Provides excellent security from app to app authentication.
  • Easy User Interface.
  • Guides help resolve most of the issues.

Cons

  • Pricing can be heavy on small organizations.
  • User interface updates could be timely.
  • Cloud services hangs at times, but very rarely.

Likelihood to Recommend

Well suited for large organizations with no budget constraints. Scaling can be easy. Best for app to app and app to API authentication.

VU
Verified User
Administrative Assistant in Engineering (10,001+ employees)
Vetted Review

IBM Cloud App ID - The easy way to add authentication

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use IBM Cloud App ID as authentication system for a demo product, where we want to show how easy it is to integrate with external authentication systems. Cloud App ID acts as a OIDC compliant Security Provider and provides the user Administration for free. So there is no need of programming the user related functionality, like self-registering or forgot password.

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Good to understand / good documentation
  • Easy integration with npm module

Cons

  • Not many OIDC flows are supported
  • Permission Settings for Administration of the IAM secured service is hard to understand
  • The URL of the discoveryEndpoint is not easy to find

Likelihood to Recommend

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.

VU
Verified User
Team Lead in Engineering (51-200 employees)
Vetted Review
IBM Cloud App ID
1 year of experience

IBM Cloud App ID, worth every penny!

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

My company use IBM Cloud App ID for authentication of our clients. Its simplicity is what interests us as we don't want to invest much resources/effort for integration.

Pros

  • Authentication
  • Simplicity
  • Usability

Cons

  • Pricing
  • RSA integration

Likelihood to Recommend

I'd recommend [it] for small businesses that need multi-factor authentication.

BM
BENAOUN Mahdi
Software Developer in Engineering at Primatec Engineering (501-1000 employees)
Vetted Review
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Saved a lot of time avoiding reinventing the wheel

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We have used IBM Cloud App ID to add authentication to our EY web app and the mobile version. We have used the social login option. It was used by our practice to tackle a typical business problem of EAD.

Pros

  • It has enhanced the end user experience and it was clearly reflected in our quarterly reviews.
  • It has enabled us to leverage the serverless back end.
  • Application security is now no problem for us.

Likelihood to Recommend

IBM Cloud App ID is being used by the development team for web app to API as well.

DS
Devesh Sharma
Associate Manager in Engineering at EY (10,001+ employees)
Vetted Review
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Featured-filled User Authentication Software that is easy to implement

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

IBM Cloud App ID has mainly been used for the website and app, where user login or authentication is required. It also offers advanced capabilities like Single Sign On (SSO) and Multi-factor authentication or 2FA. Also, it is compliant with data regulations like PCI, GDPR, which makes it easy to set up the software without much effort.

Pros

  • Simple to setup.
  • Includes features like Multi Factor Authentication and Single Sign On.
  • No need to setup infrastructure or compliance, because they have done it all. So its just to connect the software with the website or application.

Cons

  • Social Media Login Integration can be added to IBM Cloud App ID.
  • Direct integration for CMS platforms like Wordpress.com or Wix.

Likelihood to Recommend

IBM Cloud App ID is highly useful for websites and applications (internal or external both), where login or user authentication is required. It offers features like Multi-Factor Authentication and Single Sign-On, which makes it more useful and secure. SSO is highly useful for internal applications within the website. IBM Cloud App ID is not so useful where Social Media login is required or preferred.

VU
Verified User
Employee (201-500 employees)
Vetted Review

Easy Integration with IBM Cloud App ID

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Our company uses IBM Cloud App ID as a simple and authentication login solution for end-users. We use IBM Cloud App ID because it is simple and easy since our use case did not need complex features. IBM Cloud App ID also plays nicely with our app, since our backend runs with the help of IBM Cloud functions. It also helped us to validate the access of end-users to different apps and get access to them.

Pros

  • Easy User Authentication
  • Secured Backend Resources
  • MFA- multi factor authentication
  • Easy and flexible Integration
  • Free IBM Cloud App ID instance provided by IBM for evaluation
  • Stability and availablility

Cons

  • Invite user options for IDP
  • Pricing is bit more expensive and not clear
  • Initial learning required for staring projects with Cloud App ID
  • Requires use of IBM Cloud for deploying projects
  • HSM integration
  • RSA integration

Likelihood to Recommend

[Well sutied for] Companies that require multi-factor authentication in their solutions. With IBM Cloud App ID it is easy and helpful.

YG
Yatharth Garg
Operations Coordinator in Sales at Abhivriddhi - Student Training & Development Cell, VIT Pune (51-200 employees)
Vetted Review
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My IBM Cloud App ID Review

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We have few clients with IBM Cloud App Id setup to access IBM Cloud platform. It's used by particular department for enabling federation of associates to access IMB Cloud resources. Thus enterprise users can access without creating manual user login and can use enterprise SSO to sign in. We federate using SAML 2.0 IDP.

Pros

  • Flexibility in integrating various login IDP
  • Options for dynamic rules, role assignments and custom attributes
  • Easy and flexible integration steps and well documented product

Cons

  • More customization options for login page like HTML based
  • Login option through App Id Service at cloud.ibm.com
  • Invite user options for IDP

Likelihood to Recommend

Best suited for enterprises requiring various IDP options to meet your authentication requirements. Supports Multifactor authentications too.

VU
Verified User
Team Lead in Information Technology (10,001+ employees)
Vetted Review