C1 (ConductorOne) alternatives (2026)
ILM Reference editors · Editorial assessment · Published 2026-09-28
The highest-scoring alternatives to C1 (ConductorOne) on our identity lifecycle rubric are Orchid Security (71/100), Saviynt (70) and Veza (69). C1 (ConductorOne) scores 63/100 and ranks 6 of 8, so five of the other tools score higher overall and two score lower. Which one fits depends on the criteria you want to improve, listed for each tool below.
Why do buyers look for C1 (ConductorOne) alternatives?
These points come from C1 (ConductorOne)'s public pages as reviewed in September 2026. They describe what is and is not published. They are not user complaints.
- No list prices. C1 publishes its pricing structure (Platform or Flex, Pro or Advanced, 1,000 to 20,000 managed identities) and scopes prices by quote.
- Applications with no connector are not described in detail. Connector work for in-house applications moves to your team or C1's services, using the open-source Baton framework.
- No framework-specific evidence export is described.
Which C1 (ConductorOne) alternatives score highest?
- ALTERNATIVE 0171 / 100Top pick: disconnected-app and local-account coverage
Identity orchestration and discovery
Discovers unmanaged applications, maps how identity works inside them, and feeds that context to the IAM, IGA and PAM tools you already run.
- Beats C1 (ConductorOne) on: Disconnected-app coverage (92 vs 55), Orphan and local account discovery (90 vs 60), Audit evidence (85 vs 65), Works alongside existing IdP and IGA (95 vs 70)
- C1 (ConductorOne) is still better on: JML automation (78 vs 45), Certification campaign depth (75 vs 30), Pricing transparency (30 vs 20)
- ALTERNATIVE 0270 / 100Best all-in-one IGA for disconnected-app onboarding
Identity governance and administration (IGA)
A converged identity platform whose IGA module onboards connected, disconnected and custom-built applications.
- Beats C1 (ConductorOne) on: Disconnected-app coverage (72 vs 55), Orphan and local account discovery (68 vs 60), JML automation (85 vs 78), Audit evidence (85 vs 65), Certification campaign depth (85 vs 75)
- C1 (ConductorOne) is still better on: Works alongside existing IdP and IGA (70 vs 55), Pricing transparency (30 vs 20)
- ALTERNATIVE 0369 / 100Best for entitlement-level visibility
Access graph and governance
Builds an Access Graph of effective permissions across 325+ integrations and runs reviews and lifecycle actions on top of it.
- Beats C1 (ConductorOne) on: Disconnected-app coverage (65 vs 55), Orphan and local account discovery (80 vs 60), Audit evidence (70 vs 65), Certification campaign depth (78 vs 75), Works alongside existing IdP and IGA (75 vs 70)
- C1 (ConductorOne) is still better on: JML automation (78 vs 72), Pricing transparency (30 vs 20)
- ALTERNATIVE 0468 / 100
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud
Best certification campaign depthIdentity governance and administration (IGA)
SailPoint's SaaS identity governance platform for lifecycle automation, certifications and compliance.
- Beats C1 (ConductorOne) on: Disconnected-app coverage (60 vs 55), JML automation (90 vs 78), Audit evidence (85 vs 65), Certification campaign depth (92 vs 75)
- C1 (ConductorOne) is still better on: Works alongside existing IdP and IGA (70 vs 60), Pricing transparency (30 vs 20)
- Tied on: Orphan and local account discovery
Read the SailPoint Identity Security Cloud vs C1 (ConductorOne) page·Profile
- ALTERNATIVE 0564 / 100Best value for Microsoft-centric estates
Identity governance and administration (IGA)
Microsoft's governance add-on for lifecycle workflows, access reviews and entitlement management, priced per user.
- Beats C1 (ConductorOne) on: JML automation (80 vs 78), Audit evidence (70 vs 65), Pricing transparency (95 vs 30)
- C1 (ConductorOne) is still better on: Disconnected-app coverage (55 vs 50), Orphan and local account discovery (60 vs 55), Certification campaign depth (75 vs 72), Works alongside existing IdP and IGA (70 vs 50)
Read the Microsoft Entra ID Governance vs C1 (ConductorOne) page·Profile
- ALTERNATIVE 0662 / 100Best for SaaS-heavy JML and license reclamation
Identity governance and administration (IGA)
Agent-driven identity governance with HRIS-triggered lifecycle, access reviews and identity analytics across 300+ integrations.
- Beats C1 (ConductorOne) on: Orphan and local account discovery (62 vs 60), JML automation (80 vs 78), Audit evidence (70 vs 65)
- C1 (ConductorOne) is still better on: Disconnected-app coverage (55 vs 50), Certification campaign depth (75 vs 72), Pricing transparency (30 vs 20)
- Tied on: Works alongside existing IdP and IGA
- ALTERNATIVE 0759 / 100Best if Okta is already your workforce IdP
Identity governance and administration (IGA)
Okta's governance add-on for access requests, certifications and entitlement management, built on Okta Workforce Identity.
- Beats C1 (ConductorOne) on: JML automation (80 vs 78), Audit evidence (70 vs 65), Pricing transparency (60 vs 30)
- C1 (ConductorOne) is still better on: Disconnected-app coverage (55 vs 40), Orphan and local account discovery (60 vs 50), Certification campaign depth (75 vs 70), Works alongside existing IdP and IGA (70 vs 55)
Read the Okta Identity Governance vs C1 (ConductorOne) page·Profile
How do the alternatives compare criterion by criterion?
| Tool | Disconnected (22) | Orphan (18) | JML (15) | Certification (12) | Evidence (13) | Alongside (12) | Pricing (8) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid Security | 92 | 90 | 45 | 30 | 85 | 95 | 20 | 71 |
| Saviynt | 72 | 68 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 55 | 20 | 70 |
| Veza | 65 | 80 | 72 | 78 | 70 | 75 | 20 | 69 |
| SailPoint Identity Security Cloud | 60 | 60 | 90 | 92 | 85 | 60 | 20 | 68 |
| Microsoft Entra ID Governance | 50 | 55 | 80 | 72 | 70 | 50 | 95 | 64 |
| C1 (formerly ConductorOne)This page | 55 | 60 | 78 | 75 | 65 | 70 | 30 | 63 |
| Lumos | 50 | 62 | 80 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 20 | 62 |
| Okta Identity Governance | 40 | 50 | 80 | 70 | 70 | 55 | 60 | 59 |
When should you stay with C1 (ConductorOne)?
Stay with C1 if your HR systems and directories can trigger its join, role change and leave workflows, your team is comfortable extending open-source Baton connectors, and you want C1 Bridge for on-prem systems. C1 also opened an EU instance in September 2026 with tenant data held in the EU, on AWS Frankfurt with Ireland for disaster recovery, which matters where data residency is a requirement.
C1 (ConductorOne) does not lead any single criterion; its highest scores are JML automation (78) and certification campaign depth (75).
FAQ
What is the best alternative to C1 (ConductorOne)?
On our weights, Orchid Security (71/100) is the highest-scoring alternative. It scores higher than C1 (ConductorOne) on disconnected-app coverage, orphan and local account discovery, audit evidence and works alongside existing IdP and IGA.
Is there an alternative to C1 (ConductorOne) with published pricing?
Microsoft Entra ID Governance publishes $7.00 per user per month, paid yearly, with Entra ID P1 or P2 required. Okta publishes Workforce Identity suite prices, but Identity Governance sits in the Professional and Enterprise suites, priced on inquiry. C1 publishes its pricing structure without prices, so any cost comparison needs a quote.
Which C1 (ConductorOne) alternative is best for disconnected applications?
Orchid Security scores 92 on disconnected-app coverage: States it discovers SaaS, cloud, on-prem, legacy and custom-built applications and brings unmanaged ones under IAM, IGA, PAM and audit control. C1 (ConductorOne) scores 55.
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Reviewed Sep 2026