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ARCON Privileged Access Management vs Identity Manager by One Identity comparison

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

ARCON Privileged Access Man...
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
Privileged Access Management (PAM) (12th)
Identity Manager by One Ide...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
194
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (1st), Identity Management (IM) (1st), Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Identity and Access Management solutions, they serve different purposes. ARCON Privileged Access Management is designed for Privileged Access Management (PAM) and holds a mindshare of 2.0%, down 4.0% compared to last year.
Identity Manager by One Identity, on the other hand, focuses on Identity Governance Administration (IGA), holds 11.3% mindshare, down 12.7% since last year.
Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
ARCON Privileged Access Management2.0%
Idira Privileged Access Manager8.6%
Safeguard by One Identity4.3%
Other85.1%
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Identity Governance Administration (IGA) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Identity Manager by One Identity11.3%
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud25.9%
Saviynt Identity Cloud14.8%
Other48.0%
Identity Governance Administration (IGA)
 

Featured Reviews

DS
System and DBA at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Enhanced security through session monitoring and activity recording
From an end-user point of view, it would be beneficial if the system could provide information about the last login. This would help identify if the server was accessed by me or if someone has potentially stolen my credentials. It would provide a clearer picture of whether ARCON Privileged Access Management is accessed by an authentic user.
Neha Chhangani - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Analyst at a startup based organization
Centralized identity governance has automated lifecycle management and simplifies compliance
One Identity Manager could be improved by making the initial setup and configuration simpler, especially for complex workflows and integrations. The user interface and reporting dashboards could also be more modern and intuitive with better out-of-the-box analytics. Additionally, clearer documentation and faster implementation guidance would help organizations get value more quickly. One specific challenge my team encountered was the complexity during initial configuration, especially when setting up custom workflows and role models which required more time and expertise. We also felt that out-of-the-box reports and dashboards are limited, and more customizable real-time analytics would be helpful. Better documentation and guided setup wizards would make adoption easier, particularly for teams new to identity governance tools. One improvement I think One Identity Manager needs is the enhanced self-service experience. The end-user self-service portal could be more intuitive with clearer guidance for access requests and password resets. Additionally, while integrations are solid, deeper cloud-native connectors and API-driven automation would help in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. A more responsive mobile interface or dedicated app for approvals and tasks would help managers who are often on the go. One more improvement is the built-in predictive insights or trend dashboards around access patterns and risk could improve proactive governance. More descriptive error messages and in-tool troubleshooting tips during setup configuration would reduce dependency on external documentation or support.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution was suited for the purpose when we evaluated it, and it has also evolved to meet the different needs, additional needs."
"It has improved our government compliance score in terms of audits."
"The video logs help us to identify any misuse of privileged accounts."
"One of the main benefits we've experienced is that Arcon helps us manage all our team's tasks and provides recording capabilities."
"One standout feature of ARCON is its ability to resolve lagging issues, especially noticeable in Linux environments."
"The notification alert feature where the network admin gets notified of probable malicious activity is the most valuable feature."
"All features are available and cover all the use cases, like database, thin clients, file sharing clients, etc."
"The initial setup is very straightforward. It's not complex at all."
"One Identity Manager offers identity-centric security, acting as a single source of truth by centralizing identity data for users, devices, and applications. It supports role-based access control and automatically assigns and reworks roles to minimize privileges."
"The solution offers good integration with other environments such as SAP and Active Directory, et cetera."
"One Identity Manager has positively impacted our organization by adding more visibility on what we have, what we need, and what compliance features or compliance requirements we need to fulfill while allowing us to provide audit records on time and in a very useful way."
"It is a flexible because it is customizable. It allows you to build anything on top of it."
"One Identity Manager is very efficient for a limited amount of users, and it is easy to use and handle."
"User onboarding and off-boarding previously used to take a few hours and can now be completed in minutes."
"An outstanding feature of One Identity Manager, compared to SailPoint, is the dashboard where they present everything. With the dashboard, the customer can see how the integrations have happened."
"The policy and role management features are very powerful and useful for our customers."
 

Cons

"Scalability could be improved."
"It should be browser-agnostic and, frankly, it is working well on Internet Explorer. It should work on popular browsers like Mozilla and Firefox."
"Currently, we can manage only the SSH or RDP connections, but there are many more devices that are present, apart from our SSH and RDP. We want all this to be part of the ARCON solution. For the password management, they should increase the pool of supported devices, they should have more connectors."
"The deployment process is a bit complex because no document is available."
"They need to improve on technical support, because ARCON has become a critical application."
"The product is good but a lot of things can be changed, the way the system has been designed."
"The solution lacks to offer a governance mechanism for operational technology assets."
"I think hazard flow could be improved, the data compliance part."
"Their technical support's attitude is a bit strange. Quite often, we have to prove that there is a problem with the product rather than having them prove that there is not a problem with the product."
"With technical support, it is always an issue to get the right person. They do have good technical people in support, but it is sometimes not so easy to get them."
"There is room for improvement to their password self-service tool. We're actually leaving that tool right now because it's just been horrible."
"The downside of the product is it is complex and you need an implementation partner to help you develop it. You can't do it on your own."
"We have some performance problems, so pushing to scale is a challenge."
"The solution should come up with a lighter version so people can buy different versions."
"In regards to the front end, the portal that is offered to our users needs improvement. There is room for improvement on that side, particularly in user experience."
"A room for improvement in One Identity Manager is its analytics."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution’s pricing is neither cheap nor expensive."
"Pricing and licensing are good, very aggressive."
"There are no major concerns with licensing because we can handle multiple servers in our kiosk system."
"Product pricing is based on users and connections. We did not have to pay more for additional features."
"Pricing is reasonable."
"ARCON is a will give you all the features in a very cost-effective solution. Pricing and licensing is very good compared to other players in the market."
"Pricing is low and licensing is flexible."
"The product's pricing is good value. Go for user-based licensing, without any limit on the target servers."
"Prices in Turkey are high due to inflation, a challenge we've heard about from our customers."
"Pricing depends on licensing models, such as per-user licensing and feature-based pricing. Additional models like governance, provisioning, and reporting increase costs."
"We pay yearly and per active user. One of the reasons that we chose One Identity Manager is because of the pricing. It is reasonable and affordable compared to other products which we considered before choosing this solution for the company."
"In addition to licensing fees, we may incur costs for professional services if product issues or implementation errors arise beyond our control."
"One Identity Manager has a reasonable price point."
"I believe the pricing is fair."
"It's costlier that some other products, and there is nothing that fits every solution."
"There are old processes that are really great for some people and look like pieces of artwork. However, the maintenance of them is really expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Outsourcing Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise17
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business120
Midsize Enterprise35
Large Enterprise128
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with ARCON Privileged Access Management?
From an end-user point of view, it would be beneficial if the system could provide information about the last login. This would help identify if the server was accessed by me or if someone has pote...
What is your primary use case for ARCON Privileged Access Management?
Currently, I access our server through the R-Course application, which serves as a part of RDP, Remote ( /products/remote-reviews ) Desktop. However, I connect to my RDP server through the ARCON Pr...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Manager?
As an end-user, I do not have in-depth knowledge of the pricing and setup costs, but I believe the organization should plan and implement integration services during deployment. Overall, it has pro...
What needs improvement with One Identity Manager?
The current version of the IT shop or the web portal is a little cumbersome, especially for non-technical users, and I think improving that and making it more user-friendly would be a huge leap for...
What is your primary use case for One Identity Manager?
My main use case for Identity Manager by One Identity is account lifecycle, governance of groups, and attestations. I onboard employees, give their birthright security groups, licensing, and then m...
 

Also Known As

ARCON ARCOS, ARCON PAM
Quest One Identity Manager
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

RAK Bank, AXIS Bank, Reliance Capital, Kotak Life Insurance, MTS
Texas A&M, Sky Media, BHF Bank, Swiss Post, Union Investment, Wayne State University. More at OneIdentity.com/casestudies
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