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IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence vs One Identity Manager comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 6, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

IBM Security Identity Gover...
Ranking in User Provisioning Software
15th
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
30th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
One Identity Manager
Ranking in User Provisioning Software
1st
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
169
Ranking in other categories
Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the User Provisioning Software category, the mindshare of IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence is 2.9%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of One Identity Manager is 9.5%, down from 17.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
User Provisioning Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
One Identity Manager9.5%
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence2.9%
Other87.6%
User Provisioning Software
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1830612 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head, Cybersecurity at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
We use the solution to ensure organizations conform to industry base certifications and best practices
We use the product to ensure organizations conform to industry base certifications and best practices and do not contradict their security policies within the base points they specify in the system, which are used to match everything against their governance use cases I think the product's most…
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

"We use the product to ensure organizations conform to industry base certifications and best practices and do not contradict their security policies within the base points they specify in the system, which are used to match everything against their governance use cases."
"This solution has a very good dashboard and the documentation is also very good, and life cycle management and governance are also good features in this solution."
"I would rate the price eight out of 10, with 10 as the best value for money."
"Lifecycle management, governance and documentation."
"Nobody has to put people in AD groups by hand anymore. It goes automatically and that's very good. It's also very flexible. It's quite easy to customize and we have customized it a lot."
"I think it's one of the best solutions on the market."
"This solution helps with compliance by having a way of controlling an audit trail, knowing how things are done, and knowing how to control who has access to what."
"The company policies feature is really good because in workflows you can check whether the policies are all working."
"The solution does help us efficiently manage lots of authorizations automatically."
"Now, we get data from HR when a new hire begins and we have the user account, mailbox, and default permissions for the organization available approximately two hours later."
"One Identity Manager is working well for our organization, and I do not believe there is a need for improvement because it is a really perfect solution."
"It has a lot of depth. It has advanced features. As a customer or as someone who is managing the solution, I like its self-service capabilities where it has lots of powers, and the users can select any reference users."
 

Cons

"The solution is a bit pricey for some regions."
"I think improvements could be made in the self service center, making it easier for the user to understand."
"The solution is also a bit pricey for the Nigeria region."
"Self service center is not always easy to understand."
"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."
"One Identity Manager's documentation is something they can improve, and I believe much of this is related to translation since it is a German company."
"The newest web front end should enhance user experience for individuals who infrequently use the interface, as it currently isn't very intuitive."
"What is missing is a mobile user interface for the end-users so that they can do simple things on their mobile phones on the go."
"Job servers can become a single point of failure."
"The policy and role management features are a bit hard to scale. The whole model for who can do what and how to set it up is not so well-governed for a larger organization. The demos are always shown for a 100 or a 1000 people, but when it is a large number, it is quite difficult to maintain."
"The customization process should be simplified."
"I would like to see a lot more integration with our platforms, more on the connector side."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the price eight out of 10, with 10 as the best value for money."
"It helps us save on licenses for applications because we are following the account lifecycle, as well as account reactivation."
"Start with an operations team that is motivated to learn a lot in a short period of time. The longer you wait, the more expensive it will be to get the right level of expertise in this area."
"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."
"I believe the pricing is fair."
"One Identity Manager has a reasonable price point."
"My clients have been using it for a long time now. They have looked at other products as well, so it seems worth the price."
"Its price is okay."
"One Identity isn't cheap for small or medium-sized businesses, but I don't think it's necessary for a small company to use. The price is fair for large enterprises with thousands of employees that want to adopt a zero-trust model."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
15%
Government
12%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business82
Midsize Enterprise32
Large Enterprise111
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about One Identity Manager?
The One Identity birthright process has helped generate user accounts more accurately and quickly.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Manager?
The pricing and licensing of One Identity Manager are reasonable considering the features and capabilities it offers for enterprise use.
What needs improvement with One Identity Manager?
One Identity Manager would benefit from enhancements in flow customization and faster performance in large environments to make it more efficient. Overall, it is a strong solution with great potent...
 

Also Known As

IGI, IBM Security Identity Manager, ISIM
Quest One Identity Manager
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

E.ON Global Commodities
Texas A&M, Sky Media, BHF Bank, Swiss Post, Union Investment, Wayne State University. More at OneIdentity.com/casestudies
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