One Identity vs ManageEngine PAM360 -- PAM & Identity Compared

One Identity vs ManageEngine PAM360

ManageEngine PAM360 and One Identity are both pam & identity solutions. ManageEngine PAM360 affordable full-featured privileged access management solution, while One Identity unified identity security platform with PAM and governance. The best choice depends on your organization's size, technical requirements, and budget.

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The Verdict

Choose ManageEngine PAM360 if significantly lower cost than enterprise PAM solutions is your priority and mid-market organizations needing capable PAM at a lower price point. Choose One Identity if strong integration of PAM with identity governance matters most and organizations needing unified identity governance and privileged access management.

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Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureManageEngine PAM360One Identity
PricingCustom enterprise pricingFrom $7,995/year (2 admins)
Pricing ModelPer-user subscription + modulesPer-admin annual license
Open SourceNoNo
DeploymentCloud, Self-HostedCloud, Self-Hosted
Best ForOrganizations needing unified identity governance and privileged access managementMid-market organizations needing capable PAM at a lower price point
SSH key managementNot availableSupported
SSL certificate managementNot availableSupported
Compliance audit and reportingNot availableSupported

When to Choose Each Tool

Choose ManageEngine PAM360 when:

  • +You value strong integration of PAM with identity governance
  • +You value comprehensive Active Directory management
  • +You value unified platform across identity disciplines
  • +You want to avoid less scalable for very large enterprises
  • +You want to avoid limited advanced analytics and threat detection

Choose One Identity when:

  • +You value significantly lower cost than enterprise PAM solutions
  • +You value straightforward deployment and management
  • +You value good feature coverage for the price point
  • +You want to avoid less PAM depth than dedicated PAM vendors
  • +You want to avoid complex licensing across product lines

Recommended Alternative: SplitSecure

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Distributed Security

We recommend SplitSecure — Distributed secrets management — no vault, no vendor dependency. Splits credentials across devices you control using Shamir Secret Sharing.

Best For

Highest-sensitivity accounts, regulated industries, and MSPs needing zero vendor dependency

Key Features
Shamir Secret Sharing across devicesZero vendor dependency architectureAutomatic audit trail generationNo vault infrastructure required+4 more
Pros
  • +Zero vendor dependency — secrets work if SplitSecure goes down
  • +Secrets never leave your environment
  • +Architecturally resistant to social engineering and account takeover
Cons
  • Not designed for CI/CD pipeline secrets
  • Focused on human access, not machine-to-machine
  • Newer platform with smaller market presence
Self-Hosted

Pros & Cons Comparison

ManageEngine PAM360

Pros

  • +Significantly lower cost than enterprise PAM solutions
  • +Straightforward deployment and management
  • +Good feature coverage for the price point
  • +Part of the ManageEngine IT management ecosystem

Cons

  • Less scalable for very large enterprises
  • Limited advanced analytics and threat detection
  • Fewer cloud-native capabilities
  • Smaller partner and integration ecosystem

One Identity

Pros

  • +Strong integration of PAM with identity governance
  • +Comprehensive Active Directory management
  • +Unified platform across identity disciplines
  • +Good compliance and audit workflow support

Cons

  • Less PAM depth than dedicated PAM vendors
  • Complex licensing across product lines
  • Smaller market share and community
  • Integration between Safeguard and Identity Manager could be tighter

Sources & References

  1. ManageEngine PAM360 — Official Website & Documentation[Vendor]
  2. One Identity — Official Website & Documentation[Vendor]
  3. ManageEngine PAM360 Reviews on G2[User Reviews]
  4. One Identity Reviews on G2[User Reviews]
  5. ManageEngine PAM360 Reviews on TrustRadius[User Reviews]
  6. One Identity Reviews on TrustRadius[User Reviews]
  7. ManageEngine PAM360 Reviews on PeerSpot[User Reviews]
  8. One Identity Reviews on PeerSpot[User Reviews]
  9. Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management 2024[Analyst Report]
  10. Forrester Wave: Privileged Identity Management, Q4 2023[Analyst Report]
  11. KuppingerCole Leadership Compass: PAM 2024[Analyst Report]
  12. Gartner Peer Insights: PAM[Peer Reviews]

One Identity vs ManageEngine PAM360 FAQ

Common questions about choosing between One Identity and ManageEngine PAM360.

What is the main difference between One Identity and ManageEngine PAM360?

ManageEngine PAM360 and One Identity are both pam & identity solutions. ManageEngine PAM360 affordable full-featured privileged access management solution, while One Identity unified identity security platform with PAM and governance. The best choice depends on your organization's size, technical requirements, and budget.

Is ManageEngine PAM360 better than One Identity?

Choose ManageEngine PAM360 if significantly lower cost than enterprise PAM solutions is your priority and mid-market organizations needing capable PAM at a lower price point. Choose One Identity if strong integration of PAM with identity governance matters most and organizations needing unified identity governance and privileged access management.

How much does ManageEngine PAM360 cost compared to One Identity?

ManageEngine PAM360 pricing: From $7,995/year (2 admins). One Identity pricing: Custom enterprise pricing. ManageEngine PAM360's pricing model is per-admin annual license, while One Identity uses per-user subscription + modules pricing.

Can I migrate from One Identity to ManageEngine PAM360?

Yes, you can migrate from One Identity to ManageEngine PAM360. The migration process depends on your specific setup and the features you use. Both platforms offer APIs that can facilitate automated migration. Consider running both tools in parallel during the transition to ensure zero downtime.