NetIQ Access Manager vs Oracle Access Manager comparison

OpenText and Oracle are both solutions in the Access Management category. OpenText is ranked #20, while Oracle is ranked #13 with an average rating of 9.0. OpenText holds a 1.0% mindshare in AM, compared to Oracle’s 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 76% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

NetIQ Access Manager

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 11, 2024

NetIQ Access Manager and Oracle Access Manager are robust solutions for identity and access management. Users generally find NetIQ Access Manager more favorable in terms of pricing and support, yet Oracle Access Manager's extensive features make it a more compelling choice.

Features: NetIQ Access Manager is praised for its solid SSO capabilities and integration with various applications. Oracle Access Manager offers a broader range of features including advanced identity federation and better integration with Oracle products, making it the superior choice for complex environments.

Room for Improvement: Users of NetIQ Access Manager pinpoint the need for a more modern interface and better documentation. Oracle Access Manager users recommend enhanced technical support and a more intuitive setup process. While both products have areas for improvement, Oracle's support appears more critical according to user reviews.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NetIQ Access Manager is commended for its relatively straightforward deployment and responsive customer service. Oracle Access Manager, while having more involved deployment procedures, benefits from a comprehensive support system. Users find NetIQ's ease of deployment simpler but rate Oracle's customer service more highly in terms of overall support.

Pricing and ROI: Users appreciate NetIQ Access Manager for its competitive pricing and reasonable setup costs, contributing to quicker ROI. Although Oracle Access Manager is perceived as more expensive, its wide array of features leads users to believe it offers better long-term value, justifying the higher investment.

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Categories and Ranking

NetIQ Access Manager

Ranking in Access Management

20th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Web Access Management (5th)

Oracle Access Manager

Ranking in Access Management

13th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Access Management category, the mindshare of NetIQ Access Manager is 1.0%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Access Manager is 2.3%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Cassio-Silva

Technology director at Asyg

Multi-Factor Authentication, stable, and extremely scalable

I use NetIQ Access Manager to protect one single application with Multi-Factor Authentication. The solution is deployed on both cloud and on-prem The Multi-Factor Authentication of NetIQ Access Manager has helped protect our organization. The most valuable features of NetIQ Access Manager are…

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Upendar G

Senior Consultant at Wipro Limited

Efficiently manage applications with secure single sign-on and streamlined operations

Access Manager allows us to efficiently manage a broad spectrum of applications while ensuring secure, single-page application access. Its ability to consolidate applications on a single interface streamlines operations significantly. The product is highly secure and reliable, especially in managing user access across various platforms. Multi-factor authentication enhances security by requiring additional verification steps.

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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

"The single sign-on feature is excellent."

"The features that we have found most valuable with NetIQ Access Manager are its single sign-on and two factor two second factor database."

"The most valuable features of NetIQ Access Manager are SSO and Multi-Factor Authentication."

"There are lots of options to customize the solution to your needs."

"It's very easy to integrate with applications."

"The product allows customization via custom code."

"My company has used most features of Oracle Access Manager for various implementations, but the most helpful feature of the solution for the business and customers is single sign-on."

"The most valuable features of Oracle Access Manager are the single sign-on capability and is a very robust platform. It can take a high number of authentication, and authorization requests. It's very flexible."

"Excellent SSO solution for Oracle products."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten."

"The scalability of the solution is good. We haven't felt we've been restricted from expanding as necessary and we haven't heard of any issues from our clients."

"In general, the customization that is offered is very good. The company that I am working with currently is using this feature quite extensively."

"The MFA is the most valuable aspect."

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Cons

"The application portal could be improved with more options and easier customization."

"Having the ability to easily extract and view and compare and version control configurations would be ideal."

"In terms of what could be improved, I would say the security of the infrastructure and the server and the working networking device."

"Classification of junctions and new versions of applications, such as APIs, can be added to enable the use of more devices that utilize biometrics for Multi-Factor Authentication to improve the solution."

"I would love to see the upgrade procedure handled more effectively. I would prefer to have OVS installation possibilities, although the upgrade procedures should include the OS as well. You should be able to use the whole application as an appliance."

"May not integrate easily with non-Oracle products."

"In the next release, I would like to see improvements made to the interface."

"The performance of Oracle Access Manager could be improved. It should be quick to install, but it wasn't, so this is another area for improvement. The Oracle Access Manager console also has room for improvement because it's slow."

"Although Oracle Access Manager is generally stable, we experienced issues with multi-domain configurations and web agent settings."

"The product is complicated and difficult to install and configure."

"The pricing of the solution is in need of improvement. Oracle products are very expensive."

"Installation and deployment take time, but implementation is straightforward and easy, and they have very good support."

"There could be some improvements in the documentation and overall knowledge base of the solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is average."

"The price is really good and it is flexible because they have CPU licenses. The license is a one-time-only purchase."

"I cannot comment on the exact pricing because Oracle has different licensing models for other clients, making it flexible."

"The tool is affordable."

"Can be expensive as a solution."

"On a scale where one is a high price, and ten is a low price, I rate the solution a one. Purchasing a license for the solution is very expensive now."

"The product is a little expensive."

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Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Government

Real Estate/Law Firm

Financial Services Firm

15%

Government

12%

Computer Software Company

12%

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What do you like most about Oracle Access Manager?

The product supports customization.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Access Manager?

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What needs improvement with Oracle Access Manager?

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Overview

Access Manager provides a simple yet secure and scalable solution that can handle all your web access needs both internal as well as in the cloud.

OpenText

Oracle Access Manager delivers risk-aware end-to-end user authentication, single sign-on, and authorization protection, enabling enterprises to secure access from mobile devices and seamlessly integrate social identities with applications.

Oracle

Sample Customers

Bancomext, Bouwend Nederland, Camera dei Deputati, CGT, Coopservice Group, Court of Appeals of Georgia, Etnic, European Automotive Manufacturer, FDM Document Dynamics, Hainan Province Information Center, Highland Community College, Huntington Bank, Johnsonville Sausage, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Mazars, Mexico's Tax Administration Service, Owens Community College, Pasco Risk, RDC, School District of Hartford, Senckenberg Nature Research Society, Sheetz, Spanish Public Employment Service, SUNY Orange County Community College, Swisscard, The Municipality of Siena, The University of Westminster, UMB Financial Corporation Invests in Identity Management, University of Dayton, University of Groningen, Vodacom, World Wide Technology

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