PingOne for Workforce
Identity and access management (IAM) software
Single sign-on (SSO) solutions
User provisioning and governance tools
Identity management software
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What is PingOne for Workforce
PingOne for Workforce is a cloud identity and access management (IAM) service used to authenticate employees and contractors and control access to enterprise applications. It supports single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and directory integrations to centralize workforce login policies. The product is typically used by IT and security teams to standardize access across SaaS and on-prem applications and to reduce password-related risk. It is part of Ping Identity’s broader PingOne platform, which can be combined with other identity services such as access management and identity governance depending on deployment needs.
Broad SSO and federation support
PingOne for Workforce supports standards-based federation (such as SAML and OIDC) to connect many enterprise applications through centralized authentication. This helps organizations consolidate login flows across SaaS and custom apps without building per-app authentication logic. Standards support also reduces lock-in when integrating with heterogeneous application portfolios. It fits common enterprise patterns where multiple identity providers, directories, and application types coexist.
Strong MFA and policy controls
The service includes multi-factor authentication options and policy-based access controls to enforce step-up authentication and contextual access decisions. This supports common workforce security requirements such as protecting privileged access and reducing account takeover risk. Centralized policies allow consistent enforcement across multiple applications. It aligns with security team needs for auditable, repeatable access controls.
Enterprise directory and lifecycle integrations
PingOne for Workforce integrates with enterprise directories and can connect to HR/IT systems to support identity lifecycle processes. This helps automate joiner/mover/leaver workflows and reduce manual account administration. Centralized identity data and connectors can improve consistency across downstream applications. It is suited to organizations that need to manage access across many systems with controlled provisioning flows.
Complexity for smaller environments
The platform-oriented approach can be more than what small teams need if they only require basic SSO for a limited set of SaaS apps. Configuration of federation, policies, and integrations may require IAM expertise. Organizations without dedicated identity administrators may face longer implementation timelines. In such cases, simpler directory-first tools may be easier to operate.
Governance depth depends on modules
While it supports provisioning and lifecycle integrations, deeper identity governance capabilities (for example, advanced access reviews, segregation-of-duties controls, and extensive compliance workflows) may require additional products or modules. Buyers should confirm which governance features are included in the specific PingOne for Workforce packaging they license. This can affect total cost and architecture complexity. It may not be a single-product replacement for mature IGA programs.
Integration effort for legacy apps
Connecting older on-prem applications that lack modern federation support can require additional components, custom work, or application modernization. Some legacy use cases may need gateways, agents, or alternative integration patterns. This increases deployment effort compared with environments that are primarily modern SaaS. Planning is needed to avoid gaps in coverage for non-standard applications.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | $3 per user/month (annual) | Centralized SSO, MFA, Directory, No-code identity orchestration engine, Employee Dock, standards support (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, SCIM). Based on annual contract for 5,000 user minimum. |
| Plus | $6 per user/month (annual) | Everything in Essential plus adaptive multi-factor authentication, Microsoft/AD/Office365 integrations, passwordless (FIDO) support, and enhanced security policies. Based on annual contract for 5,000 user minimum. |
| Custom / Contact Sales | Contact Sales | Custom/enterprise deployments and advanced options — contact sales for pricing (sales@pingidentity.com). |
Seller details
Ping Identity Corporation
Denver, Colorado, USA
2002
Subsidiary
https://www.pingidentity.com/
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/ping-identity/
