CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager vs WALLIX Bastion comparison

CyberArk and WALLIX are both solutions in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category. CyberArk is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.4, while WALLIX is ranked #9 with an average rating of 7.2. CyberArk holds a 3.6% mindshare in PAM, compared to WALLIX’s 9.0% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of CyberArk users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of WALLIX users who would recommend it.

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83% 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)

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Compliance (4th), Anti-Malware Tools (5th), Application Control (5th), Ransomware Protection (6th)

WALLIX Bastion

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

9th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is 3.6%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WALLIX Bastion is 9.0%, up from 8.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Sumit Chavan

Lead Consultant at Aujas Networks Pvt Ltd

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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Herve Choupot

CyberSecurity Architect at Novacelis

Enhancing administration security with critical feature improvements needed

My primary use case is to make a training about Active Directory security. In my experience, I work with Bastion. I emphasize the importance of having a good knowledge of Bastion to avoid vulnerabilities It helps by providing some security features for administration, although it's crucial to be…

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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 is that it does lifecycle management and that it will change to whatever the end target is."

"It doesn't affect operational efficiency. If you set everything correctly, the user doesn't notice that it is in the background."

"We can do both server and endpoint protection."

"The password rotation and the session recording are the most valuable features."

"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."

"I would highly recommend it for its functionality, effortless use, and technical simplicity."

"The tool is an endpoint management system. It monitors everything a standard user does and helps elevate privileges when necessary for advanced users. It keeps an auditable trail of all activities. Practically, it stops and blocks potentially hazardous user behavior, whether intentional or unintentional. Certain companies must use endpoint management software because of national or international rules or ISO norms."

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

"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."

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

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

"The interface is very simple. It doesn't need any plug-ins, just browsers that are installed at the beginning."

"We use WALLIX Bastion to provide access and to monitor sessions."

"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."

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

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Cons

"I would rate their customer service a six out of ten. The reason for this rating is delayed responses."

"CyberArk should consider whitelisting important applications like PowerShell and DLL that are currently not allowed due to some malicious content."

"Can be improved by allowing computers to be excluded from policies."

"CyberArk is a pretty heavy solution."

"They need much better integration with Azure AD."

"It cannot be on-prem. It is only cloud-based. Sometimes, that's a restriction in terms of usage."

"Without knowledge, you are not able to find some items as they are really hidden within the UI."

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

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

"Based on my experience as a sales tech person, one area of improvement could be a more unified licensing model."

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

"The main problem of Bastion, CyberArk, and WALLIX is that they have the same interface for both administration and users, which is not a good idea from a security perspective."

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

"For me, the main issue has to do with the system performance itself."

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's pricing is reasonable for customers."

"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."

"The solution's pricing is reasonable compared to other vendors' products."

"It's not at the lower end of the market. I think the price is reasonable considering the quality it delivers. It is a top-notch solution at a fair price point."

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

"The tool is priced high. I would rate its pricing an eight out of ten."

"CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager has a very high price, so it's a one out of ten for me in terms of pricing."

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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

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Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Government

Computer Software Company

20%

Financial Services Firm

10%

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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...

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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?

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is slightly expensive, but costs can be negotiated to become more competitive.

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What do you like most about WALLIX Bastion?

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. The...

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

I do not know the pricing, setup cost, or licensing. It's difficult to compare without an identical infrastructure.

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What needs improvement with WALLIX Bastion?

The main problem of Bastion, CyberArk, and WALLIX is that they have the same interface for both administration and users, which is not a good idea from a security perspective. Also, there should be...

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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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