Identity Manager by One Identity vs WSO2 Identity Server comparison

The compared One Identity and WSO2 solutions aren't in the same category. One Identity is ranked #1 in IGA , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 11.3% mindshare in the category. WSO2 is ranked #13 in CIaA , and holds a 2.6% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of One Identity users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of WSO2 users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

Identity Manager by One Ide...

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

190

Ranking in other categories

User Provisioning Software (1st), Identity Management (IM) (1st), Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (1st)

WSO2 Identity Server

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (13th)

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 11.3%, down 13.5% compared to last year.
WSO2 Identity Server, on the other hand, focuses on Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), holds 2.6% mindshare, up 1.6% since last year.

Identity Governance Administration (IGA) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Identity Manager by One Identity	11.3%
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud	26.6%
Saviynt Identity Cloud	15.4%
Other	46.699999999999996%

Identity Governance Administration (IGA)

Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
WSO2 Identity Server	2.6%
Okta Platform	14.3%
Auth0 Platform	12.1%
Other	71.0%

Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)

Featured Reviews

Neha Chhangani

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.

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Ritesh_Shah

Senior Solution Architect at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Utilizing key management and seamless single sign-on integration for enhanced user profile management

WSO2 Identity Server's key management feature stands out as a particularly impactful feature for enhancing security. Additionally, from a user perspective, the self-user portal and user profile management capabilities are highly valuable. It allows users to manage their profiles, change passwords, and offers a self-care portal type of functionality. The single sign-on capability integrates seamlessly with various platforms, including Google, Facebook, LDAP, and Active Directory, which supports rapid product launches.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"In terms of what the most valuable feature of One Identity Manager is, that would be hard to say because the tool is great overall. There's not really one feature you'd prefer over other features, but what's really great, in my opinion, is the fact that the provisioning is really stable and accurate, and it's a process my company trusts. This means that without a lot of maintenance, I can be pretty sure that as soon as my alternative source gives a new identity or gives new information about a particular identity, everything will be transformed and executed the right way. My company has tried other solutions and there's always a struggle with the provisioning system in terms of knowing what systems work, but with One Identity Manager, this issue doesn't happen. It's also a stable system which I like."

"One Identity Manager is very customizable to meet customer requirements."

"One Identity Manager has improved operational efficiency, strengthened access governance, and reduced manual dependency across our on-premises environment, giving us faster onboarding and offboarding, fewer access-related issues, improved compliance readiness, and better visibility into our access management process."

"I am satisfied with One Identity Manager for providing a single platform for enterprise-level administration and governance of privileged accounts and data."

"We have reduced about 60 percent of our help desk calls, especially for onboarding and simple tasks that do One Identity automation."

"In terms of what I found most valuable in One Identity Manager, it's the only product where the workflow and the catalog can be configured on roles or by business people. You don't need to know the technology at all to configure that, so this is the product's biggest advantage as well as its strongest feature. One Identity Manager is also business-oriented and IAM administrator-oriented."

"One Identity's user interface is excellent. It has a timeline view that shows when a user received access and when access was removed. This provides a solid overview of all the users' activities since they were onboarded."

"The solution does help us efficiently manage lots of authorizations automatically."

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"I use this solution to generate keystores and certifications and link these with project development in our company."

"I am completely satisfied with WSO2 Identity Server and would definitely recommend it to other companies."

"Some of the valuable features of the solution are the easy integration with processes, such as Single Sign-On, and overall WSO2 is straightforward and does not need customization."

"The keystore feature has been most valuable for us."

"We use the solution for customer identity management, authenticating customers coming in through a web portal."

"It's very easy to implement everything."

"The Identity Server has been able to manage our complete user base with ease - including authorization and authentication."

"I would rate the solution's stability eight or nine out of ten."

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Cons

"One Identity Manager can be improved in its initial setup and configuration complexity, which can be quite heavy, especially in large hybrid environments."

"There are occasional issues with the UI or errors when servers are not up and running, often requiring a restart from cache memory and other related areas."

"The solution can be improved from a front-end point of view. It slows the portal down."

"In the update processes for hotfixes need improvement."

"The user experience is good, but it can be improved. There are a lot of features in the administration part, and they need better documentation. For example, they need to explain the main reason for a feature, and what the tables are in the database. It needs better documentation about all the features that are in the solution."

"With technical support, it is always an issue to get the right person. They do have good technical people in support, but it is sometimes not so easy to get them."

"Stability has been a challenge. With version 8, especially post go-live, we had a lot of problems."

"A room for improvement in One Identity Manager is its analytics. Though it's getting better from version to version, the analytics feature still needs improvement. I would appreciate more analytical features in the next release of One Identity Manager, so I can do a better analysis. Another vendor, for example, has a self-certification system where you can send people, then create a type of profile or screen for each person, and the person can see his entitlement and the risks behind that entitlement, so then the person makes a decision on whether he wants to keep or let go of it, and that's an out-of-the-box feature that would be good to see in One Identity Manager. Another feature I'd like to see in One Identity Manager that would be very interesting is integration with SIEM or any log collection product for both access and usage. For example, I'd be able to see that I have access to a particular application and also get information on how many times I've accessed it in the last year, last few months, etc. It's a feature that would be great to have in One Identity Manager."

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"The solution seems to be pretty outdated."

"I tried the product but I found it very cumbersome, so I no longer use it."

"There needs to be a good support model and easy-to-understand documentation."

"This solution does not have BPM workflows already integrated, we had to integrate the BPM module externally. They do not provide full-featured auditing and certification modules out of the box."

"First, improvements have to been made in the high availability architecture. This has to do with the master-slave replication, and how the load balancing is handled between the identity servers."

"Sometimes working with the code is difficult because I search for documentation about the code and how to work with the code, which is where I believe they should improve, by providing some documentation on how to work with the code."

"This solution requires extensive knowledge to be used effectively as certain areas of its use are not user friendly."

"The solution could improve its development from a user perspective."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It has helped to reduce customer costs."

"Pricing depends on licensing models, such as per-user licensing and feature-based pricing. Additional models like governance, provisioning, and reporting increase costs."

"One Identity Manager's pricing is competitive and in line with what other companies offer."

"It helps us save on licenses for applications because we are following the account lifecycle, as well as account reactivation."

"There are old processes that are really great for some people and look like pieces of artwork. However, the maintenance of them is really expensive."

"It's costlier that some other products, and there is nothing that fits every solution."

"We are using a self-built solution. It would cost too much to get that up to the standard of what we need. In the long-term, it is cheaper to buy a solution that has what we need. Though, we are still running the previous solution, as we are still in the implementation phase."

"From a cost perspective, One Identity has the biggest bang for the buck."

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"At this time we are working with the open-source version."

"I rate the product price an eight out of ten. There is a need to pay more for the extra features provided by the solution."

"They should bring in some good pricing models to host the marketplace."

"WSO2 Identity Server is not an expensive solution."

"We have to take their support, but that is a minimal charge if I'm comparing it to other identity managers."

"I have found the solutions license is priced competitively compared to others."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

14%

Transportation Company

12%

Media Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	117
Midsize Enterprise	36
Large Enterprise	126

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Manager?

My experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing for One Identity Manager is that it is much cheaper compared to its peers, although I did not work on the pricing to be very specific.While...

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What needs improvement with One Identity Manager?

The front end of One Identity Manager could be made much simpler, as I find it a little bit complex to navigate.I chose seven because it works, so it is obviously more than the basic number, but it...

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What is your primary use case for One Identity Manager?

My main use case for One Identity Manager is that I basically work as a back-end engineer, so I'm working on it here and there.A quick, specific example of how I use One Identity Manager in my role...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for WSO2 Identity Server?

The pricing is currently the same as the API Manager, so it's not surprising. Since we used it primarily for SSO and the self portal, there were no additional pricing concerns.

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What needs improvement with WSO2 Identity Server?

Currently, all required features are supported. If new use cases for artificial intelligence arise, it could be beneficial to incorporate those. However, for our current projects, WSO2 Identity Ser...

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What is your primary use case for WSO2 Identity Server?

We deployed WSO2 Identity Server to fulfill our single sign-on (SSO) requirements. Whenever we implement the API Manager, instead of using the API Manager's inbuilt key manager, we use WSO2 Identit...

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Comparisons

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Overview

One Identity Manager offers centralized identity management with strong audit and compliance support, lifecycle automation, and streamlined access provisioning. It integrates with systems like SAP, Active Directory, and cloud platforms to enhance security and efficiency.

One Identity Manager provides extensive customization and flexible role-based access control, making it an effective tool for managing identities across different environments. Its centralized system supports lifecycle automation and offers seamless integration with multiple platforms, such as SAP and Active Directory. With robust audit and compliance tools, it helps organizations improve security and operational efficiency. Although there is room for improvement in database performance and user interface design, its current features offer substantial time savings and error reduction through effective automation and governance capabilities.

What are the standout features?

Extensive Customization: Tailor solutions to fit specific needs.
Role-Based Access Control: Flexible management based on roles.
Centralized Identity Management: Single interface for all identity processes.
Lifecycle Automation: Automate onboarding and de-provisioning.
Integration Capabilities: Links with SAP, Active Directory, cloud platforms.
Audit and Compliance Support: Strong tools for security and compliance.

What benefits and ROI should be expected?

Time Savings: Reduce manual identity processes.
Operational Efficiency: Streamline complex workflows.
Improved Security: Enhance compliance and reduce risks.
Error Reduction: Minimize manual errors through automation.
Comprehensive Visibility: Better insight into identity processes.

One Identity Manager is widely implemented across industries like finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. In finance, it ensures compliance with stringent regulations by automating user access audits and approval workflows. Healthcare organizations use it to manage access in complex environments, ensuring patient data confidentiality. Manufacturing industries benefit from its integration capabilities, enabling seamless workflows across multiple systems and enhancing productivity.

One Identity

WSO2 Identity Server is recognized for its comprehensive ecosystem, providing essential management tools and supporting seamless integrations with major platforms and APIs for secure and customized user access.

WSO2 Identity Server serves as a robust identity management solution, delivering strong single sign-on capabilities and role-based permissions. It integrates smoothly with prominent platforms such as Google, Active Directory, and LDAP. Known for its passwordless technology and customization potential, WSO2 simplifies API and IT server component integration to meet authentication needs effectively. Despite some challenges in installation, documentation, and licensing flexibility, it remains a strong contender in identity management, particularly for environments needing LDAP and extensive API interaction.

What are the key features of WSO2 Identity Server?

Comprehensive ecosystem: Provides key management and user profile management.
Single Sign-On (SSO): Supports platforms like Google and Active Directory.
Role-based permissions: Offers impactful permission management.
Passwordless technology: Enhances security and user convenience.
API integration: Seamlessly integrates with external user sources and APIs.

What benefits should users look for in WSO2 reviews?

Enhanced security: Through robust authentication and access controls.
Flexibility: Supports diverse platforms and APIs.
Customization potential: Adapts to specific requirements and user interactions.
Efficiency and simplicity: Streamlined integration with IT components.

In retail and API management, WSO2 Identity Server is employed for identity solutions and meeting SSO requirements. Users in these industries leverage its key management capabilities and integrate with Active Directory to enhance access control. Retailers and developers utilize WSO2 for secure API interactions and project development, evaluating it alongside other security solutions like Okta.

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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

Nutanix, ELM, AlmavivA, BDigital, StubHub, M-creations, MedVision360

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