ARCON Privileged Access Management vs One Identity Manager comparison

The compared ARCON and One Identity solutions aren't in the same category. ARCON is ranked #10 in PAM , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 2.4% mindshare in the category. One Identity is ranked #2 in IGA , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 10.6% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of ARCON users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of One Identity users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

ARCON Privileged Access Man...

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Privileged Access Management (PAM) (10th)

One Identity Manager

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

162

Ranking in other categories

User Provisioning Software (1st), Identity Management (IM) (3rd), Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Identity and Access Management solutions, they serve different purposes. ARCON Privileged Access Management is designed for Privileged Access Management (PAM) and holds a mindshare of 2.4%, down 3.7% compared to last year.
One Identity Manager, on the other hand, focuses on Identity Governance Administration (IGA), holds 10.6% mindshare, down 15.3% since last year.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
ARCON Privileged Access Management	2.4%
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager	10.5%
Delinea Secret Server	4.5%
Other	82.6%

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Identity Governance Administration (IGA) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
One Identity Manager	10.6%
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud	30.9%
Saviynt Identity Cloud	18.7%
Other	39.8%

Identity Governance Administration (IGA)

Featured Reviews

Daleep Singhal

System and DBA at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Enhanced security through session monitoring and activity recording

From an end-user point of view, it would be beneficial if the system could provide information about the last login. This would help identify if the server was accessed by me or if someone has potentially stolen my credentials. It would provide a clearer picture of whether ARCON Privileged Access Management is accessed by an authentic user.

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Neha Chhangani

Business Analyst at a startup based organization

Centralized identity governance has automated lifecycle management and simplifies compliance

One Identity Manager could be improved by making the initial setup and configuration simpler, especially for complex workflows and integrations. The user interface and reporting dashboards could also be more modern and intuitive with better out-of-the-box analytics. Additionally, clearer documentation and faster implementation guidance would help organizations get value more quickly. One specific challenge my team encountered was the complexity during initial configuration, especially when setting up custom workflows and role models which required more time and expertise. We also felt that out-of-the-box reports and dashboards are limited, and more customizable real-time analytics would be helpful. Better documentation and guided setup wizards would make adoption easier, particularly for teams new to identity governance tools. One improvement I think One Identity Manager needs is the enhanced self-service experience. The end-user self-service portal could be more intuitive with clearer guidance for access requests and password resets. Additionally, while integrations are solid, deeper cloud-native connectors and API-driven automation would help in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. A more responsive mobile interface or dedicated app for approvals and tasks would help managers who are often on the go. One more improvement is the built-in predictive insights or trend dashboards around access patterns and risk could improve proactive governance. More descriptive error messages and in-tool troubleshooting tips during setup configuration would reduce dependency on external documentation or support.

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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

"ARCOS is a powerful, stable, and reasonable product for anyone looking for a PAM solution."

"This product seems to appropriately meet our scope financially, as well as technically, which is why we went for it."

"After storing the administrator password in this password vault of the solution, the solution can automatically go and change the password based on the defined frequency with the defined complexity."

"All features are available and cover all the use cases, like database, thin clients, file sharing clients, etc."

"Previously, we had to go through some effort to change the credentials of our devices. The process was subject to human error... For things like managing credentials, some kind of register had to be maintained. With the Password Vault of ARCON, all these processes are automated. The credentials are changed, as per the schedule. The information is encrypted, kept in our vault, and sent to all the email addresses within the ARCON solution itself."

"With this log available, we can drill down to the activities performed by the people within our kiosk. There is a great feature where in the case of Unix servers, we have our own text-based logs. In the case of Window's server, we cannot create a text-based log, so our kiosk takes the screenshot or picture of the screen when I am working. It does this every three seconds."

"For our requirements, this is the best product out there."

"It is recording video records for Windows and command-line reports for others, Linux and AIX, of whatever activities being carries by that particular administrator."

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"The connection with multiple systems is what makes it flexible. We can create the accounts flexibly, enabling access to other systems. In addition to Active Directory, it can extend to SAP, to Salesforce, to Office 365, etc."

"One Identity Manager impacts my organization positively."

"One Identity Manager has positively impacted my company by minimizing manual effort, providing time savings, efficiency, and data integrity."

"We have been able to make our help desk self-sufficient by giving them role-based access, reduce service dependency by 40% to 50%, and save 60% to 70% of onboarding time because users are provisioned with the right access and are ready to go from day one."

"One Identity Manager's strong automation is the best feature, as it has reduced manual effort during user onboarding and access management."

"One Identity Manager offers a wide range of connectors, allowing it to interface with multiple target systems and perform provisioning and de-provisioning tasks within them."

"One Identity Manager is a powerful and reliable identity governance solution suitable for large enterprise environments, offering strong automation, security, and compliance features that help streamline access management and, once properly implemented, deliver long-term value and improved overall operational efficiency."

"You can scale it quite big, which is good. It has good sizing."

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Cons

"This product is lacking in terms of dashboarding analytics and should have user behavior analytics."

"The only thing is, while the product is good, they could do something on the support side."

"The product is browser dependent. As of now, it only works on Internet Explorer from the client side."

"Hazard flow could be improved, the data compliance portion."

"They they should focus on support. The support needs to be very strong. Since the product is becoming stronger, their support team also should be equally strong. They should respond to open queries within the time limit they have set. Their support team should be more technical, to understand the issue or the set up."

"The auto-password change feature which was recently added is supposed to change the password, however, in some cases, while changing the password, it has caused me to lose connection due to network-related issues or something similar."

"One thing which needs improvement is where it is keeping video logs of Windows Servers, whatever activities are being carried out by the administrator. Because Windows logs are a video, they are unsearchable, so if you need to search for a specific administrator and what he has done on a server, right now you need to go through different video logs of that particular timeframe. I think they are coming up with an additional feature where in it can be indexed and can be searchable."

"One common problem I faced with ARCON PAM was compatibility issues with certain software versions."

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"The tool to develop the web portal needs improvement."

"The technical support is non-existent. It is not worth talking about."

"The initial setup was quite complex because you run into some existing policies that the company already had. There was some trouble with some inconsequential policies."

"There are several smaller parts of the tool that have room for improvement."

"There are occasional issues with the UI or errors when servers are not up and running, often requiring a restart from cache memory and other related areas."

"End-user UI customization is difficult and requires some knowledge of proprietary Angular technology. Every time a customer asks us: "Hey, can we modify this form in the UI?" or "Can we integrate a new form?" it's difficult to do. It's possible and we usually do it, but coding form changes typically takes two to four weeks, depending on the changes."

"The integration process with SAP has been the worst. It has been really difficult because our SAP is really customized."

"They should publish more development documents to help users of One Identity Manager, as there are limited resources available."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost of this product is very cheap, comparatively in the global market."

"Product pricing is based on users and connections. We did not have to pay more for additional features."

"We have a subscription to use this solution."

"Their licensing model is very simple, as it is based on the number of endpoints which you want to manage along with the number of users and administrators which you want to use."

"There are no major concerns with licensing because we can handle multiple servers in our kiosk system."

"Pricing is reasonable."

"The solution’s pricing is neither cheap nor expensive."

"It is good value for our business. According to me, their competitors are more costly. Therefore, it is quite affordable. I find the ARCON to be much cheaper than the other products in the market."

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"One Identity Manager is fairly priced."

"On-premises, it is cheap. It is way cheaper than others. The cost of the hosted one varies. They do offer a hosted one, and its cost varies, but it is not that expensive. You have a license for employees and a license for support."

"One Identity Manager's pricing is competitive and in line with what other companies offer."

"There are old processes that are really great for some people and look like pieces of artwork. However, the maintenance of them is really expensive."

"The solution is flexible, in general. You can define the parts of the solution that you want to use, and it won't affect the price."

"One Identity Manager has a reasonable price point."

"Pricing depends on licensing models, such as per-user licensing and feature-based pricing. Additional models like governance, provisioning, and reporting increase costs."

"One Identity Manager is cost-efficient."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	17

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	65
Midsize Enterprise	25
Large Enterprise	103

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ARCON Privileged Access Management?

The product's deployment phase was easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ARCON Privileged Access Management?

The pricing is considered not expensive and is best priced.

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What needs improvement with ARCON Privileged Access Management?

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What do you like most about One Identity Manager?

The One Identity birthright process has helped generate user accounts more accurately and quickly.

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

The setup cost and licensing were straightforward, with excellent support. There were no issues with pricing, setup cost, or licensing.

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What needs improvement with One Identity Manager?

The initial setup could be improved to reduce the complexity.

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Comparisons

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

Saviynt Identity Cloud vs One Identity Manager

Compared 4% of the time

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Also Known As

ARCON ARCOS, ARCON PAM

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Overview

ARCON PAM is a full blown Privileged Access Management solution. It has a robust password vaulting technology that comes with AES- 256 Database encryption. Dual Factor Authentication, 4Eye Authentication functionalities and Granular Access Control enables an enterprise to block any unauthorized access attempt to critical information assets. All access is based on “Need to know” and “Need to do” basis. It has the largest connector stack. Its Single Sign On enables seamless access to a host of devices with just a single click.

The Solution enables an enterprise to monitor and analyze advanced threats in a real time. It has the best-in-class real-time threat analytics. It provides comprehensive audit trails and session recordings to ensure that all activities are tracked and these logs are encrypted and separately stored creating a legal hold.

Further, it has a highly scalable architecture that easily integrates with Third Party SIEM Solutions. It also supports cloud environment.

ARCON PAM is full-functionality solution at the most optimum pricing. More than 250 global enterprises spanning wide-ranging industries such as Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), Government Organizations, Media, Health Care, and Fintech have deployed ARCON PAM as of today.

While the company continues to be a leader in India and the Middle East, it has gained a solid traction in Africa and APAC market thanks to its well-distributed global channel network and strong industry reputation it enjoys in the cyber security domain.

ARCON

One Identity Manager is a value-added and trusted active directory management and user provisioning software solution. One Identity Manager administers and protects an organization’s data and users, minimizes threats, and ensures that compliance regulations are consistently satisfied.

Users will have access to the data and applications they need when they need them. One Identity can be used on premises, in the cloud, and also with hybrid options. One Identity Manager is able to easily combine strict governance compliance regulations and rigorous security protocols to keep business enterprises secure and functional today and into the future. One Identity Manager is also a robust, scalable identity governance and administration (IGA) solution. The solution is designed to meet the changing needs of a growing dynamic business enterprise, and not be limited or left vulnerable by IT department constricts.

One Identity consistently provides robust security solutions that facilitate a strong secure enterprise where the users, applications, and critical data are safe and secure. The unified identity security platform provides identity governance and administration (IGA), privileged access management (PAM), active directory management and security (ADMS), and identity and access management (IAM) processes to ensure an aggressive stance on security for today’s dynamic enterprise organizations.

One Identity is used by more than 11,000 organizations worldwide managing over five hundred million plus identities.

One Identity Manager Features

Self-service options: Organizations save time and are able to get tasks completed easily. Users can request permissions or access and receive predetermined approval based on role assignments.
Password management: Organizations can easily reset user passwords based on established organizational protocols. Password policies can be determined according to user roles and assignments.
Governance: One Identity Manager offers complete visibility regarding data access, such as who has access, when the access was given, and the reasons why access was given. The solution delivers clear reporting to comply with any regulatory requirements.
SAP certified: Users are able to amplify existing SAP security protocols and seamlessly connect accounts under governance. One Identity Manager is a complete identity access solution.
Reporting: One Identity Manager delivers reliable reporting regarding user access and privileged access to an organization's network. The reporting can satisfy all government and regulatory compliance standards.
Connectors: One Identity Manager’s significant amount of available connectors enable organizations to easily extend identity governance to the cloud and will ensure cloud application time is minimized significantly.

Reviews from Real Users

“The initial setup process for an employee is straightforward. We set up processes for user accounts and we can add other processes to them. Our goal is to automate all user-permission and user-administration processes with One Identity and we are doing that more and more.” - Marc H., IT Architect at a tech services company

“The most valuable features are that it has a lot of capabilities, can integrate with a lot of systems, including automated onboarding like CyberArk, and allows you to integrate different entities.” - Security Consultant at a financial services firm

One Identity

Sample Customers

RAK Bank, AXIS Bank, Reliance Capital, Kotak Life Insurance, MTS

Texas A&M, Sky Media, BHF Bank, Swiss Post, Union Investment, Wayne State University. More at OneIdentity.com/casestudies

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