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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (40.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager
Star Rating
(15)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(105)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager excels in "Bi-Directional Identity Synchronization" with a score of 9.3, making it a strong choice for organizations needing seamless identity management across multiple systems. In contrast, WSO2 Identity Server also offers solid synchronization capabilities but does not highlight this feature as prominently.
- Reviewers mention that WSO2 Identity Server shines in "Ease of Use" with a score of 8.5, significantly higher than OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager's score of 6.4. This makes WSO2 a more user-friendly option for teams looking to minimize training time and improve user adoption.
- G2 users highlight WSO2 Identity Server's superior "Self Service Password Reset" feature, scoring 9.5, which allows users to manage their passwords independently, enhancing user experience and reducing IT workload. OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager, on the other hand, scores lower at 7.6 in this area.
- Reviewers say that WSO2 Identity Server's "Multi-Factor Authentication" feature is robust, scoring 9.5, which is crucial for organizations prioritizing security. OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager also offers multi-factor authentication but does not receive the same level of praise from users.
- Users on G2 report that OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager has a strong "Quality of Support" with a score of 8.5, which is slightly lower than WSO2 Identity Server's score of 8.7. This indicates that while both products offer good support, WSO2 may have a slight edge in customer service responsiveness.
- Reviewers mention that WSO2 Identity Server's "Reporting" capabilities are highly rated at 9.4, providing detailed insights that help organizations track user activity and compliance. OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager, while functional, scores lower at 8.0, indicating that users may find WSO2's reporting features more comprehensive and useful.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager
No pricing availableWSO2 Identity Server
WSO2 Identity Server
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OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
12
8.9
94
Ease of Use
6.4
12
8.4
96
Ease of Setup
5.9
9
8.0
78
Ease of Admin
6.5
10
8.4
71
Quality of Support
8.5
9
8.7
91
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
7
8.8
68
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
12
9.6
89
Features by Category
Authentication Options
Not enough data
9.2
51
Not enough data
9.0
49
Not enough data
9.3
48
Not enough data
9.3
49
Not enough data
9.5
47
Not enough data
9.5
45
Access Control Types
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
45
Not enough data
9.1
42
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
8.5
34
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
51
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
8.7
51
Not enough data
8.4
46
Not enough data
9.0
47
Platform
Not enough data
9.3
43
Not enough data
8.8
42
Not enough data
9.2
46
Not enough data
8.8
42
Not enough data
8.2
42
Not enough data
8.4
42
Not enough data
8.9
38
User on/off Boarding
7.3
8
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Verified
8.8
19
8.0
11
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
9
|
Verified
9.2
22
8.2
10
|
Verified
8.8
20
8.2
10
|
Verified
9.4
20
8.1
7
|
Verified
8.9
19
User Maintenance
7.6
9
|
Verified
9.5
19
8.6
6
|
Verified
8.4
21
8.7
9
|
Verified
8.5
18
Governance
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
8.0
5
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
7.8
6
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
5
|
Verified
9.2
22
Authentication type
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Implementation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
9.3
39
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.4
31
Not enough data
8.6
32
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
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
9.1
63
Not enough data
9.5
62
Not enough data
8.9
60
Not enough data
9.4
65
Not enough data
9.3
63
Type
Not enough data
9.1
65
Not enough data
8.8
46
Reporting
Not enough data
8.3
54
Not enough data
8.0
56
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.0
10
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.0
10
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager and WSO2 Identity Server are categorized as User Provisioning and Governance Tools
Unique Categories
OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager has no unique categories
WSO2 Identity Server is categorized as Risk-Based Authentication (RBA), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
WSO2 Identity Server
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
Higher Education
23.1%
Marketing and Advertising
15.4%
Education Management
15.4%
Telecommunications
7.7%
Mining & Metals
7.7%
Other
30.8%
Information Technology and Services
19.0%
Computer Software
16.0%
Banking
11.0%
Financial Services
8.0%
Government Administration
6.0%
Other
40.0%
Discussions
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
WSO2 Identity Server has no discussions with answers
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