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ARCON Privileged Access Management vs One Identity Manager comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

ARCON Privileged Access Man...
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
Privileged Access Management (PAM) (10th)
One Identity Manager
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
158
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
ProductMindshare (%)
ARCON Privileged Access Management2.4%
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager10.5%
Delinea Secret Server4.5%
Other82.6%
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Identity Governance Administration (IGA) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
One Identity Manager10.6%
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud30.9%
Saviynt Identity Cloud18.7%
Other39.8%
Identity Governance Administration (IGA)
 

Featured Reviews

DS
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.
Neha Chhangani - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product is really a good product and a good value for the money, in terms of costs, user convenience, and functionality that they offer."
"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."
"For that reason we introduced the PAM solution and it's working extremely well."
"100% compliant and you don't have to maintain ID management for each and every user."
"It's a go-ahead for any organization that is looking to meet their compliance and audit requirements."
"All features are available and cover all the use cases, like database, thin clients, file sharing clients, etc."
"Session recording is the most valuable feature, as it covers compliance and it also covers our in-house applications."
"It has improved our government compliance score in terms of audits."
"One of the valuable features is that it is relatively organized. I definitely appreciate that aspect. It is also relatively simple to use with a very easy flow to the GUI. The user interface is really top-notch."
"One Identity Manager is more scalable and customizable than other products I have worked on, and user customization isn't as complicated. Defender, One Identity's PAM solution, is useful for rotating passwords in the developer's evolving facilities."
"There are a lot of valuable features, including connectors, attestations, and workflow."
"One Identity Manager impacts my organization positively."
"One Identity Manager stands out for its extensive functionality."
"Among the most valuable features of One Identity Manager are administration from Active Directory and Azure Active Directory, as well as administration from Exchange. These features enable us to have fully automated processes to create new accounts and new mailboxes. The most valuable option is the ability to design an automated route to give our customers permissions."
"Mapping roles to users is a seamless experience that offers a lot of leverage in terms of speed and compliance, making it a very useful feature."
"One Identity Manager simplifies user operations and provides security features, including automatic blocking of inactive accounts and timely access revocation."
 

Cons

"For certain environments, it is very bad."
"The solution lacks to offer a governance mechanism for operational technology assets."
"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."
"Bulk password automation is not available in ARCON when compared to other products."
"Currently, along with the upgrade of the ARCON solution, we have to consider the desktops and the endpoints from where the solution will have to be accessed. We have to upgrade those endpoints and desktops as well. So upgrades are not smooth."
"The product is good but a lot of things can be changed, the way the system has been designed."
"The auto-password change feature which was recently added. It is supposed to change the password. However, in some cases, while changing the password, it has caused me to lose to connection due to network-related issues or something similar. What we need to have is a type of log for failure of password change."
"They need to improve on technical support, because ARCON has become a critical application."
"One Identity Manager is a complex tool with multiple components and a convoluted backend."
"The initial set up was quite complex. It takes quite some time to get use to this product because of its complexity."
"We would like the product to integrate with ServiceNow, since One Identity Manager and ServiceNow are two of our better tools."
"One Identity has a self-service portal but many customers need a helpdesk where they can go in and request. To make that happen we need to do a lot of customization. Maybe that could be improved..."
"The reporting and auditing functionalities within One Identity Manager could be enhanced, particularly in the reporting area, which would benefit from a wider range of pre-built reports."
"Some internal structures are in place because of already depreciated functions back from the time when the solution was used for software deployment and as a help desk."
"In regards to the front end, the portal that is offered to our users needs improvement. There is room for improvement on that side, particularly in user experience."
"Perhaps support could be improved. The knowledge base articles and wiki resources we currently use may not be applicable in every situation, as they often depend on the specific inputs or problems presented by users."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing and licensing are good, very aggressive."
"I am not in a position to give any financials, but whatever we have paid, it is value for money. Their licensing model is good. They have been flexible for us."
"Pricing is reasonable."
"We have a subscription to use this solution."
"Pricing is low and licensing is flexible."
"The solution’s pricing is neither cheap nor expensive."
"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."
"One Identity is cost-efficient from a licensing perspective. However, one drawback is that it's expensive on the hardware side for the customer to set up. One Identity's professional services team recommends various components. They lose some of the cost advantage because the hardware is expensive and requires maintenance."
"Its price is okay."
"Pricing depends on licensing models, such as per-user licensing and feature-based pricing. Additional models like governance, provisioning, and reporting increase costs."
"I am aware of the cost. For us, it is quite cost-efficient. We have a good enterprise license agreement, and we are very happy with what we get for the price we pay for it."
"There is a one-time licensing cost, and there is also a yearly subscription fee."
"Start with an operations team that is motivated to learn a lot in a short period of time. The longer you wait, the more expensive it will be to get the right level of expertise in this area."
"The licensing cost is per user."
"One Identity Manager is fairly priced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Construction Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Outsourcing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise17
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business60
Midsize Enterprise26
Large Enterprise103
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with ARCON Privileged Access Management?
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 pote...
What do you like most about One Identity Manager?
The One Identity birthright process has helped generate user accounts more accurately and quickly.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Manager?
In terms of pricing, I find One Identity Manager to be cost-efficient. I appreciate the licensing model where you purchase a license and only buy maintenance later, rather than paying for a subscri...
What needs improvement with One Identity Manager?
I would like to see the possibility of being supported during the migration to the Angular portal as an improvement in One Identity Manager. I do not have any other points regarding necessary impro...
 

Also Known As

ARCON ARCOS, ARCON PAM
Quest One Identity Manager
 

Overview

 

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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