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BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management vs CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 6, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.9
BeyondTrust ensures compliance and security, improving ROI, particularly during transitions to zero-trust models on platforms like Azure.
Sentiment score
6.9
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager enhances security, reduces breach vulnerabilities, and saves resources, yielding around $10,000 in value.
Deploying CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager has secured the infrastructure, which saves money, time, and resources.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.1
BeyondTrust's support is efficient with quick resolutions, though timezone delays and escalations can sometimes slow responses.
Sentiment score
6.6
CyberArk support is effective but inconsistent; response times vary and complex processes can frustrate users despite helpful resources.
Support is critical, especially when challenges arise related to PAM.
They offer support around the clock, and responses are generally quick.
They respond immediately to our inquiries, resolve issues promptly, and provide valuable guidance, especially in critical situations.
We engage them when needed and receive prompt responses that typically resolve our issues.
Earlier, we received support for normal tickets within a day, but now it takes one or two days to resolve issues.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management efficiently supports up to 100,000 devices, praised for scalability, reliability, and seamless expansion.
Sentiment score
7.7
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager scales efficiently for device management but requires careful planning for large configurations, users report.
The initial understanding of the environment is crucial, followed by a simple deployment process.
We can set permissions per team or department, allowing some teams to elevate specific applications while others have different permissions.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is quite scalable.
The available reports and other security tools assist in scaling it according to my organization's needs.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is stable and reliable, with minor issues, often attributed to user environments rather than the system.
Sentiment score
8.2
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is stable with minor issues, better Windows performance, and requires frequent server restarts.
The appliances are stable, and there are no significant issues with backups or recovery.
It is a robust solution that has effectively supported our environment without major issues.
Since implementing it, we have not experienced any outages or stability issues.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager offers multiple options for creating and stopping policies.
 

Room For Improvement

BeyondTrust needs UI, integration, and support improvements, streamlined deployment, simpler licensing, AI expansion, and better documentation.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager needs improved interface, integration, performance, support, pricing, threat detection, compatibility, automation, and synchronization.
The ability to view recorded live sessions of specific users is a crucial benefit.
There is a need for better MQ integration with DevOps and improvements in architecture.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager could be improved by simplifying the administration process, specifically when setting up policies and applications.
Currently, no user-based policy option is available inside the EPM console.
Some features provided in the self-hosted version of EPM are not supported in the software as a service version, like connection to some analysis applied by Palo Alto.
 

Setup Cost

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is costly yet feature-rich, with varied licensing and setup costs across different platforms.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is costly but offers quality features, making it appealing for large enterprises in finance.
If a solution fits a customer's budget, considerations must be made that it may not have all the features of more expensive solutions.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is slightly expensive, but costs can be negotiated to become more competitive.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is costly compared to other solutions.
I've received feedback that the pricing is high, however, for me, the value it brings is worth the cost.
 

Valuable Features

BeyondTrust offers robust security through Privilege Management, integration with other platforms, and ease of cloud or on-premises implementation.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager enhances security with features like DNS scanning, admin access delegation, ransomware protection, and threat detection.
Another important aspect is the ability to move the solution to the cloud or install it on-premises, offering my customers flexibility.
Administrators need a tool that provides visibility and clarity about endpoint management within the organization.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager effectively reduces malicious content in applications by allowing us to identify and block dangerous applications.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager enhances computer security by providing minimal access, effectively preventing ransomware attacks.
The most valuable feature is the ability to control users with admin rights.
 

Categories and Ranking

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privil...
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
9th
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege...
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
3rd
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (4th), Application Control (5th), Ransomware Protection (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is 3.9%, down from 5.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is 3.5%, down from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
 

Featured Reviews

Prashant Uppuluri - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides critical application control and ensures security with a flexible setup process
Regarding the feedback scenario, it's a tough question as I have thoroughly gone through the entire partner portal and library of BeyondTrust, as well as BeyondTrust University. I have also interacted with support whenever a ticket is raised, ranging from P1 to P3 or P2. Most end users and partners seem happy and content with BeyondTrust. The deployment of the solution is generally easy, flexible, and scalable. However, it can be challenging in certain environments, especially regarding management. Improvements could focus on adding more AI features to automate processes that are currently manual or challenging for end users. In some cases of competition, I have noted specific use cases where the recording of sessions was an endpoint for BeyondTrust, providing an edge for higher management. The ability to view recorded live sessions of specific users is a crucial benefit.
Sumit Chavan - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps secure the infrastructure and control users with admin rights
There are many features that are currently missing. A customization option is required for certain policies. For instance, if we need to stop PowerShell scripting, we have to create a different policy for that. Being able to create a sub-level policy within a top-level policy would be good. Currently, no user-based policy option is available inside the EPM console. We can only create computer-based policies. The database is available, but there is a drawback in not being able to create local groups on the EPM console. We only have to depend on Active Directory. This limits infrastructure security as we depend on the Active Directory team to manage user groups. If they remove any users, we lose control. If we could create groups locally and block them or set specific policies, we would have more control. Local endpoint management is missing from the EPM site. Moreover, there is an issue with policies not running as expected when we make enhancements. We have to find multiple ways to whitelist applications or enhance policies.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management?
The solution's least privilege enforcement has helped us ensure access is given to only the required people.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management?
Setup costs vary depending on the scenario. Sometimes we win orders, and other times we lose due to partner preferences or deal scenarios. Customers may negotiate on price, understanding that quali...
What do you like most about CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?
The most valuable feature of the solution is its performance.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is slightly expensive, but costs can be negotiated to become more competitive.
What needs improvement with CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?
The CyberArk team is working on a feature to identify devices without the Endpoint Privilege Manager running, which is currently missing. Another enhancement needed is the scheduling of deployment,...
 

Also Known As

BeyondTrust PowerBroker, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Windows, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Mac, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Linux, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Unix, Avecto Defendpoint
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Sample Customers

Aera Energy LLC, Care New England, James Madison University
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