One Identity Active Roles vs SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor comparison

One Identity Active Roles vs. SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor

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Categories and Ranking

One Identity Active Roles

Ranking in Active Directory Management

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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

SolarWinds Server and Appli...

Ranking in Active Directory Management

8th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (20th), Server Monitoring (8th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Active Directory Management category, the mindshare of One Identity Active Roles is 12.0%, up from 6.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is 2.3%, up from 1.0% 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	12.0%
SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor	2.3%
Other	85.7%

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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NikhilKalwint

Technical Specialist at ServiceIO

Monitoring over a thousand systems has improved decision making and operational visibility

From an advantage perspective, SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is comparatively cheaper from a commercial point of view. It is easy to install and configure, very user-friendly, and quick to get up and running, allowing you to see the early value adds in your organization. It is compatible with most technologies for monitoring with very few chances of incompatibility. Configuration also allows us to monitor all the technical parameters we are looking for, making it a very good experience for us. The alerting feature in SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is a main advantage, as it alerts based on threshold breaches and can raise tickets to the ticketing system, send SMS, and email notifications, allowing engineers to work on those tickets to resolve issues and avoid further impact. The visibility into server health is a beneficial feature that I am utilizing. We widely use various application performance metrics in SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor such as database monitoring and server monitoring, which are quite good enough for any monitoring solution. We utilize the customizable dashboards in SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor.

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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

"We have seen a good return on investment because the automation feature has reduced manual efforts by around thirty to fifty percent and improved efficiency with reduced workload, saving our engineers time."

"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."

"One Identity Active Roles has significantly reduced the complexity and workload of administrative tasks related to Active Directory, as routine tasks like user creation, password resets, and access changes are automated or delegated, saving time and reducing manual efforts while making management more structured and consistent, making overall administration easier and more efficient."

"Overall, One Identity Active Roles has significantly reduced the complexity and workload in Active Directory administration in our organization."

"The AD and AAD management features of this solution are really good... They offer added value by showing more fields such as password age and the statuses of some things that we normally wouldn't see."

"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."

"One Identity Active Roles has had a very positive impact on the organization, especially in terms of efficiency, security, and compliance."

"One Identity Active Roles has helped my organization reduce the number of incorrect privileged accounts through the management unit feature and enables comprehensive group membership management with features not available in Active Directory, such as adding multiple secondary owners and dynamic groups."

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"Features like monitoring and infrastructure dependency mapping are valuable to us."

"We choose the Solarwinds based on the simplication of managing the tool itself."

"The solution can be deployed quickly."

"The solution is end-to-end from the network and the application to the processes. Everything about the enterprise infrastructure is being covered by the solution. It's easy to use and easy to navigate and one of the leaders among monitoring solutions."

"SolarWinds is a very stable platform compared to others on the market."

"The features like trends, capacity planning, recommendations, and diagnostics are the main items I focus on for added value."

"AppInsight for SQL: Enables us to see the relevant error log entries on the same page as performance parameters."

"Solarwinds has an open database that allows you to do serious integrations. It doesn't matter which service desk you have, you can implement and integrate it with SolarWinds."

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Cons

"For ActiveRoles, it would be good if the product supports multi-scripting language."

"One area where One Identity Active Roles can be improved is in simplifying its initial setup and configuration process, as deployment can be complex and time-consuming for a new user or organization without deep Active Directory expertise, which can slow down adoption and require additional training or support."

"Overall, One Identity Active Roles is a very powerful tool, but there are definitely areas where it can be improved."

"The initial setup and configuration can be complex, especially when designing workflows, policies, and delegation models."

"First is the user interface and experience. While it is functional, it can feel complex for a new user and less intuitive, especially for onboarding a new user."

"We don't get a lot of communication from the One Identity side. I don't know who our account representative is, and that is kind of not good since we have had some turnover there."

"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."

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"As per my view, Solarwinds should come up the same monitoring system for other certificate expiration alert apart from SSL."

"MS Azure Service and user experience monitoring is an area in which the SolarWinds tools are lacking; without a doubt, this is the Achilles heel of the Orion monitoring tools, and I am currently reviewing other vendors for Azure service monitoring tools."

"SolarWinds' interface is slow, and this is a global concern."

"The stability, flexibility, and ease of use could be improved."

"PerfStack can be made more effective."

"It would be helpful if the solution could integrate more with the security compliances, like this IDSS, etc."

"Scalability was an issue in the past."

"AppInsight needs to include more applications, the current list is very limited."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"It's fairly priced."

"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."

"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."

"The pricing is on the higher end."

"It's expensive."

"Price can always be lower. It is neither on the expensive side nor on the cheap side. We have worked with them for a lot of years, so we get a discount due to the size of the installation."

"The price is too high."

"We are on an annual license to use the solution. The price of the solution is expensive. The price is based on a bunch of factors, such as the number of engines and elements."

"I have always said SolarWinds is very “proud” of their products, meaning they are expensive. I cannot afford to purchase all the licenses I need for all the SolarWinds products."

"The solution's price is reasonable. Though it's on the higher side, the tool is worth the money."

"When planning for the number of licenses to purchase, make sure you understand all of the elements within an application required to really understand performance well. In our case, we quickly came to the conclusion that an unlimited license for SAM was the way to go."

"The solution is overpriced in terms of application management."

"SAM is not per server so the pricing model can be deceiving. If you have an enterprise environment, you will quickly exceed your licensing quickly. You should know this before going in."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

18%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

13%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	38
Midsize Enterprise	18
Large Enterprise	28

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	21

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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor?

The initial cost is quite high, but the renewal cost is reasonable.

What needs improvement with SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor?

There is definitely room for improvement besides simplifying its setup. As a non-technical person, I believe the dashboards could be improved. Everything we use appears on video walls, and we need ...

What is your primary use case for SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor?

I am doing research as we currently have both solutions, and I am looking to see if we need both or can manage with one. Currently, the outcome indicates that we need both. The focus point is diffe...

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Also Known As

Quest Active Roles

SolarWinds SAM

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 Server and Application Monitor provides comprehensive server, application, and infrastructure monitoring, focusing on integration, application dependency, and network insights through user-friendly interfaces and detailed dashboards.

With AppStack and AppInsight support, SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor offers service management, detailed resource dashboards, and integration capabilities. It monitors hardware metrics and performance parameters, facilitating database and network insights for cloud and virtual environments. Robust alerting, predictive analytics, and capacity planning ensure efficient management of server health and application performance.

What are the key features?

Integration: Seamlessly connects with existing tools.
AppStack: Provides a holistic view of applications.
AppInsight: Supports widely-used applications.
SNMP Polling: Efficient network data collection.
Diagnostics: Real-time troubleshooting.
Customizable Dashboards: Tailored monitoring views.

What benefits should users expect?

Comprehensive Monitoring: Extends from servers to databases.
Transparent Control: Enhances visibility into performance metrics.
User-Friendly: Simplifies proactive monitoring with alerts.
Predictive Features: Supports capacity and trend planning.

Industries implement SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor to enhance server utilization reporting, network configuration, and AV equipment performance tracking. They benefit from monitoring critical services across diverse deployment models, improving management efficiency and decision-making.

SolarWinds

Sample Customers

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

Andr. L. Riis AS, NetSuite

One Identity Active Roles vs. SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor