Our take
What our shortlists say about the one we picked.
- One Identity Identity Manager
Best for: Companies with complex on-premises systems
It is on the list because it can run on your own servers, which suits companies that keep many older internal applications and cannot move governance to the cloud. That fits mid-market and enterprise estates built around SAP and Active Directory. One Identity is owned by Clearlake, so ask about the roadmap and which features differ between the on-premises and cloud versions.
From Best IAM Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
Automates user/group lifecycle mgmt across directories with delegation & self-service
Enterprise IGA platform for user access governance and automated provisioning
Side-by-side comparison
Feature
Netwrix Directory Manager: Entra ID & Active Directory Management Software
One Identity Identity Manager
Pricing model
Commercial
Commercial
Category
Identity Governance and Administration
Identity Governance and Administration
Deployment and fit
Deployment type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Company size fit
SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
Mid-Market, Enterprise
Company
Company
Netwrix
One Identity
Use cases and capabilities
Active Directory
Yes
No
Azure
Yes
No
Core features
6 features listed
10 features listed
Integrations
2 integrations listed
12 integrations listed
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Which one fits you
Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Netwrix Directory Manager: Entra ID & Active Directory Management Software fits if you are a small business.
Netwrix Directory Manager: Entra ID & Active Directory Management Software vs One Identity Identity Manager FAQ
Common questions when comparing Netwrix Directory Manager: Entra ID & Active Directory Management Software vs One Identity Identity Manager for identity governance and administration.
Netwrix Directory Manager: Entra ID & Active Directory Management Software: Automates user/group lifecycle mgmt across directories with delegation & self-service. Built by Netwrix.
One Identity Identity Manager: Enterprise IGA platform for user access governance and automated provisioning. Built by One Identity.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Netwrix Directory Manager: Entra ID & Active Directory Management Software is made by Netwrix. One Identity Identity Manager is made by One Identity. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. Netwrix Directory Manager: Entra ID & Active Directory Management Software and One Identity Identity Manager are both Identity Governance and Administration products. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
