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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Microsoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(789)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansOpenText NetIQ Identity Manager
Star Rating
(15)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OpenText NetIQ Identity ManagerSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager excels in "Role Management" with a score of 9.1, while Microsoft Entra ID also performs well with a score of 9.2. Reviewers mention that Entra ID's role management features are more intuitive, making it easier for administrators to assign and manage roles effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Entra ID shines in "Self Service Password Reset" with a score of 9.1, compared to OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager's score of 7.6. Users say that the self-service capabilities in Entra ID significantly reduce the burden on IT support by allowing users to reset their passwords without assistance.
- G2 users highlight that OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager has a strong "Policy Management" feature with a score of 8.2, but Microsoft Entra ID outperforms it with a score of 9.3. Users report that Entra ID's policy management is more flexible and easier to configure, which enhances compliance and security.
- Users on G2 report that Microsoft Entra ID offers superior "Ease of Use" with a score of 8.8, while OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager lags behind at 6.4. Reviewers mention that the user interface of Entra ID is more modern and user-friendly, making it easier for new users to navigate the system.
- Reviewers say that OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager has a solid "Quality of Support" rating at 8.5, but Microsoft Entra ID slightly edges it out with a score of 8.7. Users report that Entra ID's support team is more responsive and helpful, which is crucial for organizations needing quick resolutions to issues.
- Users report that Microsoft Entra ID excels in "Multi-Factor Authentication" with a score of 9.5, while OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager scores 9.3. Reviewers mention that Entra ID offers a wider variety of authentication methods, including advanced options like biometric factors, which enhance security for users.
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 NetIQ Identity Manager
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
625
8.8
12
Ease of Use
8.8
629
6.4
12
Ease of Setup
8.6
352
5.9
9
Ease of Admin
8.8
339
6.5
10
Quality of Support
8.7
569
8.5
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
328
7.9
7
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
606
6.1
12
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.0
207
Not enough data
8.9
198
Not enough data
9.3
199
Not enough data
8.8
200
Not enough data
8.7
168
Not enough data
8.8
158
Not enough data
Access Control Types
8.9
189
Not enough data
8.9
188
Not enough data
8.9
188
Not enough data
8.8
166
Not enough data
8.7
165
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
186
Not enough data
9.0
196
Not enough data
8.9
197
Not enough data
8.7
200
Not enough data
8.9
191
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
170
Not enough data
8.9
168
Not enough data
9.0
184
Not enough data
8.7
162
Not enough data
8.9
178
Not enough data
8.8
174
Not enough data
8.6
159
Not enough data
User on/off Boarding
8.9
70
|
Verified
7.3
8
|
Verified
8.8
72
|
Verified
8.0
11
|
Verified
9.1
78
|
Verified
8.9
9
|
Verified
9.2
76
|
Verified
8.2
10
|
Verified
9.0
77
|
Verified
8.2
10
|
Verified
8.9
68
|
Verified
8.1
7
|
Verified
User Maintenance
9.0
73
|
Verified
7.6
9
|
Verified
8.5
71
|
Verified
8.6
6
|
Verified
8.6
71
|
Verified
8.7
9
|
Verified
Governance
8.9
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
77
|
Verified
8.0
5
|
Verified
8.4
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
79
|
Verified
7.8
6
|
Verified
8.8
71
|
Verified
8.0
5
|
Verified
Authentication type
8.1
157
Not enough data
7.2
138
Not enough data
8.4
149
Not enough data
7.8
136
Not enough data
8.8
158
Not enough data
8.6
158
Not enough data
8.9
166
Not enough data
8.5
145
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
167
Not enough data
8.6
163
Not enough data
Implementation
8.9
180
Not enough data
8.2
143
Not enough data
8.1
131
Not enough data
Access Control
9.0
170
Not enough data
8.7
164
Not enough data
8.8
155
Not enough data
8.6
151
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
156
Not enough data
8.7
168
Not enough data
8.7
154
Not enough data
8.7
161
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
168
Not enough data
9.1
172
Not enough data
9.0
160
Not enough data
Administration
9.2
88
Not enough data
8.8
82
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
8.6
83
Not enough data
9.3
87
Not enough data
9.1
86
Not enough data
Functionality
9.5
86
Not enough data
9.4
86
Not enough data
9.1
75
Not enough data
8.9
81
Not enough data
9.3
86
Not enough data
9.3
87
Not enough data
8.9
84
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
80
Not enough data
9.2
80
Not enough data
Monitoring
9.2
86
Not enough data
9.2
86
Not enough data
9.0
82
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
84
Not enough data
9.1
82
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
85
Not enough data
8.8
91
Not enough data
9.1
111
Not enough data
7.6
100
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
223
Not enough data
8.7
191
Not enough data
9.2
220
Not enough data
8.8
214
Not enough data
9.2
221
Not enough data
9.2
220
Not enough data
Type
8.5
196
Not enough data
9.2
216
Not enough data
Reporting
8.8
201
Not enough data
8.8
210
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.7
5
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Entra ID and OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager are categorized as User Provisioning and Governance Tools
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 Single Sign-On (SSO)
OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager 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 NetIQ Identity Manager
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
26.4%
Computer Software
9.5%
Computer & Network Security
6.7%
Financial Services
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
2.8%
Other
49.9%
Higher Education
23.1%
Marketing and Advertising
15.4%
Education Management
15.4%
Telecommunications
7.7%
Mining & Metals
7.7%
Other
30.8%
Discussions
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3 Comments
SP
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How good is Microsoft authenticator app?
4 Comments
AW
Easy to add accounts and hassle free for every authentication promptRead more
Is Azure Active Directory SaaS or PaaS?
2 Comments
SG
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is primarily a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) offering provided by Microsoft as a cloud-based identity and access management...Read more
What's New in Identity Manager in the last two years?
1 Comment
LB
1) Improved UI – Leverage a new user interface that provides better performance, more customization options (including branding), and a consistent user...Read more
How many out-of-the-box connectors does Identity Manager support for identity lifecycle tasks?
1 Comment
LB
Identity Manager leverages read-only (governance collection - "Collectors") and read-write (provisioning - "Drivers") for identity management operations. We...Read more
How configurable and flexible are the workflow capabilities to support a wide range of business processes?
1 Comment
LB
The workflow engine allows for the composition of processes and incorporates request/approval to initiate, approve, or orchestrate with Identity Manager...Read more
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