CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager vs WALLIX Bastion comparison

CyberArk and WALLIX are both solutions in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category. CyberArk is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.8, while WALLIX is ranked #6 with an average rating of 7.0. CyberArk holds a 2.5% mindshare in PAM, compared to WALLIX’s 4.5% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of CyberArk users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of WALLIX users who would recommend it.

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86% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 6, 2024

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager and WALLIX Bastion are competitors in the endpoint and access management category. Based on user reviews, WALLIX Bastion has the upper hand in terms of features, while CyberArk excels in customer support and pricing, making it ideal for cost-conscious buyers.

Features: CyberArk offers granular policy management, ease of integration with existing systems, and a straightforward setup process. WALLIX Bastion is recognized for comprehensive session management, scalability, and its capability for large-scale deployments.

Room for Improvement: CyberArk users desire an improved reporting mechanism, better analytics, and enhanced documentation. WALLIX users seek more robust operational documentation, better onboarding processes, and improved user guides.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: CyberArk is noted for its seamless deployment and responsive support. WALLIX requires more time to deploy, but its advanced features justify this complexity. Both products offer distinct strengths in setup ease and support quality.

Pricing and ROI: CyberArk provides competitive pricing with a quicker ROI, appealing to budget-sensitive users. WALLIX involves a higher initial investment but offers valuable returns over time due to its robust features.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege...

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

4th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Compliance (5th), Anti-Malware Tools (5th), Application Control (3rd), Ransomware Protection (5th)

WALLIX Bastion

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

6th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is 2.5%, down from 3.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WALLIX Bastion is 4.5%, down from 8.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager	2.5%
WALLIX Bastion	4.5%
Other	93.0%

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Featured Reviews

Sumit Chavan

Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees

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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Abdulaziz Alghamdi

System Engineer at Saudia technic

Password management secures sessions but auditing features need enhancement

The most valuable feature of WALLIX Bastion is its password management capability, which is central to safeguarding sensitive information. The password rotation feature changes passwords after eight sessions, thus protecting both our sessions and assets. Additionally, the workflow feature is unique to WALLIX solutions, enhancing our access security. It is the only solution we found with this feature, making it a distinct choice for our needs.

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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

"You can use it to strip users of their local admin rights and, at the same time, elevate applications for them."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its performance."

"The most valuable feature of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is its scalability."

"The biggest benefit of CyberArk EPM for our customers is control over privileged access for endpoints. Endpoints are often the starting point for attackers to enter and move within a network. CyberArk EPM bridges the gap between security and operations teams. Operations teams are happy because work isn't stopped due to admin rights issues, while security teams are satisfied that full admin rights aren't given to all users."

"CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) 's most valuable feature is its ability to manage user application privileges and protect against ransomware attacks by controlling access to specific files and applications."

"The most valuable features of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager are password management, session management, onboarding rules, platform customization, and safety management."

"The most valuable feature is that their database is completely encrypted and protected with multiple layers."

"It offers great performance."

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"The setup process was simple, and the solution can be implemented within less than one day."

"The most valuable feature of WALLIX Bastion is its password management capability, which is central to safeguarding sensitive information."

"WALLIX Bastion is a security tool that protects us, and I think we are protected with this tool."

"Bastion provides a kind of isolation between the administration laptop and the server you want to administer."

"Its video recording capabilities have definitely been key for us."

"The support is great. They offer 24/7 support, but the specific level of support depends on your subscription. There's a weekday-only option, and a 24/7 option that covers all days of the week. They also have offices in different regions, including West Africa, so people there can easily get support. There's no need to worry about getting assistance."

"WALLIX Bastion's most valuable feature is the Access Manager because you can use it and access the data center without any client VPN."

"I like that it's Linux-based, and you don't need to have separate implementations, extra database licenses, or enterprise licenses. I think because it's Linux-based, it's more seamless than Windows. I also like the access manager, which I think is a super tool. Everything is browser-based, and you don't need a VPN. So, that's a great thing."

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Cons

"CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager can be better by making its UI more consistent."

"One area that has room for improvement is in managing the credentials for network devices."

"The tool should be more user-friendly."

"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."

"We have had some major issues with the tool, but we have worked with the R&D teams and we have worked with support. There is room for improvement, especially on response times. But they're working on it and they're doing the best they can."

"While CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is a great tool, I believe the functionality could be wider. If it could work not only with permissions but also involve pure EDR tasks or User and Entity Behavior Analytics, it would be great."

"For an experienced system implementer it will take approximately one day. However, for somebody who is inexperienced it may take up to five days."

"The product is expensive."

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"The performance of WALLIX Bastion's password manager is very low."

"There should be more effort to increase the level of security."

"The product doesn't have behavior analytics. They promised to develop this, but only for the cloud, not for on-premise versions."

"I do not find WALLIX Bastion easy to use and ergonomic."

"It would be better if I could manage multiple accounts in one place, like CyberArk. With WALLIX, you can only manage one account, and you are given a separate category. You have to click on each connection to do anything. For example, CyberArk might give three options for one connection if you want to have an interactive user-level experience. But with WALLIX, you have to click three times to get that access. Also, the biggest disadvantage of WALLIX is the reporting. I feel like it's very weak in reporting when compared to the other solutions. As a solution, they're good and stable. But they need to make their reports neater and better. Right now, we're going to the console and then pressing buttons every single time."

"The password management needs improvement. Management of Access Manager should be improved as well."

"WALLIX Bastion is GUI-driven, but it sometimes needs some management."

"The scalability of WALLIX Bastion is rated seven out of ten. While it meets our current needs, scaling up the solution is not as easy, and improvements could be made in this area."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I think that it was in the range of $200,000 that had to get approved."

"The solution requires an annual license to use it. There can be some extra costs in some cases."

"Although I do not deal directly with the pricing, CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is costly compared to other solutions. However, it offers beneficial features."

"Pricing depends on how many devices you use. Right now, on-premise, it costs us a little, but it's worth it. It seems like the cloud solution is much more expensive. We got this solution one year ago, and it's like we bought the solution, and now they are not going to support it on-premise anymore. We are in the implementation phase, and we missed this, and we already paid for the licenses. This is wasted time from my perspective, and CyberArk should be more customer-friendly."

"I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten since the price can be too high for smaller businesses."

"It is an expensive solution."

"licensing for this solution is based on the number of APV (privileged users), and the number of sessions that you want to record."

"I feel that the price of the product is nominal. It must be around 10 to 15 USD per installation. I rate the product price an eight to nine out of ten, where one is high price, and ten is low price."

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"The solution's pricing is comparable to that of other products."

"The solution's price is mid-ranged."

"Some extra price needs to be paid for license."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Government

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

11%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	18

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?

The most valuable feature of the solution is its performance.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?

I believe it's quite a reasonably priced solution. It's not very common to use CyberArk because it's a niche solution, but customers who are willing to control administrative accounts are willing t...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for WALLIX Bastion?

The price of WALLIX Bastion is rated five out of ten, positioning it in the middle. The cost is justified by the features and capabilities we receive.

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What needs improvement with WALLIX Bastion?

I do not find WALLIX Bastion easy to use and ergonomic, but I have no clue about how much it costs. When I say it is not easy to use, I mean the interface is complex, but it might not be directly l...

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What is your primary use case for WALLIX Bastion?

The major use cases for WALLIX Bastion are general privileged access management, such as connecting to a server or securing SSH.

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Overview

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager, a critical and foundational endpoint control addresses the underlying weaknesses of endpoint defenses against a privileged attacker and helps enterprises defend against these attacks through removing local admin rights, enforcing least privilege, and implementing foundational endpoint security controls across all Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints from hybrid to cloud environments.

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WALLIX offers cybersecurity and privileged access management solutions that secure and protect your most critical IT assets.

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