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Identity Manager by One Identity vs WSO2 Identity Server comparison

 

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Executive Summary

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

Identity Manager by One Ide...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
190
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (1st), Identity Management (IM) (1st), Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (1st)
WSO2 Identity Server
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Identity and Access Management solutions, they serve different purposes. Identity Manager by One Identity is designed for Identity Governance Administration (IGA) and holds a mindshare of 11.3%, down 13.5% compared to last year.
WSO2 Identity Server, on the other hand, focuses on Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), holds 2.6% mindshare, up 1.6% since last year.
Identity Governance Administration (IGA) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Identity Manager by One Identity11.3%
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud26.6%
Saviynt Identity Cloud15.4%
Other46.699999999999996%
Identity Governance Administration (IGA)
Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
WSO2 Identity Server2.6%
Okta Platform14.3%
Auth0 Platform12.1%
Other71.0%
Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
 

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.
Ritesh_Shah - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Solution Architect at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Utilizing key management and seamless single sign-on integration for enhanced user profile management
WSO2 Identity Server's key management feature stands out as a particularly impactful feature for enhancing security. Additionally, from a user perspective, the self-user portal and user profile management capabilities are highly valuable. It allows users to manage their profiles, change passwords, and offers a self-care portal type of functionality. The single sign-on capability integrates seamlessly with various platforms, including Google, Facebook, LDAP, and Active Directory, which supports rapid product launches.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Using this solution means that our engineers do not need to log in to a domain controller as frequently, and instead they can log in using One Identity to perform all of the administrative tasks, which is beneficial from a security perspective and also helps to complete the task in the least amount of time."
"Overall, it saves time, improves security, and makes identity management more efficient."
"The most valuable feature of One Identity Manager is the customization that can be done, as every out-of-the-box process can be changed or I can create any new processes, which is the most useful functionality in my area."
"One Identity Manager has had a strong positive impact on my organization, especially in terms of security, efficiency, and compliance."
"The most valuable features are that it has a lot of capabilities, can integrate with a lot of systems, including automated onboarding like CyberArk, and allows you to integrate different entities."
"The best feature of this solution is its flexibility to be customized. It is like a framework. You can customize it very far from its core functionality, and it will still work."
"The flexibility of the solution: We are able to use what is out-of-the-box, customize and prioritize it, then further develop it to meet our needs."
"One Identity Manager has made the audit process smoother for my team and organization, which is the most important outcome."
"The solution gets the job done, and we don't have to do the main configuration."
"The keystore feature has been most valuable for us."
"The product provides easy integration between API manager and IT server components."
"Comprehensive ecosystem."
"The single sign-on procedure itself, as well as the ability to connect to external user sources such as Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP servers, are the solution's most valuable features."
"I am completely satisfied with WSO2 Identity Server and would definitely recommend it to other companies."
"We use the solution for customer identity management, authenticating customers coming in through a web portal."
"The Identity Server has been able to manage our complete user base with ease - including authorization and authentication."
 

Cons

"The documentation is poor. For example, the synchronization editor has a lot of things happening, but there's just a description. If you want to do something specific with that like create custom views, they just say go to the extension and select the UUID. However, if we don't have a UUID for this view, it will not work. That isn't in the documentation."
"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."
"Improvements in documentation would be beneficial."
"Pricing for One Identity Manager is something that can be controlled or reduced."
"The tool to develop the web portal needs improvement."
"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. The time it takes to synchronize a large target system is often significant, often taking multiple hours."
"There are several smaller parts of the tool that have room for improvement."
"The dashboard needs a lot of improvement, and reports need to be updated and improved to provide more insights about our data."
"First, improvements have to been made in the high availability architecture. This has to do with the master-slave replication, and how the load balancing is handled between the identity servers."
"The high availability architecture has to be improved."
"The solution could improve its development from a user perspective."
"Sometimes working with the code is difficult because I search for documentation about the code and how to work with the code, which is where I believe they should improve, by providing some documentation on how to work with the code."
"The price of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The solution seems to be pretty outdated."
"This solution requires extensive knowledge to be used effectively as certain areas of its use are not user friendly."
"I found the initial setup to be very complex."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"You get a lot of bang for your buck with One Identity. It has many features that are included in the standard IGA license. Most people who are considering buying One Identity don't understand how much power is behind it in engines."
"One Identity Manager is fairly priced."
"It is fairly priced because they provide all the features by default. That is why they charge a bit more than other vendors. I am not sure about the exact cost part, but One Identity is a little bit more expensive than IBM and other tools."
"It helps us save on licenses for applications because we are following the account lifecycle, as well as account reactivation."
"One Identity Manager is expensive."
"The price of One Identity Manager is cheaper than SailPoint."
"The licensing for One Identity Manager is per user, per carbon life, specifically, it's per people, and not a per-identity licensing model. For example, if I have two hundred people, or if I have someone with several identities, I'm only paying for it once. I don't remember the exact cost of One Identity Manager because I wasn't the one who paid for the license."
"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."
"They should bring in some good pricing models to host the marketplace."
"At this time we are working with the open-source version."
"WSO2 Identity Server is not an expensive solution."
"We have to take their support, but that is a minimal charge if I'm comparing it to other identity managers."
"I rate the product price an eight out of ten. There is a need to pay more for the extra features provided by the solution."
"I have found the solutions license is priced competitively compared to others."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Transportation Company
12%
Media Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business117
Midsize Enterprise36
Large Enterprise126
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Manager?
My experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing for One Identity Manager is that it is much cheaper compared to its peers, although I did not work on the pricing to be very specific.While...
What needs improvement with One Identity Manager?
The front end of One Identity Manager could be made much simpler, as I find it a little bit complex to navigate.I chose seven because it works, so it is obviously more than the basic number, but it...
What is your primary use case for One Identity Manager?
My main use case for One Identity Manager is that I basically work as a back-end engineer, so I'm working on it here and there.A quick, specific example of how I use One Identity Manager in my role...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for WSO2 Identity Server?
The pricing is currently the same as the API Manager, so it's not surprising. Since we used it primarily for SSO and the self portal, there were no additional pricing concerns.
What needs improvement with WSO2 Identity Server?
Currently, all required features are supported. If new use cases for artificial intelligence arise, it could be beneficial to incorporate those. However, for our current projects, WSO2 Identity Ser...
What is your primary use case for WSO2 Identity Server?
We deployed WSO2 Identity Server to fulfill our single sign-on (SSO) requirements. Whenever we implement the API Manager, instead of using the API Manager's inbuilt key manager, we use WSO2 Identit...
 

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
Nutanix, ELM, AlmavivA, BDigital, StubHub, M-creations, MedVision360
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