Shlomi Lavi /
Aug 01, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Crossmatch or Forefront Identity?
Crossmatch is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Forefront Identity, and Forefront Identity is rated higher (81/100) than Crossmatch (62/100). Forefront Identity offers users more features (3) than Crossmatch (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Forefront Identity!
Looking for the right Autentication and Identity Access solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
Crossmatch Vs. Microsoft
Crossmatch: Crossmatch helps organizations solve their identity management challenges through biometrics. We assist governments, law enforcement agencies, banks, retailers and other enterprises mitigate risk, drive productivity and improve service levels. Our solutions are built on consultative expertise, refined best practices and the application of advanced ...
Microsoft:
Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.
Who is more expensive? Crossmatch or Forefront Identity Manager?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Autentication and Identity Access software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Crossmatch and Forefront Identity Manager.
Crossmatch price starts at $15,000 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Crossmatch is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Autentication and Identity Access software. Forefront Identity Manager price starts at $8.75 per year , When comparing Forefront Identity Manager to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Autentication and Identity Access software cost.
Bottom line: Crossmatch is more expensive than Forefront Identity Manager.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Crossmatch Vs. Forefront Identity based on some of the most important and required Autentication and Identity Access features.
Crossmatch: We are still working to collect the list of features for Crossmatch.
Forefront Identity Manager: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
Crossmatch's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, Customers of the software include individual as well as corporate users.