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OpenText Privileged Access Manager vs Safeguard by One Identity comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 20, 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

OpenText Privileged Access ...
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
30th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Safeguard by One Identity
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
90
Ranking in other categories
User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (1st), Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of OpenText Privileged Access Manager is 1.2%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Safeguard by One Identity is 4.3%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Safeguard by One Identity4.3%
OpenText Privileged Access Manager1.2%
Other94.5%
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
 

Featured Reviews

MB
Solutions Architect at IP Protocol INC
Has a useful credential vault feature but the user interface needs to be improved
I don't have a complete picture to be able to tell you that this is the best product. Because each customer in their own environment has a different set of circumstances and different situations that mandate different technologies. I cannot recommend this as the best product or recommend that you should use it. I would rate this product a six out of 10.
Mahesh Malve - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Business Development Associate at DigitalTrack Solutions ind pvt ltd
Centralized control has strengthened privileged security and simplified audit investigations
While One Identity Safeguard is a strong and reliable PAM solution, there are a few areas where it can be further improved to enhance user experience and scalability. Regarding the user interface and experience, the UI, while functional, can be a bit complex for new users. A more intuitive and modern dashboard with simplified navigation would improve adoption, especially for non-technical stakeholders. Regarding integration flexibility, although it supports major integrations, expanding out-of-the-box connectors for more cloud-native apps, DevOps tools, and SaaS platforms would be beneficial. Faster and simpler API-based integrations could reduce deployment efforts. Regarding scalability and performance in large enterprise environments, performance tuning and scaling can require additional efforts. Enhancing seamless scalability and high availability configuration would improve enterprise readiness.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Most valuable feature is the credential vault."
"Technical support is very good."
"This is an extremely stable product."
"One Identity Safeguard has improved security a lot by controlling privileged access, and it also reduced risks since all sensitive activities are monitored and logged."
"One Identity Safeguard has positively impacted my organization by tracking admin activities in real time, recording privileged sessions, improving the accountability of engineers and administrators, and detecting suspicious or unauthorized actions."
"Technical support is brilliant."
"Customer Service: absolutely perfect Technical Support: Technical support is 10/10, absolutely."
"It provides secure and centralized access to both on-prem and cloud servers, which we did not have before. Previously, there were myriad ways to access our servers, so this centralizing feature is beneficial."
"With One Identity Safeguard, we have seen clear, measurable improvements across security, operations, and compliance."
"My advice for others looking into using One Identity Safeguard is that it is a great solution for simple tasks, with a good price and good functionality."
 

Cons

"Micro Focus needs a lot of enhancements. Actually, it's a good product, but it's not the best product."
"The user interface could be improved, it's not that good,"
"When we compare One Identity Safeguard with Cyberark, we know CyberArk has other tools or other features that are more complex and more useful for the customers. For example, I have one customer that wants to elevate the permission that is available in CyberArk."
"One Identity Safeguard can be improved with a more modern and intuitive interface, better troubleshooting and diagnostic tools, enhanced real-time monitoring and reporting, and stronger integration with cloud and hybrid identity platforms to simplify administration and improve operational visibility."
"We can't review or audit HTTP and HTTPS. This functionality should be added so that we can review and audit HTTP and HTTPS."
"They should provide a faster user interface, as we have noticed that the user interface acts slow when there are a large number of accounts or concurrent sessions going on."
"While One Identity Safeguard is a strong privilege access management solution, there are some areas where improvements can be made."
"Unfortunately, my experience with Safeguard by One Identity's customer support is not very positive. They tend to respond slowly, generally do not find solutions effectively, and it is challenging to request calls that could resolve issues more quickly."
"The high availability function of the box itself requires a long time to switch over from one appliance to another, so there is room for improvement."
"Improving usability and simplifying configuration would be beneficial to enhance Safeguard by One Identity."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Setup cost, pricing and licensing are all very expensive."
"It is cheaper than CyberArk. Its price is fair."
"As compared to other products, it is reasonable, but the training sessions are too expensive."
"We bought their other products, so it was not that expensive. It is one of those where the more you buy, the cheaper it is."
"It was definitely cheaper than the other two products that we evaluated."
"One Identity Safeguard is expensive and the cost goes up as we scale."
"The pricing depends on our perspective, our budget, and, of course, the competitors we are taking into account."
"They offer a fair price for a robust solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Outsourcing Company
14%
Retailer
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
University
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business90
Midsize Enterprise26
Large Enterprise40
 

Questions from the Community

Looking for recommendations and a pros/cons template for software to detect insider threats
This is an inside-out --- outside-in --- inside-in question, as an insider can be an outsider as well. There is no short answer other than a blend of a PAM tool with Behavioral Analytics and Endpo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Safeguard?
Our experience with the pricing and licensing was generally positive. The initial setup costs were reasonable considering the security and access control benefits we are getting. The licensing mode...
What needs improvement with One Identity Safeguard?
I think Safeguard by One Identity could be improved by making the user interface a little simpler and more intuitive, especially for new administrators. Some configurations and advanced features ta...
What is your primary use case for One Identity Safeguard?
My main use case for Safeguard by One Identity is to manage a secure privileged account and access a critical system. It helps us to control who can access sensitive resources and monitor privilege...
 

Also Known As

Micro Focus Privileged Account Manager
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