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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97% willing to recommend

WALLIX Bastion

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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

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

Pros

"We are very pleased with the Safeguard platform feature."

"Now, once they are logged into the organization and are registered on our ERP system, their complete access will be ready within five seconds, and they will receive an SMS with their username and password so they can start working, which has increased efficiency and effectiveness of the access control function and reduced operational costs while providing services 24/7 on a platform that can be used anytime and anywhere for investigation."

"Technical support is brilliant."

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

"One Identity Safeguard is a game changer for us, especially for rapid business expansion and building trust with our clients."

"I have seen a clear return on investment with One Identity Safeguard, reducing manual effort for access management by around thirty to forty percent, decreasing audit preparation time by nearly fifty percent, and lowering the risks of costly incidents through improved security controls."

"One Identity Safeguard has had a strong positive impact on our organization by significantly improving security, control, and accountability around privileged access."

"But otherwise, I think it is a good product and a good buy."

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"Its video recording capabilities have definitely been key for us."

"Bastion provides a kind of isolation between the administration laptop and the server you want to administer."

"WALLIX Bastion's most valuable feature is the Access Manager because you can use it and access the data center without any client VPN."

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

"The interface is very simple. It doesn't need any plug-ins, just browsers that are installed at the beginning."

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

"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."

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Cons

"One Identity Safeguard is a strong PAM solution, but there are some areas for improvement."

"I just received a question from a customer in regards to a connection with Oracle OID. I tried to integrate Safeguard with the Oracle YAML as well as something else to manage the groups and users from a different system, like AD or LDAP. This one feature could be better. At this moment, the platform system can only use the integration with LDAP or AD. The software for research and development to create a connector to a YAML platform can be very complicated."

"One Identity Safeguard can improve by having more integration with multiple devices."

"We currently have a problem with the Active Directory integrations on Windows. Some of our users need to be logged with Active Directory, but we are having communication issues between One Identity and Active Directory. It seems that Active Directory is not well-integrated."

"Transparent mode was too cumbersome, so I don't foresee us being able to use it. On paper when we were initially talking about it, it was definitely going to be the preferred method until we realized the burden it would be on our network guys. Then, we had to step back and reevaluate what we wanted to do. That's when we changed our approach to use the RD Gateway feature."

"The main point regarding the user experience is that Safeguard has two separate management consoles."

"I find it challenging mostly when managing complex work, especially when trying to implement it on a larger scale; sometimes it becomes slow, and the automation process also slows down."

"The high availability function of the box itself requires a long time to switch over from one appliance to another, so there is room for improvement."

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"The product doesn't have behavior analytics."

"Reporting requires improvement; it is basic, allowing only CSV file extraction with no analytics features."

"WALLIX Bastion is GUI-driven, but it sometimes needs some management."

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

"For me, the main issue has to do with the system performance itself."

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

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It was definitely cheaper than the other two products that we evaluated."

"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."

"Its subscription cost is too much, and sometimes, it is very difficult to pitch the solution to the management for cost approval. If the cost is reduced a little bit, it would be easier. If its cost was less, many other organizations that currently cannot afford it would be able to use this technology. I'm sure many organizations around the globe are having issues with identity management, and it is a very difficult task for IT to manage privileged accounts."

"We bought their other products, so it was not that expensive. It is one of those where the more you buy, the cheaper it is."

"The license is very expensive for us, partly due to inflation and partly because of the exchange rate between the Dollar and the Iranian Rial. We purchased a perpetual license that we've been using up until now, but I believe that we are not going to update it in the future. Instead, we plan to find another third-party to support us with the license, in the sense that we would have access to their license as a shared agreement."

"Safeguard is cheaper than CyberArk."

"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."

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

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

"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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