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Microsoft Identity Manager vs Oracle Identity Governance comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 1, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.4
Omada Identity's high initial cost is offset by reduced maintenance costs, improved security, and process efficiency, but ROI measurement is challenging.
Sentiment score
6.5
Microsoft Identity Manager is used for compliance and security, with some noting a 15% ROI and time savings.
Sentiment score
5.6
Organizations report mixed ROI from Oracle Identity Governance, noting benefits in automation and flexibility, but concerns about expenses and financial returns.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.8
Omada Identity's technical support is praised for responsiveness, but outdated documentation and inconsistent response times pose challenges.
Sentiment score
6.8
Microsoft Identity Manager customer service is knowledgeable but varies in response time and accessibility, with improvements desired.
Sentiment score
5.3
Oracle Identity Governance support receives mixed reviews, with users often relying on community resources due to variable service quality.
We do not contact their technical support directly because we have a service agreement already in place with them with some dedicated and some non-dedicated resources.
It is important to get to the right engineer quickly, but the process sometimes involves multiple levels before reaching the best support.
I rate the technical support nine out of ten.
The technical support is of good quality
While they are familiar with me, the team is not large enough, which impacts their availability.
The team is not very knowledgeable and takes too long to respond.
I am happy with the technical support from Oracle, it is very good support.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Omada Identity is praised for its scalability in cloud and hybrid environments, despite minor performance and customization feedback.
Sentiment score
7.3
Microsoft Identity Manager is scalable for enterprises but may not be cost-effective or efficient for smaller or very large setups.
Sentiment score
7.0
Oracle Identity Governance excels in scalability with proper configuration, though some users face challenges as load increases.
In terms of scalability, Microsoft Identity Manager allows management of up to 400,000 objects with a standard configuration.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Omada Identity is stable, with minimal issues, occasional bugs, and high ratings for reliability and performance.
Sentiment score
7.6
Microsoft Identity Manager is highly stable, but some users face challenges with SharePoint integration and system performance changes.
Sentiment score
6.2
Oracle Identity Governance stability varies with configuration and expertise, facing challenges like memory leaks and high-demand instability.
Not all conditions can be satisfied at all times, leading to some employee or user accounts experiencing deviations and syncing issues.
 

Room For Improvement

Omada Identity needs UI improvements, better scalability, integration, documentation, and cost-effective upgrades, with enhanced API and automation.
Microsoft Identity Manager needs improved integration, support, and documentation, while reducing costs and enhancing features compared to competitors like Okta.
Oracle Identity Governance needs enhanced flexibility, integration, cloud support, and user experience, addressing complexity, costs, and stability concerns.
The biggest issue, which is the reason why we are transitioning from their product to SailPoint, is the overall user experience.
The current policy management features are limited, and custom, flexible policies would be ideal.
While the initial setup of Microsoft Identity Manager is not completely complex, migrating or upgrading to a new version can be complex and requires multiple backups to ensure it goes smoothly.
Incorporating AI to reduce manual work would be beneficial.
The scope of the identity management or Oracle IDM is vast, and while we've implemented about 30, 40, or 50% of its capabilities, it's not done at full scale.
Improvements could include making Oracle Identity Governance a simpler plug-and-play product.
 

Setup Cost

Omada Identity offers cost-effective on-premises pricing, though cloud options are pricier, with flexible negotiations available for enterprises.
Microsoft Identity Manager is typically included in premium licenses with varied opinions on cost-effectiveness and decent bundled value.
Oracle Identity Governance is costly for small businesses with complex licensing, lengthy implementation, and modular options based on needs.
They are lower than some of their competitors.
The pricing of Microsoft Identity Manager is expensive.
Microsoft's licenses are bundled, allowing access to multiple services, which is beneficial.
Regarding pricing, setup costs, and licensing of Microsoft Identity Manager, it has a couple of cloud connectors that can sync directly with the O365 admin center, which is good enough.
They sell the solution cheaply, but setting up and maintaining it becomes very expensive.
If you want to implement it at full scale, it's not an entry-level product; it's an enterprise-class product and it is expensive.
Oracle Identity Governance is very expensive.
 

Valuable Features

Omada Identity provides governance, customization, integration, and automation for efficient identity lifecycle management with advanced reporting and strong API connectivity.
Microsoft Identity Manager features seamless integration, robust security, and user-friendly interface, enhancing identity and access management across environments.
Oracle Identity Governance automates identity management, enhances security, and optimizes compliance with seamless integration and robust customization features.
Technically, the product does everything one would expect from an identity and access management platform.
These features have been impactful in improving our security and compliance.
The best features of Microsoft Identity Manager are its 100% compatibility with Active Directory.
The features of Microsoft Identity Manager that have been most impactful in improving security and compliance include the granular policies, report, and the ability to gain end-to-end visibility for each user.
The features I find most effective in Oracle Identity Governance include size and scale management, which is good for large organizations.
The solution's capabilities in provisioning, de-provisioning, terminations, and transfers are excellent.
The best features in Oracle Identity Governance product include comprehensive reporting, as we can track exactly what person did what because of the auditing policies that can be enforced in it, and at what time what was done.
 

Categories and Ranking

Omada Identity
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Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (4th), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (4th), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (3rd)
Microsoft Identity Manager
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
6th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Identity Governance
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
19th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
70
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (8th), Mobile Identity (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Identity Management (IM) category, the mindshare of Omada Identity is 3.4%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Identity Manager is 3.5%, down from 6.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Identity Governance is 2.2%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Identity Management (IM)
 

Featured Reviews

Pernilla Hulth - PeerSpot reviewer
The interface is easy to use and gives you a solid overview
The cloud-based deployment was straightforward, but the on-prem deployment was in a highly complex ecosystem. Omada has matured since then. I wouldn't say that it isn't straightforward, but it depends on the customer. A standard deployment is relatively easy, but it can be more painful if you need a lot of customization. We deployed the cloud solution in around four months, nearly meeting the 12-week benchmark. The on-prem deployment took three years. It was a highly complex ecosystem that was dependent on other systems. Depending on the size of your environment, you need a product owner and some specialists for maintenance. My last customer was a university with a complex environment. They had around 12 people involved in maintenance at that organization. Typically, it's between 2-5 people.
RameshKumar9 - PeerSpot reviewer
Supports reliable identity management and custom policy design
Microsoft Identity Manager can be improved by integrating it with Entra ID as a SaaS application or by having a cloud-based connector, as it is currently limited to on-prem scenarios, and a combination of both would be a great solution compared to competitors such as SailPoint or One Identity Manager. While the initial setup of Microsoft Identity Manager is not completely complex, migrating or upgrading to a new version can be complex and requires multiple backups to ensure it goes smoothly.
Amimesh Anand - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers reliability through features associated with RBAC
Upgrading and making changes to the product is very difficult. It is difficult when you are upgrading the product because sometimes you cannot directly upgrade from one version to another version. You have to go to the lower version and then upgrade to the higher version, which is the biggest drawback of Oracle products. There are no additional features in the tool currently, and it has been the same for the last ten years. I want to see AI features in the tool so it becomes easy for implementers. There should be a change in the installation and deployment part, which is very heavy, due to which the team requires a lot of time, like two to three weeks. It should be easy to implement the tool in two or three days.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
49%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Healthcare Company
3%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Omada Identity Cloud?
As an administrator, we benefit from a lot of functionality that is available out of the box, but it is also configur...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Omada Identity Cloud?
They are positioned at a good price point. They are lower than some of their competitors.
What needs improvement with Omada Identity Cloud?
The biggest issue, which is the reason why we are transitioning from their product to SailPoint, is the overall user ...
What do you like most about Microsoft Identity Manager?
The product’s simplicity and integration are valuable.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Identity Manager?
Regarding pricing, setup costs, and licensing of Microsoft Identity Manager, it has a couple of cloud connectors that...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Identity Manager?
Microsoft Identity Manager can be improved by integrating it with Entra ID as a SaaS application or by having a cloud...
What do you like most about Oracle Identity Governance?
Role-based access control (RBAC) has been crucial for role-based management in my current company. Granular access re...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Identity Governance?
Oracle Identity Governance is very expensive. Licensing is complex as database product licensing differs from other p...
What needs improvement with Oracle Identity Governance?
Oracle Identity Governance ( /categories/identity-management-im ) is complex and heavy from an implementation perspec...
 

Also Known As

Omada Identity Suite, Omada Identity Cloud
MIM, Forefront Identity Manager, FIM, MS Identity Manager
Oracle Identity Manager, Oracle IAM, Oracle Identity and Access Management Suite
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Bayer, ECCO Shoes, Vattenfall, NuStar Energy, Unicredit, Schiphol Group, BMW Group, Deutsche Leasing
Dow Chemical Company (Dow), Whole Foods Market
Werkbank, Oshkosh, PeerPay, Boingo, Kellogg's, Pella, Slanska, Avaya, D+M
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