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Identity Manager by One Identity vs Opal comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 20, 2026

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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

Identity Manager by One Ide...
Ranking in User Provisioning Software
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
194
Ranking in other categories
Identity Management (IM) (1st), Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (1st)
Opal
Ranking in User Provisioning Software
10th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (21st), Access Management (20th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the User Provisioning Software category, the mindshare of Identity Manager by One Identity is 9.0%, down from 14.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Opal is 1.0%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
User Provisioning Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Identity Manager by One Identity9.0%
Opal1.0%
Other90.0%
User Provisioning Software
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Pranay Jain - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior software engineer at Simplify vms
Focused workdays have replaced doomscrolling and now reduce my daily screen time significantly
Opal can be improved in some ways. In the paid version, there are multiple features, but in the freemium version, there are fewer features. The blockage of the application can be more rigorous. Right now, if we play two to three games, then a math game or anything, we are able to remove that lock. It should be more rigorous in some manner, and for some applications, it should be more rigorous. Application-wise rigorousness should be introduced. The different modes are good, but they should be more customizable according to the person. The end goal should meet whatever the objective is, so if the person has used more than six hours, then it should remind the person frequently that this application has used this time and this is an application you should not use. It should give us a timer or some kind of notification that the person will not use it anymore.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"All our lifecycle processes have been improved; some processes used to last around five days, now they are about one day or a couple of hours, which is very good for the user experience of our workers."
"One of the most valuable features is the ability for business people to input their knowledge about business processes directly into the product. It's a good tool for anyone familiar with business or technical administration. The shopping cart capability for requests and the catalog features were also initially valuable."
"One Identity Manager stands out because it offers a wide range of features without requiring complex installation or ongoing maintenance."
"One Identity Manager is an IGA tool with everything available in the same tool; for example, Identity Lifecycle, attestation, certifications, and role-based access management are all available in one tool."
"Overall, One Identity Manager has been a solid platform for improving identity governance and automation, especially in large environments where centralized access management and compliance visibility are important."
"The tool is like a big Lego in which you can use the parts that make sense for your organization."
"It's very easy to roll out."
"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."
"Previously, my phone usage was around nine hours and fifteen minutes or more, but it has significantly reduced to around six hours and thirty minutes to seven hours, meaning two and a half to three hours has been reduced after using Opal as my primary screen time blocker."
"Opal has positively impacted my organization by reducing stress and increasing effectiveness for all our employees; it works better so all our employees have more time to sleep and they can investigate more."
 

Cons

"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."
"One Identity Manager has several areas where it can be improved, including the user interface and usability, performance, setup and complexity, documentation and learning curve, integration, and modernization."
"End-user UI customization is difficult and requires some knowledge of proprietary Angular technology."
"The solution's intuitiveness requires almost a complete redesigning in terms of user experience."
"The platform is very powerful, but the learning curve is steep for new administrators and new users."
"The main functionality that I expect from One Identity Manager is to include more possibilities to use a custom interface and a more user-friendly interface, as this is one of the major topics."
"I find that the user experience and intuitiveness of One Identity Manager are quite confusing."
"Overall, it is a strong platform, but I think the user interface could be more intuitive, especially for new administrators."
"Opal can be improved in some ways."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It helps us save on licenses for applications because we are following the account lifecycle, as well as account reactivation."
"It was okay for us. It was not too much for us. It was nearly the same as other products. It was not expensive."
"The pricing is okay."
"It is cost-effective. I do not know about the other regions, but here in the Middle East, the competitors are almost double the price."
"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."
"I rate One Identity seven out of 10 for affordability. It's reasonably priced."
"In addition to licensing fees, we may incur costs for professional services if product issues or implementation errors arise beyond our control."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Outsourcing Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business119
Midsize Enterprise36
Large Enterprise128
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Questions from the Community

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...
What needs improvement with Opal?
Opal can be improved in some ways. In the paid version, there are multiple features, but in the freemium version, there are fewer features. The blockage of the application can be more rigorous. Rig...
What is your primary use case for Opal?
The main use case of Opal for me is to reduce my screen time during my work hours, during my wake-up time, and during my sleeping time to improve my focus and feasibility towards my work and my act...
 

Also Known As

Quest One Identity Manager
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Sample Customers

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