C1 vs Saviynt
ILM Reference editors · Editorial assessment · Published 2026-09-28
Saviynt scores higher overall on our weights: 70/100 against 63/100 for C1. C1 wins two of the seven criteria (works alongside existing IdP and IGA and pricing transparency) and Saviynt wins five (disconnected-app coverage, orphan and local account discovery, JML automation, certification campaign depth and audit evidence). On disconnected-app coverage, the heaviest-weighted criterion, Saviynt leads 72 to 55.
Scores are an editorial assessment of public vendor material. See Editorial method.
How do C1 and Saviynt score on each criterion?
| Criterion (weight) | C1 | Saviynt | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disconnected-app coverage (22) | 55 | 72 | Saviynt |
| Orphan and local account discovery (18) | 60 | 68 | Saviynt |
| JML automation (15) | 78 | 85 | Saviynt |
| Certification campaign depth (12) | 75 | 85 | Saviynt |
| Audit evidence (13) | 65 | 85 | Saviynt |
| Works alongside existing IdP and IGA (12) | 70 | 55 | C1 |
| Pricing transparency (8) | 30 | 20 | C1 |
| Lifecycle coverage score | 63 | 70 | Saviynt |
Read the reasons for each score
- Disconnected-app coverage
- C1: Baton open-source connectors and C1 Bridge for on-prem systems; apps with no connector are not described in detail.
- Saviynt: States application onboarding for connected, disconnected and custom-built applications 'in hours, not weeks'.
- Orphan and local account discovery
- C1: 'Find what offboarding missed', plus shadow app signup and login detection.
- Saviynt: Usage modeling of accounts and entitlements to find access that is no longer needed.
- JML automation
- C1: HR systems and directories trigger join, role change, leave and departure workflows.
- Saviynt: Onboarding, account creation, granting and revoking access as core IGA functions.
- Certification campaign depth
- C1: Automated user access reviews as part of AI-native identity governance.
- Saviynt: Certification campaigns with intelligent recommendations; claims up to 75% less reviewer workload.
- Audit evidence
- C1: Records each offboarding action; framework evidence export not described.
- Saviynt: Continuous compliance monitoring and complete audit evidence collection.
- Works alongside existing IdP and IGA
- C1: Connects to existing IdPs and HR systems rather than replacing them.
- Saviynt: A full IGA and PAM platform; usually replaces, rather than sits beside, an existing IGA.
- Pricing transparency
- C1: Publishes the pricing structure (Platform or Flex, Pro or Advanced, 1,000 to 20,000 identities) but no prices.
- Saviynt: No public pricing.
What does each tool do?
Identity governance with JML automation, access reviews and open-source Baton connectors, now branded C1.
Category Identity governance and administration (IGA)
A converged identity platform whose IGA module onboards connected, disconnected and custom-built applications.
Category Identity governance and administration (IGA)
How do C1 and Saviynt compare on pricing and deployment?
How do they handle disconnected applications?
| Tool | Discovery of the app | Account data collection | Leaver action on the app | Method described | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saviynt | Not documented | Documented onboarding of disconnected apps | Documented revoke through IGA | IGA application onboarding for disconnected apps | Source: saviynt.com IGA page · Reviewed Sep 2026 |
| C1 | Partial shadow app signup and login detection | Partial Baton connectors, C1 Bridge for on-prem | Not documented for apps with no connector | Open-source connectors | Source: c1.ai · Reviewed Sep 2026 |
Source: saviynt.com IGA page · Reviewed Sep 2026
Source: c1.ai · Reviewed Sep 2026
Which should you choose?
Choose C1 if you want to keep your current identity provider and IGA in place, or if you need a published price to model the budget before a sales call.
Identity governance with JML automation, access reviews and open-source Baton connectors, now branded C1.
Choose Saviynt if you need coverage for applications with no connector, no SCIM endpoint and no SSO integration, or if you need audit evidence you can hand to auditors without rebuilding it each cycle.
A converged identity platform whose IGA module onboards connected, disconnected and custom-built applications.
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FAQ
Which is better for identity lifecycle management, C1 or Saviynt?
On our rubric Saviynt scores 70/100 and C1 63/100. Saviynt is ahead mainly on disconnected-app coverage and audit evidence. Buyers who weight works alongside existing IdP and IGA more heavily may prefer C1; the calculator shows how the order changes.
Which handles disconnected applications better, C1 or Saviynt?
Saviynt scores 72 to 55 on disconnected-app coverage. C1: Baton open-source connectors and C1 Bridge for on-prem systems; apps with no connector are not described in detail. Saviynt: States application onboarding for connected, disconnected and custom-built applications 'in hours, not weeks'.
Do C1 and Saviynt publish pricing?
C1: Structure published, prices scoped by quote. Saviynt: Not published. Contact sales.
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Sources
Reviewed Sep 2026