Find out in this report how the two Active Directory Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
We have our dashboard to log in via Okta Workforce Identity.
It has saved approximately 50 to 80 percent of our time.
We have seen a 60% reduction in password reset help desk tickets.
Technical support from ManageEngine is very satisfactory.
They are very supportive; they just open a ticket, and they support us very professionally.
We had an issue a couple of years ago that was swiftly resolved by the support team, showing their efficiency.
We had an issue with the Okta Workforce Identity dashboard once in 2023 when we had an outage, but it recovered in a few minutes.
The scalability part of Okta Customer Identity is fine, there is no blocker and we can upgrade whenever we need.
Okta Workforce Identity is a stable product.
There are no doubts regarding the stability of Okta Customer Identity.
When you are doing basic things, it is straightforward, but if you are going to be doing workflows, other things, or recon and trust, then there is effort involved, and that is where it gets convoluted.
Upgrading from recent to the latest versions is quite complex and time-consuming.
There are always possibilities for improvements in the initial setup of ManageEngine ADManager Plus.
If there was a fingerprint option, then only the person who has already added their fingerprint on their mobile phone could access it.
Since we started using it in 2019, we have observed numerous enhancements to increase security.
Integration with Active Directory servers, Cisco routers, and switches is not currently available.
The solution is perceived as cheap, and the licensing is annual.
Despite the cost, it's cheaper than the potential financial loss from a security breach.
Okta Customer Identity is considered cheaper compared to other tools in the market, such as IBM and CyberArk products.
Regarding costs, I think Okta Platform is more expensive compared to Cisco, but it is less expensive when compared with Oracle.
The software is fast, secure, and enables me to manage everything in one place.
Reporting is the most valuable feature of ManageEngine ADManager Plus and is highly usable.
One of its most valuable features is its easy integration with various applications through its extensive application directory, offering hundreds or thousands of applications ready to configure.
It offers around eight thousand five hundred out-of-the-box connectors, providing an edge over other tools.
For the end user, it is beneficial as they do not have to remember a password or keep the password on a post-it for different applications; they just authenticate once to access several services and service providers.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| ManageEngine ADManager Plus | 11.8% |
| One Identity Active Roles | 11.1% |
| Netwrix Auditor | 9.7% |
| Other | 67.4% |
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Okta Platform | 8.2% |
| Microsoft Entra ID | 18.4% |
| Google Cloud Identity | 11.0% |
| Other | 62.400000000000006% |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 6 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 8 |
| Large Enterprise | 3 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 40 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 21 |
| Large Enterprise | 44 |
ADManager Plus is an identity governance and administration (IGA) solution that simplifies identity management, ensures security, and improves compliance. With ADManager Plus, manage the user life cycle from provisioning to deprovisioning, run access certification campaigns, orchestrate identity management across enterprise applications, and protect data on your enterprise platforms with regular backups. Use over 200 reports to gain valuable insights into identities and their access rights. Improve the efficiency of your IGA operations with workflows, automations, and role-based access control policies. ADManager Plus' Android and iOS applications help with on-the-go AD and Azure AD management. For more information about ADManager Plus, visit manageengine.com/products/ad-manager/.
Okta Platform provides comprehensive identity and access management, featuring Active Directory Sync, user management, and app auto-provisioning. It ensures security through single sign-on and adaptive multi-factor authentication.
Okta Platform offers advanced integration capabilities, allowing seamless connection with in-house and cloud applications. Security features are robust, incorporating multi-factor authentication and SSO to prevent unauthorized access. Users benefit from its ease of use and the ability to integrate and manage numerous applications effectively. While generally praised, users note areas for improvement, such as high costs and complex setups. Better integrations with on-premises systems and third-party tools are desired along with enhanced error logging and reporting features.
What are Okta's key features?Companies across industries implement Okta to secure user authentication and streamline onboarding processes. It supports access management for both on-premises and cloud applications, synchronizing directories and facilitating SaaS services. Organizations benefit from reduced credential management complexity and improved IT infrastructure compliance.
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