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Head-to-head · Active Directory Management Software

SolarWinds Access Rights Manager vs One Identity Active Roles

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score SolarWinds Access Rights Manager #5 in Active Directory Management Software 7.7/10 From $1,200 · 30-day trial ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit SolarWinds
One Identity Active Roles #6 in Active Directory Management Software 7.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit One Identity

SolarWinds Access Rights Manager leads on 1 check, One Identity Active Roles on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSolarWinds Access Rights Manager · 7.7/10
  • Most featuresSolarWinds Access Rights Manager · 5 of 5

SolarWinds Access Rights Manager scores higher on our rubric for active directory management software: 7.7 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

SolarWinds Access Rights Manager offers password self-service; One Identity Active Roles doesn't.

SolarWinds Access Rights Manager is the better fit for access rights and permission governance. One Identity Active Roles is the better fit for enterprise delegated AD administration.

  • SolarWinds Access Rights Manager fits best

    Access rights and permission governance

  • One Identity Active Roles fits best

    Enterprise delegated AD administration

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Side by side

Feature SolarWinds Access Rights Manager 7.7/10 Visit ↗ One Identity Active Roles 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.1
Ranking #5 in Active Directory Management Software #6 in Active Directory Management Software
Best for Access rights and permission governance Enterprise delegated AD administration
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows Web, Windows
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 12 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SolarWinds Access Rights Manager 5/5 · One Identity Active Roles 4/5
Delegated administration ✓ ✓
AD auditing ✓ ✓
Lifecycle automation ✓ ✓
Reporting ✓ ✓
Password self-service ✓ (best) —
Specs
Deployment Hybrid Hybrid
Our review
Pros
  • Combines permission analysis, auditing, risk alerts, and compliance reporting
  • Full Version adds AD and Azure AD provisioning and delegated access
  • Connects with Microsoft, file-server, SAP/R3, and storage platforms
  • Granular role-based delegation across AD, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365
  • Lifecycle workflows support provisioning, deprovisioning, and policy automation
  • Auditing, reporting, and change history support administrative oversight
Cons
  • Starting price is $1,200 with no free plan
  • The broader feature set may exceed smaller teams’ requirements
  • Windows-based installation requirements may limit deployment flexibility
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • No free plan is available
  • Password self-service is handled by a separate Password Manager product
Our verdict

SolarWinds Access Rights Manager is designed for IT and security teams governing Active Directory, Azure AD, file servers, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and related permissions. Its scope covers user provisioning and…

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One Identity Active Roles is an administration and governance product for organizations managing hybrid Microsoft identity environments. It brings on-premises Active Directory, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 administration into a single…

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  1. SolarWinds Access Rights ManagerActive Directory Management Software 7.7From $1,200 · 30-day trial
  2. One Identity Active RolesActive Directory Management Software 7.1Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SolarWinds Access Rights Manager — where it wins

    • Combines permission analysis, auditing, risk alerts, and compliance reporting
    • Full Version adds AD and Azure AD provisioning and delegated access
    • Connects with Microsoft, file-server, SAP/R3, and storage platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Starting price is $1,200 with no free plan
    • The broader feature set may exceed smaller teams’ requirements
    • Windows-based installation requirements may limit deployment flexibility

  • One Identity Active Roles — where it wins

    • Granular role-based delegation across AD, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365
    • Lifecycle workflows support provisioning, deprovisioning, and policy automation
    • Auditing, reporting, and change history support administrative oversight

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • No free plan is available
    • Password self-service is handled by a separate Password Manager product
  • SolarWinds Access Rights Manager7.7/10 · From $1,200 · 30-day trial

    A broad AD governance suite for teams that need permission control, auditing, and provisioning.

    Visit SolarWindsFull verdict →
  • One Identity Active Roles7.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad enterprise platform for delegated administration, lifecycle control, and auditing.

    Visit One IdentityFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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