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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User per month
No pricing available
Okta
Star Rating
(1,036)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User per month
Browse all 2 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 Okta excels in ease of use with a score of 9.2, while OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager struggles with a lower score of 6.4, making Okta a more user-friendly option for everyday tasks.
- Reviewers mention that Okta's self-service password reset feature is highly rated at 9.4, whereas OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager's equivalent feature only scores 7.6, indicating a significant difference in user satisfaction regarding password management.
- G2 users highlight Okta's robust multi-factor authentication capabilities, scoring 9.6, while OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager's multi-factor authentication is rated lower at 9.4, suggesting that Okta provides a more secure experience for users.
- Reviewers say that Okta's automated provisioning feature is rated at 9.6, showcasing its efficiency, while OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager's automated provisioning is rated at 8.0, indicating that Okta may save users more time in managing user access.
- Users on G2 report that Okta's API and integrations score 9.4, making it easier to connect with other applications, while OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager's API and integrations score only 8.0, suggesting a less seamless experience for users looking to integrate with other systems.
- Reviewers mention that Okta's reporting capabilities are rated at 9.0, providing valuable insights, while OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager's reporting is rated lower at 8.0, indicating that users may find Okta's reporting tools more effective for monitoring and compliance purposes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Okta
Starter
$6.00
1 User per month
Starting your Identity journey? Put a strong foundation in place.
- Universal Directory
- Workflows - 5 flows
- Single Sign-On
OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager
No pricing availableFree Trial
Okta
No trial information availableOpenText NetIQ Identity Manager
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
773
8.8
12
Ease of Use
9.3
794
6.4
12
Ease of Setup
8.9
309
5.9
9
Ease of Admin
9.0
181
6.5
10
Quality of Support
8.9
578
8.5
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
176
7.9
7
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
749
6.1
12
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.3
421
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
407
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
292
Not enough data
9.2
282
Not enough data
Access Control Types
9.2
315
Not enough data
9.2
343
Not enough data
9.2
350
Not enough data
9.0
255
Not enough data
9.0
268
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
277
Not enough data
9.2
319
Not enough data
9.1
270
Not enough data
9.2
330
Not enough data
9.2
318
Not enough data
Platform
9.2
322
Not enough data
9.2
286
Not enough data
9.2
319
Not enough data
9.0
260
Not enough data
8.9
253
Not enough data
8.9
249
Not enough data
9.0
267
Not enough data
User on/off Boarding
9.1
94
|
Verified
7.3
8
|
Verified
9.1
90
|
Verified
8.0
11
|
Verified
9.3
94
|
Verified
8.9
9
|
Verified
9.2
92
|
Verified
8.2
10
|
Verified
9.4
90
|
Verified
8.2
10
|
Verified
8.9
84
|
Verified
8.1
7
|
Verified
User Maintenance
9.3
104
|
Verified
7.6
9
|
Verified
8.9
86
|
Verified
8.6
6
|
Verified
9.0
78
|
Verified
8.7
9
|
Verified
Governance
9.0
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
85
|
Verified
8.0
5
|
Verified
8.9
97
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
89
|
Verified
7.8
6
|
Verified
9.1
83
|
Verified
8.0
5
|
Verified
Network Management
9.1
32
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
9.1
33
Not enough data
Security
9.3
35
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
Identity Management
9.2
32
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.3
14
Not enough data
6.7
14
Not enough data
Access Control
9.3
60
Not enough data
9.4
63
Not enough data
9.4
62
Not enough data
9.3
55
Not enough data
Administration
9.5
60
Not enough data
9.5
59
Not enough data
9.4
54
Not enough data
9.4
67
Not enough data
Functionality
9.5
73
Not enough data
9.6
74
Not enough data
9.4
66
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
100
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
103
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
AI Authentication Risk Management - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Biometric & Behavioral Analysis - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.3
170
Not enough data
9.2
172
Not enough data
9.5
183
Not enough data
9.4
167
Not enough data
9.5
182
Not enough data
9.4
175
Not enough data
Type
9.1
139
Not enough data
9.3
164
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
154
Not enough data
9.2
153
Not enough data
9.0
41
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.0
41
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.2
41
Not enough data
9.1
40
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.7
41
Not enough data
8.9
41
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remediation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Okta and OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager are categorized as User Provisioning and Governance Tools
Unique Categories
OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Okta
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
Computer Software
17.8%
Information Technology and Services
15.3%
Financial Services
6.1%
Internet
5.0%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Other
51.8%
Higher Education
23.1%
Marketing and Advertising
15.4%
Education Management
15.4%
Telecommunications
7.7%
Mining & Metals
7.7%
Other
30.8%
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Discussions
Is there a way to access your applications on a mobile device?
5 Comments
EC
There is an Okta Mobile app from which you can access your work applications, but it requires a little extra setup and not all organization use it....Read more
How many applications?
2 Comments
GP
Doesn’t it always, though? ;-)
Key factors to consider aside from number of applications you’d want to streamline access to via SSO for would be:
-How...Read more
Does Okta have a plugin for integration with Spring Boot and Spring Security?
2 Comments
US
Spring security plugin is available to do user management, take a look at it https://bintray.com/grails/plugins/spring-security-core/viewRead 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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