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CyberArk Privileged Access Manager vs ManageEngine Password Manager Pro comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 16, 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
7.1
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager enhances security by automating tasks, improving compliance, reducing breaches, and increasing efficiency and ROI.
Sentiment score
2.1
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro improved security, productivity, and cost-efficiency by automating password tasks and centralizing access management.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
CyberArk's support is efficient and knowledgeable, but challenges exist in response times, communication, and handling complex cases.
Sentiment score
7.0
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro's support is responsive with knowledgeable staff, but PAM cases may experience delays.
Response times seem to correlate with the strength of the relationship with the CyberArk account manager, with quicker responses when rapport is strong.
They are helpful, but complex issues can take a long time to resolve, which can delay solutions for urgent customer issues.
CyberArk's customer service has improved recently and is now very responsive.
The support for PAM is not very prompt as it requires logging a case first and responses can take a day or two.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is highly scalable and versatile, though complexity in licensing and configurations may pose challenges.
Sentiment score
6.7
Users report varied experiences with ManageEngine Password Manager Pro's scalability, noting both challenges and effective use in expanding data centers.
We started small and expanded it to an enterprise level, and are now moving to the cloud for further growth.
We have different operating systems, database systems, and decentralized infrastructure.
I find SaaS to be more promising in scalability.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is stable, with issues mainly from configuration, infrastructure, or resource limitations rather than the software.
Sentiment score
8.9
Users find ManageEngine Password Manager Pro stable, reliable, easy to recover, and praise its performance and dependability.
Proper fine-tuning and expertise ensure the product performs well.
It has a large customer base and positive feedback within my network.
Overall, the stability of the solution is high.
 

Room For Improvement

CyberArk Privileged Access Manager needs UI, integration, and performance improvements, simpler setup, cost-effectiveness, and more plugins for usability.
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro needs user interface improvements and affordable pricing, catering mainly to tech-savvy users with limited support.
They want everything to be on the cloud, but even in the SaaS version of CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, they need to deploy some servers on-premises.
In the long term, I would like to see these processes simplified, especially for on-premise installations.
Incorporating automated onboarding and offboarding features directly into the product would reduce the maintenance burden on administrators.
Unlike other Manager products that provide remote assistance or support, for PAM, users have to log a case first and may receive a reply in one or two days.
 

Setup Cost

CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is costly, especially for small businesses, though discounts exist for larger purchases.
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro is cost-effective for enterprises, with a 25,000 rands fee, compared favorably to competitors.
CyberArk is comparatively expensive compared to other PAM solutions, such as Delinea, especially during renewal.
CyberArk is expensive compared to other products I know.
CyberArk's SaaS solution is particularly expensive.
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro is cheaper than other products, such as BeyondTrust, and is more than 50% cheaper compared to the Boomer solution we used before.
 

Valuable Features

CyberArk Privileged Access Manager enhances security with password management, session monitoring, integration flexibility, and real-time auditing for compliance.
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro provides secure, user-friendly password management with strong features, direct machine login, and auditing capabilities.
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager helps ensure data privacy because we now know who is using which credentials and at what time.
For me, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager's most valuable features are password and session management.
After giving access, it continually checks if the user is the same user.
The auditing feature is particularly valuable as it makes privileged account usage auditable.
 

Categories and Ranking

CyberArk Privileged Access ...
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
197
Ranking in other categories
User Activity Monitoring (1st), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (1st), Mainframe Security (2nd), Operational Technology (OT) Security (3rd)
ManageEngine Password Manag...
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
14th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (17th)
 

Q&A Highlights

it_user490440 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 07, 2018
 

Featured Reviews

SatishIyer - PeerSpot reviewer
Lets you ensure relevant, compliant access in good time and with an audit trail, yet lacks clarity on MITRE ATT&CK
When I was a component owner for PAM's Privileged Threat Analytics (PTA) component, what I wanted was a clear mapping to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, a framework which has a comprehensive list of use cases. We reached out to the vendor and asked them how much coverage they have of the uses cases found on MITRE, which would have given us a better view of things while I was the product owner. Unfortunately they did not have the capability of mapping onto MITRE's framework at that time. PTA is essentially the monitoring interface of the broker (e.g. Privileged Access Management, the Vault, CPM, PSM, etc.), and it's where you can capture your broker bypass and perform related actions. For this reason, we thought that this kind of mapping would be required, but CyberArk informed us that they did not have the capability we had in mind with regard to MITRE ATT&CK. I am not sure what the situation is now, but it would definitely help to have that kind of alignment with one of the more well-known frameworks like MITRE. For CyberArk as a vendor, it would also help them to clearly spell out in which areas they have full functionality and in which ares they have partial or none. Of course, it also greatly benefits the customers when they're evaluating the product.
StephanBotha - PeerSpot reviewer
Secure, safe, reliable, and easy to use
As the infrastructure team, we utilize it to store all our service accounts and web account passwords. We use it for every password we require to access as a tool The tool is secure, safe, reliable, and easy to use. The update might get a bit easier. I have been using ManageEngine Password…
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Answers from the Community

it_user490440 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 7, 2018
Dec 7, 2018
The pros of cyberark are mentioned below. 1. AD Bridge 2. Privilege thereat analytics 3. Failover model 4. SSH Key password management 5. Command control management (Viewinfinity for windows and OPM for linux) 6. Discovery of ssh keys,application pools,scheduled task using Cyberark DNA. 7. Stability of the product 8. R&D of cyberark 9. Check gartner report of 2015 and other reports for PAM...
2 out of 4 answers
CD
Aug 4, 2016
Hi, I work for ManageEngine Password Manager Pro. We have comparison documents against all our major competitors including Cyberark. Please send your request to: passwordmanagerpro-support@manageengine.com. We'll be glad to send it across to you.
it_user381891 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 4, 2016
Hi, Thanks for your message. Before I review with our Cyber Security analysts, could you please help me understand if you are looking for free advice or if you have any budget? Many thanks in advance. Best regards, Matthieu Page Account Manager PAC-CXP From: Ariel Lindenfeld - Community Manager at IT Central Station > Reply-To: "replies@itcentralstation.com" > Date: Thursday, 4 August 2016 12:14 To: Matthieu PAGE > Subject: Seeking expertise in CyberArk Privileged Account Security Hi, Can you help out a colleague with the following question about CyberArk Privileged Account Security: ----- CyberArk vs. ManageEngine Password Manager Pro I'm looking for a comparison of CyberArk vs. ManageEngine Password Manager Pro in terms of process and technology. What are the main pros and cons of each solutions? ----- Please reply to this email with your response or post your answer here. User's background: User at a financial services firm with 1000+ employees You've been a member of IT Central Station since February 2016. In a market full of vendor hype, we provide free connections between real users of CyberArk Privileged Account Security to share advice and make better buying decisions. Thanks for being part of the community, Ariel Lindenfeld Community Director, IT Central Station IT Central Station 244 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10001 (646) 328-1944 To change notifications, please visit your subscription page or unsubscribe completely from similar emails. um-nqn 127297 gitbdelZHdUZVFKMDFMWmUyMXZWMVp3blhaSU45WktkZnd0MWhYVHBKWDRqS3BMTG5VV0o5bXVHNlQrYUJNemR4RHpFRS0taTFsKzBXa3d0TXA5MENETW5mYlFqUT09--270145b21471d5bf355c039a7d6f9580129c57c1gitbdel
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
32%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Educational Organization
39%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

How does Sailpoint IdentityIQ compare with CyberArk PAM?
We evaluated Sailpoint IdentityIQ before ultimately choosing CyberArk. Sailpoint Identity Platform is a solution to manage risks in cloud enterprise environments. It automates and streamlines the m...
What do you like most about CyberArk Privileged Access Manager?
The most valuable features of the solution are control and analytics.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Privileged Access Manager?
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager comes at a high cost. But the solution is worth its price.
What needs improvement with ManageEngine Password Manager Pro?
The support for the PAM product is not very prompt. Unlike other Manager products that provide remote assistance or support, for PAM, users have to log a case first and may receive a reply in one o...
What is your primary use case for ManageEngine Password Manager Pro?
We use ManageEngine Password Manager Pro to control privileged accounts. It is specifically meant to randomize passwords for privileged and service accounts. Additionally, we use the auditing featu...
What advice do you have for others considering ManageEngine Password Manager Pro?
Please keep my name anonymous because I have a code of conduct with the company. Without proper approval, I cannot disclose my identity. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
 

Also Known As

CyberArk Privileged Access Security, CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault
Password Manager Pro
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Rockwell Automation
Australian Catholic University
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