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One Identity Manager vs SecureAuth Identity Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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

One Identity Manager
Ranking in User Provisioning Software
1st
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
184
Ranking in other categories
Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (2nd)
SecureAuth Identity Platform
Ranking in User Provisioning Software
18th
Ranking in Identity Management (IM)
26th
Average Rating
5.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Access Management (23rd), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (14th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Identity Management (IM) category, the mindshare of One Identity Manager is 4.3%, down from 7.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SecureAuth Identity Platform is 1.8%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Identity Management (IM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
One Identity Manager4.3%
SecureAuth Identity Platform1.8%
Other93.9%
Identity Management (IM)
 

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.
it_user710517 - PeerSpot reviewer
Identity and Access Engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Valuable features include access request and certification. Application integration, reporting, and certification could be improved.
Valuable features include access request, certification, and password management Provide centralised identity-access management Application integration, reporting, and certification could be improved More than three years The product is only as good as the data you use Moving from v7.x to v8.x…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The biggest positive impact of One Identity Manager has been improved control and visibility over user access across the organization because it automates the entire identity lifecycle from onboarding to role changes and offboarding, while also strengthening compliance through regular access reviews and audit-ready reporting."
"The business role management feature is pretty good because we have a lot of dynamic roles, and you can configure it with the filters."
"The solution provides an identity-centric approach which supports achieving a Zero Trust model, and it significantly reduces operational costs by allowing the same number of support team members to manage a greater number of systems."
"One Identity Manager is a very robust tool with plenty of out-of-the-box features in the identity and access management space, and it is very easy to customize and fits for very complex platforms."
"An outstanding feature of One Identity Manager, compared to SailPoint, is the dashboard where they present everything. With the dashboard, the customer can see how the integrations have happened."
"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 Manager's account creation feature stands out as its most valuable functionality."
"The most valuable feature of One Identity Manager is its object-oriented architecture."
"For v8.4, you can work easily if you stick to OOTB, however, should you require customization, then the tool is very flexible using SQL/VB knowledge to extend."
"The self-service functionality for password/access management reduced our need for manual intervention."
 

Cons

"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."
"There is no out-of-the-box or very easy way to configure processes to manage non-human accounts. The functionalities that we have built are totally customized on top of what One Identity provided out of the box. It would have been nice to see some out-of-the-box or plug-and-play features available for it."
"While One Identity Manager works well for our on-prem setup, initial configuration and customization can be complex and time-consuming."
"There is always a need for improvement based on the features, which is why I deducted one point from the overall rating."
"From a user experience perspective, One Identity Manager is good; the only difficulty I find sometimes is because it's a Windows application, it's very difficult to view all data since it's a limited Windows space."
"Quest Software should provide notes and documents to customers before they buy the product and license."
"One Identity Manager can be improved by simplifying the user interface, as sometimes the administrative screens feel a bit complex and less intuitive, especially for new users."
"They have bad support. Sometimes, they're fast, and sometimes not. They have 24-hour support, so when you message them, they try to fix their problems. One Identity can give you a technical engineer who can guide you through what to do or give you custom scripts for a problem."
"Stability was a constant concern. The application was plagued with memory leak issues from initial installation and through multiple major/minor version upgrades."
"Moving from v7.x to v8.x is not easy. You need Courion expertise and skills to upgrade and migrate the data."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"One Identity is cost-efficient from a licensing perspective. However, one drawback is that it's expensive on the hardware side for the customer to set up. One Identity's professional services team recommends various components. They lose some of the cost advantage because the hardware is expensive and requires maintenance."
"One Identity isn't cheap for small or medium-sized businesses, but I don't think it's necessary for a small company to use. The price is fair for large enterprises with thousands of employees that want to adopt a zero-trust model."
"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."
"The solution is flexible, in general. You can define the parts of the solution that you want to use, and it won't affect the price."
"One Identity Manager is fairly priced."
"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 is cost-effective. I do not know about the other regions, but here in the Middle East, the competitors are almost double the price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Construction Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
20%
Construction Company
12%
Retailer
9%
Educational Organization
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business110
Midsize Enterprise36
Large Enterprise124
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Manager?
Pricing, setup cost, and licensing are handled by our management team, so I do not handle those aspects.
What needs improvement with One Identity Manager?
One Identity Manager could be improved with a simpler user interface and a better onboarding process. The platform is very powerful, but the learning curve is steep for new administrators and new u...
What is your primary use case for One Identity Manager?
Our main use case for One Identity Manager is identity governance and administration, which we have been using for about three years. We use it for automated user provisioning and de-provisioning a...
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Also Known As

Quest One Identity Manager
SecureAuth Identity Governance, Core Access Assurance Suite, Courion Access Assurance Suite
 

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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
Alegent Health, Associated Materials, Brookdale Senior Living, NV Energy, Woodforest Bank, Wellspan Health
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