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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
14th
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
175
Ranking in other categories
Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the User Provisioning Software category, the mindshare of Beta Systems GARANCY IAM Suite is 2.4%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of One Identity Manager is 9.5%, down from 17.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
User Provisioning Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
One Identity Manager9.5%
Beta Systems GARANCY IAM Suite2.4%
Other88.1%
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 solution offers good integration with other environments such as SAP and Active Directory, et cetera."
"The product was initially brought in to replace an unsupported solution, and later on it became a partner self-service portal, reducing service desk calls to create accounts for business partners."
"One Identity Manager's most valuable asset is the ability to customize its front-end website."
"One Identity Manager helps achieve an identity-centric Zero Trust model."
"For example, with our financial system, reviews used to take two-and-a-half months to complete and now we have 90 percent compliance within two days."
"One Identity Manager is very responsive, and that is the first thing I like most."
"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."
"The short version is that we gained significant insight into the issues of access governance. This allowed us to turn an auditing nightmare into praise from our auditors."
 

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 performance is quite bad, but this is because we have a very old version."
"They should publish more development documents to help users of One Identity Manager, as there are limited resources available."
"One area where One Identity Manager could improve is the user interface and overall complexity for new administrators because the initial learning curve can be challenging."
"The product must include SaaS in the future."
"Transitioning from legacy technologies, like for a seasoned web designer moving to Angular, can be challenging and requires dedicated learning."
"One area that could be improved is the speed of performance - it's often a bit slower because of the size of its database."
"This version, version 8 has been working fine. Version 6 was horrible for us; the performance wasn't good at all."
"In the update processes for hotfixes need improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"One Identity Manager's pricing is reasonable."
"It was okay for us. It was not too much for us. It was nearly the same as other products. It was not expensive."
"One Identity Manager is fairly priced."
"We pay yearly and per active user. One of the reasons that we chose One Identity Manager is because of the pricing. It is reasonable and affordable compared to other products which we considered before choosing this solution for the company."
"Pricing depends on licensing models, such as per-user licensing and feature-based pricing. Additional models like governance, provisioning, and reporting increase costs."
"Start with an operations team that is motivated to learn a lot in a short period of time. The longer you wait, the more expensive it will be to get the right level of expertise in this area."
"It is fairly priced because they provide all the features by default. That is why they charge a bit more than other vendors. I am not sure about the exact cost part, but One Identity is a little bit more expensive than IBM and other tools."
"Prices in Turkey are high due to inflation, a challenge we've heard about from our customers."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Construction Company
19%
Comms Service Provider
12%
University
10%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business93
Midsize Enterprise32
Large Enterprise116
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Manager?
The pricing and licensing of One Identity Manager are reasonable considering the features and capabilities it offers for enterprise use.
What needs improvement with One Identity Manager?
One Identity Manager would benefit from enhancements in flow customization and faster performance in large environments to make it more efficient. Overall, it is a strong solution with great potent...
What is your primary use case for One Identity Manager?
One Identity Manager serves as our centralized identity governance and access management solution across the organization, primarily used for managing the complete user life cycle including onboard...
 

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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