One Identity Active Roles vs SolarWinds Access Rights Manager comparison

One Identity Active Roles vs. SolarWinds Access Rights Manager

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Categories and Ranking

One Identity Active Roles

Ranking in Active Directory Management

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

User Provisioning Software (3rd), Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) (2nd)

SolarWinds Access Rights Ma...

Ranking in Active Directory Management

9th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Active Directory Management category, the mindshare of One Identity Active Roles is 11.9%, up from 6.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Access Rights Manager is 4.8%, down from 6.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Active Directory Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
One Identity Active Roles	11.9%
SolarWinds Access Rights Manager	4.8%
Other	83.3%

Active Directory Management

Featured Reviews

Mahesh Malve

Senior Business Development Executive at DigitalTrack Solutions Ind Pvt Ltd

Automation has transformed user lifecycle tasks and now enforces consistent secure access

While One Identity Active Roles is a strong platform, a few improvements would make it even better. Many users feel the user interface is not very modern or intuitive, and it can take time to get used to navigating the console and workflows. Another improvement area is the learning curve and setup complexity. One Identity Active Roles is very powerful, but initial configuration, especially for policies, workflows, and delegation, can be complex and require experienced resources. From an integration perspective, although it supports multiple systems, organizations would benefit from more out-of-the-box connectors and smoother cloud integrations such as Azure Active Directory and software-as-a-service applications, as some setups currently require customization. In terms of reporting, while auditing is strong, generating business-friendly reports can be challenging. Users have mentioned the need for better dashboards and easier report generation. There are also some performance considerations, especially in large environments, such as slower PowerShell execution or delays in dynamic group processing in certain cases. Overall, improvements in user interface, ease of use, integration, reporting, and performance optimization would significantly enhance the product experience.

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Rafal-Stas

CEO at Greeneris Sp. z o.o.

Has good pricing options and is easy to manage and deploy

It's pretty easy to manage, and quite easy to deploy. It's easy to understand to work, and customers also tell us that there are a lot of options even too many sometimes for them. Sometimes the product is even too big for them at the beginning. The product also has a good payload with pricing. That's why the customers choose this solution. The price and the quality and options have a good ratio.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Active Roles helped reduce our identity-based breaches."

"It provides automatic provisioning/update/deprovisioning workflows from a source system to a target system."

"With this solution, they are skipping all the domain administrators and keeping the normal users, which is fantastic for them because some of the personnel are basic IT technicians without the knowledge of AD advanced features."

"I advise others looking into using One Identity Active Roles to utilize it because the automation in workflow is perfect, and the ability to provide detailed auditing and assist in internal audits is excellent."

"The solution improved our organization's security posture by framing the end users and ensuring that capabilities that could cause mistakes are hidden from the web interface."

"It has eliminated a lot of tedious IT tasks, especially when people leave, with ten or 15 scripted actions that Active Roles always does the same way and at the same time."

"The biggest thing for us is Active Roles saves a lot of man-hours in keeping groups up-to-date manually or trying to write some sort of script that you have to run, so we don't have to reinvent the wheel. Instead of when every time somebody joins a department, then somebody has to remember to put in a request to add "meet user Joe" to this group, the solution does it automatically for us. Therefore, it saves our business and IT staff time because they do not have to process requests since Active Role can do it for them."

"Heavily Automates - it will automate the entire provisioning, re-provisioning, de-provisioning and undo-de-provisioning tasks Complete Audit Trail - it gives an audit trail for each and every activity Increase in accountability – various tasks can be enabled for approval."

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"The solution can be used to audit the whole on-premises environment, including Active Directory, file servers, and other Microsoft services."

"It's pretty easy to manage, and quite easy to deploy."

Cons

"Additional documentation about the Angular web interface is needed."

"For the AAD management feature, it needs to improve the objects that we can manage and the security."

"The solution needs an attestation process that includes certification and recertification attestation."

"One Identity Active Roles is very useful, though there are a few areas where it could be improved, such as the user interface, policy creation, and reporting; it requires good knowledge of Active Directory."

"Another issue we have with the product is that we run a lot of custom tasks. You have to program them to run on one particular host and there's no automatic failover to a second host. If that host is down when a task is supposed to run, it has to wait until the next time it runs when that host is up."

"One Identity Active Roles can be improved by simplifying the setup process since a small team in a small business requires implementation without extensive IT support."

"There is always room to improve the user interface for increased clarity. I believe enhancements to the console are also necessary because it is more confusing than the web interface."

"For mid-sized to small companies, I do not know if it would be that useful, considering the tool's purpose."

More One Identity Active Roles cons

"The GUI could be improved because this GUI was invented ten years ago, and now we have a modern user interface. This GUI is a bit older than expected in this market."

"Configuring the solution with online services, like Microsoft Exchange Online, is difficult."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing model is a simple user-based model, not that much complicated."

"The price is reasonable. It costs us about 1 million Danish kroner annually, and we also spend about half as much on consultants."

"It's fairly priced."

"The pricing is high. I have not been involved with the renewal or cost aspect, but I know it is not cheap by any means. However, it is very useful for our environment."

"It's expensive."

"The pricing is on the higher end."

"The pricing for Active Roles is expensive but not as expensive as other solutions like Okta."

"The pricing of the solution is fine. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."

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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company

19%

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Manufacturing Company

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Financial Services Firm

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	53
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	31

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Active Roles?

I had a great experience with the setup cost, pricing, and licensing costs because the sales team of the vendor is really helpful during the entire procurement of the solution, and we are grateful ...

What needs improvement with One Identity Active Roles?

I do not see anything that needs to be changed as of now concerning the organization's needs because it is working very well and it is providing great features with great processes. The initial set...

What is your primary use case for One Identity Active Roles?

When a new user is created, predefined rules automatically apply naming standards and assigned groups. This reduces manual tasks while ensuring consistency across all operations. It prevents and av...

What needs improvement with SolarWinds Access Rights Manager?

First configuration may be difficult if you didn't deep dive into documentation. I recommend contacting some partners to help you deploy it in your environment.

What is your primary use case for SolarWinds Access Rights Manager?

As an certified expert I'm deploying this solution on my test environment and provide live demo's for our clients. Mainly Solarwinds ARM is used to simplify work for administration by introducing m...

What advice do you have for others considering SolarWinds Access Rights Manager?

Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten. Nothing is perfect :D

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Also Known As

Quest Active Roles

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Overview

One Identity Active Roles enhances Active Directory management by automating essential tasks and improving security through efficient delegation and role-based access control.

One Identity Active Roles offers advanced features for managing Active Directory environments, aiding in automating user provisioning, group management, and de-provisioning. It integrates seamlessly with Microsoft environments and provides centralized management for both on-premises and cloud identities. By improving operational efficiency and reducing manual errors, it enforces robust governance across organizations. Active Roles includes auditing and reporting tools that strengthen compliance and security monitoring. Companies find the setup could be simplified with better documentation, more customization options in reporting, and expanded cloud integration, particularly with Azure. Improved workflows and deeper native connectors are needed for seamless automation. Price adjustments and user-friendly analytics with intuitive dashboards are recommended for better usability.

What are the key features of One Identity Active Roles?

Automation of Active Directory tasks: Streamlines processes such as user provisioning and de-provisioning.
Role-based access control: Ensures secure delegation of administration tasks.
Auditing and reporting: Enhances compliance with security monitoring capabilities.
Integration with Microsoft: Seamlessly manages on-premises and cloud identities.

What benefits and ROI should users evaluate?

Operational Efficiency: Reduces manual errors and streamlines active directory tasks.
Security and Governance: Enforces policy-based controls for secure user management.
Compliance: Strengthens monitoring and compliance through advanced auditing.
Usability: Suggests enhancements in workflow and analytics for better management.

Many industries deploy One Identity Active Roles for automating user lifecycle management, especially in Active Directory environments. It significantly eases operations by automating onboarding for new hires, managing role changes, and modifying access. The platform efficiently handles tasks like password resets and compliance audits while empowering teams to securely manage user access without requiring full administrative rights.

One Identity

SolarWinds Access Rights Manager offers a comprehensive solution for managing and auditing access rights across an organization, helping IT teams ensure that only authorized users can access critical resources.

It simplifies the management of access rights by providing an intuitive interface to monitor user permissions and audit changes. Security professionals can quickly identify who has access to what, making it easier to prevent unauthorized access and comply with regulations. This platform is designed to meet the needs of IT departments looking to optimize access management without sacrificing security or compliance.

What are the most valuable features?

Automated Permission Analysis: Automatically analyze user permissions to identify potential vulnerabilities.
Compliance Reporting: Generate detailed reports to ensure regulatory compliance.
Active Directory Integration: Seamlessly integrate with Active Directory for efficient access management.
Real-time Alerts: Receive instant alerts on suspicious activity to quickly address security threats.
User Provisioning: Easily manage user accounts and access through a streamlined process.

What benefits or ROI can be looked for?

Improved Security: Protects sensitive data by restricting access to authorized users only.
Increased Efficiency: Reduces administrative overhead with automated permission management.
Enhanced Compliance: Assists in meeting regulatory standards with robust reporting features.
Risk Mitigation: Identifies and mitigates unauthorized access risks promptly.

SolarWinds Access Rights Manager is widely used in industries such as finance and healthcare where data security and regulatory compliance are crucial. It helps organizations achieve better access control management and evidence-based compliance reviews, which are essential in sectors with strict data protection requirements.

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Sample Customers

City of Frankfurt, Moore Public Schools, George Washington University, Transavia Airlines, Howard County, MD. See all stories at OneIdentity.com/casestudies

Accenture, Emerson, Lockheed Martin, Nielsen, NTT

One Identity Active Roles vs. SolarWinds Access Rights Manager