IBM Tivoli Access Manager [EOL] vs OneLogin vs Symantec Siteminder comparison

IBM and One Identity are both solutions in the Single Sign-On (SSO) category. Additionally, 93% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of One Identity users who would recommend it.

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97% willing to recommend

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91% willing to recommend

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

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it_user711612

Senior Consultant at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Reverse proxy provides central control over authentication and authorization.

It is a single product that caters for all the business needs throughout the organization. It provides a seamless integration that in turn encourages most of the applications to use the SSO features Reverse proxy is the most valuable feature as it provides central control over authentication and…

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Vaibhav Patil

Digital Marketer at DigiLiterate

Single sign-on has simplified daily logins and now secures all our marketing workflows

OneLogin by One Identity has many features available. These include Single Sign-On, Multi-Factor Authentication, centralized access control, instant onboarding and offboarding, and passwordless convenience. All of these features definitely help. I rely mostly on Single Sign-On in my day-to-day work with OneLogin by One Identity. It stands out because it removes the biggest daily headache: juggling passwords for every marketing tool. With SSO, I log in once and instantly access Google Ads, HubSpot, Looker, Meta Ads, Slack, and everything else. There are no password resets, no delays, and no asking IT for access. It saves time every single day and keeps my workflow smooth, especially when I'm switching between multiple dashboards and campaigns. One hidden gem feature in OneLogin by One Identity that often gets overlooked is context-aware or adaptive access control. With this, access isn't just on or off. Instead, OneLogin by One Identity can allow or restrict access depending on conditions, such as your location, IP address, device type, or time of day. For example, if you're logging in from an unknown location or public Wi-Fi, OneLogin by One Identity can automatically require stronger authentication. This adds a subtle but powerful layer of security without complicating day-to-day logins. It's ideal for remote work, travel, or working from shared spaces. Since implementing OneLogin by One Identity, the biggest positive change I've noticed is how much smoother and faster my workday feels. I no longer juggle multiple passwords or get stuck waiting for access to tools. Logging in once and instantly opening Google Ads, HubSpot, Looker, Slack, and everything else has easily saved me 15 to 20 minutes a day. Another major improvement is clean, consistent permissions. There are no more access denied issues or chasing IT for fixes. When someone joins or leaves the team, their access is handled automatically, which keeps everything secure and organized. Overall, OneLogin by One Identity has reduced small daily frustrations, improved security, and made my workflow far more efficient. Other impacts of OneLogin by One Identity include fewer IT tickets, faster onboarding, consistent access, higher security, less downtime, and better collaboration.

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Muzi Lubisi

Senior technical Consultant at CA Africa

Improved user experience with seamless integration and easy installation

The feature that I mostly valued is the ease of installation on different systems, especially on Windows. Additionally, it is very beneficial for deploying single sign-on sessions between different windows on a web browser, provided I am connected to the right identity provider. That seamless integration significantly improves user experience and efficiency.

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Pros

"The integration effort with the end application is quite straightforward and easy."

"Single Sign-On functionality is valuable because the core purpose of the product is to allow universal (or bespoke) SSO for application suites."

"The Verify feature: A push method which customers are going for."

"OAuth 2 is now the de facto standard for API protection and scoped authorized delegation. IBM TAM now supports OAuth 2 and can act as fully compliant OAuth 2 authorization server."

"SAML 2.0."

"OneLogin is a great platform with minimal improvements needed."

"The most valuable feature is the ease with which we can manage the sign-on feature."

"Ease of integration with AD."

"It's super useful to have a single pane of glass when it comes to access management."

"First and foremost, the Single Sign-On feature has truly transformed how our team interacts with various applications."

"The best feature of OneLogin is the mapping feature, which stands out as the most beneficial, as the mapping works better in OneLogin, allowing me to sync users from Google Group to OneLogin role, which is crucial for role access for end users and new service requests."

"The single sign-on and the fact that we can integrate everything in one place and control from there were valuable features of this solution."

"Simplicity is the most valuable part of OneLogin."

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"The most valuable feature is that it meets the requirements of the customer. You have a lot of features in the product. Every product has them, but the question is, are these products going to meet the requirement of the customer?"

"Siteminder allows us to manage identity and portability control efficiently."

"The single sign-on is the solution's most valuable feature"

"The most valuable feature is the Federation part of Single Sign On, which is customizable and is easily integrated with any customer application or any third party application."

"We almost never have outages nor see slowdowns."

"It's quite scalable."

"It is very scalable. We have a very large customer base: 75 million customers."

"The feature that I mostly valued is the ease of installation on different systems, especially on Windows."

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Cons

"The profiling element is incredibly robust, but also equally as complex, it requires an off-site course to be able to understand the context or the plethora of options available."

"The self-service portal needs improvement."

"Multi-factor authentication with social integration needs to improve."

"An Amazon Machine Image (AMI) for the newer appliance versions for hosting the virtual appliances on AWS will help."

"Looking at their roadmap, they have a broad grasp of the security features which the industry needs."

"I'd like OneLogin to have a customization section that displays the company's offerings, categorized by different topics."

"OneLogin by One Identity is strong, but there is room to improve."

"In terms of managing the users on a large scale, it would be easier if they had some kind of user management portal."

"The tool must be made more robust."

"However, if there were multiple documentations about the technical points and what each tab on the GUI is used for, it would be very helpful for others who want to learn, because I did not find a lot of resources about it on the internet."

"OneLogin has been a good experience, but there is a scope of improvement in every application, especially in the admin user interface and overall usability."

"OneLogin offers a Virtual LDAP feature that we utilize, although it differs slightly from traditional LDAP servers."

"This product doesn't necessarily provide us with all of the functionality that we need, such as being able to share passwords with external users."

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"As we are moving in to the mobility space, this is where we really see SiteMinder and their other product really come together to provide a solution base to a different area where the IoT is coming, the different business communications are happening. All of those things require authentication and we really want to see this product grow into that role."

"Better documentation. I went through some sessions on single sign-on for version 12.7."

"The initial setup was complex, painful. But that is to be expected of any new setup. When you're a big bank like us, any kind of migration to a new product is hard. I expect it to be painful, and it was painful. But it's not something that you can avoid."

"We would like to the OAuth be more stable, more issues being fixed rather than not."

"The tech support has not been very good for us so we don't use them anymore. We have had some issues. Nobody is perfect."

"The support could be faster."

"The GUIs are not very clear, especially when integrating with other products from CA."

"The support team could work on their response time and overall competence."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The IBM prices are, as ever, extortionate, even with a business partnership, and high levels of discounts."

"The pricing and licensing are reasonable. It is much cheaper than other products."

"OneLogin's pricing, from the perspective of the education sector, seems quite reasonable for the value it delivers."

"The price of the licensing is fine."

"The pricing for OneLogin seems to be okay. The pricing and licensing are affordable. If you'd consider OneLogin to be expensive, it's worth it."

"While I wish OneLogin's pricing was more affordable, their licensing model, which is based on per user, is acceptable."

"It was cheap in the beginning, and then it became very expensive. We were initially charged $2 per user per month, which was fine, but by the second year, they increased it to $5 per user. That became very expensive for us because we had about 1,500 users. At $2 per user, it comes out to be $3,000 a month, which is $36,000 a year. If we move to $5 per user, it comes out to be $7,500 a month. That made its cost so high. That is why we removed the product because the cost was high."

"Surprisingly expensive given the price of on-premise solutions."

"We were happy with the price we got when we signed up, but I don't know what will happen when the time comes to renew because it is a different company now. We haven't seen any pricing models or had that discussion yet. My renewal is a year and a half away. It's worth what we're paying for it. There's no way we could provide the level of service for cheaper or try to do the same in-house."

"The price is quite comparable to the other enterprise-level solutions in that market."

"CA solutions are generally expensive but for the customer the ROI is big."

"Siteminder is a little costly. You pay for licensing, and they offer packages, so if you have less users, then you have to buy different products at different prices. If you have more of a user base, then the package is different. They also include other features—for example, if you have a database and you're using Siteminder, then it's good to use a Semantic-specific database, but if you are using less, then you have to purchase the database separately. Whereas if you are going for a bigger license, then it comes within the package. It depends on which plan you are using."

"The solution's pricing is competitive."

"The licensing is fair for this solution."

"I recommend conducting a PoC on every available product before choose one."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"Symantec Siteminder is expensive; they could definitely do better on the price."

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University

12%

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Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

25%

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Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	18

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Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	29

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Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	69

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What do you like most about OneLogin by One Identity?

OneLogin is efficient.

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What needs improvement with OneLogin by One Identity?

OneLogin is a robust platform, but there is scope for improvement as there are some glitches, connectivity glitches, ...

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What is your primary use case for OneLogin by One Identity?

My main use case for OneLogin is app aggregation and SSO. I use OneLogin for app aggregation, which is utilized for a...

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What do you like most about Symantec Siteminder?

It's agent-based. It's convenient to deploy and integrate.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Siteminder?

My experience with pricing is that it is all good.

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What needs improvement with Symantec Siteminder?

Symantec Siteminder needs to have adaptive authentication and multi-factor authentication as integrated features. Cur...

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Also Known As

Tivoli Access Manager, IBM Security Access Manager

OneLogin Workforce Identity

SiteMinder, CA SSO, Layer7 SiteMinder

Overview

IBM Tivoli Access Manager is a robust and secure centralized policy management solution for e-business and distributed applications. IBM Tivoli Access Manager WebSEAL is a high performance, multi-threaded Web server that applies fine-grained security policy to the Tivoli Access Manager protected Web object space. WebSEAL can provide single sign-on solutions and incorporate back-end Web application server resources into its security policy.

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OneLogin offers organizations a user-friendly platform for single sign-on, multifactor authentication, and seamless access management. It enhances security and streamlines processes, making it vital for application management.

Designed for ease of integration, OneLogin helps organizations efficiently manage access and improve cybersecurity through centralized application management. It simplifies onboarding and offboarding, enhancing remote work capabilities and offering robust user mapping. Users appreciate seamless integration and reliable logs. However, it could improve with enhanced technical support, more out-of-box connectors, and better customization options. Challenges with device management and system integrations have been noted, with legacy application support and infrastructure stability needing attention.

What are the key features of OneLogin?

Single Sign-On: Provides centralized access to applications.
Multifactor Authentication: Enhances security with multiple verification steps.
Self-Service Password Resets: Empowers users to manage their passwords.
Ease of Integration: Connects seamlessly with cloud and on-premises systems.

What benefits can users expect?

Improved Time Management: Streamlines user access processes.
Reduced Security Incidents: Strengthens authentication measures.
Efficient Interface: Facilitates smooth user navigation.
Enhanced Remote Work: Supports flexible workforce needs.

Organizations employ OneLogin for single sign-on and identity management, connecting users to applications like CRM and Slack. It supports role-based access control and seamless cloud transition, integrating with Active Directory to enhance user management in industries demanding strong security and efficiency.

One Identity

Symantec® SiteMinder is designed to secure the modern enterprise through a unified access management platform that applies the appropriate authentication mechanism to positively identify users; provides single sign-on and identity federation for seamless access to any application; enforces granular security policies to stop unauthorized access to sensitive resources; and monitors and manages the entire user session to prevent session hijacking. Finally, Symantec SiteMinder is battle-tested and has been deployed in the largest IT environments in the world.

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Sample Customers

Essex Technology Group Inc.

OneLogin has thousands of customers across multiple industries and from around the globe such as Uber, Airbnb, Noom, Petco, Sony, Lucky Brand, Tesco, Airbus, Japan Airlines, Aetna, Compass, Kaplan, Susan G. Komen, AAA and PennyMac.

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