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One Identity Active Roles

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Spec score 7.5 #12 of 25 in Active Directory Management Software

What it is

One Identity Active Roles is a paid administration and governance product for Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365. A unified console brings those environments into one interface, while workflow automation helps implement and enforce consistent policies. Lifecycle management uses automation and scripting to support least-privilege accounts. Role-based access control enables fine-grained delegation across Active Directory domains and Entra ID and Microsoft 365 tenants. Change history and activity tracking support audits and remediation. Listed integrations include One Identity Manager, Safeguard Authentication Services, Defender, Change Auditor, GPO Admin, Password Manager, and Starling Connect. Supported platforms are web, iOS, Android, and self-hosted virtual or physical appliances; the installation guide describes on-premises requirements. A license must be purchased for legal use, and the fee depends on the number of managed users. Pricing is on request. There is no free plan, but the product page offers a free trial and a virtual trial. Listed capabilities include delegated administration, AD auditing, lifecycle automation, and reporting; password self-service is not included.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Active Roles streamlines administration and governance across Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID and Microsoft 365.Read 2 Oct 2026 · oneidentity.com
Deployment
The installation guide describes Active Roles 8.7 system requirements for an on-premises environment.Read 2 Oct 2026 · docs.oneidentity.com
Trial
The product page offers a free trial and a virtual trial.Read 2 Oct 2026 · oneidentity.com
Integrations
The product page lists integrations with One Identity Manager, Safeguard Authentication Services, Defender, Change Auditor, GPO Admin, Password Manager and Starling Connect.Read 2 Oct 2026 · oneidentity.com
Support
The vendor offers product support, support offerings and education services for Active Roles.Read 2 Oct 2026 · oneidentity.com
Headquarters
Cork, IrelandRead 28 Sep 2026 · oneidentity.com
Founded
2007Read 28 Sep 2026 · oneidentity.com
Auditing
Change history and activity tracking support audits and remediation.Read 2 Oct 2026 · oneidentity.com
Automation
Workflow automation helps implement and enforce consistent policies.Read 2 Oct 2026 · oneidentity.com
Delegation
Role-based access control supports fine-grained privilege access across Active Directory domains and Entra ID and Microsoft 365 tenants.Read 2 Oct 2026 · oneidentity.com
Licensing
A license must be purchased for legal use, and customers can contact their One Identity account team for a quotation.Read 2 Oct 2026 · support.oneidentity.com
Lifecycle management
Lifecycle management uses automation and scripting to provide least privilege for accounts.Read 2 Oct 2026 · oneidentity.com
Unified console
The product provides a single interface for managing AD, Entra ID and Microsoft 365.Read 2 Oct 2026 · oneidentity.com

Plans and prices

Active Roles Priced on request License fee is based on the number of managed users Read 2 Oct 2026 · support.oneidentity.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Unified administration for AD, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365
  • Automates policy workflows and account lifecycle management
  • Supports fine-grained delegated access
  • Includes change history and activity tracking
  • Free and virtual trials are offered

Limits

  • No free plan
  • License required for legal use
  • Pricing is available on request
  • Does not include password self-service

Who it suits

Active Roles suits organizations administering Active Directory, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 that need delegated access, lifecycle automation, or auditing. Buyers should request a quote based on managed-user count.

Verdict

Active Roles combines administration, delegation, lifecycle automation, and auditing across the listed Microsoft environments. The license fee depends on managed-user count, so organizations must request pricing; a free trial is available.

Where Specifiction places it

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