ARCON Privileged Access Management vs BeyondTrust Password Safe comparison

ARCON Privileged Access Management vs. BeyondTrust Password Safe

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Categories and Ranking

ARCON Privileged Access Man...

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

12th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

BeyondTrust Password Safe

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

8th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Password Managers (10th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of ARCON Privileged Access Management is 2.0%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of BeyondTrust Password Safe is 2.3%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
BeyondTrust Password Safe	2.3%
ARCON Privileged Access Management	2.0%
Other	95.7%

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Featured Reviews

Daleep Singhal

System and DBA at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Enhanced security through session monitoring and activity recording

From an end-user point of view, it would be beneficial if the system could provide information about the last login. This would help identify if the server was accessed by me or if someone has potentially stolen my credentials. It would provide a clearer picture of whether ARCON Privileged Access Management is accessed by an authentic user.

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PawanShirose

Associate Security Consultant at CyberSec Consulting

Has enabled bulk onboarding and password rotation while ensuring secure privilege management

I have faced stability issues when upgrading BeyondTrust Password Safe solution. The upgrade process can be lengthy compared to other modules. For example, upgrading the appliance and reconfiguring HA is easier in PRA. However, in BeyondTrust Password Safe, the upgrade activity can take longer, and I have occasionally experienced being stuck during appliance version upgrades, sometimes duplicating the upgrade. Regarding additional features, we have good features in BeyondTrust Password Safe compared to other modules, such as Secret Safe to secure secrets and the check-in, check-out functionality. We already have the main features, but I think it would be helpful if BeyondTrust implemented a heartbeat check feature on the privileged account level. This feature would allow PAM to check the credentials of privileged accounts, indicating if they are correct or not, showing if the heartbeat has failed if they are wrong.

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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

"They don't just stick to a base version; instead, they actively enhance and improve it based on client feedback and industry trends."

"The session management capabilities are helpful. The session recording feature for system handling is good. It also eliminates the need to open many ports for end-users, simplifying access."

"It was very easy for us to move this application and database from on-premise to cloud, as well as configure new things, such as load balancing. The product is very compatible."

"For that reason we introduced the PAM solution and it's working extremely well."

"Overall, aside from the lack of password management, this solution is the best."

"It gives us a lot of comfort in terms of security level. Our infrastructure devices and servers are secured and nobody can have unauthorized access to them."

"For our requirements, this is the best product out there."

"The deployment process for the solution was easy...The solution's technical support team was good."

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"The time-saving benefits come from no longer having to remember multiple device passwords."

"Smart Rules is a nice feature in BeyondTrust. It is a unique feature that BeyondTrust has as compared to other vendors such as CyberArk. With Smart Rules, you can do automatic onboarding of accounts. There are a lot of options and features. For example, you can do onboarding based on different AD attributes. It is a nice feature in BeyondTrust that some of the other PAM vendors don't have. With other vendors, we have to create our own scripts, whereas, with BeyondTrust, we can just use the in-built Smart Rules."

"Its number one feature is discovery. The discovery engine in BeyondTrust is off the charts. When they perform a discovery, you know everything there is about a server, including what software is installed. For example, if you want to group all of your database servers together, you can do that by using discovery and Smart Rules. If a server has Microsoft SQL installed, it gets put into a group based on a Smart Rule. It makes it very easy to determine what is what in your environment. As organizations grow or acquire other companies and merge, they lose track of what they have. BeyondTrust can help you throw a rope around it very rapidly."

"The best aspect of the product is the ability to onboard devices. You can scan the IP subnets and onboard all the devices. You can then segregate them if it's a network device or a firewall. If it's a Windows server or a UNIX, you can basically scan your IT infrastructure and onboard the efforts, which should be managed. Once they have been onboarded, then the session management and password management are easy and nicely configurable."

"The features I find valuable in Password Safe include password retention and management, session privilege monitoring, live monitoring and recording, and the use of PS automation scripts for creating connections."

"It provides integrated password and session management in one solution, which is important for us because, from an auditing standpoint, we are accountable for the type of access being used. We need to ensure that accounts are securely stored and there is the right type of accountability around who is gaining the access. After gaining it, how they're using it, where they're using it, etc."

"Team Passwords gives us better control over our passwords."

"BeyondTrust is three times less expensive than CyberArk."

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Cons

"It would be helpful to have a "Favorites" list. For example, if I have 100 servers but I only go to 10 servers frequently, a Favorites list would allow me to go through those ten servers only."

"It should support the SQL Always On platform with FQDN name instead of IP, so where all the databases are managed centrally."

"Initially, there were some issues with .NET applications in Windows 10 systems."

"The only thing is, while the product is good, they could do something on the support side."

"The product is browser dependent. As of now, it only works on Internet Explorer from the client side. Admins cannot use any other browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, etc.) to access the client manager online."

"The usability should be expanded to other browsers like Chrome and Firefox."

"We expect improvement in the dashboards to provide visibility of password compliance status, whenever a password is opened from the vault. Also, flexibility to customize the live dashboard."

"The auto-password change feature which was recently added. It is supposed to change the password. However, in some cases, while changing the password, it has caused me to lose to connection due to network-related issues or something similar. What we need to have is a type of log for failure of password change."

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"The initial server implementation tasks could be easier to process."

"The early version of this solution was not stable. It was terrible, but I think they eventually got their act together and it's better now so that they can compete."

"Adding user behavior analysis to the server or messaging would be beneficial."

"There is a limited capacity on the appliance, which I wasn't informed about when I purchased the product. I can have a maximum of 150 rules per appliance; any more than that and rule processing becomes very complex, especially regarding password revision. Hitting a capacity limit you don't know about can be problematic. Ideally, we would not have a limited capacity, allowing us to be in a completely managed state with password rotation for every service account, not just the highly privileged ones."

"The integration with Secure Remote Access must be improved."

"From a management and audit perspective, we've seen a lot of improvement because now, we're secure in the sense that we know where that access is coming from, and we know who is requesting the access, but from a user perspective, it has been negative."

"The database instance onboarding should be simplified. The problem is that you can scan the assets and databases inside a server, but you cannot onboard them or manage them with the smart tools. It has to be done manually. I think they should try to include more custom platforms."

"We'd like to have incremental backups to ensure the solution's information is protected regularly."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost of this product is very cheap, comparatively in the global market."

"Their licensing model is very simple, as it is based on the number of endpoints which you want to manage along with the number of users and administrators which you want to use."

"Product pricing is based on users and connections. We did not have to pay more for additional features."

"The solution’s pricing is neither cheap nor expensive."

"Pricing and licensing are good, very aggressive."

"They do have some licenses, which are required for things like Linux servers. However, in my environment, we do not have Linux servers."

"Pricing is reasonable."

"There are no major concerns with licensing because we can handle multiple servers in our kiosk system."

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"At the time, BeyondTrust was significantly cheaper than CyberArk. Pricing-wise, if I remember correctly, it goes by assets. The pricing was negotiated for our instances based on the number of assets that we onboard into the system. It is a little different from CyberArk, where the pricing is by users. So, it depends. If you have a lot of assets, it can get very expensive."

"I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive."

"It has subscription-based licensing. BeyondTrust is three times less expensive than CyberArk."

"When you buy Password Safe and perform your initial Discovery, you have all these servers that are added to your assets in BeyondTrust, but you're not using a license until you actually start managing the systems. BeyondTrust's licensing is based on the systems when they're managed, which means when an administrator is able to connect to the server through BeyondTrust with a managed account. There would be a privileged account on the endpoint when the licensing starts. A significant advantage to that is that there are many organizations that want to evaluate their environment prior to automatic management."

"The pricing of BeyondTrust is very good as compared to other products. That was the main reason we decided to go with BeyondTrust at first."

"The pricing structure is better than the competitors. It's much cheaper than CyberArk. They do the licensing on the basis of assets, not on the number of users. For CyberArk, they base the licensing on the number of users, and they have an expensive model of pricing. BeyondTrust has a cheaper model."

"This solution is not cheap—it's a very expensive solution. Very, very expensive compared to the features and functions that they offer."

"The product is quite affordable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

27%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	17

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	10

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ARCON Privileged Access Management?

The pricing is considered not expensive and is best priced.

What needs improvement with ARCON Privileged Access Management?

What is your primary use case for ARCON Privileged Access Management?

Currently, I access our server through the R-Course application, which serves as a part of RDP, Remote ( /products/remote-reviews ) Desktop. However, I connect to my RDP server through the ARCON Pr...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BeyondTrust Password Safe?

My experience with BeyondTrust Password Safe's pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been positive, primarily due to its asset-based licensing model. This is a significant advantage for us because...

What needs improvement with BeyondTrust Password Safe?

What is your primary use case for BeyondTrust Password Safe?

I am working on both BeyondTrust Password Safe and the PRA (Privileged Remote Access). I have three years plus experience working with BeyondTrust Password Safe solution, and I have hands-on, good ...

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Also Known As

ARCON ARCOS, ARCON PAM

BeyondTrust PowerBroker Password Safe

Overview

ARCON Privileged Access Management provides effective security and compliance through features like password vaulting and session recording, ensuring controlled access to critical systems with user-friendly management and dual-factor authentication.

ARCON Privileged Access Management enhances security by monitoring remote access to critical servers and networks. It records user activities, supports just-in-time access, and manages passwords with vaulting. These capabilities help in maintaining compliance and protecting sensitive data against unauthorized use. Its integration with dual-factor authentication and ability to log server interactions make it suitable for environments requiring strict auditability and access monitoring across platforms.

What key features define ARCON Privileged Access Management?

Password Vaulting: Secure storage and management of sensitive access credentials
Seamless Session Recording: Records all interactions for security analysis
Detailed Activity Logs: Provides comprehensive tracking of user actions
Automated Password Updates: Ensures passwords are regularly updated for security
Dual-Factor Authentication Integration: Enhances secure access control

What ROI benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Enhanced Security: Protects against unauthorized access and data breaches
Compliance Support: Facilitates adherence to regulatory mandates through robust logging
Operational Efficiency: Streamlines administrative tasks with automation and reporting
Risk Mitigation: Reduces risks with controlled access and comprehensive monitoring
Flexibility: Supports diverse IT environments and security requirements

ARCON Privileged Access Management is implemented in industries demanding secured access to critical infrastructure, including finance, healthcare, and telecommunications. Organizations utilize its capabilities to control administrative access, protect sensitive data, and ensure comprehensive logging and monitoring, which are vital for maintaining stringent security standards and compliance.

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BeyondTrust Password Safe is a robust Privileged Access Management tool designed to secure access to servers, databases, and applications. It automates onboarding, rotation, and integration processes, enhancing efficiency and compliance with advanced security measures.

BeyondTrust Password Safe offers a comprehensive approach to managing privileged accounts, integrating smoothly into organizational frameworks to bolster security protocols. Its standout capabilities include session recording, Smart Rules for onboarding automation, and sophisticated auditing tools that support compliance and real-time monitoring. While it exhibits high availability and facilitates seamless usability, enhancements are needed in management console integration, documentation, and installation processes. Users benefit from its password rotation and policy enforcement, despite facing challenges with authentication sync times and session disconnects.

What are the core features of BeyondTrust Password Safe?

Smart Rules: Automates onboarding processes to increase efficiency.
Session Recording: Provides detailed session records for compliance and analysis.
Password Rotation: Ensures secure and regular password changes to mitigate risks.
Application Integration: Streamlines connectivity with essential applications for cohesive operations.
Advanced Auditing: Enhances security and compliance through detailed auditing and reporting.

What benefits should users expect from BeyondTrust Password Safe?

Enhanced Security: Protects sensitive access with robust security protocols.
Compliance Adherence: Simplifies meeting regulatory standards through comprehensive auditing.
Efficiency Boost: Automates complex processes, saving time and reducing manual effort.
Streamlined Onboarding: Improves onboarding speed with automated tools and clear processes.
Seamless Usability: Offers an intuitive interface for efficient navigation and use.

In industries with stringent security demands, BeyondTrust Password Safe is employed to safeguard privileged accounts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. It is crucial for sectors like finance and healthcare, where access to sensitive data must be tightly controlled and monitored.

BeyondTrust

Sample Customers

RAK Bank, AXIS Bank, Reliance Capital, Kotak Life Insurance, MTS

Aera Energy LLC, Care New England, James Madison University

ARCON Privileged Access Management vs. BeyondTrust Password Safe