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Eclipse vs One Identity

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Eclipse

Developer Tools

The Eclipse Foundation - home to a global community

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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One Identity

Cybersecurity

Quest-owned identity governance, PAM and Active Directory management

From
On request
Free plan
No
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The short version

  • Eclipse is free; One Identity prices on request.
  • Only Eclipse lists java development environment; only One Identity lists identity Manager.
  • Where Eclipse falls short: high memory consumption and CPU usage, especially with multiple plugins installed.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Eclipse and One Identity actually diverge.

Attributes where Eclipse and One Identity differ
AttributeEclipseOne Identity
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWeb, Windows, Linux
CategoryDeveloper ToolsCybersecurity

Not yet recorded: pricing model for Eclipse, founded for One Identity.

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Eclipse

  • Java development environment
  • Extensible plugin architecture
  • Integrated debugger
  • Code refactoring
  • Version control integration
  • Build automation
  • Multi-language support
  • Rich client platform

Only in One Identity

  • Identity Manager
  • Safeguard
  • Active Roles
  • OneLogin
  • Password Manager
  • syslog-ng
  • Starling connectors

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Eclipse

  • Java application developmentnot One Identity
  • Enterprise software developmentnot One Identity
  • Web application developmentnot One Identity
  • Plugin developmentnot One Identity
  • Educational programmingnot One Identity

One Identity

  • An organisation whose authoritative directory will remain on premises Active Directory and needs delegated administration with attribute-level controlnot Eclipse
  • A government or defence environment requiring privileged session management on a hardened physical appliance rather than a cloud servicenot Eclipse
  • A manufacturer with SAP and Active Directory needing provisioning governed under one certification processnot Eclipse
  • An enterprise consolidating Active Directory after an acquisition and needing automated account lifecycle across both forestsnot Eclipse

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Eclipse

  • High memory consumption and CPU usage, especially with multiple plugins installed
  • Slow startup times and performance degradation with large projects or many open editors
  • Requires configuration of eclipse.ini file to optimize heap sizes for adequate performance
  • User interface considered outdated compared to modern IDE alternatives
  • User base fell from 39% of Java developers in 2024 to 28% in 2025, indicating market decline

One Identity

  • The portfolio is assembled from separate acquisitions, so components are separately licensed, separately administered and do not present one console, which raises operational cost
  • Identity Manager implementations are customisation-heavy and commonly run over a year, with the services spend exceeding the licence cost in the first year
  • Quest has changed private equity ownership more than once since the Dell separation, and buyers should ask directly about product investment commitments before signing a multi-year deal
  • Product documentation and support sit behind a customer portal, which makes independent evaluation before purchase harder than with vendors that publish openly
  • The cloud-native and developer experience trails the pure-play identity vendors, so organisations moving decisively to SaaS applications find the on premises heritage becomes a constraint rather than an asset

Pricing, plan by plan

Eclipse

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Eclipse review.

One Identity

On request
  • Identity ManagerOn request
    • Priced per managed identity
    • On premises or hosted
    • Access certification and provisioning
  • SafeguardOn request
    • Priced per privileged user or per appliance
    • Hardened appliance option for session management
    • Licensed separately from Identity Manager
  • Active RolesOn request
    • Priced per managed Active Directory account
    • Delegated administration and automated provisioning
    • Licensed separately

Which should you pick?

Choose Eclipse if

  • You need java development environment.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want extensible plugin architecture.
Eclipse review

Choose One Identity if

  • You need identity manager.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Linux.
  • You also want safeguard.
One Identity review

Questions people ask

Is Eclipse or One Identity better?
Neither clearly leads. Eclipse starts at Free and One Identity at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Eclipse or One Identity?
Eclipse has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Eclipse and On request for One Identity.
Does Eclipse or One Identity run on more platforms?
Eclipse runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. One Identity runs on Web, Windows, Linux.
Can I use Eclipse for free?
Yes. Eclipse has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. One Identity starts at On request.
What is Eclipse best used for?
Eclipse is most often used for java application development, enterprise software development, web application development, plugin development. Of those, java application development and enterprise software development are not what One Identity is typically brought in for.
What can Eclipse do that One Identity cannot?
Eclipse covers Java development environment, Extensible plugin architecture, Integrated debugger, Code refactoring. One Identity covers Identity Manager, Safeguard, Active Roles, OneLogin.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Eclipse: How much does Eclipse IDE cost?

Eclipse IDE is completely free and open-source, released under the Eclipse Public License 2.0.

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One Identity: Is One Identity the same company as Quest?

Yes. One Identity is Quest Software's identity and access management business unit, not a separate vendor.

One Identity: Does it include privileged access?

Safeguard provides it, but it is licensed separately from Identity Manager. Neither includes the other.

One Identity: Why choose this over SailPoint or Saviynt?

Almost always because of Active Directory depth via Active Roles or an appliance requirement for privileged sessions. For cloud-first estates the specialists are the stronger choice.

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