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Cayosoft Guardian vs One Identity Active Roles comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Cayosoft Guardian
Ranking in Active Directory Management
17th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (16th)
One Identity Active Roles
Ranking in Active Directory Management
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (3rd), Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Active Directory Management category, the mindshare of Cayosoft Guardian is 2.5%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of One Identity Active Roles is 12.0%, up from 6.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Active Directory Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
One Identity Active Roles12.0%
Cayosoft Guardian2.5%
Other85.5%
Active Directory Management
 

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Mahesh Malve - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Business Development Associate at a integrator with 501-1,000 employees
Automation has transformed user lifecycle tasks and now enforces consistent secure access
While One Identity Active Roles is a strong platform, a few improvements would make it even better. Many users feel the user interface is not very modern or intuitive, and it can take time to get used to navigating the console and workflows. Another improvement area is the learning curve and setup complexity. One Identity Active Roles is very powerful, but initial configuration, especially for policies, workflows, and delegation, can be complex and require experienced resources. From an integration perspective, although it supports multiple systems, organizations would benefit from more out-of-the-box connectors and smoother cloud integrations such as Azure Active Directory and software-as-a-service applications, as some setups currently require customization. In terms of reporting, while auditing is strong, generating business-friendly reports can be challenging. Users have mentioned the need for better dashboards and easier report generation. There are also some performance considerations, especially in large environments, such as slower PowerShell execution or delays in dynamic group processing in certain cases. Overall, improvements in user interface, ease of use, integration, reporting, and performance optimization would significantly enhance the product experience.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
15%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Healthcare Company
10%
Wholesaler/Distributor
7%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise23
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Active Roles?
I am aware of the pricing; it is on the expensive side, though pricing is not my department.
What needs improvement with One Identity Active Roles?
One Identity Active Roles can be improved by simplifying the setup process since a small team in a small business requires implementation without extensive IT support. Additionally, the pricing cou...
What is your primary use case for One Identity Active Roles?
One Identity Active Roles is used primarily to simplify and automate Active Directory user and permission management. The solution automates routine tasks such as account creation, password reset, ...
 

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Sample Customers

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City of Frankfurt, Moore Public Schools, George Washington University, Transavia Airlines, Howard County, MD. See all stories at OneIdentity.com/casestudies
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