One Identity Safeguard vs WALLIX Bastion comparison

One Identity and WALLIX are both solutions in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category. One Identity is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.6, while WALLIX is ranked #8 with an average rating of 6.8. One Identity holds a 4.3% mindshare in PAM, compared to WALLIX’s 3.8% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of One Identity users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of WALLIX users who would recommend it.

One Identity Safeguard

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86% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 6, 2024

One Identity Safeguard and WALLIX Bastion compete in the privileged access management market. Based on the data, One Identity Safeguard excels in pricing and customer support satisfaction, while WALLIX Bastion wins users over with feature-rich offerings.

Features: One Identity Safeguard offers solid auditing capabilities, integration flexibility, and a reliable licensing model. WALLIX Bastion provides ease of use, robust session management, and comprehensive feature offerings.

Room for Improvement: One Identity Safeguard could improve its scalability, reporting functions, and perhaps its analytics. WALLIX Bastion might benefit from enhancements in analytics, broader integration options, and faster service response times.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: One Identity Safeguard is valued for clear deployment guides and accessible support, while WALLIX Bastion is noted for a straightforward setup process but could improve response times.

Pricing and ROI: One Identity Safeguard offers competitive pricing with user satisfaction in its licensing model concerning ROI. WALLIX Bastion's setup may be more expensive initially, but its comprehensive features provide a return that users find justifies the cost.

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Categories and Ranking

One Identity Safeguard

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

2nd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (2nd), Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) (2nd)

WALLIX Bastion

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

8th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of One Identity Safeguard is 4.3%, up from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WALLIX Bastion is 3.8%, down from 8.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
One Identity Safeguard	4.3%
WALLIX Bastion	3.8%
Other	91.9%

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Featured Reviews

Mahesh Malve

Senior Business Development Associate at DigitalTrack Solutions ind pvt ltd

Centralized control has strengthened privileged security and simplified audit investigations

While One Identity Safeguard is a strong and reliable PAM solution, there are a few areas where it can be further improved to enhance user experience and scalability. Regarding the user interface and experience, the UI, while functional, can be a bit complex for new users. A more intuitive and modern dashboard with simplified navigation would improve adoption, especially for non-technical stakeholders. Regarding integration flexibility, although it supports major integrations, expanding out-of-the-box connectors for more cloud-native apps, DevOps tools, and SaaS platforms would be beneficial. Faster and simpler API-based integrations could reduce deployment efforts. Regarding scalability and performance in large enterprise environments, performance tuning and scaling can require additional efforts. Enhancing seamless scalability and high availability configuration would improve enterprise readiness.

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René DRABO

Team Lead at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Security has improved with monitored privileged sessions but the complex interface still needs work

I do not find WALLIX Bastion easy to use and ergonomic, but I have no clue about how much it costs. When I say it is not easy to use, I mean the interface is complex, but it might not be directly linked to the product; it might be linked to the way we implemented it in our context. The way we have to connect to a third Bastion and then launch another session bothers me. We also have some limitations, but I think this is linked to our context regarding how many times the session can stay open on the Windows session, which is not aligned with my needs. I am more of a promoter of other kinds of handling privileged access management with my use case, but it might not be linked to the tool; it is just because the implementation we made is not what I expect for my needs and it is not the way I want to work on my servers. In the past, I used the leader in PAM but cannot remember the name. I was more satisfied because the connection was more straightforward: I click on a button, make my authentication, and have my servers open, and this is the way I want it. The UI was the main reason why I thought the previous tool I was using was better.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"Overall, it has helped us save time, improve security, and reduce manual effort across the team."

"Customer Service: absolutely perfect Technical Support: Technical support is 10/10, absolutely."

"The whole product solves the privileged access management challenge for our company. We have a secure tunnel, a secure session manager, and automatic logging of sessions, which is good for forensic purposes. We have a rich level of logs and can trace what happened on which machine and see who did what."

"The technical support is tremendous."

"The auditing and approval mechanisms are features we did not have before and are greatly appreciated."

"We use the Approval Anywhere, or cloud assistant feature and it is great. It enables us to add an extra layer of security for critical passwords without adding time to the approval process."

"One Identity Safeguard positively impacts our organization by reducing the likelihood of breaches from privileged sprawl by removing shared admin passwords and enforcing control checkouts while also improving our investigation times and providing strong forensics from a centralized location."

"The most interesting thing about this product is it is very easy to implement and configure as well as its usability."

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"I feel WALLIX is better because it's simple, seamless, and easy to integrate."

"We use WALLIX Bastion to provide access and to monitor sessions."

"Technical support is very good; they have their own ticket system that is available for all customers and their system is already in different languages, for example, English, French, and, for us, Russian."

"WALLIX Bastion is a great solution that evolves with new features, unlike competitors like CyberArk."

"The most valuable feature of WALLIX Bastion is its password management capability, which is central to safeguarding sensitive information."

"The setup process was simple, and the solution can be implemented within less than one day."

"The solution's technical support team is helpful."

"I like that it's Linux-based, and you don't need to have separate implementations, extra database licenses, or enterprise licenses. I think because it's Linux-based, it's more seamless than Windows. I also like the access manager, which I think is a super tool. Everything is browser-based, and you don't need a VPN. So, that's a great thing."

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Cons

"One Identity Safeguard can be improved in areas such as UI modernization."

"Support for One Identity Safeguard could be improved because sometimes the support team doesn't have an answer or solution for some bugs. A feature I found in a competitor would make One Identity Safeguard better, and that is the ability to load balance the traffic in the target."

"Now, I think the best way to improve it will be to optimize the software, because the software begins to consume more resources (physical)."

"When we compare One Identity Safeguard with Cyberark, we know CyberArk has other tools or other features that are more complex and more useful for the customers. For example, I have one customer that wants to elevate the permission that is available in CyberArk."

"I would like to see an adjustment with more enterprise architecture."

"We have feature requests and would like to see the turnaround times on those features to be faster."

"One Identity Safeguard could be improved with a more user-friendly interface and simpler initial setup, as the learning curve can be somewhat steep."

"For some users, the physical appliance has been a bit buggy."

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"There should be more effort to increase the level of security."

"The product doesn't have behavior analytics. They promised to develop this, but only for the cloud, not for on-premise versions."

"The main problem of Bastion, CyberArk, and WALLIX is that they have the same interface for both administration and users, which is not a good idea from a security perspective."

"There could be more automation features for the solution."

"The performance of WALLIX Bastion's password manager is very low."

"Also, the biggest disadvantage of WALLIX is the reporting or behavioral analysis limited. I feel like it's very weak in reporting when compared to the other solutions."

"The password management needs improvement. Management of Access Manager should be improved as well."

"I do not find WALLIX Bastion easy to use and ergonomic."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"They offer a fair price for a robust solution."

"The full license is expensive but if you plan to use it in a big organization then it is the best option because it is more flexible."

"The pricing depends on our perspective, our budget, and, of course, the competitors we are taking into account."

"Safeguard is cheaper than CyberArk."

"It is more expensive than Secret Server but way less expensive than CyberArk. As a customer, I would like the pricing to be lower, but it has a good price point."

"The license is around $3,000 per month."

"We have a yearly license. The cost depends on how much a company wants to invest in technology. In our organization, we believe in modern digitization and automation processes so we found it affordable. One Identity was not that much less than other solutions and it is not a cheap solution. There were number of cheaper solutions. However, it's the most effective, according to our evaluation."

"It is a bit on the pricey side, but you get what you pay for. You don't want to get anything too cheap because then you get cheap stuff and cheap support. That really never helps anybody."

More One Identity Safeguard pricing and cost advice

"Some extra price needs to be paid for license."

"The solution's price is mid-ranged."

"The solution's pricing is comparable to that of other products."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Retailer

10%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

University

Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	84
Midsize Enterprise	27
Large Enterprise	35

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

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

Pricing, setup cost, and licensing are managed by the management team.

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What needs improvement with One Identity Safeguard?

One Identity Safeguard is a very strong privileged access management solution, and the only thing that needs to be enhanced is its dashboard customization; apart from this, everything is perfect.

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What is your primary use case for One Identity Safeguard?

One Identity Safeguard is used primarily to secure privileged credentials, enforce control over administrative access, and provide visibility into privileged activities. Whenever a network or serve...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for WALLIX Bastion?

The price of WALLIX Bastion is rated five out of ten, positioning it in the middle. The cost is justified by the features and capabilities we receive.

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What needs improvement with WALLIX Bastion?

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What is your primary use case for WALLIX Bastion?

The major use cases for WALLIX Bastion are general privileged access management, such as connecting to a server or securing SSH.

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Overview

One Identity Safeguard manages and monitors privileged access, enhancing security with features like automatic session recording, real-time monitoring, and credential rotation. It integrates seamlessly, supports compliance with audit trails, and improves operational efficiency across organizations. This robust platform significantly bolsters security protocols while controlling sensitive operations.

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WALLIX Bastion is a Linux-based solution designed for password management, access control, and session monitoring. Its browser-based access minimizes VPN needs while supporting third-party access, focusing on compliance and security.

WALLIX Bastion offers comprehensive security features like password rotation and session recording. It ensures secure connections and limits public port exposure, integrating seamlessly with other systems. Although the interface requires simplification, it provides intelligent privilege control and supports secure external vendor connections.

What are the most noteworthy features of WALLIX Bastion?

Password Management: Automatically rotates and secures access credentials.
Access Manager: Offers control and visibility over privileged accounts.
Seamless Integration: Easily aligns with existing IT infrastructure.
Session Management: Records and monitors user activity.
Browser-based Access: Eliminates the need for VPNs with secure web access.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Enhanced Security: Prevents unauthorized access and data breaches.
Compliance Assurance: Meets industry regulations for data protection.
Efficient Access Control: Streamlines management of multiple accounts.
Cost-Effectiveness: Reduces operational costs with optimized resource use.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies privileged access management.

In medical industries, WALLIX Bastion aids in maintaining HIPAA compliance by monitoring sessions, offering secure remote access management crucial for international companies auditing CLI commands. It supports Active Directory security training, benefiting enterprises managing sensitive data and application access.

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Sample Customers

Cavium

RTBF, Pharmagest, Michelin Group, Niort Hospital

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