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We performed a comparison between ForgeRock and NetIQ Access Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Access Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed ForgeRock vs. NetIQ Access Manager Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"ForgeRock has CIAM, which other products didn't have, and they have DevOps ready.""Installation and configuration are pretty easy for ForgeRock OpenIDM.""We used it to implement multi-factor authentication and to improve our security posture as well as reducing the potential for attacks.""Easy to customize and adaptable to any environment.""We create and define the permissions and configurations for the users.""Their access management solution, OpenAM, is most valuable because it meets the needs of a lot of users.""The support is good and prompt.""We have found the identity and access management tools in the solution to be particularly useful for our organization."

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"It's very easy to integrate with applications.""The single sign-on feature is excellent.""There are lots of options to customize the solution to your needs.""The most valuable features of NetIQ Access Manager are SSO and Multi-Factor Authentication.""The features that we have found most valuable with NetIQ Access Manager are its single sign-on and two factor two second factor database."

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Cons
"I think the upgrade process is sometimes a little complicated and there are failures that occur.""The solution's deployment should be made easier.""It should be a little bit easier to implement. It is user-friendly, but there is always scope for improvement.""They should improve the solution by include reporting.""The identity management model needs a bit of improvement.""As with any complex software platform, there is a learning curve to using ForgeRock, and it may require specialized expertise to implement and manage effectively.""In an upcoming release, the solution could improve by limiting the need to do customizations.""Lacks simplified documentation within the tool that requires use of a separate portal."

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"In terms of what could be improved, I would say the security of the infrastructure and the server and the working networking device.""Having the ability to easily extract and view and compare and version control configurations would be ideal.""Classification of junctions and new versions of applications, such as APIs, can be added to enable the use of more devices that utilize biometrics for Multi-Factor Authentication to improve the solution.""I would love to see the upgrade procedure handled more effectively. I would prefer to have OVS installation possibilities, although the upgrade procedures should include the OS as well. You should be able to use the whole application as an appliance.""The application portal could be improved with more options and easier customization."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It's a bit pricey and could be more competitive."
  • "We have multiple clients we are looking at right now. We are at a very small number, however, the idea and the goal is to grow. We are looking at about $100,000 and $50,000 a minimum a month cost. That'd be minimum maybe in a couple of years."
  • "Its price is comparable to other products in the market."
  • "Its licensing is on a yearly basis, but it also depends on the contract that you have with the vendor. They have multiple types of contracts. There are additional costs to the standard licensing fees. If you need some of the features, you have to pay more."
  • "The license is purchased annually per user. However, you can negotiate if you are signing for a longer period of time. When comparing this solution to others on the market it is priced fair, it is not at the top of the price range or at the bottom end."
  • "The pricing of the solution is fair but I do not have the full details."
  • "ForgeRock's pricing is more competitive than other products."
  • "ForgeRock is an expensive solution."
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  • "The price of the solution is average."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of ForgeRock are social login and data protection.
    Top Answer:The solution's deployment should be made easier.
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of NetIQ Access Manager are SSO and Multi-Factor Authentication.
    Top Answer:The number of legacy applications and classifications has room for improvement. Classification of junctions and new versions of applications, such as APIs, can be added to enable the use of more… more »
    Top Answer:I use NetIQ Access Manager to protect one single application with Multi-Factor Authentication. The solution is deployed on both cloud and on-prem.
    Ranking
    4th
    out of 37 in Access Management
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    3,231
    Comparisons
    2,186
    Reviews
    10
    Average Words per Review
    481
    Rating
    8.4
    14th
    out of 37 in Access Management
    Views
    612
    Comparisons
    422
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    842
    Rating
    8.5
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    Also Known As
    ForgeRock Identity Platform, ForgeRock OpenIDM
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    Overview

    ForgeRock is a comprehensive open-source identity and access management solution designed to meet the unique needs of your users and workforce. With ForgeRock you can orchestrate, manage, and secure the complete lifecycle of identities in any cloud or hybrid environment. ForgeRock allows you to set up bot detection, identity proofing, and risk-based authentication.

    With ForgeRock, you can define access policies and automate the management of the identity lifecycle all from a central, easy to use, and graphical dashboard. ForgeRock Access Management allows you to build safe authentication using options like passwordless and usernameless logins, single sign-on, biometrics, contextual analytics, and behavioral authentication. When threats appear, you can swiftly change how your users access your most sensitive applications and provide users with secure access to the applications, systems, and resources they need on demand.

    ForgeRock Benefits and Key Features

    • Elevate your security and efficiency: Consolidating your legacy systems under one single platform provides reliable, unified control over all your user identities and access-related policies. ForgeRock Access Management also supports scaling existing policies for application onto new setups.

    • Passwordless authentication: Implementing passwordless authentication is simple with ForgeRock Access Management. You can easily replace user-selected passwords with other options, such as easy multi-factor authentication, biometrics, and SSO.

    • Identity governance: ForgeRock Identity Governance is a modern, AI-driven identity governance solution. By leveraging ForgeRock generated analysis reports, you can identify and apply appropriate user access, automate high-confidence access approvals, recommend certification for low-risk accounts, and review high-risk and inappropriate user access privileges. In addition, you can grant and enforce access to systems, applications, and infrastructure according to established policies.

    Reviews from Real Users

    ForgeRock stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are its robust identity and access tools and its being easy to manage and scale with one central dashboard.

    PeerSpot users note the effectiveness of these features. A technology solutions leader at an outsourcing company writes, “We need it for multiple clients, multiple implementations. Not all of them are necessarily a multi-tenant solution. We need a very versatile solution that can do a lot of work, but from a single instance that we can centralize authentications and we don't duplicate the efforts and that's where ForgeRock seems to do better.”

    Mohamed B., a cyber security consultant at a tech company, writes, "Their access management solution, OpenAM, is most valuable because it meets the needs of a lot of users. ForgeRock secured our system so that it is accessed only by authorized people, and it implemented the SSO."

    Access Manager provides a simple yet secure and scalable solution that can handle all your web access needs both internal as well as in the cloud.
    Sample Customers
    Geico, Thomson Reuters, Salesforce, McKesson, Trinet, SKY, BNP Paribas, Deloitte, Capgemini, North Western University
    Bancomext, Bouwend Nederland, Camera dei Deputati, CGT, Coopservice Group, Court of Appeals of Georgia, Etnic, European Automotive Manufacturer, FDM Document Dynamics, Hainan Province Information Center, Highland Community College, Huntington Bank, Johnsonville Sausage, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Mazars, Mexico's Tax Administration Service, Owens Community College, Pasco Risk, RDC, School District of Hartford, Senckenberg Nature Research Society, Sheetz, Spanish Public Employment Service, SUNY Orange County Community College, Swisscard, The Municipality of Siena, The University of Westminster, UMB Financial Corporation Invests in Identity Management, University of Dayton, University of Groningen, Vodacom, World Wide Technology
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm27%
    Media Company9%
    Legal Firm9%
    Outsourcing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm22%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government7%
    Insurance Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization12%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government11%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise74%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise61%
    Buyer's Guide
    ForgeRock vs. NetIQ Access Manager
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about ForgeRock vs. NetIQ Access Manager and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    ForgeRock is ranked 4th in Access Management with 27 reviews while NetIQ Access Manager is ranked 14th in Access Management with 5 reviews. ForgeRock is rated 8.0, while NetIQ Access Manager is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of ForgeRock writes "Governance and access management solution used for multi-factor authentication that is outdated with an unresponsive UI". On the other hand, the top reviewer of NetIQ Access Manager writes "Multi-Factor Authentication, stable, and extremely scalable". ForgeRock is most compared with SailPoint IdentityIQ, PingID, Microsoft Entra ID, Auth0 and Symantec Siteminder, whereas NetIQ Access Manager is most compared with Okta Workforce Identity, Microsoft Entra ID, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, Auth0 and Symantec Siteminder. See our ForgeRock vs. NetIQ Access Manager report.

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