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# Microsoft Entra ID vs OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ) Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Microsoft Entra ID** [

4.5/5(915)

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews#reviews)

**OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)**[

4.1/5(10)

](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-access-manager-netiq/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Microsoft Entra ID**
Free Trial

**Free** · Azure Active Directory Free

**OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Microsoft Entra ID**
3 months

Based on 72 responses

**OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Microsoft Entra ID**
13 months

Based on 59 responses

**OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Microsoft Entra ID**
$$$$$

**OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)**
Not enough reviews yet

Average Discount

**Microsoft Entra ID**
13%

**OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)**
Not enough reviews yet

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Pros & Cons

**Microsoft Entra ID**
[
Security (66)
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Ease of Use (65)
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Complexity (47)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1214005&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complex Administration (37)
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**OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Microsoft Entra ID**
[

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ActiveDirectory Domain...

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Adobe Analytics

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Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

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Azure Pipelines

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**OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Microsoft Entra ID**
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**OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Microsoft Entra ID**

9.1

9.1716

**OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)**

8.5

8.58

Ease of Use

**Microsoft Entra ID**

8.8

8.8721

**OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)**

7.7

7.78

Ease of Setup

**Microsoft Entra ID**

8.6

8.6444

**OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)**

7.2

7.26

Ease of Admin

**Microsoft Entra ID**

8.8

8.8398

**OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)**

8.6

8.66

Quality of Support

**Microsoft Entra ID**

8.7

8.7655

**OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)**

8.1

8.18

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Microsoft Entra ID**

9.0

9.0384

**OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)**

8.6

8.66

Product Direction (% positive)

**Microsoft Entra ID**

9.4

9.4694

**OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)**

6.1

6.19

Features

Single Sign-On (SSO)[Hide 56 FeaturesShow 56 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.9

273

8.1

7

Additional Functionality

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple User Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Biometrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credential Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication Options

Authentication User experience

9.1(won by 1.0)

238

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

6

Supports Required Authentication systems

8.9(won by 0.8)

206

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

6

Multi-Factor Authentication

9.3(won by 1.5)

225

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.8

6

Supports Required Authentication Methods/Protocols

8.8(won by 0.5)

209

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

6

Federation/SAML support (idp)

8.8

178

9.2(won by 0.4)

6

Federation/SAML support (sp)

8.9(won by default)

165

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Control Types

Local Access

8.9(won by 0.2)

196

8.7

5

Remote Access

9.0(won by 1.0)

198

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

5

Partner Access

8.8(won by 0.8)

173

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

5

Supports BYOD users

8.8(won by 0.8)

172

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

5

Endpoint access

8.9(won by default)

202

Not enough data

Administration

Ease of installation on server

8.9(won by 1.1)

195

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.8

6

Password Policy Enforcement

9.0(won by 0.4)

204

8.6

6

Administration Console

8.8(won by 1.0)

219

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.8

6

Ease of connecting applications

8.7(won by 0.6)

215

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

6

Self Service Password Administration

9.0(won by default)

200

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Multiple Operating system support

8.8(won by 0.2)

177

8.6

6

Multi-Domain Support

8.9(won by 0.9)

174

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

5

Cross Browser support

9.0(won by 0.7)

192

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

6

Fail over protection

8.8(won by 0.7)

169

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

6

Reporting

8.9(won by 1.1)

188

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.8

6

Auditing

8.7(won by 0.4)

187

8.3

5

Third Party Web Services support

8.7(won by 1.4)

166

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.3

5

User Provisioning and Governance Tools[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.9

94

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Defined Attributes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Biometrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

User on/off Boarding

Self Service Access requests

8.9(won by default)

72

|

Verified

Not enough data

Smart/Automated Provisioning

8.8(won by default)

77

|

Verified

Not enough data

Role Management

9.1(won by default)

82

|

Verified

Not enough data

Policy Management

9.2(won by default)

85

|

Verified

Not enough data

Access Termination

9.0(won by default)

80

|

Verified

Not enough data

Approval Workflows

8.9(won by default)

71

|

Verified

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Maintenance

Self Service Password Reset

9.0(won by default)

77

|

Verified

Not enough data

Bulk Changes

8.5(won by default)

74

|

Verified

Not enough data

Bi-directional Identity Synchronization

8.7(won by default)

73

|

Verified

Not enough data

Governance

Identifies and Alerts for Threats

9.0(won by default)

80

|

Verified

Not enough data

Compliance Audits

8.9(won by default)

74

|

Verified

Not enough data

Administration

Reporting

8.7(won by default)

81

|

Verified

Not enough data

Mobile App

8.4(won by default)

67

|

Verified

Not enough data

Ease of set up for target systems

8.9(won by default)

83

|

Verified

Not enough data

APIs

8.9(won by default)

74

|

Verified

Not enough data

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)[Hide 60 FeaturesShow 60 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.4

213

Not enough data

Authentication type

SMS-Based

8.1(won by default)

160

Not enough data

Voice-Based Telephony

7.3(won by default)

141

Not enough data

Email-Based

8.5(won by default)

155

Not enough data

Hardware Token-Based

7.9(won by default)

140

Not enough data

Software Token

8.8(won by default)

162

Not enough data

Biometric Factor

8.7(won by default)

162

Not enough data

Mobile-Push

8.9(won by default)

170

Not enough data

Risk-Based Authentication

8.5(won by default)

151

Not enough data

Knowledge-Based Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Multi-Device Sync

8.9(won by default)

170

Not enough data

Backup

8.6(won by default)

166

Not enough data

Implementation

Easy Setup

8.8(won by default)

192

Not enough data

Mobile SDK

8.2(won by default)

144

Not enough data

Web SDK

8.1(won by default)

132

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Credential Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fraud Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Member Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Biometrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple User Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Push Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Knowledge Base Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Authentication Methods

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Directory Services[Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

205

Not enough data

Access Control

Directory Listing Management

9.1(won by default)

176

Not enough data

Access Termination

8.7(won by default)

165

Not enough data

Remote Access

8.8(won by default)

158

Not enough data

Partner Access

8.6(won by default)

151

Not enough data

Reviews Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advertising Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SEO Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Smart/Automated Provisioning

8.6(won by default)

160

Not enough data

Policy Management

8.8(won by default)

174

Not enough data

On-premise identity repositories supported

8.7(won by default)

159

Not enough data

Ease of Connecting Applications

8.7(won by default)

165

Not enough data

Functionality

SSO

9.1(won by default)

179

Not enough data

Multi-Factor Authentication

9.2(won by default)

183

Not enough data

Supports Required Authentication systems

9.0(won by default)

162

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Profile Change Approvals

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Profile Visibility Controls

Not enough data

Not enough data

Profile Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Layout & Design

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Privileged Access Management (PAM)[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.1

102

Not enough data

Administration

Policy, User, and Role Management

9.3(won by default)

89

Not enough data

Approval Workflows

8.8(won by default)

83

Not enough data

Automated Provisioning

9.0(won by default)

87

Not enough data

Bulk Changes

8.6(won by default)

84

Not enough data

Centralized Management

9.4(won by default)

90

Not enough data

Self-Service Access Requests

9.1(won by default)

87

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Session Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Multi-Factor Authentication

9.5(won by default)

87

Not enough data

Single Sign-On

9.4(won by default)

90

Not enough data

BYOD support

9.1(won by default)

77

Not enough data

Password Vault

8.9(won by default)

82

Not enough data

Centralized management

9.3(won by default)

87

Not enough data

Role-based security

9.3(won by default)

88

Not enough data

Live notifications

9.0(won by default)

85

Not enough data

Hide passwords

9.1(won by default)

81

Not enough data

Temporary, time-limited privilege

9.2(won by default)

81

Not enough data

Live session recording & playback

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credential Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Audit Logging

9.2(won by default)

88

Not enough data

Activity Logging

9.2(won by default)

88

Not enough data

Anomaly Detection

9.0(won by default)

83

Not enough data

Reporting

Audit log

9.1(won by default)

85

Not enough data

Reporting

9.2(won by default)

83

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavioral Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple User Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

PCI Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Device Auto Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Passwordless Authentication[Hide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

120

Not enough data

Functionality

FIDO2-compliant

8.7(won by default)

86

Not enough data

Works with hardware security keys

8.8(won by default)

93

Not enough data

Multiple authentication methods

9.1(won by default)

113

Not enough data

Offline or no-phone solution

7.6(won by default)

100

Not enough data

Identity and Access Management (IAM)[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

324

Not enough data

Functionality

User provisioning

9.1(won by default)

246

Not enough data

Password manager

8.7(won by default)

198

Not enough data

Single Sign-on

9.3(won by default)

271

Not enough data

Enforces policies

9.0(won by default)

268

Not enough data

Authentication

9.4(won by default)

262

Not enough data

Multi-factor authentication

9.3(won by default)

267

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

 Type

On-premises solution

8.5(won by default)

208

Not enough data

Cloud-solution

9.3(won by default)

243

Not enough data

 Reporting

Activity Tracking

8.8(won by default)

213

Not enough data

Reporting

8.8(won by default)

222

Not enough data

Access & Permission Change Reporting

9.7(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Compliance & Audit Trail Export

8.6(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Ad hoc Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Adaptive & Contextual Access Control

9.4(won by default)

36

Not enough data

Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Identity Lifecycle Management

9.3(won by default)

27

Not enough data

Self‑Service Account Management

9.3(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Member Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple User Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

AI‑Driven Access Anomaly Detection

8.6(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Automated Policy Tuning

8.5(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Predictive Role Recommendations

9.2(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Defined Attributes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Biometrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

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AI Copilot

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Real-Time Data

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Reporting & Statistics

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Monitoring

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Customizable Reports

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Risk Analysis

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Additional Functionality

Fraud Detection

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PCI Compliance

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Application Management

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Audit Management

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Single Sign On

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Secure Data Storage

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SSL Security

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Privileged Account Management

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Reporting & Statistics

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Two-Factor Authentication

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Member Accounts

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HIPAA Compliant

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AI Copilot

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Self-Service Access Request

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User Provisioning

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Audit Trail

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Third-Party Integrations

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Active Directory Integration

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Authentication

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Compliance Management

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Workflow Management

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Access Controls/Permissions

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Access Management

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Secure Login

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Customizable Branding

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Security Auditing

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Policy Management

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Data Synchronization

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Collaboration Tools

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API

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Unified Directory

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Multi-Factor Authentication

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Biometrics

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Activity Dashboard

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Generative AI

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Credential Management

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Mobile Access

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User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

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Microsoft Entra ID

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

22.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

40.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

36.9%

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OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

11.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

44.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

44.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

22.9%

11.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

40.2%

44.4%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

36.9%

44.4%

Reviewers' Industry

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Microsoft Entra ID

Information Technology and Services

26.2%

Computer Software

9.5%

Computer & Network Security

6.4%

Financial Services

4.5%

Hospital & Health Care

2.9%

Other

50.4%

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OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)

Information Technology and Services

55.6%

Market Research

11.1%

Internet

11.1%

Higher Education

11.1%

Financial Services

11.1%

Other

0.0%

FAQs

## Microsoft Entra ID vs OpenText Access Manager... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between OpenText Access Manager... vs Microsoft Entra ID?

Microsoft Entra ID stands out from OpenText Access Manager... with a higher G2 rating, more reviews, and stronger reviewer-cited strengths in security and integrations.

| [OpenText Access Manager...](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-access-manager-netiq/reviews) | [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.1/5 (10 reviews) | 4.5/5 (912 reviews) |
| — | Mid-Market |
| 7.2 | 8.6 |
| 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Simple Single Sign-On for identity management | Security (122 all-time mentions), Integrations (80 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of OpenText Access Manager... and Microsoft Entra ID compare?

Microsoft Entra ID is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing more satisfaction with its pricing and feature set despite some concerns about premium tier costs.

- **OpenText Access Manager...:** Reviewers note that licensing is based on user count, making costs predictable, but mention the need to purchase additional modules for advanced features.
- **Microsoft Entra ID:** In recent reviews, many cite high satisfaction with the value provided, but also mention that advanced security features require higher-tier licenses, which can increase costs.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers switching to Microsoft Entra ID highlight its integration with Microsoft 365 and Azure as a key value driver, even when acknowledging higher costs for advanced features.

### What are the best alternatives to OpenText Access Manager... and Microsoft Entra ID?

The top three alternatives to OpenText Access Manager... and Microsoft Entra ID are JumpCloud, Okta, and CyberArk Workforce Identity.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [OpenText Access Manager...](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-access-manager-netiq/reviews) | 4.1/5 (10 reviews) | — | Licensing is user-based; advanced features require additional modules | Simple Single Sign-On for identity management |
| [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) | 4.5/5 (912 reviews) | Mid-Market | High satisfaction with value, but advanced features require premium licenses | Security (122 all-time mentions), Integrations (80 all-time mentions) |
| [JumpCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/jumpcloud/reviews) | 4.5/5 (4064 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1372 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [CyberArk Workforce Identity](https://www.g2.com/products/cyberark-workforce-identity/reviews) | 4.5/5 (130 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |

### Which Single Sign-On (SSO) features should I prioritize when comparing OpenText Access Manager... and Microsoft Entra ID?

Buyers should prioritize Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities, authentication methods, integration breadth, security controls, and ease of setup when comparing OpenText Access Manager... and Microsoft Entra ID.

- **Single Sign-On (SSO):** Microsoft Entra ID is cited for SSO in 90 all-time reviews; OpenText Access Manager... is praised for simple SSO in recent reviews.
- **Authentication Methods:** Microsoft Entra ID has 61 all-time mentions for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA); OpenText Access Manager... supports advanced authentication via additional modules.
- **Integrations:** Microsoft Entra ID is mentioned for integrations in 80 all-time reviews, including Microsoft 365 and Okta; OpenText Access Manager... reviewers highlight compatibility with NetIQ solutions.
- **Security Controls:** Microsoft Entra ID is cited for security in 122 all-time reviews, with features like Conditional Access and Identity Protection; OpenText Access Manager... reviewers mention enhanced security through access gateways and federated access.
- **Ease of Setup:** Microsoft Entra ID scores 8.6; OpenText Access Manager... scores 7.2.

### What are the pros and cons of OpenText Access Manager... vs Microsoft Entra ID?

Microsoft Entra ID's headline strength is security and integration breadth, while OpenText Access Manager... is praised for simple SSO and compatibility with NetIQ solutions.

- **OpenText Access Manager... strengths:** Simple Single Sign-On for identity management; compatibility with NetIQ Identity Manager; easy enablement of SSO using SAML and OAuth; flexible integration with legacy and cloud applications.
- **OpenText Access Manager... trade-offs:** Advanced authentication features require separate modules; some downtime/issues with SSO; learning curve for architecture; not cloud-native in older versions.
- **Microsoft Entra ID strengths:** Security (122 all-time mentions); Single Sign-On (90 all-time mentions); Integrations (80 all-time mentions); Multi-Factor Authentication (61 all-time mentions); centralized identity management; strong access controls; ease of use (129 all-time mentions); robust support for Microsoft 365 and Azure.
- **Microsoft Entra ID trade-offs:** Complexity (56 all-time mentions); higher costs for advanced features (53 all-time mentions); steep learning curve for configuration; licensing and feature fragmentation; some limitations in non-Microsoft integrations.

### Is OpenText Access Manager... or Microsoft Entra ID better for small businesses?

Microsoft Entra ID is the better fit for small businesses, with strong mid-market adoption and positive small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **OpenText Access Manager...:** No segment data available; reviewers highlight ease of setup and compatibility with NetIQ solutions, but do not specifically cite small-business use cases.
- **Microsoft Entra ID:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers in small-business contexts praise its centralized identity management, SSO, and security features, though some note a learning curve for non-technical founders.

### Which Single Sign-On (SSO) platform has better integrations?

Microsoft Entra ID is favored for integrations, with 80 all-time G2 reviews mentioning its integration capabilities.

- **OpenText Access Manager...:** Reviewers highlight integration with NetIQ Identity Manager and NetIQ Access Manager, as well as compatibility with SAML and OAuth for enterprise applications.
- **Microsoft Entra ID:** 41 G2 reviews mention integration with Microsoft 365, and 6 reviews mention Okta; reviewers also cite integration with Azure and third-party SaaS applications.

### How do OpenText Access Manager... and Microsoft Entra ID compare on customer support?

Microsoft Entra ID leads on Quality of Support with a 0.6-point advantage (8.7 vs 8.1).

- **OpenText Access Manager...:** Reviewers describe support as very good, with excellent support documents and satisfactory resolution of support requests.
- **Microsoft Entra ID:** Reviewers frequently cite robust support, fast response times, and helpful documentation, though some mention complexity in troubleshooting and fragmented documentation.

### Which is easier to implement, OpenText Access Manager... or Microsoft Entra ID?

Microsoft Entra ID is easier to implement, with a 1.4-point higher Ease of Setup score (8.6 vs 7.2).

- **OpenText Access Manager...:** Reviewers note that setup is straightforward for SSO and NetIQ integrations, but mention a learning curve for architecture and some complexity with infrastructure components.
- **Microsoft Entra ID:** Reviewers consistently highlight easy initial setup, especially for Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, though some note complexity in advanced configurations and licensing.

### Which product has better Authentication?

Microsoft Entra ID is the stronger product for Authentication, with higher reviewer satisfaction and more frequent mentions of advanced authentication features.

- **OpenText Access Manager...:** Reviewers cite support for SAML, OAuth, and two-factor authentication via additional modules; Meets Requirements score is 8.5.
- **Microsoft Entra ID:** Authentication is a top-cited feature, with 61 all-time mentions for Multi-Factor Authentication and strong support for passwordless sign-in; Meets Requirements score is 9.1.

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