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ARCON Privileged Access Management vs Safeguard by One Identity comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 20, 2026

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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...
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
11th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Safeguard by One Identity
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
91
Ranking in other categories
User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (1st), Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of ARCON Privileged Access Management is 2.1%, down from 4.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Safeguard by One Identity is 4.4%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Safeguard by One Identity4.4%
ARCON Privileged Access Management2.1%
Other93.5%
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
 

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.
Mahesh Malve - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Business Development Associate at DigitalTrack Solutions ind pvt ltd
Centralized control has strengthened privileged security and simplified audit investigations
While One Identity Safeguard is a strong and reliable PAM solution, there are a few areas where it can be further improved to enhance user experience and scalability. Regarding the user interface and experience, the UI, while functional, can be a bit complex for new users. A more intuitive and modern dashboard with simplified navigation would improve adoption, especially for non-technical stakeholders. Regarding integration flexibility, although it supports major integrations, expanding out-of-the-box connectors for more cloud-native apps, DevOps tools, and SaaS platforms would be beneficial. Faster and simpler API-based integrations could reduce deployment efforts. Regarding scalability and performance in large enterprise environments, performance tuning and scaling can require additional efforts. Enhancing seamless scalability and high availability configuration would improve enterprise readiness.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup was very simple. There was only one server we had to setup. We needed to store all the passwords, and a secure database is used."
"The technical support is excellent."
"The deployment process for the solution was easy...The solution's technical support team was good."
"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."
"The password vaulting is robust."
"ARCOS is a powerful, stable, and reasonable product for anyone looking for a PAM solution."
"Video and audio logs are there for any activities that the privileged admin carries out."
"Overall, aside from the lack of password management, this solution is the best."
"Overall, I have had a positive experience with Safeguard by One Identity, as the biggest benefit for us is strong control over privileged access, along with session monitoring and auditing capabilities, which has helped improve security and streamline privileged account management."
"It is easy to manage. There is a very logical, clear user interface. Also, the integration of scripts is thoughtfully implemented. Overall, it's a nice product to manage."
"One Identity Safeguard has positively impacted my organization by improving our security posture, eliminating shared privileged credentials, increasing visibility into admin activity, and making compliance audits faster and more reliable."
"The transparent mode for privileged sessions is one of the best things for customers, because they don't see the system in-between."
"One Identity Safeguard has positively impacted our organization by increasing visibility into privileged user activities, allowing us to track and audit all actions easily, which helps in compliance and security."
"We were able to take an environment where we had several hosts managed by different people and consolidate that into a single, centrally managed solution."
"The integration of One Identity Safeguard has had a clear positive impact on both security and operational efficiency, with earlier estimates showing thirty to forty percent fewer password-related tickets and fifty percent faster audit preparation, along with reducing risk and eliminating shared credentials."
"It would be an excellent tool for the medium to large enterprise looking for a mature privileged access management solution."
 

Cons

"Currently, we can manage only the SSH or RDP connections, but there are many more devices that are present, apart from our SSH and RDP. We want all this to be part of the ARCON solution. For the password management, they should increase the pool of supported devices, they should have more connectors."
"I would like for it to be dependent on Windows as opposed to Linux."
"Scalability could be improved."
"For certain environments, it is very bad."
"For the in-house built applications, they need to provide good, solid access through their portal."
"The only thing is, while the product is good, they could do something on the support side."
"They should respond to open queries within the time limit they have set."
"The deployment process is a bit complex because no document is available."
"It takes some time to understand the features of One Identity Safeguard, and it would be more useful if it was easier to set up."
"One Identity Safeguard could be improved with a more user-friendly interface and simpler initial setup, as the learning curve can be somewhat steep."
"Improving usability and simplifying configuration would be beneficial to enhance Safeguard by One Identity."
"Support can be improved in terms of response times and consistency. Sometimes resolving complex issues takes longer than expected and requires multiple follow-ups."
"If I had to point out something that could be improved or is sometimes seen as missing, it would be user experience or UI."
"One Identity Safeguard can be improved with a more modern and intuitive interface, better troubleshooting and diagnostic tools, enhanced real-time monitoring and reporting, and stronger integration with cloud and hybrid identity platforms to simplify administration and improve operational visibility."
"They should provide a faster user interface, as we have noticed that the user interface acts slow when there are a large number of accounts or concurrent sessions going on."
"One Identity Safeguard could be improved by simplifying the user interface and initial configuration process, especially for first-time users."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution’s pricing is neither cheap nor expensive."
"Pricing is low and licensing is flexible."
"I definitely feel the product's pricing is a good value. It is one of the best products we have. The licensing is server-based."
"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."
"The product's pricing is good value. Go for user-based licensing, without any limit on the target servers."
"Pricing is reasonable."
"ARCON Privileged Access Management's pricing is reasonable."
"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 pricing depends on our perspective, our budget, and, of course, the competitors we are taking into account."
"One Identity Safeguard is expensive and the cost goes up as we scale."
"We bought their other products, so it was not that expensive. It is one of those where the more you buy, the cheaper it is."
"The license is around $3,000 per month."
"They have comparable pricing. All identity products are essentially priced in a similar way. It's a per-user base."
"We have a yearly license. The cost depends on how much a company wants to invest in technology. In our organization, we believe in modern digitization and automation processes so we found it affordable. One Identity was not that much less than other solutions and it is not a cheap solution. There were number of cheaper solutions. However, it's the most effective, according to our evaluation."
"The pricing is about $80,000 per 100 servers. There are few elective costs."
"Our licensing costs are on a yearly basis."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
7%
Outsourcing Company
14%
Retailer
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
University
8%
 

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 Business93
Midsize Enterprise27
Large Enterprise40
 

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 is your primary use case for ARCON Privileged Access Management?
Currently, I access our server through the R-Course application, which serves as a part of RDP, Remote ( /products/remote-reviews ) Desktop. However, I connect to my RDP server through the ARCON Pr...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Safeguard?
My experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Safeguard by One Identity is moderate.
What needs improvement with One Identity Safeguard?
Safeguard by One Identity could be improved by making the interface even easier to use, expanding reporting and analytics, and providing more customization options for access policies. It would be ...
What is your primary use case for One Identity Safeguard?
My main use case for Safeguard by One Identity is securing and managing user identities and access across the application with a focus on improving authentication, enforcing access control, and red...
 

Also Known As

ARCON ARCOS, ARCON PAM
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Sample Customers

RAK Bank, AXIS Bank, Reliance Capital, Kotak Life Insurance, MTS
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