Delinea Secret Server vs ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus comparison

Delinea and ManageEngine are both solutions in the Enterprise Password Managers category. Delinea is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.3, while ManageEngine is ranked #18 with an average rating of 9.0. Delinea holds a 5.1% mindshare in EPM, compared to ManageEngine’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Delinea users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of ManageEngine users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 16, 2024

Delinea Secret Server and ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus are key players in secure data management. Delinea's advantages include pricing and support, while ManageEngine's feature-rich package is a draw for many users.

Features: Delinea Secret Server provides features such as enterprise-level password management, robust access controls, and secret expiry reporting. ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus excels with self-service password reset, account unlock capabilities, and wide options for multifactor authentication.

Room for Improvement: Delinea Secret Server could enhance discovery service capabilities, improve secret attachments, and expand custom reporting options. ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus may benefit from improved monitoring features, more advanced deployment options, and customization flexibility.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Delinea Secret Server offers a simple deployment process with comprehensive customer service, facilitating fast implementation. In contrast, ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus allows flexible deployment options and exceptional support focusing on user guidance during setup.

Pricing and ROI: Delinea Secret Server may involve higher upfront costs but promises significant ROI for those needing extensive security measures. ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus provides lower initial costs with favorable ROI due to its cost-effective integration and immediate usability.

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Categories and Ranking

Delinea Secret Server

Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers

7th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Privileged Access Management (PAM) (5th), Secrets Management Tools (4th)

ManageEngine ADSelfService ...

Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers

18th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Enterprise Password Managers category, the mindshare of Delinea Secret Server is 5.1%, down from 6.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus is 0.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Password Managers Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Delinea Secret Server	5.1%
ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus	0.8%
Other	94.1%

Enterprise Password Managers

Featured Reviews

Reena Bhardwaj

Senior Quality Analyst at YASH Technologies

Has improved credential security with remote password change and role-based access

I have not faced any significant issues with Delinea Secret Server during this period of time, but we had a problem with a web password filler, which is a template used for accessing a web URL using Secret Server, where we faced some session management issues since session management is not applicable for the web password filler. This should be the improvement that we require from Delinea Secret Server. The session management is not applicable in this case; we can manage the session and have session management inside the remote systems within the organization. However, when it comes to web-related access, we can access directly through Delinea Secret Server. We can access any URL through Secret Server, but the problem is that the session cannot be managed on the web URL due to it having multiple systems. I do not have any other recommendations regarding the improvement of Delinea Secret Server at this time.

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Kimberly Brock

Technical Security Engineer & Data Governance at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Efficiently keeps track and monitors

When I look at something like a server or a user who has an unsuccessful login, all they're giving me is what is from the domain controllers. When I click on the analytics portion that says give me information, it doesn't tell me what application is errored out. It doesn't tell me; it just tells me what is the same information from the domain controller. I'd like a little bit more robust information on actually giving me some useful information instead of some links that send me out to the Internet that says research here, and then I have to do additional research. It's kind of generic. And, basically, it's just a quick, I don't have to search through the domain controller logs, but once I pull those out, the logs are still very generic like you get from Microsoft. Area code four three one one. Okay. I had to go look that up. It doesn't take it any further than just a copy based on the domain controller.

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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

"One valuable feature is that it will support a dedicated database."

"The "App to App" feature has been most impactful. It allows secure communication between applications without requiring direct user access, which is crucial for several applications."

"Delinea's network integration is the most useful. For example, I use a Check Point firewall connect to SmartConsole, so I need to do a lot of configuration in Delinea Secret Server. Native integration with Check Point is valuable. You can also go download whatever API you need from the cloud, whether you're using Check Point, Palo Alto, etc. Enriched discovery is another good feature. If you are dealing with several kinds of systems, you can see which system requires privileged access to my network."

"I really like the zero trust piece."

"The solution's stability is flawless; it's very stable."

"In general, I would recommend the product; it's very good and is cheaper than CyberArk."

"It offers the possibility of secure administration of hardware devices, as well as Linux systems administration from a Windows environment."

"Password checkout and the ability to change a password after checkin are the most valuable features."

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"Due to ransomware and novel threats, we can no longer allow people to gain domain admin access to our servers with only a username and password. With MFA, they must supply a one-time password sent to them via some authenticator, like Microsoft or Google Authenticator. It could be a text message."

"The solution enables agents to reset their passwords."

"Monitoring is one of the most valuable features for us."

"One of the most valuable features is the self-service capability. I"

"Helped establish basic standard processes for service ticketing and request management."

"ADSelfService has been highly stable."

"The solution provides wide options for multifactor authentication."

"The most valuable feature is the ability for remote users to change their login credentials using their mobile devices."

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Cons

"We could definitely use some help with API tokenization. If we had a way to store tokens that would be fabulous."

"When Delinea upgrades the tool, it rejects our password, saying that it is not compliant and strong."

"Documentation could be improved if they were to include more about connectors. There is not enough documentation."

"The API is no good."

"Very occasionally indexes won’t contain all the search results expected."

"The licensing costs are expensive for this solution."

"The challenge for me with Delinea is that I may not be able to pitch it to an account with a low budget for PAM."

"One thing that I wish they would do is to have a Kubernetes or container-based deployment supported, but they're not quite there yet. Containerization or support for containerization would be fantastic."

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"We need more reports for visualization."

"The registration process could be improved. It should be easier for users to register for the service."

"Asset management/discover and reporting."

"There is a lack of specific information provided by the analytics portion of the software."

"Could be simplified, not user-friendly."

"The price must be reduced."

"The worst part is that the solution can only be installed or updated on a device if it is physically connected to the local network."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing is comparable to competing products."

"They are priced quite well."

"In the Nigerian market, the adoption of Delinea depends largely on an organization's budget. If they have the financial capacity, they might consider Delinea as a viable option."

"It is very expensive, and its price should be lower."

"We have an enterprise license as well as a user license and a support license."

"Secret Server is expensive when compared to the cost to some alternatives."

"There is an annual license needed to use Delinea Secret Server."

"The tool's pricing is expensive."

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"Using this solution costs us about $1,200 USD per year."

"You purchase the license for one time, and you can use it for a lifetime. The only thing is that in order to get support, you need to upgrade your product to the latest solution. You need to keep a support contract with them for which you have to pay some amount. It's a very small amount for renewing their support contract. Overall, it's very cost-effective."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Religious Institution

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	25

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	2

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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Which PAM tool do you prefer: CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, One Identity Safeguard, Delinea Secret Server, or BeyondTrust Privileged Remote A

For a banking or financial services use case you should check out SplitSecure. Very easy to deploy and use and splits secrets across devices rather than on cloud servers so you get full cryptograph...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Thycotic Password Reset Server?

I think the price for Secret Server is reasonable.

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What needs improvement with ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus?

The price must be reduced. The cost must depend on the number of nodes.

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What is your primary use case for ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus?

We use the solution to reset passwords automatically. It is useful for companies that have many employees.

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What advice do you have for others considering ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus?

We can get a certification on the solution. We never had to contact support. It is a simple application. We also use a tool to decrease the number of incidents. I will recommend the tool to others....

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Also Known As

Thycotic Secret Server, Delinea Password Reset Server

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Overview

Secret Server is a fully-featured Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution available both on premise and in the cloud. It empowers security and IT ops teams to secure and manage all types of privileged accounts and offers the fastest time to value of any PAM solution.

Delinea

ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus is a secure, web-based, end-user password reset management program. This software helps domain users to perform self service password reset , self service account unlock and employee self update of personal details(e.g telephone numbers,etc) in Microsoft Windows Active Directory. Administrators find it easy to automate password resets, account unlocks while managing optimizing the expenses associated with helpdesk calls.

ManageEngine

Sample Customers

Secure-24, University of San Diego, International Rescue Committee, San Francisco Ballet, Perkins Coie, University of San Diego, D.S.S. Limited, Turbo's Hoet, Eclipse Computing, Cathay Bank, Stellarise, J&R Consulting

TEL U.S. Holdings Inc, Henson Group, CAMH, HPE, HubSpot, Hitachi, IBM, Accenture, Capgemini, Apogee, Symantec

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