Safeguard by One Identity vs Veza comparison

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One Identity and Veza are both solutions in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category. One Identity is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.6, while Veza is ranked #26 with an average rating of 7.5. One Identity holds a 4.4% mindshare in PAM, compared to Veza’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of One Identity users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Veza users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 20, 2026

One Identity Safeguard and Veza compete in the identity and access management sector. Data comparison suggests Veza has an upper hand due to comprehensive features justifying its cost.

Features: One Identity Safeguard offers robust privileged access management, session monitoring, and threat detection. Veza leads with granular access control, data-centric security, and advanced data controls.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: One Identity Safeguard is noted for straightforward deployment and strong customer support. Veza provides a flexible deployment model suited to complex setups, though requiring deeper expertise initially.

Pricing and ROI: One Identity Safeguard is valued for its cost-effectiveness and good ROI with lower setup costs. Veza, while initially more expensive, delivers returns through advanced functionality appealing to those seeking scalability and security advances.

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Categories and Ranking

Safeguard by One Identity

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

2nd

Ranking in Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM)

2nd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (1st)

Veza

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

26th

Ranking in Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM)

8th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

GRC (23rd), Identity Management (IM) (23rd), SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) (9th), Identity Security and Posture Management (ISPM) (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of Safeguard by One Identity is 4.4%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veza is 1.5%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Safeguard by One Identity	4.4%
Veza	1.5%
Other	94.1%

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

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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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Guddeti Srikanth

Senior Consultant at Capgemini

Identity visibility has improved and access governance supports least-privilege decisions

I wouldn't say major drawbacks, but there are a few minor challenges and limitations to consider. Veza provides significant value for identity security and access governance, but one of the main challenges is the initial implementation and integration process, particularly in organizations with complex environments, multiple cloud platforms, and a larger number of applications.Connecting different systems and ensuring that identity and permissions data is collected accurately required careful planning, technical coordination, and collaboration between security, IT, and application teams. Regarding its governance and security, my experience has not been very comprehensive, but the security approach is valuable because the AI-driven security insights need to operate with a clearer framework of access control, accountability, and data protection.

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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

"Since we have deployed this solution, we have experienced many positive outcomes, such as faster audit preparation by fifty to seventy percent and saving operational time by almost forty to sixty percent."

"We have limited the possibilities for malicious actions and have made it safer for our users when they are using privileged accounts."

"I give it an eight because of its robust security features, its splendid automated password management, and real-time activity monitoring that stood out to me."

"We use the solution’s “transparent mode” feature for privileged sessions; it is very easy because it is only a simple configuration for our users, we don't have to modify our network, we install it, configure it, and it works, so it is super easy, and the rollout for our users is seamless."

"There are numerous valuable data protection features, including the content and information that offer us more scalable protection as needed."

"Two-factor authentication has saved us from a couple of brute force attacks on a couple of our C-level executives."

"One Identity Safeguard has positively impacted my organization by helping to increase security because of password vaulting."

"The most unique and valuable features are the upstream and downstream throughput capacities; the Safeguard platform provides agile integration. In actuality, all the features are valuable. They're good, user-friendly."

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"Veza has positively impacted my organization by improving access for our users, allowing us to check the user and perform auditing for our system or organization, and we are now able to implement least privilege practices, which has made our organization and system more secure."

"It's the only current GRC vendor with licensing rights for HITRUST 11.3 framework, and I've avoided expensive HITRUST licensing costs through a custom control framework."

"In one dashboard or one place, I can see all the company's identity."

"One of its strongest features is the ability to provide a clearer picture of who has access to critical applications, cloud platforms, infrastructure, and sensitive data."

Cons

"I think One Identity Safeguard could be improved by making the UI more user-friendly and simplifying some configurations, as it can feel a bit complex at times."

"From a usability perspective, what we are finding out is that our privileged domain admin users, in particular, want functionality for extending a checkout session. So we are working with One Identity support to see if there's an enhancement that can be made to the product."

"One Identity Safeguard can be improved with a more modern and intuitive interface, better troubleshooting and diagnostic tools, enhanced real-time monitoring and reporting, and stronger integration with cloud and hybrid identity platforms to simplify administration and improve operational visibility."

"I think the initial setup of One Identity Safeguard could be more simplified, and the dashboard customization could also be improved."

"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."

"If I had to point out something that could be improved or is sometimes seen as missing, it would be user experience or UI."

"I would like to see an adjustment with more enterprise architecture. You can buy multiple appliances but you can not fully separate different functions, so scaling might be a bit more complicated."

"Some of our users find the functionality a bit complex, and it could be made more user-friendly."

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"I wouldn't say major drawbacks, but there are a few minor challenges and limitations to consider."

"In Veza, there is some scope for improvement, as I can see that custom integration is not easy."

"Veza can be improved as it is currently not suitable for small projects due to its high cost, complex setup, and requirement for more integration with multiple systems."

"The support experience could be better."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"The pricing is about $80,000 per 100 servers. There are few elective costs."

"As compared to other products, it is reasonable, but the training sessions are too expensive."

"Safeguard is cheaper than CyberArk."

"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."

"One Identity Safeguard is expensive and the cost goes up as we scale."

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

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

14%

Retailer

10%

Financial Services Firm

University

Financial Services Firm

12%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	93
Midsize Enterprise	27
Large Enterprise	40

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Questions from the Community

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

My experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Safeguard by One Identity is moderate.

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What needs improvement with One Identity Safeguard?

Safeguard by One Identity could be improved by making the interface even easier to use, expanding reporting and analytics, and providing more customization options for access policies. It would be ...

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What is your primary use case for One Identity Safeguard?

My main use case for Safeguard by One Identity is securing and managing user identities and access across the application with a focus on improving authentication, enforcing access control, and red...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veza?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that the pricing is much higher and the setup is very complex.

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What needs improvement with Veza?

Veza can be improved as it is currently not suitable for small projects due to its high cost, complex setup, and requirement for more integration with multiple systems. Additionally, there are no e...

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What is your primary use case for Veza?

My main use case for Veza is to use it for authentication and to determine who can access what and what can be accessed by the system or organization users. We set permissions for cloud platforms a...

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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.

One Identity

Veza Core Authorization Platform enhances data access visibility, centralizes control, and simplifies user permissions management. Its robust security through zero-trust principles, seamless integration, and automated compliance reporting boost organizational efficiency, productivity, and security, while streamlining workflows and minimizing vulnerabilities.

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