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CrowdStrike Falcon vs Microsoft Identity Manager comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 1, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.4
Omada Identity's high initial cost is offset by reduced maintenance costs, improved security, and process efficiency, but ROI measurement is challenging.
Sentiment score
7.5
CrowdStrike Falcon enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and boosts productivity with improved security, providing a valuable return on investment.
Sentiment score
6.5
Microsoft Identity Manager enhances security and efficiency with multifactor authentication, yielding up to 20% time savings and 15% ROI.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.8
Omada Identity's technical support is praised for responsiveness, but outdated documentation and inconsistent response times pose challenges.
Sentiment score
7.1
CrowdStrike Falcon offers responsive support, though improvements in response time and personalization are noted; premium support is highly praised.
Sentiment score
6.8
Microsoft Identity Manager's support is mixed, praised for expertise yet criticized for slow responses and lengthy resolution times.
We do not contact their technical support directly because we have a service agreement already in place with them with some dedicated and some non-dedicated resources.
The CrowdStrike team is very efficient; I would rate them ten out of ten.
I rate the technical support nine out of ten.
The technical support is of good quality
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Omada Identity is praised for its scalability in cloud and hybrid environments, despite minor performance and customization feedback.
Sentiment score
7.9
CrowdStrike Falcon is highly scalable, supporting thousands of endpoints with easy deployment, catering to diverse business environments effectively.
Sentiment score
7.3
Microsoft Identity Manager excels in scalability for enterprises, though challenges arise beyond 100K users; Azure improves cloud scalability.
When it comes to scalability, it is entirely based on premium models according to demand.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Omada Identity is stable, with minimal issues, occasional bugs, and high ratings for reliability and performance.
Sentiment score
8.2
Users praise CrowdStrike Falcon's stability, performance, and reliability, noting minimal issues and high stability ratings despite occasional integration hiccups.
Sentiment score
7.7
Microsoft Identity Manager is highly stable with occasional SharePoint portal issues, remaining a reliable choice for identity management.
 

Room For Improvement

Omada Identity needs UI improvements, better scalability, integration, documentation, and cost-effective upgrades, with enhanced API and automation.
CrowdStrike Falcon needs system integration, UI, reporting improvements, and enhanced compatibility, addressing false positives, support, and pricing concerns.
Microsoft Identity Manager faces integration issues, resource demands, and usability challenges compared to Okta and OneLogin, needing improvement.
The biggest issue, which is the reason why we are transitioning from their product to SailPoint, is the overall user experience.
False positive reductions are needed.
Simplifying the querying process, such as using double quote queries or directly obtaining logs based on IP addresses or usernames, would be beneficial.
It would be helpful if there were cost-cutting measures.
The current policy management features are limited, and custom, flexible policies would be ideal.
 

Setup Cost

Omada Identity offers cost-effective on-premises pricing, though cloud options are pricier, with flexible negotiations available for enterprises.
CrowdStrike Falcon's pricing, typically $50,000 to $100,000 annually, is competitive with customizable options and offers free trials.
Microsoft Identity Manager pricing varies by included licenses, making it cost-effective for some but expensive for others.
They are lower than some of their competitors.
The pricing of Microsoft Identity Manager is expensive.
Microsoft's licenses are bundled, allowing access to multiple services, which is beneficial.
 

Valuable Features

Omada Identity provides governance, customization, integration, and automation for efficient identity lifecycle management with advanced reporting and strong API connectivity.
CrowdStrike Falcon offers robust threat detection and prevention with user-friendly interface, AI-driven analysis, and excellent integration features.
Microsoft Identity Manager offers seamless integration, strong security, and user-friendly features, enhancing enterprise security and compliance effectively.
Technically, the product does everything one would expect from an identity and access management platform.
I can investigate by accessing the customer's host based on the RTR environment and utilize host search to know details for the past seven days, including logins, processes, file installations, malicious processes, and network connections.
The meantime to detection in the cloud is almost real-time.
CrowdStrike provides a lot of visibility in their tool.
These features have been impactful in improving our security and compliance.
The features of Microsoft Identity Manager that have been most impactful in improving security and compliance include the granular policies, report, and the ability to gain end-to-end visibility for each user.
 

Categories and Ranking

Omada Identity
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Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (3rd), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (5th), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (3rd)
CrowdStrike Falcon
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
125
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (6th), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (3rd), Threat Intelligence Platforms (2nd), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (1st), Active Directory Management (2nd), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (1st), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (1st), Ransomware Protection (1st), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (3rd), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (1st)
Microsoft Identity Manager
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
7th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Identity Management (IM) category, the mindshare of Omada Identity is 3.2%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of CrowdStrike Falcon is 2.3%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Identity Manager is 4.6%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Identity Management (IM)
 

Featured Reviews

Pernilla Hulth - PeerSpot reviewer
The interface is easy to use and gives you a solid overview
The cloud-based deployment was straightforward, but the on-prem deployment was in a highly complex ecosystem. Omada has matured since then. I wouldn't say that it isn't straightforward, but it depends on the customer. A standard deployment is relatively easy, but it can be more painful if you need a lot of customization. We deployed the cloud solution in around four months, nearly meeting the 12-week benchmark. The on-prem deployment took three years. It was a highly complex ecosystem that was dependent on other systems. Depending on the size of your environment, you need a product owner and some specialists for maintenance. My last customer was a university with a complex environment. They had around 12 people involved in maintenance at that organization. Typically, it's between 2-5 people.
Chintan-Vyas - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to set up with good behavior-based analysis but needs a single-click recovery option
Most organizations are currently looking for a scheduled scan to meet their compliance needs. Other players like Symantec and Trend Micro, FireEye, et cetera, are still providing the signature-based regular scheduled scans also, which is not available in CrowdStrike. That is one parameter that we feel should be there in CrowdStrike. CrowdStrike is only working on the dynamic or the files under execution. CrowdStrike is not scanning the static files. The product could be more accurate in terms of performance. We'd like to have a single-click recovery option. With some machines getting corrupted by malware, we need an easy way to start with a blank slate if things happen. That one feature should be there in the EDR.
Victor-Akidiva - PeerSpot reviewer
End-to-end user visibility with impactful policy management
My primary use case is to manage identities and enforce policies and workflows to manage user profiles and provision them securely, as well as streamline that process The features of Microsoft Identity Manager that have been most impactful in improving security and compliance include the granular…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Omada Identity Cloud?
As an administrator, we benefit from a lot of functionality that is available out of the box, but it is also configur...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Omada Identity Cloud?
They are positioned at a good price point. They are lower than some of their competitors.
What needs improvement with Omada Identity Cloud?
The biggest issue, which is the reason why we are transitioning from their product to SailPoint, is the overall user ...
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What do you like most about Microsoft Identity Manager?
The product’s simplicity and integration are valuable.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Identity Manager?
Integration with third parties and enhanced policy management could be improved. The current policy management featur...
 

Also Known As

Omada Identity Suite, Omada Identity Cloud
CrowdStrike Falcon, CrowdStrike Falcon XDR, CrowdStrike Falcon Threat Intelligence, CrowdStrike Identity Protection, CrowdStrike Falcon Surface
MIM, Forefront Identity Manager, FIM, MS Identity Manager
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Bayer, ECCO Shoes, Vattenfall, NuStar Energy, Unicredit, Schiphol Group, BMW Group, Deutsche Leasing
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Dow Chemical Company (Dow), Whole Foods Market
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