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Delinea Privileged Access Service vs One Identity Manager comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Delinea Privileged Access S...
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Password Managers (15th), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (15th)
One Identity Manager
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
166
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (1st), Identity Management (IM) (3rd), Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Delinea Privileged Access Service is designed for Privileged Access Management (PAM) and holds a mindshare of 2.9%, up 2.9% compared to last year.
One Identity Manager, on the other hand, focuses on Identity Governance Administration (IGA), holds 10.6% mindshare, down 15.3% since last year.
Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Delinea Privileged Access Service2.9%
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager10.5%
Delinea Secret Server4.5%
Other82.1%
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Identity Governance Administration (IGA) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
One Identity Manager10.6%
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud30.9%
Saviynt Identity Cloud18.7%
Other39.8%
Identity Governance Administration (IGA)
 

Featured Reviews

Francesco Panacea - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at Deloitte Risk Advisory
Comprehensive documentation streamlines implementation with opportunity to improve user experience
I typically use Delinea Privileged Access Service within my IT infrastructure management for consulting, to secure privileged access, recording, session recording, password vault, etcetera The most common solution I find effective for protecting sensitive data is the most common features of…
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

"The vault and auditing capabilities are the most valuable feature because they include multiple reports that allow us to create our own reports."
"If somebody is looking for a straightforward PAM that is easy to deploy then I would recommend Centrify."
"There are benefits in the security realm. We use Delinea at an enterprise level. I imagine there are productivity gains, but moreover, it's the security. We don’t enable staff to see the passwords of boxes but it's all being tracked and logged now."
"The most valuable feature is the author's discovery of assets."
"The solution provides secure access to environments."
"Being able to access servers, web applications, network devices, etc. securely from anywhere, with MFA, with workflows that can be added for extra security, powerful auditing and reporting features, and easy Privileged Account Management, all backed by excellent support."
"Delinea has very good support."
"I recommend it to other organizations."
"We are getting cost savings by automating system integrations."
"One Identity enables us to provide users with permissions for only the roles that they need. We can use segmentation to ensure that users don't have roles that can cause trouble in the business."
"From an end-user perspective, it is very easy to use."
"The connection with multiple systems is what makes it flexible. We can create the accounts flexibly, enabling access to other systems. In addition to Active Directory, it can extend to SAP, to Salesforce, to Office 365, etc."
"We have reduced about 60 percent of our help desk calls, especially for onboarding and simple tasks that do One Identity automation."
"One Identity Manager's strong automation is the best feature, as it has reduced manual effort during user onboarding and access management."
"It is certainly a leading product in the IAM sphere."
"After implementing One Identity Manager, we achieved clear, measurable improvements in identity and access management, with user onboarding reduced from two to three days to a few hours, faster access provisioning for new employees, immediate off-boarding security, and 100% instant de-provisioning of access for leavers, while eliminating the risk of orphan or active unused accounts."
 

Cons

"The initial setup is a bit complex."
"The integration with sync could be improved."
"The pricing and presence could be improved."
"This solution needs better integration with third-party solutions because their ability to support other tools is very weak."
"The initial setup is a bit complex, but once the infrastructure is there and all the components have been installed, it's easy and straightforward to maintain."
"There needs to be a notification when a password is near expiration."
"I would like for there to be a suitable solution to deploy a low-spec version for desktop password management to all our staff."
"With Delinea Privileged Access Service, when installing the identity connectors to configure with AD, the configuration was not happening properly."
"One Identity Manager can be made more user-friendly for end users."
"One area that could be improved is the speed of performance - it's often a bit slower because of the size of its database."
"There are too many different user interfaces. For example, one is the designer and another is the manager. There's also a web interface and an object browser. It would be helpful to consolidate all of those into a single administrator portal."
"The UI and user experience side of things needs improvement."
"In the update processes for hotfixes need improvement."
"This version, version 8 has been working fine. Version 6 was horrible for us; the performance wasn't good at all."
"I would like them to enhance the search functionality to enable faster processing when looking for objects."
"The solution should come up with a lighter version so people can buy different versions."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price model is based on the number of devices and opposed to the number of users, and it is not very flexible."
"In addition to the license fees, we have to pay for the server and admin fees."
"The price is cheap if I compare Delinea Privileged Access Service with other products."
"It is sad that people with a limited budget won't be able to afford it."
"The solution is priced too high, so I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."
"The pricing is moderate."
"The price of Delinea Privileged Access Service is average compared to its competitors."
"The product comes at a very good price and it's quite competitive, although you need to buy add-ons for certain things."
"The licensing cost is per user."
"It was okay for us. It was not too much for us. It was nearly the same as other products. It was not expensive."
"It's not cheap, but the pricing is okay. Other applications cost about the same."
"I rate One Identity seven out of 10 for affordability. It's reasonably priced."
"One Identity Manager is fairly priced."
"One Identity Manager has a reasonable price point."
"One Identity Manager's pricing is reasonable."
"It helps us save on licenses for applications because we are following the account lifecycle, as well as account reactivation."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business68
Midsize Enterprise26
Large Enterprise105
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Delinea Privileged Access Service?
The difference in license cost is minimal, with CyberArk being slightly costly due to its market-leading position. The difference is in the range of a few hundred dollars.
What needs improvement with Delinea Privileged Access Service?
I would like to improve the overall suite and the user experience of Delinea Privileged Access Service.
What do you like most about One Identity Manager?
The One Identity birthright process has helped generate user accounts more accurately and quickly.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Manager?
The setup cost and licensing were straightforward, with excellent support. There were no issues with pricing, setup cost, or licensing.
What needs improvement with One Identity Manager?
The initial setup could be improved to reduce the complexity.
 

Also Known As

Centrify Privileged Access Service, Centrify Zero Trust Privilege Services, Centrify Zero Trust Privilege, Centrify Infrastructure Services, Centrify Server Suite, Centrify Privilege Service
Quest One Identity Manager
 

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Sample Customers

Boeing, Citi, Credit Suissw, Delta, Duke Energy, FDIC, GE Capital, Harvard University, Johnson & Johnson, Major League Baseball, Michelin, Microsoft
Texas A&M, Sky Media, BHF Bank, Swiss Post, Union Investment, Wayne State University. More at OneIdentity.com/casestudies
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