Imprivata Identity Governance vs Microsoft Entra ID comparison

Imprivata and Microsoft are both solutions in the Identity Management (IM) category. Imprivata is ranked #19 with an average rating of 10.0, while Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.7. Imprivata holds a 0.7% mindshare in IAM, compared to Microsoft’s 12.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Imprivata users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 1, 2024

Microsoft Entra ID and Imprivata Identity Governance compete in the identity management market. Microsoft Entra ID has a cost-effective advantage with strong support services, whereas Imprivata provides comprehensive features that justify its pricing.

Features: Microsoft Entra ID integrates seamlessly with Microsoft's ecosystem, offering robust identity protection, multifactor authentication, and conditional access. Imprivata Identity Governance delivers superior automated provisioning, access certification, and comprehensive audit capabilities, providing specialized governance functionalities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Entra ID is straightforward to deploy, particularly for existing Microsoft customers, and has generally positive support services. Imprivata Identity Governance, while more complex to deploy, ensures implementation success with extensive support.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Entra ID is considered more affordable with predictable pricing, enhancing ROI by leveraging existing Microsoft expenditures. Imprivata, despite higher initial costs, offers substantial ROI through its enhanced identity governance features, appealing to organizations focusing on comprehensive solutions.

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Omada Identity

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Identity Management (IM) category, the mindshare of Omada Identity is 3.3%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Imprivata Identity Governance is 0.7%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Entra ID is 12.5%, down from 13.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Pernilla Hulth

IAM Project Manager (Independent) at a retailer with 10,001+ employees

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.

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reviewer1694886

Sr systems admin at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees

A highly scalable and stable solution that can be used for account management

We use Imprivata Identity Governance for account management and self-service password reset Provided automated account management along with a highly customizable RBAC system. The most valuable feature of Imprivata Identity Governance is the integrations it offers. The GRC portion of the…

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Aaron Liang

System engineer at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees

Has significantly improved secure access to applications and resources in our environment

Microsoft Entra ID has helped by simplifying our management of permissions for APIs. We are not directly exposing credentials, as we use tokens instead. It has made management easier and more secure, especially in a multi-user environment. The implementation of Microsoft Entra ID significantly improved secure access to applications and resources in our environment, primarily through the widespread use of single-sign-on. Managing API permissions became much easier, as application registration often involves calling an API to utilize services without directly exposing credentials, relying instead on token-based authentication. This streamlined approach benefits end-users by simplifying access while remaining transparent to them. Ultimately, my role focuses on ensuring a smooth and user-friendly experience, even if the underlying technology remains unseen by the end-users. Our company strongly emphasizes passwordless authentication, primarily through device-bound passkeys in Microsoft Authenticator. While administrators with high-privileged accounts utilize YubiKeys and passwords for tasks like accessing Microsoft Graph, we are actively transitioning all other users towards passwordless methods such as Windows Hello biometrics. This approach streamlines authentication and enhances security. Though initial deployment in 2022 presented challenges due to hardware limitations and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the technology has significantly improved and provides a simple and effective user experience.

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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

"Omada's user interface is elegant and easy to work with. I like Omada's ability to automatically generate accounts for new hires and allow them access to all required systems by established policies. Around 80 percent of workers can start working immediately on their first day without requesting further access."

"The support response time and the freedom from strange bugs and strange things happening in the software are valuable."

"Omada's best feature is creating accounts, automatically assigning permissions, and distributing resources based on assignment policies."

"It has a very user-friendly interface compared to what we are used to, and it is highly configurable. In the old solution, when we needed to do something, we had to have a programmer sitting next to us, whereas, in Omada Identity, everything is configurable."

"For me, the best feature of Omada Identity is its web interface because it's really easy for users to understand."

"The support for the validity of the resources is valuable. The tool allows resource assignments within a validity period so that the managers do not have to remember to revoke the access once the work is done."

"The key benefit of Omada Identity is maintaining complete control."

"I appreciate all the support we receive from Omada."

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"The most valuable features of Imprivata Identity Governance are automation and integration."

"The most valuable feature of Imprivata Identity Governance is the integrations it offers."

"It helps us with maintaining enterprise identities."

"The scalability is good now, and I find it to be more stable and faster since scaling up to ESX."

"User and device management is the most valuable feature."

"From an administrative perspective, we can now manage users from a single pane of glass, which enhances efficiency."

"Delegated permissions and federated credentials are valuable features of Entra ID. We aim for a more secure environment by pushing for minimal use of static secrets. By utilizing delegated permissions, workflows can manage access, and federated credentials allow integration with platforms like GitHub and AWS. Entra ID drives our login and security perimeter, helping with multifactor authentication, despite the legacy systems."

"I'd rate Microsoft Entra ID a 10 out of 10 due to the extensive range and focus on security features."

"The technical support is pretty good."

"It's something we have to deal with every day. It is present. If you're in a domain environment, you'll need it to log in. If you work in a Microsoft-centric environment, you can't avoid it."

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Cons

"The biggest issue, which is the reason why we are transitioning from their product to SailPoint, is the overall user experience. From a technical perspective, it is a very good product, but from an end-user experience perspective, it significantly lacks."

"The reporting on the warehouse data and the import process both have room for improvement."

"It is not possible to customize reports on Omada Identity."

"The UI design needs improvement. One or two years ago, Omada changed its user interface to simplify, but the simplification has not really kicked in."

"We are still on Omada on-prem, but I understand that when Omada is in the cloud, you cannot send an attachment via email. We have some emails with attachments for new employees because we have to explain to them how to register and do their multi-factor authentication. All that information is in the attachment. People have to do that before they are in our system. We cannot give them a link to our Intranet and SharePoint because they do not yet have access. They have to register before that, so I need to send the attachments, but this functionality is not there in the cloud."

"When you do a recalculation of an identity, it's hard to understand what was incorrect before you started the recalculation, and which values are actually updated... all you see are all the new fields that are provisioned, instead of seeing only the fields that are changed."

"Improved traceability would be helpful for administrators. For example, let's say a user's permission is being revoked. We can only see the system that has carried out a particular action but not what triggered it. If an event definition or something has changed in the criteria for the permission being removed or something like that, we don't have immediate access to that information. It takes a little detective work."

"Functionality and usability could be improved."

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"The GRC portion of the product still needs improvement."

"Imprivata Identity Governance could improve by allowing different permissions per application. You should be able to relegate what group has a certain level of access and another group has a different level of access. Currently, everyone has the same access. I believe this feature is supposed to be in version 7."

"Microsoft Entra ID could benefit from more fine-tuned rights. It is necessary to prevent granting an application or user broad access rights."

"The quality of support has declined in recent years."

"The Cloud Provisioning Agent cannot provision a lot of the information that AD Connect does. For starters, the lightweight version cannot synchronize device information. If you have computers on-premises, the information about them will not be synchronized by the Cloud Provisioning Agent. In addition, if you have a user on the cloud and he changes his password, that information should be written back to the on-premises instance. But that workflow cannot be done with the lightweight agent. It can only be done with the more robust version."

"We have experienced some downtime because of the use of the data centers."

"The documentation could be better."

"I would like to see Microsoft communicate how they intend to manage legacy applications. Right now, you still have to deploy a hosted domain server (which comes at an extra cost) if you have a legacy application that cannot sync properly with the enterprise applications and the modern applications."

"I want to see new functionalities for the active directory."

"My only pain point in this solution is creating group membership for devices."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Omada isn't cheap or expensive. The licensing model is flexible. I've only had limited interactions with the Omada sales team, but they were positive. They don't sell the customers more licenses than they need. It's important to accurately forecast future usage. For example, we have many licenses that we don't use because we don't have the identities yet. We pay extra, which isn't good."

"The initial total cost of ownership to implement Omada Identity is not small. The TCO for the implementation is as high as any other solution. However, the cost of maintaining the solution is at par or lower than competitors, including adding more features or maintaining the system after the initial deployment or installation to make sure that they are available for users to use or extending the functionalities of those activities. Those maintenance costs are lower than other vendors, but the initial cost of getting the system installed is still high."

"It is expensive. Fortunately, I had a very good procurement manager on my side, but they are expensive. The closest competitors are also very expensive. You get a full-fledged solution that can do everything you dream of, but you pay for everything."

"Omada Identity is very reasonably and competitively priced."

"It is not cheap. It is expensive, but compared to what we did almost three years ago, it is value for money. It is worth it."

"My client deals directly with the Omada Identity team in terms of licensing. I never look at pricing, so I'm not aware of how much the solution costs, but it's worth the money. Often, when you begin to use Omada Identity and it takes a while to set up, it'll be irreversible, and you'd depend on and focus more on the functionality of the solution, rather than its price tag."

"The pricing is okay."

"Omada Identity is competitively priced and delivers good value for our money."

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"Imprivata Identity Governance's pricing is probably in the middle ballpark."

"The price is affordable, and we pay around $100 per month."

"The pricing for companies and businesses is okay, it's fair. But if you are trying to teach someone about Azure AD, there is no licensing option for that... It would be nice to have a 'learning' license, one that is cheaper for a single person."

"Licensing costs for Microsoft Entra ID remain a concern, especially with the price increases in 2023."

"It can be a bit expensive for organizations, but they do have different pricing models. Their free tier can be used on a personal level, but for an organization, the licenses might be a bit expensive. In general, the licenses can become cheaper, which will make it accessible for more people."

"Azure AD comes with Office 365, so we are just paying for the Office 365 license."

"The cost of Azure AD is one of the biggest benefits, as it is available for use free of charge when you start with Office 365."

"The P1 version costs $6 per user per month."

"It is in line. Because we are so early, we have not had to come back on a cycle where we are having to negotiate again."

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Financial Services Firm

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Computer Software Company

13%

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Healthcare Company

34%

Educational Organization

11%

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Educational Organization

32%

Computer Software Company

10%

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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...

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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.

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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 Imprivata Identity Governance?

The most valuable feature of Imprivata Identity Governance is the integrations it offers.

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What needs improvement with Imprivata Identity Governance?

The GRC portion of the product still needs improvement.

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What is your primary use case for Imprivata Identity Governance?

We use Imprivata Identity Governance for account management and self-service password reset.

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Compared 82% of the time

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Compared 18% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Also Known As

Omada Identity Suite, Omada Identity Cloud

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Azure AD, Azure Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Authenticator

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Overview

Omada Identity is an identity governance and administration (IGA) solution designed to help organizations manage and secure digital identities and access across their IT environments. It focuses on enhancing security, compliance, and efficiency by automating identity management processes.

Omada Identity offers a robust set of features that streamline identity lifecycle management, access governance, and compliance reporting. It integrates with a wide range of IT systems, applications, and data sources, providing a centralized platform for managing user identities and access rights. The solution enables organizations to enforce security policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce the risk of unauthorized access.

What are the critical features of Omada Identity?

Identity Lifecycle Management: Automates the process of creating, updating, and deactivating user identities throughout their lifecycle.
Access Governance: Ensures that users have appropriate access rights, enabling continuous monitoring and recertification of access.
Compliance Reporting: Provides comprehensive reporting capabilities to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements.
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Simplifies the assignment and management of access rights based on user roles within the organization.
Self-Service Access Requests: Empowers users to request access to resources through a user-friendly portal, reducing administrative burden.
Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with various systems, applications, and data sources for unified identity and access management.

What benefits or ROI items should users look for in the reviews when evaluating Omada Identity?

Improved Security: By ensuring that only authorized users have access to sensitive information, Omada Identity enhances overall security posture.
Regulatory Compliance: Helps organizations meet compliance requirements by providing detailed audit trails and reporting features.
Operational Efficiency: Automates routine identity management tasks, reducing manual effort and freeing up IT resources for strategic initiatives.
User Productivity: Streamlines access management processes, enabling users to quickly obtain the resources they need to perform their jobs.
Reduced Risk: Minimizes the risk of data breaches and insider threats by enforcing strict access controls and continuous monitoring.

Omada Identity is widely adopted across various industries, including healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. In healthcare, it helps protect patient data and comply with regulations like HIPAA. In finance, it ensures compliance with SOX and other financial regulations. In manufacturing, it secures access to sensitive production data and intellectual property.

Pricing and licensing for Omada Identity are typically based on the number of users and the specific features required. Customer support is available through various channels, including online resources, support tickets, and professional services for implementation and customization.

In summary, Omada Identity is a comprehensive IGA solution that enhances security, compliance, and efficiency in managing digital identities and access.

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Imprivata Identity Governance is an identity management solution that is created specifically for the uniquely critical needs of the healthcare industry. Imprivata Identity Governance is part of the Imprivata identity and access management (IAM) suite of trusted healthcare solutions. It is a secure end-to-end solution with specific, finely-tuned role-based smart auditing processes, fully automated provisioning and deprovisioning, and intuitive analytics that facilitate quick risk evaluation and restoration.

Users have the option of integrating Imprivata Identity Governance and Imprivata OneSign. Imprivata One Sign data can enable organizations to easily identify the best business processes to ensure governance compliance protocols, threat management, and role management policies are being consistently maintained. This will keep today’s business healthcare organizations running smoothly, efficiently, securely and fully compliant.

Imprivata Identity Governance will ensure that healthcare organizations consistently deliver the highest level of patient care while remaining in compliance with critical government regulations such as HIPAA. Additionally, Imprivata Identity Governance will monitor any self-imposed corporate protocols, policies, and regulations to keep healthcare organizations protected from any potential financial or legal penalties. Imprivata Identity Governance will ensure that healthcare organizations are secure, compliant, and delivering the highest most efficient healthcare available.

Imprivata Identity Governance Features

Self-service options: Imprivata Identity Governance users can easily update their own passwords or request new application access; there is no need to wait for IT approval.
Immediate access: Health care personnel can get immediate access to important clinical applications based on roles and job positions. Additionally, access can immediately be denied should job status or roles change.
Intuitive dashboard: Security analysts and compliance personnel have complete visibility of user behavior and access with detailed reports regarding rights, access, and other usage data.

Imprivata Identity Governance Benefits

Cost-effective: Minimize overall costs with the automated identity management process.
Flexible deployment options: Healthcare organizations can choose between on-premise or in an Azure tenant. Users can easily utilize the benefits of the Azure platform for security and scalability to reduce on-premise resource usage and additional excessive administration costs.
User-friendly platform: Application configuration can be completed with a simple point-and-click process. Role management is made easy - users simply select and copy to make bulk edits.
Improved security: Utilizing strict assigned role-based protocols. Data security is safe and secure across the entire organization.

Reviews from Real Users

“The most valuable features of Imprivata Identity Governance are automation and integration. We use Imprivata Identity Governance for our account management.” - Senior systems admin at a healthcare company

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Microsoft Entra ID is used for extending on-premises Active Directory to the cloud, managing application access, enabling multi-factor authentication, and single sign-on. It facilitates policy enforcement and secure access, ensuring centralized identity management across cloud and on-premises resources.

Organizations utilize Microsoft Entra ID for robust user and group management, identity synchronization, and conditional access. Its seamless integration with third-party apps, scalability, and support for remote work make it a preferred choice. The admin center streamlines identity and access tasks, enhancing efficiency and security with features like privileged identity management and audit logs.

What are the key features of Microsoft Entra ID?

Single Sign-On: Simplifies user access to multiple applications with one login.
Multifactor Authentication: Enhances security by requiring additional verification.
Conditional Access: Establishes policies that determine how users' access cloud apps.
Integration: Easily integrates with various third-party applications.
User Identity Protection: Safeguards user identities from threats.
Privileged Identity Management: Manages elevated access to sensitive resources.
Audit Logs: Provides thorough activity logs for oversight and compliance.

What benefits should users look for in Microsoft Entra ID reviews?

Enhanced Security: Offers strong multifactor authentication and identity protection.
Administrative Efficiency: Simplifies identity and access management tasks.
Scalability: Supports growing user bases and remote work environments.
Integration Capabilities: Compatible with numerous third-party applications.
User-Friendly Interface: Makes managing user identities straightforward.

Microsoft Entra ID implementation varies across industries. Tech firms leverage it for secure, scalable access management, while healthcare organizations utilize its identity protection features to safeguard patient data. Educational institutions adopt Entra ID for streamlined user management and policy enforcement, ensuring secure access for students and staff across on-premises and cloud resources.

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Sample Customers

Bayer, ECCO Shoes, Vattenfall, NuStar Energy, Unicredit, Schiphol Group, BMW Group, Deutsche Leasing

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Microsoft Entre ID is trusted by companies of all sizes and industries including Walmart, Zscaler, Uniper, Amtrak, monday.com, and more.

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