One Identity Password Manager vs Microsoft Entra self-service password reset

OIOne Identity Password Manager8.6Visit Microsoft Entra self-service password reset7.9Visit

Higher score OI One Identity Password Manager #4 in Self-Service Password Reset Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit One Identity

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Microsoft Entra self-service password reset #5 in Self-Service Password Reset Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit site

• One Identity Password Manager fits best

  Mid-size and enterprise AD teams needing offline recovery

• Microsoft Entra self-service password reset fits best

  Microsoft-centric teams needing cloud and AD resets

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Feature	OIOne Identity Password Manager 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Microsoft Entra self-service password reset 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	7.9
Ranking	#4 in Self-Service Password Reset Software	#5 in Self-Service Password Reset Software
Best for	Mid-size and enterprise AD teams needing offline recovery	Microsoft-centric teams needing cloud and AD resets
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$7/user/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, Linux	Web, Windows
Support	Docs, Community	Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features One Identity Password Manager 1/2 · Microsoft Entra self-service password reset 1/2
Directory writeback	✓	✓
MFA reset support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Verification methods	Security questions (Q&A profile); corporate authentication; phone authentication; email or SMS passcodes; RADIUS MFA; external MFA providers including Azure MFA, OneLogin, and Okta	Microsoft Authenticator push notifications; hardware OATH tokens; software OATH tokens; SMS; voice call; email OTP
Directory support	Microsoft Active Directory; AD LDS; non-Microsoft systems including UNIX and Linux via integration	Microsoft Entra ID cloud directory; on-premises Active Directory via Microsoft Entra Connect or cloud sync; federated, pass-through authentication, and password-hash-synchronized users
Reset channels	Web self-service site; Windows logon Secure Password Extension; Offline Password Reset component	SSPR web portal; Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 sign-in screen
User platforms	Web browser; Windows; Linux (directory-managed password access)	web; Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11
Our review
Pros	Supports resets and account unlocks across multiple domains. Offers web, Windows logon, and offline reset paths. Supports external MFA options including Azure MFA, RADIUS, OneLogin, and Okta.	Resets passwords and unlocks accounts without help-desk intervention Supports password writeback to on-premises Active Directory Offers verification workflows and Windows sign-in screen resets
Cons	Pricing is handled through the vendor's sales process. Requires self-hosted deployment and Windows Server installation. Support channels listed are documentation and community.	Password writeback in hybrid environments requires Entra Connect or Cloud Sync Paid Entra ID P1 starts at $7 per user per month on annual billing The feature depends on Microsoft Entra licensing or a Microsoft 365 subscription
Our verdict	One Identity Password Manager lets employees reset forgotten passwords and unlock accounts without help desk intervention. It is aimed at mid-size and enterprise teams managing Microsoft Active Directory, including organizations with… Read the review →	Microsoft Entra self-service password reset (SSPR) lets users change or reset forgotten or expired passwords and unlock accounts without help-desk intervention. It is aimed at organizations using Microsoft Entra ID, including teams with… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• One Identity Password Manager — where it wins

  • Supports resets and account unlocks across multiple domains.
  • Offers web, Windows logon, and offline reset paths.
  • Supports external MFA options including Azure MFA, RADIUS, OneLogin, and Okta.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is handled through the vendor's sales process.
  • Requires self-hosted deployment and Windows Server installation.
  • Support channels listed are documentation and community.

• Microsoft Entra self-service password reset — where it wins

  • Resets passwords and unlocks accounts without help-desk intervention
  • Supports password writeback to on-premises Active Directory
  • Offers verification workflows and Windows sign-in screen resets

  Where it doesn't

  • Password writeback in hybrid environments requires Entra Connect or Cloud Sync
  • Paid Entra ID P1 starts at $7 per user per month on annual billing
  • The feature depends on Microsoft Entra licensing or a Microsoft 365 subscription

• OIOne Identity Password Manager8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A self-hosted password reset tool for AD teams that need multiple verification and offline options.

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• Microsoft Entra self-service password reset7.9/10 · Free plan

  A focused reset and unlock tool for teams using Microsoft Entra and Active Directory.

  Visit siteFull verdict →