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 #9 in PAM , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 2.5% 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 92% 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) (9th)

One Identity Manager

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

151

Ranking in other categories

User Provisioning Software (2nd), 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 2.5%, down 3.8% compared to last year.
One Identity Manager, on the other hand, focuses on Identity Governance Administration (IGA), holds 10.6% mindshare, down 16.2% since last year.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
ARCON Privileged Access Management	2.5%
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager	11.4%
Delinea Secret Server	4.9%
Other	81.2%

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Identity Governance Administration (IGA) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
One Identity Manager	10.6%
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud	32.6%
Saviynt Identity Cloud	19.5%
Other	37.3%

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 tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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

"The product's deployment phase was easy."

"The notification alert feature where the network admin gets notified of probable malicious activity is the most valuable feature."

"The initial setup is very straightforward. It's not complex at all."

"The video logs help us to identify any misuse of privileged accounts."

"By manually keeping the user logs, we can understand and manage all the operationalized tasks."

"They don't just stick to a base version; instead, they actively enhance and improve it based on client feedback and industry trends."

"The best part of this product is the administrator convenience. The portal is very user-friendly. An administrator can use it very easily."

"The deployment process for the solution was easy...The solution's technical support team was good."

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"At the time of the onboarding, this is solution that we have interfacing with HR. On the same day an employee is hired, an account is created and available for the manager when the end user arrives. The opposite is true. The moment employment is terminated, the same day everything is disabled, then later deleted."

"Workflow management is an important feature. With other identity management products, there was no workflow management so we had to build it ourselves."

"I would definitely recommend One Identity Manager."

"One Identity Manager is very customizable to meet customer requirements."

"One Identity Manager simplifies user operations and provides security features, including automatic blocking of inactive accounts and timely access revocation."

"The solution does lots of things that we did manually before."

"For most customers, their access management system becomes smoother using One Identity Manager."

"The solution provides an identity-centric approach which supports achieving a Zero Trust model, and it significantly reduces operational costs by allowing the same number of support team members to manage a greater number of systems."

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Cons

"We would like to see support for privileged accounts used in web-based systems like Blue Coat Secure Web Gateway, VMware ESXI management tools, etc."

"The usability should be expanded to other browsers like Chrome and Firefox."

"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."

"Scalability could be improved."

"I would like for it to be dependent on Windows as opposed to Linux."

"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 solution needs more work on the password management side of things. Password management is a big challenge for us, and I would like to improve this aspect. We're finding that BeyondTrust is better in this regard, which is why we're probably going to migrate over. It will offer better security I think."

"I suggest implementing password rotation for service-based accounts, as that should be included."

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"The identity governance components have some room for improvement, particularly the ability to terminate an employee's ID after leaving the company."

"The user interface design could be improved, especially during checkout and navigation."

"The support team could be improved on. The first level of support essentially looks up knowledge base articles and often can't provide the answer needed."

"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 web portal can be a bit muggy at times. This is one of the key complaints from our customers."

"The product is quite scalable, except for the database which is not highly available. This is where scalability could be improved."

"Upgrading to a new version is consistently challenging and time-consuming."

"The One Identity Manager documentation could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product's pricing is good value. Go for user-based licensing, without any limit on the target servers."

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

"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."

"Pricing and licensing are good, very aggressive."

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

"ARCON is a will give you all the features in a very cost-effective solution. Pricing and licensing is very good compared to other players in the market."

"The licensing is simple, and there are only two types licensing: device licensing and user-based licensing."

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

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"We are using a self-built solution. It would cost too much to get that up to the standard of what we need. In the long-term, it is cheaper to buy a solution that has what we need. Though, we are still running the previous solution, as we are still in the implementation phase."

"From a cost perspective, One Identity has the biggest bang for the buck."

"One Identity Manager is priced in the middle range but offers good value due to lower implementation time compared to competitors. Total cost of ownership is crucial where the main expense is in implementation, not licensing."

"The licensing for One Identity Manager is per user, per carbon life, specifically, it's per people, and not a per-identity licensing model. For example, if I have two hundred people, or if I have someone with several identities, I'm only paying for it once. I don't remember the exact cost of One Identity Manager because I wasn't the one who paid for the license."

"One Identity Manager is expensive."

"It's not cheap, but the pricing is okay. Other applications cost about the same."

"One Identity isn't cheap for small or medium-sized businesses, but I don't think it's necessary for a small company to use. The price is fair for large enterprises with thousands of employees that want to adopt a zero-trust model."

"We are paying for premium support, which is expensive. However, we do receive very good, fast support."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

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	47
Midsize Enterprise	24
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?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing regarding One Identity Manager is that it does not have public list prices. Costs are usually customized based on our organization size, deploy...

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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

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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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