Azure Key Vault vs Delinea Privileged Access Service comparison

Azure Key Vault vs. Delinea Privileged Access Service

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Categories and Ranking

Azure Key Vault

Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Certificate Management Software (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (18th), Secrets Management Tools (2nd)

Delinea Privileged Access S...

Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers

17th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Privileged Access Management (PAM) (17th)

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Enterprise Password Managers category, the mindshare of Azure Key Vault is 13.8%, down from 18.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Delinea Privileged Access Service is 1.8%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Password Managers Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Azure Key Vault	13.8%
Delinea Privileged Access Service	1.8%
Other	84.4%

Enterprise Password Managers

Featured Reviews

Rajthilak BS

Associate Vice President (Data Security & Protection - Confidential AI) at Standard Chartered Bank

Have addressed compliance challenges but still struggle with seamless integration of certificate issuance between environments

In terms of Azure Key Vault improvements, we have to compare the competitor. If we consider AWS, our bank has Microsoft PKI, which is a Microsoft product, for the entire digital certificate infrastructure. Even in the cloud, when it is AWS, the internal certificates are MS PKI. When we had a problem, users had to come to on-premise to get a certificate and import it to AWS Certificate Manager and assign it. We wondered why we could not issue the certificate directly from the cloud for cloud users. There was a simple way in AWS. They have a Private Certificate Authority (PCA) and Amazon Certificate Manager. Private Certificate Authority issues certificates to Amazon services. They also provide Amazon Certificate Manager to store and deploy certificates. These are two neat components - one is an issuer and another is storage and deployment solutions for certificates. With PCA, I can directly enable it and get certificates from AWS itself. AWS can issue SSL/TLS certificates if you enable it directly. If you consider Azure, it is not very clear. Even the naming convention, Key Vault, might not suggest that this is a PKI or certificate manager. You cannot issue certificates directly. They have app certificates and did not have a clear-cut certificate management solution in the cloud when I worked at that time. I am not sure whether they have updated Azure Key Vault as a full-fledged PKI solution now. From what I saw, it was not a full-fledged PKI solution. We are not majorly using Azure Key Vault because it is only for storing secrets. If some solutions can provide guidance on how we can maximize leverage, we can immediately look forward to doing that. We already have some business problems we want to solve. While our primary focus is AWS, many of the services such as ADO are running on Azure, and the secondary services are growing bigger.

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Himanshu Pandey

Lead Consultant at Wipro Limited

Enhancing security and efficiency through robust secret management

With the merging of Thycotic and Centrify into Delinea, it has combined strengths of both products into a single package. Thycotic was strong in certain areas and Centrify in others, and now Delinea integrates these features. I have experience with solutions like CyberArk, BeyondTrust, and Delinea. CyberArk, Delinea, and BeyondTrust are pushing onto cloud-based solutions.

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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 access policies are the solution's most valuable aspect."

"One of the most valuable features of Microsoft Azure Key Vault is its ease of use."

"With Azure Key Vault, we can generate our own keys and then import them inside the system, which provides a higher level of security than provider-managed keys."

"We use Azure Key Vault for securing secret connection streams, like API secrets, Azure services Secret Key, and AD Client Secret."

"The best feature is the integrity of the .NET applications in our company."

"Overall, I would rate the solution a ten out of ten. It is excellent."

"In summary, this is a good product and one that I recommend."

"A high level of security."

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"Being able to access servers, web applications, network devices, etc. securely from anywhere, with MFA, with workflows that can be added for extra security, powerful auditing and reporting features, and easy Privileged Account Management, all backed by excellent support."

"The vault and auditing capabilities are the most valuable feature because they include multiple reports that allow us to create our own reports."

"The solution is flexible."

"Delinea has very good support, rating them an eight or nine out of ten."

"The most valuable feature is the author's discovery of assets because it helps keep track of inventory."

"This is a cloud-based application, which makes it very easy to deploy."

"The privileged account management feature is what I like most."

"The most valuable feature of Delinea Privileged Access Service is we can use the server as a jump host. It is simple to manage the accounts on the system."

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Cons

"If I consider how some people complain that a solution to store information should be available at a low cost, I would say that Azure Key Vault's price should be made cheaper."

"The product must provide AI features."

"I would rate the stability of Microsoft Azure Key Vault an eight out of ten. We use the solution in the data science field. If there is some outage, we did not notice any prolonged outage which would affect our business significantly while working with it."

"While it's very reliable in terms of stability, there's always room for improvement."

"However, if you're not looking to have your application tied to one cloud provider, then you should stay away from this solution."

"While the solution already does a great job of managing keys, the solution could probably look at maybe expanding more into mobile devices and endpoints."

"From what I saw, it was not a full-fledged PKI solution."

"The voucher access policy can be improved by configuring it based on groups, rather than just applications or users."

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"Enhancing the solution by incorporating additional features to make it comprehensive would be beneficial. It would be more convenient to have a complete package solution that consolidates all the features in one place, making it easier to manage. Currently, I am required to access two separate servers for reports, which could be avoided if all the necessary features were available in a single location. This would be highly advantageous for managing everything effectively."

"My thoughts about support of Delinea in general are that they are so so."

"I would like for there to be a suitable solution to deploy a low-spec version for desktop password management to all our staff."

"The pricing and presence could be improved."

"I would have been really happy if Delinea were evolving or innovating like CyberArk. Delinea needs to innovate more to match the changing needs of the market."

"Although the interface is intuitive, it could be a little more user-friendly."

"The initial setup is a bit complex, but once the infrastructure is there and all the components have been installed, it's easy and straightforward to maintain."

"It is difficult to integrate the product with other IT systems."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is reasonable for what we are using it for."

"It is a cheap option."

"Currently, the solution's pricing is based on the number of transactions, which is very high in some cases."

"You don't need to pay for a license for Azure Key Vault. It is billed on a pay-as-you-go basis."

"The product has good pricing."

"There are no extra costs beyond the standard fees, beyond maybe data transfer charges. It's $0.025 per 10,000 data transactions, so it is quite cheap."

"The product is neither cheap nor expensive."

"We use a pay-as-you-go license for the solution, which is not very expensive."

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"The price model is based on the number of devices and opposed to the number of users, and it is not very flexible."

"The price is cheap if I compare Delinea Privileged Access Service with other products."

"It is sad that people with a limited budget won't be able to afford it."

"The solution is priced too high, so I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."

"In addition to the license fees, we have to pay for the server and admin fees."

"The pricing is moderate."

"The price of Delinea Privileged Access Service is average compared to its competitors."

"The product comes at a very good price and it's quite competitive, although you need to buy add-ons for certain things."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Government

Outsourcing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	28

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Large Enterprise	8

Questions from the Community

Which is better - Azure Key Vault or AWS Secrets Manager?

Azure Key Vault is a SaaS solution. You can easily store passwords and secrets securely and encrypt them. Azure Key Vault is a great solution to ensure you are compliant with security and governanc...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Azure Key Vault?

The pricing of Azure Key Vault is nominal, not that expensive.

What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure Key Vault?

Based on my three years of experience, I believe there have been no updates to Azure Key Vault. I think the product needs upgrades in terms of access control and certification improvements. While A...

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...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Delinea Privileged Access Service?

The difference in license cost is minimal, with CyberArk being slightly costly due to its market-leading position. The difference is in the range of a few hundred dollars.

What needs improvement with Delinea Privileged Access Service?

I would like to improve the overall suite and the user experience of Delinea Privileged Access Service.

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Also Known As

Microsoft Azure Key Vault, MS Azure Key Vault

Centrify Privileged Access Service, Centrify Zero Trust Privilege Services, Centrify Zero Trust Privilege, Centrify Infrastructure Services, Centrify Server Suite, Centrify Privilege Service

Overview

Azure Key Vault provides secure key management, secret storage, and encryption, ensuring data remains protected while integrating seamlessly with Azure services. It centralizes security credentials, facilitating management in both development and production environments.

Azure Key Vault is a robust choice for teams managing secure, automated access to credentials, secrets, and cryptographic keys. With its scalable access policies and automated key rotation, it simplifies identity access management and enhances compliance efforts. The platform’s ability to securely manage secrets while integrating with a wide range of Azure services is a notable advantage. While its user-friendly interface and regional availability are significant benefits, there is room for improvement in areas like ease of configuration, integration with third-party vendors, and overall cost-effectiveness. Suggestions for enhanced disaster recovery options and industry-specific use cases could expand its versatility further.

What are the key features of Azure Key Vault?

Key Management: Secure storage and management of cryptographic keys.
Secret Storage: Safeguard confidential data like passwords and API keys.
Automated Key Rotation: Automatic updating of keys to enhance security.
Integration with Azure Services: Seamless connection with Azure infrastructure.
Scalable Access Policies: Flexible access control tailored to team needs.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Enhanced Security: Protect sensitive information through encryption and controlled access.
Simplified Compliance: Eliminate hard-coded secrets to support regulatory adherence.
Efficient Management: Streamline key and secret management across environments.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies security processes with accessible navigation.
Regional Availability: Global access supporting diverse operational needs.

In industries managing sensitive data such as finance, healthcare, and e-commerce, Azure Key Vault is crucial for maintaining compliance and protecting confidential information. By centralizing the management of security credentials, it supports the secure integration of applications and services, helping companies reduce risk while facilitating compliance with industry standards.

Microsoft

Delinea Privileged Access Service provides secure access across servers, applications, and networks with features like MFA, credential management, and flexible deployment. It integrates with external vendors for enhanced utility.

Delinea Privileged Access Service enhances security by offering cloud-based solutions with Azure AD integration, facilitating secret management and credential handling. Users appreciate its vault capabilities and jump host functionalities. Monitoring and auditing features ensure critical activity is recorded, while custom rules enable tailored access management. Additionally, it supports both on-premises and cloud environments, making it ideal for regulated sectors handling sensitive data.

What are the key features of Delinea Privileged Access Service?

MFA: Ensures secure access through multi-factor authentication.
Credential Management: Centralized management of credentials enhances security.
Auditing and Reporting: Provides detailed logs for compliance and analysis.
Vault: Secure storage for sensitive credentials.
Jump Host: Facilitates secure connections to isolated environments.
Azure AD Integration: Seamless integration with Azure Active Directory for identity management.

What benefits should users look for in Delinea Privileged Access Service reviews?

Enhanced Security: Through MFA and secret management.
Efficiency: Flexible deployment options cater to different needs.
Compliance: Comprehensive auditing and reporting aids in compliance.
Scalability: Supports both on-premises and cloud environments.

In industries like finance, healthcare, and government, Delinea Privileged Access Service is crucial for managing privileged access and identity management. They utilize it to secure remote logins, manage service accounts, and onboard privileged accounts efficiently. With its capability to control access and manage sessions, it aids in handling sensitive data securely in compliance-focused environments.

Delinea

Sample Customers

Adobe, DriveTime, Johnson Controls, HP, InterContinental Hotels Group, ASOS

Boeing, Citi, Credit Suissw, Delta, Duke Energy, FDIC, GE Capital, Harvard University, Johnson & Johnson, Major League Baseball, Michelin, Microsoft

Azure Key Vault vs. Delinea Privileged Access Service