Oracle Access Manager vs StrongDM comparison

Oracle and StrongDM are both solutions in the Access Management category. Oracle is ranked #6 with an average rating of 9.0, while StrongDM is ranked #15 with an average rating of 9.0. Oracle holds a 2.4% mindshare in AM, compared to StrongDM’s 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 76% of Oracle users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of StrongDM users who would recommend it.

Oracle Access Manager

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76% willing to recommend

StrongDM

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Oracle Access Manager and StrongDM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Access Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Access Manager

Ranking in Access Management

6th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

StrongDM

Ranking in Access Management

15th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Privileged Access Management (PAM) (17th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Access Management category, the mindshare of Oracle Access Manager is 2.4%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of StrongDM is 0.4%. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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reviewer2589615

Senior Data Engineer at a non-profit with 1,001-5,000 employees

Seamlessly manage cloud access with enhanced security features

I was part of the team managing the infrastructure for a small startup company. We used StrongDM to provide access to cloud private networks, control user access to databases, hosts through SSH, and Kubernetes resources StrongDM was able to replace the combination of different products we…

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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 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."

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

"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."

"I rate Oracle Access Manager a nine out of ten."

"The MFA is the most valuable aspect."

"Once it is set up, it is easy to use and it integrates with most of the products on the market."

"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."

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"All of the logging is handled for us, including for auditing purposes. Looking through the audit logs is not a painful experience."

"StrongDM replaced the puzzle of different solutions with one single product, which made managing resources more efficient."

"We primarily used StrongDM for access to resources on private networks like EC2 machines, Kubernetes clusters, and various databases."

Cons

"The technical support is not very good at all."

"There are problems with stability."

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

"Sometimes if a session takes too long, you have to log in again."

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

"To improve Oracle Access Manager, they should consider integrating more policies and enhancing automation, especially in managing server load and cache cleanup."

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

"The solution's lifecycle management is troublesome. Also, another area of issue in the solution is the part involving documentation of certain features."

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"It would be beneficial to have better control and alignment between frequent updates and improved communication regarding possible negative effects on existing customer bases."

"We've had a few issues with the stability of this product in the past."

"It would be beneficial to have better control and alignment between frequent updates and improved communication regarding possible negative effects on existing customer bases."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"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."

"The tool is affordable."

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

"Can be expensive as a solution."

"The licensing is per user per month."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Government

14%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

25%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

15%

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

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?

I am currently not exposed to the pricing issue, but I think Oracle Access Manager is more expensive than other products. I have not dealt with the setup cost concern as we have a team responsible ...

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What needs improvement with Oracle Access Manager?

For scalability, Oracle Access Manager demonstrates a high level due to high availability and scalability with redundant nodes to load balance across multiple nodes for Oracle Access Manager and Or...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for StrongDM?

The leadership chose StrongDM after comparative research, which suggests economic benefits. It was mentioned that while the product is rapidly gaining features, it might become cost-prohibitive for...

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What needs improvement with StrongDM?

It would be beneficial to have better control and alignment between frequent updates and improved communication regarding possible negative effects on existing customer bases. Also, documentation s...

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What is your primary use case for StrongDM?

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Overview

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

StrongDM offers an innovative solution for managing infrastructure access, focusing on security and compliance while ensuring streamlined operations.

StrongDM simplifies infrastructure access by unifying management and auditing capabilities. It provides a seamless way for organizations to quickly secure sensitive data across all environments, enhancing access control without compromising efficiency. With a focus on integrating access data and compliance requirements, StrongDM is designed to meet the needs of security-conscious organizations.

What are standout features of StrongDM?

Access Management: Centralizes access control, reducing complexity.
Auditability: Offers detailed logs for thorough audit trails.
Compliance Support: Ensures compliance with industry standards.
Scalability: Adapts to changes in infrastructure effortlessly.

What are the benefits of choosing StrongDM?

Enhanced Security: Reports show improved security postures.
Efficiency Gains: Users experience reduced time in access management.
Improved Compliance: Facilitates meeting regulatory requirements.
Cost Effectiveness: Invests in reducing potential data breaches.

In finance and healthcare industries, StrongDM is often implemented to safeguard sensitive information, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory requirements. It provides an agile approach to access management, which is critical for sectors dealing with confidential data and strict compliance mandates.

StrongDM

Sample Customers

SekerBank, University of Melbourne

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