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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
3
Ranking in other categories
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (19th), Access Management (21st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the User Provisioning Software category, the mindshare of Identity Manager by One Identity is 8.8%, down from 14.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Opal is 1.1%, 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 Identity8.8%
Opal1.1%
Other90.1%
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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.
Mohammed Mudasser - PeerSpot reviewer
AI/ML Engineer at a educational organization with 5,001-10,000 employees
Automated access reviews have improved least privilege and simplified identity governance
The best features Opal offers are automated access reviews, centralized visibility, and just-in-time access. I especially appreciate the ability to enforce time-bound access and automatically revoke privileges, which makes least privilege management much more practical. The automated access reviews have made the process much more efficient by giving us a structured way to review and revoke unnecessary permissions. Instead of manually checking every entitlement, we can focus on exceptions and higher risk access, which makes the review process more manageable and consistent. I would also add that the context Opal provides during access reviews is valuable. You can see the access relationship and risk rather than simply approving or denying it blindly. This makes the decisions more informed and gives the team a much better audit trail.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One Identity Manager is a strong enterprise-grade identity governance solution that delivers real value once it is implemented correctly."
"I have seen a great return on investment with One Identity Manager, especially in terms of time-saving and reduced manual efforts, saving 70 to 80% of time compared to previous methods and allowing for almost 90% faster access removal or granting, making it a great solution for my environment."
"It's very flexible."
"One Identity Manager stands out for its extensive functionality."
"The most valuable features are centralized Identity Management, robust Access Governance, and One Identity Manager workflow automation."
"Strong return on investment has been seen mainly through reduced manual identity management work and faster onboarding and offboarding processes."
"The solution is flexible. You can customize it a lot. You can can build connectors, connecting them to a new application, and so on."
"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 clearest outcome I have seen is less manual effort during access reviews and better control over unnecessary or standing access, which improves the overall security posture."
"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 user interface needs to improve."
"I believe report customization and dashboard usability could be improved in One Identity Manager."
"The implementation of the tool and management on the infra side is a bit difficult."
"It is slow. It has a bit of a bad reputation within the company because it is a slow product. That is the biggest drawback in terms of user experience."
"The integration process with SAP has been the worst. It has been really difficult because our SAP is really customized."
"Pricing for One Identity Manager is something that can be controlled or reduced."
"The initial set up was quite complex. It takes quite some time to get use to this product because of its complexity."
"Customer support for One Identity Manager is generally good, especially for identity governance and integration-related issues. However, complex cases or advanced customizations can sometimes take longer to resolve."
"The core platform is already strong, but I would appreciate more flexibility in customizing workflows and access review policies."
"Opal can be improved in some ways."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"One Identity Manager is expensive."
"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."
"It needs flexibility in the licensing or packaging, because you buy the entire package at once, and sometimes the customers are a bit overwhelmed with whatever they get. I would like if they could cut the licensing or packaging into somewhat smaller things."
"It was okay for us. It was not too much for us. It was nearly the same as other products. It was not expensive."
"One Identity Manager's pricing is competitive and in line with what other companies offer."
"From a cost perspective, One Identity has the biggest bang for the buck."
"It has helped to reduce customer costs."
"It helps us save on licenses for applications because we are following the account lifecycle, as well as account reactivation."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Educational Organization
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business119
Midsize Enterprise38
Large Enterprise128
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Manager?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that their setup was manageable, and we did it in-house.
What needs improvement with One Identity Manager?
The thing that I dislike about Identity Manager by One Identity is the documentation, in my opinion, because we do not find all the documentation and all the questions we need to know. This is unfo...
What is your primary use case for One Identity Manager?
I do not use Identity Manager by One Identity to help me manage SAPs. I used the business roles to map company structure for some dynamic application provisioning. It is easy to configure. I think ...
What needs improvement with Opal?
The core platform is already strong, but I would appreciate more flexibility in customizing workflows and access review policies. Better reporting and analytics around access trends and risk would ...
What is your primary use case for Opal?
The main case I am using Opal is for identity and access governance, particularly managing application access and enforcing least privilege policies. I use it to streamline access requests, approva...
 

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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