tenfold review
A self-hosted governance platform with lifecycle automation, reviews, and access controls.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
tenfold is an identity governance and administration platform for organizations managing access across on-premises systems, Microsoft 365, and business applications. It suits teams that want to automate user lifecycle tasks and govern permissions in a self-hosted environment. Its core scope includes onboarding and offboarding, role-based assignment and revocation, self-service access requests, password resets, permission reporting, periodic or event-based access reviews, and separation-of-duties enforcement.
The platform is designed for Windows and self-hosted deployment, with a REST API and no-code plugin library for connecting applications and IT systems. Essentials covers Active Directory and file servers, while Essentials 365 adds Entra ID, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive integration, as well as access control across cloud and on-premises environments. Enterprise includes the Essentials 365 capabilities plus third-party integrations such as SAP, Workday, and HCL Notes, and advanced integrations and automation. This tiered approach is relevant for organizations with mixed environments, but teams should check that their required systems fit the appropriate edition before choosing.
According to the vendor's pricing page, Essentials is $0.90 per managed identity per month with annual billing, and Essentials 365 is $1.25 per managed identity per month with annual billing. The vendor also lists a free plan and a 30-day free trial. Community Edition is described as including full functionality and all plugins, and the product description says it is for up to 150 users. Essentials has a minimum yearly subscription size of 100 users. tenfold is a sensible fit for teams prioritizing self-hosted governance and broad lifecycle controls; organizations seeking a SaaS service should consider another option.
tenfold pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Automates onboarding, offboarding, role assignment, and access revocation
- Supports access requests, periodic reviews, and separation-of-duties controls
- Community Edition includes full functionality and all plugins
- Where it doesn't
- Runs on-premises rather than as a SaaS service
- Essentials has a minimum yearly subscription size of 100 users
- Microsoft 365 integrations require the higher Essentials 365 tier
tenfold fact sheet, pricing and score →
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
Last updated · How we research and update