Symantec Privileged Access Manager vs Workspace ONE UEM comparison

The compared Broadcom and Omnissa solutions aren't in the same category. Broadcom is ranked #16 in PAM , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 1.5% mindshare in the category. Omnissa is ranked #2 in UEM , with an average rating of 7.4, and holds a 14.1% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 84% of Omnissa users who would recommend it.

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84% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Symantec Privileged Access Manager and Workspace ONE UEM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Symantec Privileged Access ...

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Privileged Access Management (PAM) (16th)

Workspace ONE UEM

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

102

Ranking in other categories

Remote Access (5th), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (8th), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (2nd), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (10th), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Identity and Access Management solutions, they serve different purposes. Symantec Privileged Access Manager is designed for Privileged Access Management (PAM) and holds a mindshare of 1.5%, down 1.6% compared to last year.
Workspace ONE UEM, on the other hand, focuses on Unified Endpoint Management (UEM), holds 14.1% mindshare, down 16.6% since last year.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Symantec Privileged Access Manager	1.5%
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager	16.3%
Delinea Secret Server	7.5%
Other	74.7%

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Workspace ONE UEM	14.1%
Microsoft Intune	33.0%
ManageEngine Endpoint Central	10.7%
Other	42.2%

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

Featured Reviews

Muzi Lubisi

Senior technical Consultant at CA Africa

Secure management of sensitive servers and seamless applications with direct linking

The credential injection feature is highly valued, particularly for RDP sessions. A majority of customers use it for RDP, and a couple for Linux servers. The broader capabilities, including access to multiple systems, web-based applications, and clustering, have never posed an issue. The threat analytics aspect is also a robust feature that analyzes all pertinent information.

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Vishal Bhatia

Trainer/Consultant at Koenig Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Effective product tracking and monitoring enhances daily operations despite needing documentation improvement

The documentation part of Workspace ONE UEM can be confusing. The documentation is not comprehensive compared to other VMware solutions or Microsoft documentation. Most people struggle to connect the dots when looking at the documentation. Even the training material and PowerPoint slide decks that trainers use are sometimes too confusing or overwhelming, with too much content but not enough clarity. The support side has recently become weaker compared to what it used to be with VMware. This is another area that needs improvement. Since working with Workspace ONE UEM from when it was AirWatch, it has improved significantly over the last five years. However, there are still some gray areas and scope for improvement, especially in documentation and workflow between different aspects of the solution.

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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

"The RDP-gateway: For limiting which server an operator can access."

"The two factor authentication, and the single most important capability was it supported PIV and CAC as one of the two factors. That was pretty huge for us."

"We can check the activities in the server for fragile files and documents in case of any issues."

"CA PAM is working well for us."

"It will provide us with more security."

"We found that the architecture is scalable and very resilient."

"The key benefits are we improve our governance. We ensure we can build more trust in the way we run and operate our environment, and most of all is the accountability."

"Stability is solid as a rock."

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"The most valuable feature of this solution is the multi-platform support."

"The solution includes support for remote work. It also features identity management. This setup supports our users remotely by providing default monitoring and tunneling into our environment, eliminating the need for additional VPN software to access backend applications and staff resources."

"The product has fully automated features that help people do tasks easily."

"Its UI is extremely easy to use whether you're an advanced user or a novice user. When I first opened it up and had to learn the product, I was easily a novice. By the end of the third month, I was digging into the backend of the system and using it as a highly advanced user to accomplish what I needed to accomplish, and I was able to do it through the UI mostly."

"We find it to be reliable."

"I would rate the stability as eight out of ten."

"Among the most important improvements is the ability to set up different groups with different deployment policies."

"The solution was easy to deploy."

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Cons

"Broadcom has neglected product development since acquiring Symantec, and nothing major has been added to PAM."

"I wish it could create local accounts on desktops."

"They should include some assignments in the test environment to explore the product's features."

"The response time for support could be faster. Some features should be added: cloud-based, VPN-less, more secure, and it should be adjusted in a hybrid environment."

"Instead of just giving passwords to the user based on job function, from auditing perspective, turn that cycle around. That would really help from an auditing standpoint."

"The setup is complex."

"We experience stability issues after every patch upgrade. This is a place where CA needs to improve drastically."

"I would like this solution to be simpler. It should have a one-click access that works together with AWS."

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"I would like to have better support for multi-cloud sessions."

"One thing VMware needs to improve is compatibility with different operating systems."

"The initial setup is a bit complex."

"There are a lot of difficulties whenever people have a lot of configurations in it, basically related to security certificate configurations and integration with VMware Horizon."

"There are other solutions that might be better for certain use cases. This is not an all-purpose solution."

"I would like to see some integration with native Microsoft products such as Anti-value."

"Many of the features that exist in Active Directory do not exist in Identity Manager, which means that people depend on Active Directory."

"The setup was very difficult. It was not as easy as I had expected."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"They offer per-device, per-user, or monthly and yearly licensing models."

"The licensing is simple and scalable."

"It is reasonably priced."

"Appliances are relatively cheap, don’t skimp. Make sure you have redundancy, high availability, and enough appliances to manage the concurrent workload."

"The version we are using is affordable compared to BeyondTrust, which is maybe three to four times as expensive, but it depends on the features."

"It is more expensive than other solutions on the market."

"Don’t go with an agent model. Don’t go with a model that has you buying a thousand different parts. Go with PAM that gives you everything, or you’ll just be paying costs of implementing another tool that PAM would have just given you up front."

"Pricing is fair compared to other top vendors."

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"My guess is that its licensing was yearly. There was probably no fee in addition to the standard licensing fee."

"For big users, it's around $500."

"The solution can be costly when the customer is dealing with multiple platforms. If a customer is only dealing with iOS, Windows, and Android then Intune is the better choice because there are free licenses."

"Our customers are concerned about the costs. The solution is higher than they want it to be."

"We've purchased various licenses for VMware Workspace ONE, including premium and gold tiers. These licenses include security measures and support for managing telecom expenses like data and voice usage."

"While the platform offers comprehensive solutions, it can be expensive, especially if you only need it for occasional testing and deployment."

"AirWatch would benefit from reducing the license pricing per user per month. Microsoft bundles everything, and then that bundling makes the product free for the customers."

"The price of the solution is costly for the number of users I am using it for."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

16%

Computer Software Company

15%

Government

11%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	30

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	41
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	57

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Symantec Privileged Access Manager?

We can check the activities in the server for fragile files and documents in case of any issues.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Privileged Access Manager?

Due to the nature of the solution, it is hard to gauge, but compared to competitors, the pricing is very good. I would rate it as an eight and a half out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Symantec Privileged Access Manager?

Recent releases need improvement in webpage management. For instance, navigating through a webpage that acts like a wizard, where I proceed to the next page and enter more information, is not handl...

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How does Microsoft Intune compare with VMware Workspace One?

Microsoft Intune is a great tool for managing a mobile device fleet while keeping access control. The solution makes it easy to control security and manage the usage of mobile apps when you have a ...

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How does VMware Workspace One compare with VMware Horizon 7?

VMware Workspace One has a powerful set of helpful features. The solution offers very good documentation, the initial setup is easy, and the product is very stable and reliable. I think the fact th...

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What do you like most about VMware Workspace ONE?

The platform provides a stable environment for operations and quickly creates new environments. Additionally, it offers efficient flexibility.

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Also Known As

CA PAM, Xceedium Xsuite, CA Privileged Access Manager

VMware Workspace ONE, VMware AirWatch, Workspace ONE Assist, VMware Identity Manager, Workspace ONE Access, VMware Horizon Air

Overview

CA Privileged Access Manager is a simple-to-deploy, automated, proven solution for privileged access management in physical, virtual and cloud environments. It enhances security by protecting sensitive administrative credentials such as root and administrator passwords, controlling privileged user access, proactively enforcing policies and monitoring and recording privileged user activity across all IT resources. It includes CA PAM Server Control (previously CA Privileged Identity Manager) for fine-grained protection of critical servers

Broadcom

VMware Workspace ONE is an intelligence-driven digital workspace platform that delivers any app on any device. It integrates access control, multi-platform endpoint management, and application management. With the VMware Workspace ONE platform, IT teams can deliver a digital workspace that includes the devices and apps of the company’s choice, but with security and control.

VMware Workspace ONE is available:

As a cloud service
On-premises
Hybrid

VMware Workspace ONE Key Features

Simple app authentication: VMware Workspace ONE allows end-users to have password-less single sign-on, giving them access to virtually any app (mobile apps, web apps, cloud apps, and Windows apps).
Unified Endpoint Management options: VMware Workspace ONE aims to support all devices, offering convenience, access, security, and management that will work for any business.
Conditional access: VMware Workspace ONE provides a powerful policy engine to help you make dynamic decisions regarding end-user access rights and to protect sensitive information.
Automated app management: With VMware Workspace ONE the application delivery process can be automated, which improves security and compliance. Software packages can be automatically installed, updated, and removed, and automated workflows can also be created.

VMware Workspace ONE Benefits

Some of the benefits of using VMware Workspace ONE include:

Less IT intervention necessary: Because VMware Workspace ONE has simple app authentication, end-users can help themselves by selecting the applications they need rather than having IT intervene.
Smoother employee onboarding: Transform employee onboarding by enabling self-service access to the apps your end-users need to complete their job duties.
Compliance: VMware Workspace ONE helps end-users reach compliance by using advanced device restrictions.
Real-time visibility: You can have real-time visibility with application, device, and console events that provide detailed information for system monitoring. You can also view logs in the console or export pre-defined reports.

Workspace ONE Components

Workspace ONE Access
Workspace ONE UEM
VMware Workspace ONE® Intelligence
VMware Unified Access Gateway
Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub

Reviews from Real Users

Below is some feedback from our PeerSpot users who are currently using the solution:

PeerSpot user Patrick B., Cybersecurity Architect at a tech services company, says, "Its UI is extremely easy to use whether you're an advanced user or a novice user. When I first opened it up and had to learn the product, I was easily a novice. By the end of the third month, I was digging into the backend of the system and using it as a highly advanced user to accomplish what I needed to accomplish, and I was able to do it through the UI mostly."

Roshan T., Partner Manager North America at a tech company, mentions how satisfied he is with the product, saying, "You can put all your applications on a mobile device, be it a phone or tablet. It is secure and easy to use. Because it is centrally managed, you don't have to do any configuration on the phone. I just got the phone and connected to the central applications. I just downloaded one thing and everything got rolled out. Email, calendar, and other things were deployed centrally. If you don't have AirWatch, you have to configure your phone manually. For example, you need to deploy and configure your email manually and then synchronize everything. It is much simpler when a mobile device is centrally managed."

Omnissa

Sample Customers

NEOVERA, Telesis, eSoft

Australian Sports Commission, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Lomond School, Merck, United Bank, Medical College of Wisconsin, Latymer Upper School, 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, Dowling Aaron Inc., Trillium Lakelands District School Board, Harrogate Grammar School, Duke University Football, Delta Air Lines, Adventist Health System, Giochi Preziosi, Cramlington Learning Village, Intermountain Healthcare, Safexpress, TAG Aviation

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