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CyberArk Privileged Access Manager vs ManageEngine Password Manager Pro comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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, streamlines workflows, and reduces risks and costs for managing privileged accounts in organizations.
Sentiment score
2.1
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro improved security, productivity, and cost-efficiency by automating password tasks and centralizing access management.
During our quantitative analysis, we estimated potential savings of one to ten million dollars a year by using a PAM solution.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager's support is competent and improving, but faces challenges in response times and initial escalation processes.
Sentiment score
7.0
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro's support is responsive with knowledgeable staff, but PAM cases may experience delays.
CyberArk has been exceptional in coming back to us with immediate responses.
They are helpful, but complex issues can take a long time to resolve, which can delay solutions for urgent customer issues.
Response times seem to correlate with the strength of the relationship with the CyberArk account manager, with quicker responses when rapport is strong.
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 efficiently scales across environments, with a modular architecture and streamlined cloud flexibility enhancing adaptability.
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.
The CPM can reportedly handle up to 50,000 accounts independently without issue.
I would rate it a ten out of ten for scalability.
I would rate it a nine out of ten for scalability.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is stable and reliable, with manageable issues, strong support, and effective version upgrades.
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.
Overall, the stability of the solution is high.
It has a large customer base and positive feedback within my network.
 

Room For Improvement

CyberArk needs user interface, integration, support, and feature enhancements, focusing on usability, costs, documentation, and advanced automation options.
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.
We cannot generate a plug-in for web-based applications.
If they want clients to move to the cloud, they need to support them in real-time.
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 but valued for robust security features, ideal for mid to large-size enterprises.
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro is cost-effective for enterprises, with a 25,000 rands fee, compared favorably to competitors.
CyberArk is expensive compared to other products I know.
CyberArk is comparatively expensive compared to other PAM solutions, such as Delinea, especially during renewal.
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 excels in password rotation, session management, and seamless integration, offering advanced security and customization.
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.
It keeps a record of activities, allowing me to easily fetch screen recordings to detect any misuse and see who did what and what happened.
As a security professional, I have real-time visibility into ongoing sessions.
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
203
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

Lasantha Wijesinghe - PeerSpot reviewer
We have visibility and control through real-time user behavior analytics
It took us some time to realize its benefits because there was a learning curve for us. It took us about a year to get our heads around this product and start effectively using it. It is a journey. It takes at least five years for any company to make this product very useful and reach maturity. It is not only the product's fault. The company needs to have a vision, and the company culture needs to go with it. Senior leadership needs to support the vision. You need to have lots of ingredients for success. If everything is in place, you will see success after one year. In the first year, it is a struggle for everybody. My company was bought by a bigger company, and they were very new to privileged access management. Everybody was struggling. The advice I would give is to have a good vision for privileged access management. You need dedicated teams, senior management support, and proper company policies and standards before implementing the solution. Start building knowledge slowly and avoid jumping into the deep end without preparation. I would rate CyberArk Privileged Access Manager a nine out of ten.
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
33%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Educational Organization
41%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
6%
Manufacturing Company
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 is more expensive than its competitors, such as BeyondTrust, Delinea, and ManageEngine PAM360. While ManageEngine PAM360 offers similar flexibility and support at...
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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