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 2.4% mindshare in PAM, compared to WALLIX’s 4.4% 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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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

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is 2.4%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WALLIX Bastion is 4.4%, down from 8.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager	2.4%
WALLIX Bastion	4.4%
Other	93.2%

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Featured Reviews

Padmanabha Hegde

Manager at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees

MFA boosts protection and has blocking capabilities but dependency on other solutions complicates deployment

The main issues I experience are related to deployment, which requires dependency on other solutions like AD or SCCM. These tools need to be defined and synced with the client or agent and master, sometimes needing manual checks. The agent may have problems syncing, which complicates deployment, especially when users leave the organization, however, agents remain licensed since the server still maintains licenses. Additionally, compared to other endpoint managers like Thycotic, CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager lacks recording capabilities, which limits its functionality for critical applications. A feature that records activity, even when bypassing CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager, would be beneficial.

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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."

"It has drastically reduced the attack surface for local administrative rights and the chance of escalation of privilege. We've removed, at this point, close to 98 percent of the local administrative accounts on workstations. If there were an incident, it would stop at that point and we'd be able to know."

"Regarding the granularity of the managed controls in CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager, we have different levels of features to define compensations and capabilities, which help us verify configurations and access, ultimately keeping the safety of rights intact."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to control users with admin rights. Even if developers and senior folks maintain their admin rights, we can still manage their activities."

"Their customer support was excellent."

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

"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."

"The department management aspect of the solution is the most valuable aspect."

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

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

"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."

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Cons

"There are many features that are currently missing. A customization option is required for certain policies."

"It's an old product and has many areas that can be improved."

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

"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."

"The price of the solution should improve."

"The product needs a streamlined user interface; improvements to the user interface can enhance user experience and make the solution more intuitive to navigate."

"The solution can be complex to use at times."

"My recommendation for improvement is to add functionality for when users request access to an application. There's a pop-up UI, but it's not very customizable. I suggest creating a UI where we can write scripts or use SDKs to enhance it. This could automatically create tickets in a system like ServiceNow when users request an application. If a manager approves, we could automatically push policies to those users."

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

"Reporting requires improvement; it is basic, allowing only CSV file extraction with no analytics features."

"There could be more automation features for the solution."

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

"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 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."

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

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"The professional services for one eight-hour day would be $1,800."

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

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

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

"The price of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is expensive."

"The product's license is easy to procure."

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

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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

Government

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

10%

Comms Service Provider

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

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?

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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RTBF, Pharmagest, Michelin Group, Niort Hospital

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