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Omada Identity vs SysCloud

Omada Identity logo

Omada Identity

Cybersecurity

Identity governance and administration focused on access certification and compliance evidence

From
On request
Free plan
No
SysCloud logo

SysCloud

Backup

Backup and security for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365

From
$4/month
Free plan
No

The short version

  • SysCloud starts at $4/mo; Omada Identity prices on request.
  • Only Omada Identity lists access certification; only SysCloud lists automated backup.
  • Where SysCloud falls short: does not backup all Google Workspace data, such as Google Chat information.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Omada Identity and SysCloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Omada Identity and SysCloud differ
AttributeOmada IdentitySysCloud
Starting priceOn request$4/month
CategoryCybersecurityBackup

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web).

Not yet recorded: pricing model for SysCloud, founded for Omada Identity.

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Omada Identity

  • Access certification
  • Joiner mover leaver
  • Role modelling
  • Segregation of duties
  • Access request
  • Connectors

Only in SysCloud

  • Automated backup
  • Ransomware protection
  • Cross-user restore
  • Data migration
  • DLP
  • Compliance archiving
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Omada Identity

  • An organisation whose auditors flagged that access recertification is run on spreadsheets and cannot be evidencednot SysCloud
  • A company with high staff turnover where leavers keep access to systems weeks after their last daynot SysCloud
  • A regulated firm needing documented segregation of duties across finance and ERP entitlementsnot SysCloud
  • A business that abandoned a previous multi-year IGA implementation and needs something that reaches production this yearnot SysCloud

SysCloud

  • Data protectionnot Omada Identity
  • Disaster recoverynot Omada Identity
  • Business continuitynot Omada Identity
  • Ransomware protectionnot Omada Identity
  • Compliancenot Omada Identity

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Omada Identity

  • Pricing is per managed identity, so organisations with large numbers of contractors, service accounts or seasonal staff pay governance fees on identities nobody is really governing
  • It governs access but provides no single sign-on, multi-factor authentication or privileged session management, so it is always a second or third identity subscription rather than a consolidation
  • The fast-deployment promise depends on accepting its standard process model; organisations with genuinely unusual entitlement structures end up in custom work and the timeline advantage disappears
  • Connector coverage is strong for mainstream enterprise systems and thin for bespoke or industry-specific applications, and each custom connector is a project with ongoing maintenance
  • Data quality in the HR system determines whether joiner mover leaver automation works, so companies with messy HR records find the tool exposes that problem rather than solving it

SysCloud

  • Does not backup all Google Workspace data, such as Google Chat information
  • Can be slow with live data and large datasets
  • Difficult user interface for non-technical users
  • Limited backup frequency and capped storage on some plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Omada Identity

On request
  • Omada Identity CloudOn request
    • Priced per managed identity per year
    • SaaS on Microsoft Azure with regional deployment options
    • Implementation delivered on a defined methodology, quoted separately

SysCloud

$4/month
  • Custom Plans$4/user/mo
    • Starts at $4 per user per month
    • Discounts for yearly plans
    • Bulk purchase discounts

Which should you pick?

Choose Omada Identity if

  • You need access certification.
  • You also want joiner mover leaver.

Choose SysCloud if

  • You need automated backup.
  • You also want ransomware protection.

Questions people ask

Is Omada Identity or SysCloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Omada Identity starts at On request and SysCloud at $4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Omada Identity or SysCloud?
Omada Identity starts at On request and SysCloud at $4/month.
Does Omada Identity or SysCloud run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Omada Identity best used for?
Omada Identity is most often used for an organisation whose auditors flagged that access recertification is run on spreadsheets and cannot be evidenced, a company with high staff turnover where leavers keep access to systems weeks after their last day, a regulated firm needing documented segregation of duties across finance and erp entitlements, a business that abandoned a previous multi-year iga implementation and needs something that reaches production this year. Of those, an organisation whose auditors flagged that access recertification is run on spreadsheets and cannot be evidenced and a company with high staff turnover where leavers keep access to systems weeks after their last day are not what SysCloud is typically brought in for.
What can Omada Identity do that SysCloud cannot?
Omada Identity covers Access certification, Joiner mover leaver, Role modelling, Segregation of duties. SysCloud covers Automated backup, Ransomware protection, Cross-user restore, Data migration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Omada Identity: Does it provide single sign-on?

No. Omada is governance only. You still need Entra ID, Okta or equivalent for authentication.

SysCloud: What applications does SysCloud backup?

SysCloud backs up Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Google Classroom, Slack, HubSpot, QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, Box, and Xero with automated daily backups.

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Omada Identity: How is it licensed?

Per managed identity per year. Count contractors and service accounts before you compare quotes, because they usually count.

SysCloud: Does SysCloud have a free trial?

Yes, SysCloud offers a 30-day free trial to evaluate the platform before committing to a paid plan.

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Omada Identity: How long does deployment take?

Months rather than years is the positioning, and it is achievable if you accept the standard process model. Heavy customisation returns you to traditional IGA timelines.

SysCloud: What is SysCloud's uptime guarantee?

SysCloud operates on AWS infrastructure with 99.99% availability, running backups 365 days per year.

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SysCloud: How does SysCloud detect ransomware?

SysCloud can identify files encrypted by ransomware and restore a safe version, helping protect against data loss from ransomware attacks.

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