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Identity Manager by One Identity vs Ilex Sign&go comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Identity Manager by One Ide...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
194
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (1st), Identity Management (IM) (1st), Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (1st)
Ilex Sign&go
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (25th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Identity and Access Management solutions, they serve different purposes. Identity Manager by One Identity is designed for Identity Governance Administration (IGA) and holds a mindshare of 11.7%, down 12.6% compared to last year.
Ilex Sign&go, on the other hand, focuses on Single Sign-On (SSO), holds 1.5% mindshare, up 1.3% since last year.
Identity Governance Administration (IGA) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Identity Manager by One Identity11.7%
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud25.3%
Saviynt Identity Cloud14.8%
Other48.2%
Identity Governance Administration (IGA)
Single Sign-On (SSO) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ilex Sign&go1.5%
Okta Platform10.9%
Microsoft Entra ID8.4%
Other79.2%
Single Sign-On (SSO)
 

Featured Reviews

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.
reviewer1251120 - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Director at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Strong single sign on security comes packaged with simplicity in this on-premises-only solution
We do not have a huge usage load in our implementation of the product at our company. We know this because we have been working with clients and speaking with them as users and they literally have thousands of users on the product. Based on their testimonial and their lack of problems in performance, the scalability is there. In our company on our projects, we stay in the range of only hundreds of users, which is very small in comparison. As far as the number of people we require for maintenance, we are the level two maintenance with the vendor. To use and to configure on the client's side — for our clients — they really should never require in excess of one person full-time or the equivalent. Sign&Go has got a pretty low administrative requirement as far as maintenance is concerned. On our side, as far as the second level of support, I would say we get very few requests for actual issues with the product. The product stability is good. So, as far as running the maintenance on our end, we tend to only have a request is when a client needs to integrate a new workstation or do something else to expand their operations.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One Identity Manager has positively impacted my organization by significantly reducing the time required for audit preparation and completion, improving compliance by ensuring all access is properly approved and tracked, increasing security, and creating a compliance-ready environment with improved efficiency, with the time for audit completion reduced by almost seventy to eighty percent."
"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."
"Overall, One Identity Manager has been a solid platform for improving identity governance and automation, especially in large environments where centralized access management and compliance visibility are important."
"One Identity Manager has improved our organization significantly; for instance, the automation of the provisioning workflow is very useful."
"Identity Manager by One Identity is the best product for us from a security perspective."
"One Identity Manager offers several features that I found advantageous compared to other tools."
"There were significant productivity benefits over our previous platform with the increased automation which took the process of onboarding staff down from days to minutes."
"The self-service functionality of One Identity Manager is arguably the most valuable feature."
"The on-premises deployment meets restrictions and the end-user is able to control all the configuration in their own IT environment."
"Because of all these reasons and by comparison, we almost always recommended Ilex as the best solution for the sake of prompt and efficient project deployment."
 

Cons

"Stability has been a challenge. With version 8, especially post go-live, we had a lot of problems."
"I would like them to enhance the search functionality to enable faster processing when looking for objects."
"The reporting and auditing functionalities within One Identity Manager could be enhanced, particularly in the reporting area, which would benefit from a wider range of pre-built reports."
"The performance is quite bad, but this is because we have a very old version."
"In the update processes for hotfixes need improvement."
"The documentation I found in their repository is neither interactive nor engaging."
"We take screenshots with the time stamp and give them to the auditors. That's cumbersome to do, even if we're only audited once or twice yearly. I take a screenshot and then show them the time to prove that the configuration is consistent. We have built-in processes to take regular screenshots and store them in a secure place for the auditors. It would be helpful if One Identity store the configuration details as a snapshot. It would also help with any rollbacks or change reviews that the organization might want to do."
"The UI could be more intuitive and modern because new admins usually find the navigation and configuration quite complex, especially during initial setup."
"There is no software as a service or PaaS (Platform as a Service) offering from Ilex. The only option is on-premises integration."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"From a cost perspective, One Identity has the biggest bang for the buck."
"I rate One Identity seven out of 10 for affordability. It's reasonably priced."
"We have the premium support and are very satisfied. They are always answer our questions very quickly. For the moment, we are very satisfied, but I think it's because we are paying for the premium support."
"One Identity Manager is priced in the middle range but offers good value due to lower implementation time compared to competitors. Total cost of ownership is crucial where the main expense is in implementation, not licensing."
"I am aware of the cost. For us, it is quite cost-efficient. We have a good enterprise license agreement, and we are very happy with what we get for the price we pay for it."
"There is a one-time licensing cost, and there is also a yearly subscription fee."
"It has helped to reduce customer costs."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
22%
Government
17%
Computer Software Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
By reviewers
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Small Business119
Midsize Enterprise38
Large Enterprise128
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Manager?
My experience with pricing is on the higher side because I feel the initial setup can take considerable time, especially when configuring integration and access policies. Licensing should be planne...
What needs improvement with One Identity Manager?
Identity Manager by One Identity could be improved by making the interface easier to navigate and simplifying the initial setup. Additionally, providing clear error messages when integration fails ...
What is your primary use case for One Identity Manager?
Identity Manager by One Identity is used in our organization to manage user access, automate employee onboarding and offboarding, and ensure secure access to organizational applications. When a new...
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Sample Customers

Texas A&M, Sky Media, BHF Bank, Swiss Post, Union Investment, Wayne State University. More at OneIdentity.com/casestudies
High Council of French Notaries, Leroy Merlin, IFP School, CANAL+ Group, Soci_t_ G_n_rale, Saint-ótienne University Hospital
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