Oracle Identity Governance Reviews

Name: Oracle Identity Governance
Brand: Oracle
Rating: 3.7 (70 reviews)

Vendor: Oracle

3.7 out of 5

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What is Oracle Identity Governance?

Oracle Identity Governance (OIG) is a very versatile and robust enterprise identity management solution that offers functional and business performance competence by supplying centralized administration and total automation of identity and client provisioning events throughout the organization and user applications. Oracle Identity Governance monitors the complete identity and role process to satisfy rapidly changing business and complex compliance regulations and quickly delivers critical reporting and compliance capabilities.

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Oracle Identity Governance is the #1 ranked solution in top Mobile Identity solutions, #8 ranked solution in top User Provisioning Software, and #19 ranked solution in top Identity Management (IM) solutions. PeerSpot users give Oracle Identity Governance an average rating of 7.4 out of 10. Oracle Identity Governance is most commonly compared to Microsoft Entra ID: Oracle Identity Governance vs Microsoft Entra ID. Oracle Identity Governance is popular among the midsize enterprise segment, accounting for 54% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a educational organization, accounting for 49% of all views.

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Featured Oracle Identity Governance reviews

Amimesh Anand

Senior Architect at Cognizant

Upgrading and making changes to the product is very difficult. It is difficult when you are upgrading the product because sometimes you cannot directly upgrade from one version to another version. You have to go to the lower version and then upgrade to the higher version, which is the biggest drawback of Oracle products. There are no additional features in the tool currently, and it has been the same for the last ten years. I want to see AI features in the tool so it becomes easy for implementers. There should be a change in the installation and deployment part, which is very heavy, due to which the team requires a lot of time, like two to three weeks. It should be easy to implement the tool in two or three days.

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TamimKhan

Solution Architect at Tiger IT Bangladesh Limited

The initial setup process for the solution is complex, requiring an organization to engage a system integrator (SI) to implement it. Not just for Oracle Identity Governance, but also other Identity Governance solutions in the market require an SI for integration. Depending on the requirements, the solution can be deployed either on the cloud or on-premise. So, the same solution can be deployed in either of the environments. In addition, Oracle offers another solution called Identity Cloud Service, which is a cloud-native application available as a SaaS platform. This is known as Oracle IDCS. When you want to deploy Identity Governance in a cloud, you have to go as Infrastructure as a service (IaaS). So, you cannot go with Software as a service (SaaS).

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Sarang Sagdeo

Technology Program Manager at Evosys

I generally use the Oracle suite of products which includes Oracle Identity and Access Management and Oracle Identity Governance. My company has almost three thousand users of Oracle Identity Governance. My advice to anyone looking into implementing Oracle Identity Governance is to go for it because the solution has very good stability and scalability. I'd recommend it to large organizations because Oracle Identity Governance can handle large volumes of data. If anyone wants to try plug-and-play solutions such as SailPoint and One Identity, I wouldn't discourage it, and I'd recommend those solutions for midsized organizations. I'm rating Oracle Identity Governance as seven out of ten. It's suitable for large organizations, and it has very good scalability and stability. You can also easily integrate Oracle Identity Governance with non-Oracle products such as Microsoft products, but configuring and implementing the solution is complex, so I'm scoring it a seven. My company is an Oracle customer.

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Oracle Identity Governance mindshare

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As of July 2025, the mindshare of Oracle Identity Governance in the Identity Management (IM) category stands at 2.2%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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PeerResearch reports based on Oracle Identity Governance reviews

Type	Title	Date
Category	Identity Management (IM)	Jul 1, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Jul 1, 2025	Download
Comparison	Oracle Identity Governance vs SailPoint Identity Security Cloud	Jul 1, 2025	Download
Comparison	Oracle Identity Governance vs Microsoft Entra ID	Jul 1, 2025	Download
Comparison	Oracle Identity Governance vs One Identity Manager	Jul 1, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
Microsoft Entra ID	4.3	12.5%	95%	234 interviews Add to research
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud	4.1	19.9%	96%	71 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

Oracle Identity Governance offers automated provisioning and de-provisioning, life cycle management, centralized account management, and robust integration with Oracle products. Its flexible and customizable features like Single Sign-On, Identity Analytics, and Java-based architecture enhance scalability and security. Connectors and role-based access control streamline user identity management. The tool delivers comprehensive audits, reports, and self-service capabilities, improving access management and compliance across organizations.

"The best features in Oracle Identity Governance product include comprehensive reporting, as we can track exactly what person did what because of the auditing policies that can be enforced in it, and at what time what was done."
"The solution's capabilities in provisioning, de-provisioning, terminations, and transfers are excellent."
"The features I find most effective in Oracle Identity Governance include size and scale management, which is good for large organizations."

Room for Improvement

Oracle Identity Governance is complex and resource-intensive, requiring significant infrastructure and customization. The user interface is outdated and not user-friendly. Integration and deployment are challenging, with limited third-party compatibility. Technical support and documentation are inadequate. Organizations find the product expensive with a steep learning curve. Improvements are needed in performance, cloud integration, and AI features. Frequent updates and simplification of the installation and management processes are crucial for enhancing usability.

"It would be beneficial if there were more connectors available from Oracle, as there is a long list of connectors, and they can be developed over time."
"Oracle Identity Governance is complex and heavy from an implementation perspective."
"I would not recommend Oracle Identity Governance to others since its architecture and design do not solve modern world problems effectively."

ROI

Oracle Identity Governance delivers efficiency and time savings, quickly shaving 6 hours per environment setup through automation. Some find it effective short-term, though others note high operational costs and insufficient financial gains. Customization flexibility attracts users with complex requirements, especially in banking and finance. However, some do not observe performance improvements or financial returns over time. Despite some ROI, several have yet to see tangible financial benefits or advancements in performance.

Pricing

Oracle Identity Governance is noted for its high cost, with both licensing and implementation expenses frequently highlighted by users. Licensing can be complex, often rated as expensive, and tends to vary geographically. Implementation costs can exceed $500,000, reflecting lengthy setup times of up to six months. Users suggest taking advantage of end-of-fiscal discounts and choosing components wisely to manage costs. It's particularly costly for SMEs, with pricing often perceived as a barrier.

"Price-wise, the tool is a little bit costly."
"The licensing is expensive."
"Oracle Identity Governance is an expensive solution."

Popular Use Cases

Organizations primarily use Oracle Identity Governance for user lifecycle and access management, automating onboarding and offboarding. It manages user provisioning, account deactivation, and privileged accounts. Companies utilize it for internal employee management, integrating with multiple applications and providing access requests and role-based access. Oracle Identity Governance supports high-availability and disaster recovery setups, synchronizes with LDAP, and enables multi-factor authentication. It connects to various systems, facilitating centralized identity management across diverse industries.

Service and Support

Users' experiences with Oracle Identity Governance's customer service and technical support vary widely. Ratings range from poor to very good, with common feedback highlighting inconsistent response times and knowledge levels. Some users rely on external resources, noting that support effectiveness can depend on the specific representative. While some report efficient resolution, others find it challenging to engage the appropriate experts promptly. Users frequently cite a need for more timely and informed assistance to improve service quality.

Deployment

The initial setup for Oracle Identity Governance is often described as complex. Many cite challenges with numerous sub-components, compatibility issues, and dependency on various technologies. Extensive documentation and technical expertise are essential. Some find the setup more straightforward depending on preparedness and specific requirements, yet it typically requires significant planning and resources. Comparatively, other identity management tools are noted as simpler to implement, highlighting Oracle Identity Governance's complexity in initial deployment.

Scalability

Oracle Identity Governance scales well for large enterprises, handling substantial user bases effectively. Users rarely encounter issues unless system load is high or hardware is insufficient. Expertise and support from Oracle mitigate most challenges. Companies find it particularly suitable for medium-to-large businesses, with reports indicating effective management of thousands of identities. Scalability concerns compare to cloud-based solutions, yet Oracle Identity Governance still meets expectations and adapts to growing user demands. Scalability cost exists due to resource consumption.

Stability

Opinions on Oracle Identity Governance stability vary. Some express strong satisfaction, highlighting stable deployment and minimal downtime. Others encounter challenges with components and system loads, citing memory leaks and Java exceptions. Users experience stability improvement with proper integration and tuning yet find frequent updates problematic due to time-consuming patch processes. High availability configurations improve stability, but older network infrastructures and high user volume may cause issues. Overall, some patches and maintenance remain necessary.

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Educational Organization

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Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

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Learn more about Oracle Identity Governance

Oracle Identity Governance is designed to easily identify which users have approved access to specific applications and other resources. It does this by using processes such as segregation of duties (SOD), role-based access control (RBAC), certifications, and access requests.

Oracle Identity Governance Features

Self-service wizard: Oracle Identity Governance has worked to make the onboarding of applications significantly easier. It no longer takes numerous steps and technical expertise. The self-service wizard makes the process simple and user-friendly.
Self-service APIs: This gives Oracle Identity Governance users an improved user experience (UX). The REST APIs for user self-service can be used for both web and mobile users. Oracle Identity Governance users are easily able to view user accounts and roles, in addition to being able to complete self-service tasks such as forgotten passwords, registration, and more.
Certification: Oracle Identity Governance offers many certification options, such as a custom access reviewer, group reviewing support, and designate certifications by completed percentage. OIG can also focus on specific role access and anomalies for access beyond a user-defined role (UDF).
Integration connectors: Oracle Identity Governance has many integration connector options for both cloud and on-premises deployments. Popular categories include Oracle Identity Cloud Service (IDCS) and traditional and hybrid systems such as Fusion Applications (FA). OIG also integrates well with connectors to Database Application Tables (DBAT), scripting tools, and web services. OIG offers several integration connectors with many of today’s top SaaS applications, such as Dropbox, Google Apps, Office 365, ServiceNow, and WebEx.

Reviews from Real Users

“The one thing that stands out was the automatic sign-out when an employee goes on vacation. Identity Governance can monitor when an employee goes on vacation and returns. We use this feature to automatically disable all the employee's accounts when they go on vacation, and they're automatically enabled when they come back. We can also automatically delete the employee's accounts when they're dismissed. Oracle has a model that gives you precise reports. It's called Crystal, and it's similar to JasperReports, so we can derive reports from this database. “ - Fabio L., Partner at a tech services company.

“We are using Oracle Identity Manager for the management of the identity cycle. We have a human resources system as a source, and we have some custom-made applications as a destination of the changes in the identities. - A PeerSpot user who is a Project Manager at a government “

Oracle Identity Governance was previously known as Oracle Identity Manager, Oracle IAM, Oracle Identity and Access Management Suite.