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Beta Systems GARANCY IAM Suite vs One Identity Manager comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Beta Systems GARANCY IAM Suite
Ranking in User Provisioning Software
15th
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
32nd
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
One Identity Manager
Ranking in User Provisioning Software
1st
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
184
Ranking in other categories
Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the User Provisioning Software category, the mindshare of Beta Systems GARANCY IAM Suite is 2.7%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of One Identity Manager is 9.3%, down from 16.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
User Provisioning Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
One Identity Manager9.3%
Beta Systems GARANCY IAM Suite2.7%
Other88.0%
User Provisioning Software
 

Featured Reviews

it_user245424 - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Process Modeler - Business Security Office (Bank sector) at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
The connectors are valuable, however it doesn't check that the access granted was previously requested.
All the connectors to different target systems. It has allowed us to have a central system for handling security profiles for all users on different target systems e.g.  Oracle, Unix, and Active Directory. This product launches a request to add or remove accesses on…
Neha Chhangani - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Analyst at a startup based organization
Centralized identity governance has automated lifecycle management and simplifies compliance
One Identity Manager could be improved by making the initial setup and configuration simpler, especially for complex workflows and integrations. The user interface and reporting dashboards could also be more modern and intuitive with better out-of-the-box analytics. Additionally, clearer documentation and faster implementation guidance would help organizations get value more quickly. One specific challenge my team encountered was the complexity during initial configuration, especially when setting up custom workflows and role models which required more time and expertise. We also felt that out-of-the-box reports and dashboards are limited, and more customizable real-time analytics would be helpful. Better documentation and guided setup wizards would make adoption easier, particularly for teams new to identity governance tools. One improvement I think One Identity Manager needs is the enhanced self-service experience. The end-user self-service portal could be more intuitive with clearer guidance for access requests and password resets. Additionally, while integrations are solid, deeper cloud-native connectors and API-driven automation would help in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. A more responsive mobile interface or dedicated app for approvals and tasks would help managers who are often on the go. One more improvement is the built-in predictive insights or trend dashboards around access patterns and risk could improve proactive governance. More descriptive error messages and in-tool troubleshooting tips during setup configuration would reduce dependency on external documentation or support.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It has allowed us to have a central system for handling security profiles for all users on different target systems e.g. Oracle, Unix, and Active Directory."
"The policy and role management features are superb. If you have a customer who is willing to go somewhere with role management, then the possibilities are endless with the product. It is well-structured, and the architecture is well-defined."
"One Identity Manager is an IGA tool with everything available in the same tool; for example, Identity Lifecycle, attestation, certifications, and role-based access management are all available in one tool."
"The portfolio view simplifies this process, eliminating the need to check through Tableau or other tools."
"It's a huge toolkit, and you can do a lot of stuff with it. You can extend nearly everything, so if you want to build something that may not have been though of by the vendor. Compared with other distributors who design their products to certain specification, you can put in your own processes, because not all companies function the same. You can write what you want, and the process should be like that."
"You can scale it quite big, which is good. It has good sizing."
"After implementing One Identity Manager, onboarding and provisioning time is reduced by around fifty percent, and manual access-related errors decrease significantly due to automation and approval workflows."
"I think it's one of the best solutions on the market."
"In terms of the most valuable feature of One Identity Manager, it's not like one feature is useful without the other features. It's not a tool, but it's more an overall integrated solution that is helpful and not specifically one solution on its own. The best points of One Identity Manager would be its process orchestration and synchronization manager."
 

Cons

"This product launches a request to add or remove accesses on different target systems but it doesn't check that the access granted was previously requested."
"The tool did not allow beyond a specific level of visibility; it provided visibility at the user level, not at the level of nested entitlements, resulting in an inaccurate depiction from the asset manager's point of view."
"The initial setup could be improved to reduce the complexity."
"The performance is quite bad, but this is because we have a very old version."
"A tool called Analyzer is included to assist with birthright generation. The tool isn't very user-friendly."
"One Identity Manager's support model has room for improvement, especially when compared to competitors like Omada and SailPoint, which offer a more extensive global presence and support network."
"High pricing remains a notable drawback, driving potential clients towards alternate IAM solutions."
"The support team could be improved on. The first level of support essentially looks up knowledge base articles and often can't provide the answer needed."
"Initial deployments are complex and require proper planning."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"In addition to licensing fees, we may incur costs for professional services if product issues or implementation errors arise beyond our control."
"The pricing is okay."
"The pricing is reasonable compared to other solutions."
"One Identity Manager is fairly priced."
"There are old processes that are really great for some people and look like pieces of artwork. However, the maintenance of them is really expensive."
"One Identity Manager's pricing is reasonable."
"One Identity isn't cheap for small or medium-sized businesses, but I don't think it's necessary for a small company to use. The price is fair for large enterprises with thousands of employees that want to adopt a zero-trust model."
"We are paying for premium support, which is expensive. However, we do receive very good, fast support."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Comms Service Provider
12%
University
10%
Outsourcing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business110
Midsize Enterprise35
Large Enterprise122
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Manager?
The pricing and licensing for One Identity Manager are definitely enterprise-focused and can get expensive depending on the number of managed identities and integrations. The automation and governa...
What needs improvement with One Identity Manager?
Initial deployments are complex and require proper planning. Role mapping needs to be done very carefully. Integration with legacy applications takes more time and these areas could be improved. In...
What is your primary use case for One Identity Manager?
One Identity Manager is used for centralized user identity and access management, privileged account management, access governance, compliance, and auditing purposes. In one of our projects, One Id...
 

Also Known As

SAM Enterprise Identity Manager, Garancy Identity Manager
Quest One Identity Manager
 

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Sample Customers

Nord/LB, DEVK, Lufthansa, Millennium bcp, Banca Intesa
Texas A&M, Sky Media, BHF Bank, Swiss Post, Union Investment, Wayne State University. More at OneIdentity.com/casestudies
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