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Compare Microsoft Entra ID and OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ) 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Microsoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(885)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansOpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)
Star Rating
(10)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)Summary
AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Entra ID excels in user experience, with an intuitive layout that significantly reduces training time for staff. Users appreciate how easy it is to navigate and configure, making it a strong choice for organizations looking for a user-friendly solution.
- Users say that OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ) offers a straightforward Single Sign-On experience, which simplifies identity management and activity tracking within organizations. This feature is particularly praised for enhancing security across devices and applications.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Entra ID provides robust security features, including multi-factor authentication and centralized management for hybrid environments. This comprehensive approach to security is a key selling point for users managing diverse access needs.
- According to verified reviews, OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ) is noted for its compatibility with other NetIQ solutions, which can streamline implementation for users already invested in the NetIQ ecosystem. This integration capability is a significant advantage for existing customers.
- Users highlight that Microsoft Entra ID's setup process is quick and efficient, with many finding the initial installation straightforward once the agent is in place. This ease of setup is a major benefit for organizations looking to minimize downtime during deployment.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ) has strong features like federation support, it may not match the overall satisfaction levels of Microsoft Entra ID, which consistently receives higher ratings across various quality metrics, reflecting a more favorable user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Entra ID
Azure Active Directory Free
Free
The free edition of Azure AD is included with a subscription of a commercial online service such as Azure, Dynamics 365, Intune, Power Platform, and others.
- Partially Included: Authentication, single sign-on and multifactor authentication (MFA)
- Partially Included: Applications Access
- Partially Included: Authorization and Conditional Access
OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
692
8.5
8
Ease of Use
8.8
697
7.7
8
Ease of Setup
8.6
419
7.2
6
Ease of Admin
8.9
386
8.6
6
Quality of Support
8.7
633
8.1
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
373
8.6
6
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
673
6.1
9
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.1
232
8.1
6
8.9
204
8.1
6
9.3
221
7.8
6
8.8
207
8.3
6
8.8
175
9.2
6
8.8
163
Not enough data
Access Control Types
8.9
199
Not enough data
8.9
194
8.7
5
9.0
196
8.0
5
8.8
172
8.0
5
8.8
170
8.0
5
Administration
8.9
194
7.8
6
9.0
202
8.6
6
8.8
213
7.8
6
8.7
212
8.1
6
9.0
197
Not enough data
Platform
8.8
175
8.6
6
8.9
172
8.0
5
9.0
190
8.3
6
8.8
168
8.1
6
8.9
187
7.8
6
8.7
186
8.3
5
8.6
164
7.3
5
User on/off Boarding
8.9
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
User Maintenance
9.0
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
Governance
8.9
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
Authentication type
8.1
158
Not enough data
7.3
140
Not enough data
8.5
153
Not enough data
7.8
138
Not enough data
8.8
160
Not enough data
8.6
160
Not enough data
8.9
168
Not enough data
8.5
151
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
170
Not enough data
8.6
166
Not enough data
Implementation
8.8
190
Not enough data
8.2
144
Not enough data
8.1
132
Not enough data
Access Control
9.1
175
Not enough data
8.7
165
Not enough data
8.8
157
Not enough data
8.6
152
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
159
Not enough data
8.7
173
Not enough data
8.7
157
Not enough data
8.7
165
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
176
Not enough data
9.2
180
Not enough data
9.0
163
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
89
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
9.0
87
Not enough data
8.6
84
Not enough data
9.4
90
Not enough data
9.1
87
Not enough data
Functionality
9.5
87
Not enough data
9.4
90
Not enough data
9.1
77
Not enough data
8.9
82
Not enough data
9.3
87
Not enough data
9.3
88
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
81
Not enough data
9.2
81
Not enough data
Monitoring
9.2
88
Not enough data
9.2
88
Not enough data
9.0
83
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
85
Not enough data
9.2
83
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
86
Not enough data
8.8
92
Not enough data
9.1
112
Not enough data
7.6
100
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
244
Not enough data
8.7
199
Not enough data
9.3
263
Not enough data
9.0
255
Not enough data
9.3
254
Not enough data
9.3
255
Not enough data
Type
8.6
205
Not enough data
9.3
240
Not enough data
Reporting
8.8
209
Not enough data
8.8
219
Not enough data
9.7
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.4
23
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Entra ID and OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ) are categorized as Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unique Categories
Microsoft Entra ID is categorized as Passwordless Authentication, Cloud Directory Services, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and User Provisioning and Governance Tools
OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ) has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Entra ID
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OpenText Access Manager (NetIQ)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
26.2%
Computer Software
9.6%
Computer & Network Security
6.4%
Financial Services
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
2.6%
Other
50.7%
Information Technology and Services
55.6%
Market Research
11.1%
Internet
11.1%
Higher Education
11.1%
Financial Services
11.1%
Other
0.0%
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