Shlomi Lavi /
Aug 01, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - OpenIDM or Forefront Identity?
OpenIDM is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Forefront Identity, and OpenIDM is rated higher (87/100) than Forefront Identity (81/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.
Looking for the right Security solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
ForgeRock Vs. Microsoft
ForgeRock:
ForgeRock offers the only unified open identity stack to protect enterprise, cloud, social and mobile applications at Internet scale.
With a diverse global customer base, ForgeRock is replacing traditional, proprietary identity management suites around the world with an open, agile and integrated solution.
designed to help organizations en...
Microsoft:
Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.
Who is more expensive? OpenIDM or Forefront Identity Manager?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Security software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for OpenIDM and Forefront Identity Manager.
OpenIDM price starts at $8,000 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 OpenIDM is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Security software. Forefront Identity Manager price starts at $8.75 per year , When comparing Forefront Identity Manager to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Security software cost.
Bottom line: OpenIDM cost is around the same cost of Forefront Identity Manager.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared OpenIDM Vs. Forefront Identity based on some of the most important and required Security features.
OpenIDM: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Forefront Identity Manager: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
Customers of the software include small and medium businesses as well as large enterprises. Customers of the software include individual as well as corporate users.