AWS Directory Service vs Omada Identity comparison

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Omada are both solutions in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #18 with an average rating of 8.3, while Omada is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.8. Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds a 1.1% mindshare in IAMS, compared to Omada’s 2.7% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Omada users who would recommend it.

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91% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 2, 2024

Omada Identity and AWS Directory Service compete in the identity management and governance category. Based on feature richness, Omada Identity appears to have the upper hand with its extensive governance capabilities, although AWS Directory Service offers superior ease of integration within AWS environments.

Features: Omada Identity excels with extensive governance capabilities, allowing easy process customization through configuration rather than development. It efficiently automates user lifecycle management, including provisioning and reconciliation, simplifying management across systems. AWS Directory Service offers robust security, seamless integration within AWS, and cost-effective, high-availability solutions.

Room for Improvement: Omada Identity needs a more modern and flexible user interface, faster recertification processes, and additional out-of-the-box connectors. AWS Directory Service could improve with more streamlined processing, easier integration, and enhancements to certain security protocols.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Omada Identity provides versatile deployment options across on-premises and cloud environments but receives mixed reviews for its customer service. AWS Directory Service is praised for its strong public cloud deployment and integration with AWS but would benefit from more personalized support for complex configurations.

Pricing and ROI: Omada Identity is considered costly yet valuable due to its comprehensive governance and reduced maintenance expenses. AWS Directory Service offers straightforward monthly pricing with no hidden fees, supported by cost calculators for budgeting. Both solutions have potential for positive ROI, with Omada offering longer-term benefits in complex environments.

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Categories and Ranking

AWS Directory Service

Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

18th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Omada Identity

Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

7th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

User Provisioning Software (5th), Identity Management (IM) (5th), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (7th), Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category, the mindshare of AWS Directory Service is 1.1%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Omada Identity is 2.7%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Omada Identity	2.7%
AWS Directory Service	1.1%
Other	96.2%

Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

Featured Reviews

Akram Zaki

IT Specialist at FlairsTech

Hybrid directory service has streamlined global server access and supported reliable daily operations

Some features in AWS Directory Service are not automated and are not scriptable, so they require manual work. In today's world where everything is pretty much automated and scriptable using AI, this is a downside. The price is another concern. AWS is really expensive. They provide an awesome service in general, but it's still expensive, very expensive. AD Connector is an application which connects my own Active Directory to AWS Directory Service or AWS infrastructure. There is a bit of latency which is bound by the AD Connector availability. If the AD Connector is having issues, there is a bit of latency, but in general, it's way better than Microsoft Azure. Still, it could be better. The migration was a bit challenging and required intensive planning and migration time. That is always a hassle. No matter which cloud environment you're moving into, the migration is sensitive because you're generally moving from on-premise to a cloud environment, so there is downtime and there are unexpected issues and errors. It needs very careful planning before doing the migration itself. AWS Directory Service is lacking a few things which could be better. Single sign-on federation is missing. SCIM provisioning is not available. In my company, we use other services for SSO federation, SCIM provisioning, and authentication because of these gaps. I would like AWS Directory Service to enroll a multi-factor authentication method. I would like to have an SSO federation where users, if we're hosting applications in AWS, would not need to log in to each application. Single sign-on would log in the user to their account and from there they can open all their applications without requiring a login each time. One of the other cons in AWS is that directories cannot span multiple regions because it's a region-bound architecture. This requires several directories for multi-region deployment. This is the case on my end because my company has several branches all over the world, so it requires several deployments.

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AmitRathod

Senior Analyst at Toll Holdings Limited

Identity governance has automated lifecycle workflows and strengthens access risk control

Omada Identity has a very good and easy automated onboarding and offboarding process which provisions correct system access from day one when employees or contractors join, and it automatically revokes their access and prevents orphan accounts when they leave. It provides role-based transfers which seamlessly upgrade user permissions when individuals change departments or roles, ensuring they only have the privileges necessary for their new positions. For risk mitigation and intelligent analytics, it leverages machine learning to uncover vulnerabilities, recommends appropriate access roles, and flags anomalous user behavior before it becomes a security threat. Omada Identity also extends strict governance controls and life cycle tracking to AI agents, service accounts, and API keys, securing the expanding IT infrastructure. It allows businesses to map their paper-based approval process into automated drag-and-drop digital workflows without relying on complex custom coding and provides a centralized self-service portal for employees to request temporary or permanent access to specific applications with proper approval from one or two level approvers, which includes built-in routing to the correct approvers. The value received from Omada Identity at the start was significant, particularly due to its codeless configuration, allowing us to map our approval process into automated drag-and-drop digital workflows without excessive complexity. For access requests, we established a centralized self-service portal to manage temporary or permanent access requests with appropriate approvals. Omada Identity uses machine learning to uncover vulnerabilities, recommending access roles and flagging anomalous behavior before it becomes a threat, providing confidence through initial POCs leading to a complete deployment.

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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

"AWS is very helpful and very useful for the infrastructure because that's how you can manage your Microsoft Office 365 user accounts with AWS-managed Microsoft Active Directory Services."

"The most valuable feature is that because it's all in the cloud, you don't need to manage the infrastructure."

"I would rate AWS Directory Service nine out of ten."

"The most valuable feature of AWS Directory Service is cost-cutting features."

"What we appreciate most about AWS Directory Service is the high availability."

"We can provide specific access to people based on what they need from our accounts."

"AWS handles everything on the backend requiring minimal legwork from our team. We only require a dedicated database administrator while depending on Amazon for RDS."

"I like the manageability, as Activate Connect makes it easier to assign information and to manage the resources in the network."

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"I'm not using Omada, but the interface is easy to use and gives you a solid overview of your identities."

"From my perspective, the IGA features cover everything and are quite broad."

"The overall positive impacts and benefits I have seen since the deployment of Omada Identity are significant, as the tool is impressive and every single detail of the user is actually available in a single application where you get everything about the employee, including their manager, identity owner, and every detail needed."

"Omada offers a technical solution that addresses both our needs."

"Omada's onboarding features reflect our processes for onboarding new employees well. That is the primary reason we use this solution. We use role-based access control. I'm not sure how much it has improved our security posture, but it's made managing identities more convenient."

"The thing that I find most valuable is that Omada consists of building blocks, which means that you can configure almost anything you want without using custom code, making it pretty easy to do. It's possible to connect to multiple target systems and to create one role that consists of different permissions in the different target systems. So one role in Omada can make sure that you have an account in three different systems."

"Our internal customers are quite happy with the product, and we receive a lot of positive feedback."

"The most valuable feature in Omada is the governance. We work with other products and other product vendors, but the sweet spot in the market for Omada is where things are heavy on governance."

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Cons

"Our only complaint is that you cannot integrate your Exchange server. Or, if you are planning to install an Exchange server on your Amazon EC2 instance, then you need to configure Active Directory on EC2 instance. We would like for this limitation to be lifted."

"AWS Directory Service needs to improve processing."

"I would like to grant partial access to a table contained in a database without having to provide full access to the whole database."

"AWS is really expensive. They provide an awesome service in general, but it's still expensive, very expensive."

"To get CloudWatch to monitor your memory and storage, you have to do some configuration within your server, which sometimes results in errors."

"Some of the security protocols are difficult to understand."

"Can be improved by including on-premises access for services through Identity Access Management."

"The group policy can be improved."

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

"The comprehensiveness of Omada's out-of-the-box connectors for the applications we use could be better. We are getting a new HR system called Cornerstone for which they do not have an out-of-the-box connector, so we have to take the REST connector and play around with it."

"If you're running Omada on a cloud service, you may have some issues deploying the newest release. Sometimes, the latest release doesn't adapt to the processes we have already installed. Identity Access Management is a critical system for our organization, and we need to ensure that everyone has the same access as they did before the release."

"Sometimes, the time it takes to respond to a ticket is too long."

"Documentation can be improved. I have already filed a few suggestions to make documentation more clear and more representative of reality."

"The user interface should have a more flexible design, where you can change it to your requirement."

"Omada's reporting functionality is limited and could benefit from greater customization."

"Regarding their documentation, it has become better, but there is certainly room for improvement. If you run into some technical problems, it can be quite difficult."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing depends because with AWS there are two types of directory objects: 30,000 and 500,000. It varies. AWS provides the pricing calculators so we can get an estimate from there as per the company requirement of how many users and objects that we need to create. So we can go to that portal, put in the data, and get the quotation. There are no extra licensing fees. It's all included."

"We pay an annual subscription fee."

"AWS' pricing is fair, and costs can be cut if you look carefully at when you're using it."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"The pricing is too high for SMBs."

"It is licensed per managed user per year."

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

"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."

"From an on-prem point of view, the cost is quite transparent and reasonable. The direct cost is primarily for licenses and maintenance on licenses."

"Omada Identity offers a reasonable price point, but it will increase as we transition to the cloud."

"The pricing for Omada Identity is fair."

"It's a fair price for the on-premises system. Compared with what we had before, it's much cheaper and we get all the modules in one. We tried to go with the cloud, but it was far too expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Performing Arts

Government

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	5

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	50

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS Directory Service?

The pricing is very good because it is low and there is no management cost. You do not need to hire any system administrator to manage your Active Directory.

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What needs improvement with AWS Directory Service?

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What advice do you have for others considering AWS Directory Service?

I would like AWS Directory Service to enroll a multi-factor authentication method. I would like to have an SSO federation where users, if we're hosting applications in AWS, would not need to log in...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Omada Identity Cloud?

My experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Omada Identity is good. Omada team provides effective support regarding these aspects, making the setup cost and licensing processes man...

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What needs improvement with Omada Identity Cloud?

I would suggest improvements for Omada Identity, specifically regarding the user interface in version 15. Coming from version 14, I find the new UI a bit difficult to navigate, making it challengin...

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What is your primary use case for Omada Identity Cloud?

My main use case for Omada Identity involves working on email templates, email notifications, event definitions, user groups, user identities, global instance management, asset management, asset in...

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Also Known As

AWS Managed Microsoft AD

Omada Identity Suite, Omada Identity Cloud

Overview

AWS Directory Service offers a cloud-based infrastructure for managing secure access, allowing seamless integration with other services and reducing hardware costs. It enhances reliability and access management for enterprises.

AWS Directory Service is integrated with Amazon services such as EC2 and RDS, providing high availability, quick replication, and seamless disaster recovery. Its cloud-based nature eliminates the need for hardware management, delivering cost efficiency and robust secure access management. Users benefit from its role-based mechanisms, redundancy, scalability, and low downtime, addressing diverse access and management needs. Despite its strengths, difficulties with integration, automation, and user interface have been noted. The lack of single sign-on and multi-factor authentication, along with challenges in migration and configuration, highlight areas for improvement. Users also desire expanded regional coverage and better integration with CloudWatch.

What are the key features of AWS Directory Service?

Cloud Infrastructure: Provides a cloud-based directory eliminating the need for physical hardware.
Secure Access Management: Ensures managed access and hybrid operations across networks.
Integration with EC2 and RDS: Supports seamless integration with Amazon EC2 and RDS.
High Availability: Offers robust and reliable directory service with minimal downtime.
Role-Based Mechanisms: Allows precise control over permissions and access levels.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Cost Efficiency: Saves expenses related to hardware and its maintenance.
Scalability: Adapts to increasing company needs effortlessly.
Performance: Delivers consistent directory performance without disruptions.
Redundancy: Provides exceptional backup solutions to prevent data loss.

AWS Directory Service is predominantly leveraged in industries requiring secure data management and integration with Microsoft Active Directory. It's widely used for domain authentication and policy implementation in sectors such as banking, where centralized data processing and enhanced security layers are crucial. Its role in managing ACL permissions and IAM for special access is critical, especially in environments handling sensitive information.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Omada Identity offers robust governance, user lifecycle management, and seamless provisioning with Active Directory integration, simplifying access management with a user-friendly, self-service interface.

Omada Identity combines strict governance with easy configuration, offering automation that excels in user lifecycle management. Its integration capabilities with systems like Active Directory provide seamless provisioning. The platform features a user-friendly self-service interface, enabling efficient process design without coding, which simplifies access management. Role-based access control, reporting, and compliance features elevate security and operational efficiency. Omada Identity is adaptable to evolving requirements, ensuring scalability while maintaining ease of use and rapid response in support services.

What are the key features of Omada Identity?

Governance and Compliance: Ensures security and regulatory compliance with robust policies.
User Lifecycle Management: Automates onboarding and offboarding processes.
Seamless Integration: Works with systems like Active Directory and SAP for efficient provisioning.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies access management with no coding required.
Role-Based Access Control: Tailors access rights for different user roles.

What benefits are gained from using Omada Identity?

Scalability: Adapts to growing business needs.
Operational Efficiency: Reduces manual processes with automation.
Security Enhancement: Implements strict access controls and reviews.
Compliance Assurance: Aligns with industry regulations easily.

Industries implement Omada Identity to streamline identity lifecycles, provisioning, and certification processes. It supports cloud and on-premises environments, enhancing security, governance, and compliance. Automated access reviews and security policy enforcement are critical for managing diverse user groups. Organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and retail leverage these capabilities to ensure smooth operations and safeguard sensitive data.

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Sample Customers

Expedia, Intuit, Royal Dutch Shell, Brooks Brothers

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

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