RSA Archer vs RiskOptics ROAR Platform comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

RiskOptics ROAR Platform
Ranking in GRC
12th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
RSA Archer
Ranking in GRC
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
IT Governance (1st), IT Vendor Risk Management (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2024, in the GRC category, the mindshare of RiskOptics ROAR Platform is 1.5%, down from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RSA Archer is 15.4%, down from 16.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
GRC
Unique Categories:
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IT Governance
36.4%
IT Vendor Risk Management
10.3%
 

Featured Reviews

Ankita Sabale - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 30, 2024
Acts as a software inventory of applications in an environment
RiskOptics ROAR Platform is a software inventory of applications in our environment or applications we have integrated with third-party vendors. The solution has all the information about the application, such as whether it is classified and what type of information it has. The solution also has…
Fabricio Oliveira Nascimento - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 13, 2023
Great support, easy to deploy, and scalable
We use RSA Archer to connect to the purchasing department so that vendors can sell new projects, and we can connect these sales to our project management. This solution connects both areas to develop demand and activities, allowing us to control technical resources and manage hours. RSA Archer also…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We can get all the information about all the applications in a single platform."
"The Advance Workflow feature simplifies things."
"Solution is scalable."
"Makes auditing much more convenient."
"The part I liked about Archer was the risk assessment for deficiencies and being able to use it there."
"First of all, its access control feature where it provides application level access, solution level access, and even recall access, as well."
"I like how Archer requires very little programming ability. A person with minimum coding experience can configure the necessary fields in Archer. It's more of a drag-and-drop solution."
"Integration is another great aspect of RSA Archer. From the beginning, integration has been a central focus for RSA, and Archer has always integrated well with most tools on the market today."
"The product is very flexible."
 

Cons

"After you change and save the pre-filled specific information at the end of an application page, the application will again take you to the top of the page."
"The technology's a little outdated."
"I would like to see real-time data, from vulnerabilities, and threats."
"It's resource-hungry, that's the best way of putting it."
"Some of the error reporting isn't very clear. When you're looking for information on error codes, you got to do a lot of digging."
"The solution can be a little slow due to the Silverlight feature."
"When we have to do formulas or some other type of calculation in Archer, it sometimes doesn't work correctly. The fields don't display right, and we have to contact RSA Archer support to fix things. I think the calculation components are a bit complicated."
"Recently, we made a suggestion for cross references, like for one application to another. There were limitations there, so we're hoping that will be included in the next upgrade."
"In terms of what can be improved, our client always says their user experience, IU/UX in RSA Archer. They found it is not as user friendly as other tools."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I am not 100% familiar with that, especially with their new model. I just know that the way they've licensed per user to scale is good."
"The solution's price should be reduced. You only have to pay the license and there are no additional fees."
"The solution is not at all a cheap product."
"The initial purchase is cheap. You pay a nominal price to start then renew the license annually. You also must buy a license for each module. I'm not too fond of that aspect of the licensing model. You buy the elephant and then spend more money to feed the elephant."
"The license is costly for the solution, but the remaining set up and maintenance is quite cheaper."
"The price of RSA Archer is good. The price isn't too high considering it is a leading tool in the market."
"It is not expensive. It is reasonable. We only pay for the licensing."
"At the higher end of the price scale, but provides better, more accessible functionality and customization than cheaper products."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
48%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
5%
Manufacturing Company
4%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about RiskOptics ROAR Platform?
We can get all the information about all the applications in a single platform.
What needs improvement with RiskOptics ROAR Platform?
I face some difficulty while upgrading any field in the application. Suppose I change an application's IT owner field, which is at the end of the application. After I save the change, it takes me t...
What is your primary use case for RiskOptics ROAR Platform?
RiskOptics ROAR Platform is a software inventory of applications in our environment or applications we have integrated with third-party vendors. The solution has all the information about the appli...
What do you like most about RSA Archer?
It has various valuable features. For example, showing us if a control aligns with specific standards or frameworks helps us understand it better and verify its compliance.
What needs improvement with RSA Archer?
The user interface needs work. There are many small text boxes, like credit card size's boxes, where we need to input a lot of text. You can't see what you're typing beyond the tiny window, so you ...
What is your primary use case for RSA Archer?
We primarily use the system control module and specific IT control models for ongoing risk assessment activities. We use it on a day-to-day basis.
 

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