BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management vs ZoneAlarm comparison

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management vs. ZoneAlarm

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Categories and Ranking

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privil...

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

9th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Privileged Access Management (PAM) (5th)

ZoneAlarm

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

14th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is 1.7%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ZoneAlarm is 2.1%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Prashant Uppuluri

Solution Architect at FVC

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.

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Nagendra Nekkala

Senior Manager ICT & Innovations at Bangalore International Airport Limited

A highly stable solution that protects computers from viruses, spyware, and hackers

ZoneAlarm doesn't require much maintenance. You only need to update the application when there are any latest updates. ZoneAlarm is deployed on-cloud in our organization. With an increase in the bring your own device concept, ZoneAlarm should be part of every device to help us make the operational work very easy. Overall, I rate ZoneAlarm a nine out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I would say session management on the go is the most valuable feature. When the session is going on, you can stop the session without terminating it for justification. You can cancel it. The recording takes very little space. Those are some things which the customers are worried about when they talk about session recording."

"I find the comprehensive Privilege Access Management features valuable, including automation, and the ability to integrate with applications and the Windows operating system."

"It has some features that other products don't have yet, differentiation that sets it apart in the marketplace... Those features are a centralized dashboard and the ability to issue and revoke entitlements within minutes. That makes a difference."

"The notable aspect is its ability to capture the application's behavior comprehensively and this thorough analysis is crucial for effective policy management."

"One of the valuable features is the absence of any local user in a unique system. All users are defined in the AD; communication is only between Unix and AD."

"It's relatively straightforward to set up, especially if you are deploying to the cloud."

"What I liked about this solution is that it can also integrate for tracking malicious use or sending analytics to a host that can process them. I don't know if CyberArk, Centrify, or Thycotic can do that. The analytics was something the client really wanted, and they already had BeyondTrust. It is very scalable. The agent on the workstation is very thin, and the processing power required on a server is nothing out of the ordinary. It is also very stable and easy to deploy."

"The privileged access and the application control are helpful in making sure we have good, robust challenge responses. Blacklisting with trusted application protection is also beneficial for us."

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"Personally, I find the Game Mode of the Firewall very useful."

"The solution really focused on giving more security than an antivirus."

"The product's most valuable feature is the detection engine due to its ability to identify threats."

"This antivirus is regularly updated, and the updates can be scheduled."

"It gives us security for the users' mobiles and ends up protecting us in a significant way."

"ZoneAlarm protects all computers from viruses, spyware, and hackers."

"It is quick and easy to configure."

"The solution maintains reasonable scalability."

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Cons

"The other area to improve is that they rely on MS SQL servers only. You cannot have any other database behind them. They have to be on MS SQL. If they can do something about these issues, this would be a better alternative for some customers."

"It should support XWindows Remote Desktop Access protocol for Linux/Unix."

"If you don't get the implementation right at the outset, you will struggle with the product."

"Reporting analytics is one of the areas that can be improved. It is a new cloud-based solution. So, many more specific reports can come out natively. Currently, we get all the events, and we put them in plug-ins. From there, we generate our own design of reports. If there is a much more solid or robust reporting analytics framework within the product itself, it would be helpful."

"They are doing good for now, but they should start to consider tight integration with Mac solutions. There should be more integration with Mac. There should be Active Directory (AD) Bridging. Thycotic and Centrify have it currently because they merged and joined forces, and it was a feature available in Centrify. So, basically, they joined forces to create a kind of perfect product. If you have a hybrid or mixed environment with Windows and Mac, your Active Directory can only manage or enforce policies on Windows, but what about your Mac devices? How do you control them? So, AD Bridging will act as a bridge to bring all your Mac devices into your Active Directory. This way you have full control over your entire environment."

"The weaknesses are related to the effort required to migrate from existing technologies or having no Privilege Access Management (PAM) at all to adopting technologies like BeyondTrust. It involves changes in processes and can take a significant amount of time, typically six to twelve months."

"They need to come up with better integrative options which should be customer-centric."

"The help system should be improved to provide a quick help guide with each tab within the solution, which explains what each particular function does."

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"They should release a single update with all the necessary characteristics to avoid being in a cycle of consecutive updates."

"I would like it to be integrated with the Check Point centralization solution like Infinity Portal. It would be great to be able to manage it through the same website."

"Perhaps the primary area for potential enhancement is to make it faster, ensuring a more seamless experience while maintaining robust security features."

"ZoneAlarm should be a light application that does not take too much memory in mobile phones."

"Currently, the client is only available for the Windows Operating System but it would be good if it were released for Mac OS as well."

"The support is not always so effective."

"The solution's efficiency in threat containment and overall protection needs improvement."

"We'd like better performance of the network equipment. There are high-speed environments where an immediate response is required."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"What BeyondTrust was providing was user-based licensing which was a great benefit from the client point of view. Recently, I don't know why, the licensing model has been changed, and that is the reason that they have lost a bit of their edge when it comes to the PAM, against our competition. The asset-based licensing, from the user's point of view, is not beneficial. The licensing should be based on the users. The greater the number of users, the greater will be the load and the greater the scalability problems. I presume that is why the licensing model has changed."

"Price-wise, it is very competitive. In our area, government entities and banks don't go for the monthly payment. It is a headache even for us in terms of finance and procurement to go for monthly payments. Quarterly might be more logical and reasonable, but the minimum that we go for is one year, and sometimes, we even try to compile and give one offering for three years."

"I'm sure everyone should have the cluster environment, which means more expensive, anyway, cheaper than the other solutions."

"It is relatively more cost-effective compared to the competing product."

"The product’s licensing is different for Windows, Linux, and Mac. The tool’s licensing is yearly."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."

"It was very expensive."

"The solution's pricing is high."

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"We have to pay a yearly licensing fee for ZoneAlarm, which is cheap."

"I rate the product pricing a seven out of ten."

"The pricing is reasonable, with a yearly renewal license costing seventy dollars."

"This is a freeware product and I recommend using it."

"We use the free version of the software, but it can be upgraded to the paid Extreme Security edition."

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Financial Services Firm

17%

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

19%

Comms Service Provider

13%

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Questions from the Community

Looking for recommendations and a pros/cons template for software to detect insider threats

This is an inside-out --- outside-in --- inside-in question, as an insider can be an outsider as well. There is no short answer other than a blend of a PAM tool with Behavioral Analytics and Endpo...

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 ZoneAlarm?

ZoneAlarm protects all computers from viruses, spyware, and hackers.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ZoneAlarm?

I rate the product pricing a seven out of ten.

What needs improvement with ZoneAlarm?

As for improvements, ZoneAlarm enhances Check Point’s solution by having a very efficient engine. The engine checks all components of the device, such as the memory process, to detect and stop thre...

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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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Overview

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management enables organizations to mitigate attacks by removing excess privileges on Windows, Mac, Unix/Linux and networked devices. Remove excessive end user privileges and control applications on Windows, Mac, Unix, Linux, and networked devices without hindering end-user productivity.

Key Solutions Include:

-ENTERPRISE PASSWORD SECURITY

Discover, manage and monitor all privileged accounts and SSH keys, secure privileged assets, and report on all privileged account activity in a single solution.

-ENDPOINT LEAST PRIVILEGE

Enforce least privilege across all Windows and Mac endpoints, gain visibility into target system vulnerabilities, and control access to privileged applications without disrupting user productivity or compromising security.

-SERVER PRIVILEGE MANAGEMENT

Gain control and visibility over Unix, Linux and Windows server user activity without sharing the root or administrator account.

-A SINGLE PLATFORM FOR MANAGEMENT, POLICY, REPORTING AND THREAT ANALYTICS

Utilize a single solution to manage PAM policies and deployment, understand vulnerability and threat analytics, and provide reporting to multiple stakeholders and complementary security systems.

Learn more at https://www.beyondtrust.com/privilege-management

BeyondTrust

ZoneAlarm protects you by preventing hackers from remotely accessing and controlling your device, and lets you know which apps have excessive permissions so you can decide whether they threaten your privacy.

Check Point Software Technologies

Sample Customers

Aera Energy LLC, Care New England, James Madison University

Terma, Optix, Samsung Research Amercia, SF Police Credit Union, Independence Care System, Mattias Thomsen, Carmel Partners, Desert Research Institute, CRIF, FXCM Inc, US State Agency

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management vs. ZoneAlarm