Safeguard by One Identity vs Veza comparison

One Identity and Veza are both solutions in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category. One Identity is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.5, while Veza is ranked #25 with an average rating of 7.5. One Identity holds a 4.4% mindshare in PAM, compared to Veza’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of One Identity users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Veza users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 20, 2026

One Identity Safeguard and Veza compete in the identity and access management sector. Data comparison suggests Veza has an upper hand due to comprehensive features justifying its cost.

Features: One Identity Safeguard offers robust privileged access management, session monitoring, and threat detection. Veza leads with granular access control, data-centric security, and advanced data controls.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: One Identity Safeguard is noted for straightforward deployment and strong customer support. Veza provides a flexible deployment model suited to complex setups, though requiring deeper expertise initially.

Pricing and ROI: One Identity Safeguard is valued for its cost-effectiveness and good ROI with lower setup costs. Veza, while initially more expensive, delivers returns through advanced functionality appealing to those seeking scalability and security advances.

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Categories and Ranking

Safeguard by One Identity

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

2nd

Ranking in Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM)

2nd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (2nd)

Veza

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

25th

Ranking in Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM)

7th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

GRC (24th), Identity Management (IM) (23rd), SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) (9th), Identity Security and Posture Management (ISPM) (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of Safeguard by One Identity is 4.4%, up from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veza is 1.5%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
One Identity Safeguard	4.4%
Veza	1.5%
Other	94.1%

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Featured Reviews

Mahesh Malve

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.

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HarshalJethwa

Cloud Operations Engineer at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees

Centralized access control has strengthened least privilege and streamlined audit compliance

The best features Veza offers in my experience are access visibility to see who can access what and which parts, relationship mapping of a user to roles, policies and resources, and risk detection such as over-permission and unused permission privileges. I can perform audit compliance using those features and the platform supports multiple platforms. Out of those features, I find risk detection to be the most valuable in my day-to-day work because I can check who has over-permission or unused permissions and understand relationship mapping and access visibility. Veza has positively impacted my organization by improving access for our users, allowing us to check the user and perform auditing for our system or organization. We are now able to implement least privilege practices, which has made our organization and system more secure.

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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 feature of One Identity Safeguard is the user-friendly interface."

"Once set up correctly, it provides strong security, better control over privileged access, and improves auditing and compliance significantly."

"In terms of the user experience, it is a pretty useful product. It works in a good way."

"I like the discovery functionality and the change password feature through the check-in. I also like the bulk import with the help of templates that come with it out of the box. With the help of these few features, my tasks are made easier."

"I achieved a good ROI with One Identity Safeguard through approximately thirty to forty percent reduction in manual user management effort, fewer password and local account issues, faster access management, and improved audit and compliance efficiency, which saved administrative time and improved security operations."

"The best feature One Identity Safeguard offers is that it is a pretty new, modern tool that makes extensive use of its API."

"Overall, my experience with One Identity Safeguard has been very positive, as it is a reliable and secure privilege access management solution that effectively protects sensitive accounts and provides full visibility into administrator activity, with minor improvements needed in terms of UI and reporting enhancements."

"I have seen a clear return on investment with One Identity Safeguard, reducing manual effort for access management by around thirty to forty percent, decreasing audit preparation time by nearly fifty percent, and lowering the risks of costly incidents through improved security controls."

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"It's the only current GRC vendor with licensing rights for HITRUST 11.3 framework, and I've avoided expensive HITRUST licensing costs through a custom control framework."

"Veza has positively impacted my organization by improving access for our users, allowing us to check the user and perform auditing for our system or organization, and we are now able to implement least privilege practices, which has made our organization and system more secure."

Cons

"The Transparent Mode could be somewhat easier to use."

"The main thing that needs improvement is the slowness. Apart from that, the change password check-in feature also needs improvement because it is not working perfectly accurately."

"The product uses a lot of resources in current sessions."

"The deployment affects our privileged users because it takes a long time for them to request privileges, which impacts the SLA."

"I think the initial setup of One Identity Safeguard could be more simplified, and the dashboard customization could also be improved."

"Support can be improved in terms of response times and consistency. Sometimes resolving complex issues takes longer than expected and requires multiple follow-ups."

"From a management point of view, it would be beneficial if One Identity Safeguard Privilege Password and One Identity Safeguard Privilege Session had a more similar interface."

"One Identity Safeguard can be improved by making the user interface more intuitive and easier to navigate, especially for new users who may find the initial experience slightly complex."

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"Veza can be improved as it is currently not suitable for small projects due to its high cost, complex setup, and requirement for more integration with multiple systems."

"The support experience could be better."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have a yearly license. The cost depends on how much a company wants to invest in technology. In our organization, we believe in modern digitization and automation processes so we found it affordable. One Identity was not that much less than other solutions and it is not a cheap solution. There were number of cheaper solutions. However, it's the most effective, according to our evaluation."

"They offer a fair price for a robust solution."

"The full license is expensive but if you plan to use it in a big organization then it is the best option because it is more flexible."

"Its subscription cost is too much, and sometimes, it is very difficult to pitch the solution to the management for cost approval. If the cost is reduced a little bit, it would be easier. If its cost was less, many other organizations that currently cannot afford it would be able to use this technology. I'm sure many organizations around the globe are having issues with identity management, and it is a very difficult task for IT to manage privileged accounts."

"Our licensing costs are on a yearly basis."

"It is a bit on the pricey side, but you get what you pay for. You don't want to get anything too cheap because then you get cheap stuff and cheap support. That really never helps anybody."

"Safeguard is cheaper than CyberArk."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Retailer

11%

Outsourcing Company

11%

University

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	90
Midsize Enterprise	25
Large Enterprise	37

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Safeguard?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been overall positive. One Identity Safeguard is positioned as an enterprise product, so the licensing cost is not inexpensive, but I felt ...

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What needs improvement with One Identity Safeguard?

One Identity Safeguard is a strong privileged access management solution, though there are a few areas in which it could be improved. The initial deployment and configuration can be complex, especi...

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What is your primary use case for One Identity Safeguard?

One Identity Safeguard is used to securely manage privileged accounts and protect administrative credentials sessions across our IT environment. It helps control access to critical systems and enfo...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veza?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that the pricing is much higher and the setup is very complex.

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What needs improvement with Veza?

Veza can be improved as it is currently not suitable for small projects due to its high cost, complex setup, and requirement for more integration with multiple systems. Additionally, there are no e...

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What is your primary use case for Veza?

My main use case for Veza is to use it for authentication and to determine who can access what and what can be accessed by the system or organization users. We set permissions for cloud platforms a...

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Overview

One Identity Safeguard manages and monitors privileged access, enhancing security with features like automatic session recording, real-time monitoring, and credential rotation. It integrates seamlessly, supports compliance with audit trails, and improves operational efficiency across organizations. This robust platform significantly bolsters security protocols while controlling sensitive operations.

One Identity

Veza Core Authorization Platform enhances data access visibility, centralizes control, and simplifies user permissions management. Its robust security through zero-trust principles, seamless integration, and automated compliance reporting boost organizational efficiency, productivity, and security, while streamlining workflows and minimizing vulnerabilities.

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