Best Identity & Access (MFA / SSO) · 2026
CyberArk Workforce Identity vs 
Ping Identity CyberArk Workforce Identity vs Ping Identity: on our data-weighted scoring, Ping Identity edges ahead (7.9 vs 7.6/10). CyberArk Workforce Identity starts at Custom quote and is best for organizations standardizing on CyberArk that want workforce SSO/MFA consolidated with privileged access; Ping Identity starts at $3/user/mo and is best for large enterprises needing deep federation, orchestration and hybrid identity at scale. Choose Ping Identity for the stronger overall track record; consider CyberArk Workforce Identity if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →
| Criterion | CyberArk Workforce Identity | Ping Identity |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| User reviews | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Adoption | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 7.5 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of trial | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| CyberArk Workforce Identity | Ping Identity | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | $3/user/mo |
| Pricing model | quote | per user |
| Free trial / tier | Free trial | 30 days |
| Best for | Organizations standardizing on CyberArk that want workforce SSO/MFA consolidated with privileged access | Large enterprises needing deep federation, orchestration and hybrid identity at scale |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| G2 rating | 4.4/5 (107) | 4.4/5 (106) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 7.6 | 7.9 |
You need organizations standardizing on cyberark that want workforce sso/mfa consolidated with privileged access.
You need large enterprises needing deep federation, orchestration and hybrid identity at scale.
Ping Identity bills on a per user model from $3/user/mo (30 days trial), while CyberArk Workforce Identity uses a quote model from Custom quote (yes trial). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Ping Identity ships 6 headline capabilities (No-code identity orchestration (DaVinci), Single sign-on + SCIM directory, Adaptive MFA + passwordless/FIDO, Risk signals (PingOne Protect)) and deploys Cloud. CyberArk Workforce Identity ships 6 (Single sign-on, Adaptive multi-factor authentication, Lifecycle management + provisioning, User behavior analytics), deploying Cloud.
Ping Identity holds 4.4/5 (~106 G2 reviews); CyberArk Workforce Identity holds 4.4/5 (~107 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Ping Identity edges ahead (7.9 vs 7.6/10). Pick CyberArk Workforce Identity instead when organizations standardizing on cyberark that want workforce sso/mfa consolidated with privileged access. See Ping Identity alternatives or CyberArk Workforce Identity alternatives.
