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BeyondTrust DevOps Secrets Safe vs Delinea Secret Server comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 6, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

BeyondTrust DevOps Secrets ...
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
21st
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
37th
Ranking in Secrets Management Tools
8th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Delinea Secret Server
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
10th
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
7th
Ranking in Secrets Management Tools
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Enterprise Password Managers category, the mindshare of BeyondTrust DevOps Secrets Safe is 1.6%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Delinea Secret Server is 4.3%, down from 6.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Password Managers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Delinea Secret Server4.3%
BeyondTrust DevOps Secrets Safe1.6%
Other94.1%
Enterprise Password Managers
 

Featured Reviews

Stephen Hui - PeerSpot reviewer
Cybersecurity Architect at DataAssure
Has all necessary functionalities, is sophisticated and mature; still contains some bugs
There are still some bugs in the solution but a lot less than there used to be. Unfortunately, CyberArk and BeyondTrust are in fierce competition. Many customers have already adopted CyberArk, but they need a proven remote access solution and are likely to go with BeyondTrust. Both solutions can be used, it's just more work for IT to manage them. CyberArk is still leading the market share globally, and BeyondTrust is always classified second, followed by Delinea or Thycotic.
SP
Adjunct Assistant Professor at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees
Robust credential management has improved security and simplifies privileged access control
I would characterize common frustrations related to Delinea Secret Server rather than using the term dislike. One area is the complexity for the administrative part. While it is straightforward in core values, configuring advanced policies, custom templates, and other areas including discovery scans and detailed reporting have a steep learning curve and may require extra training. The user interface and terminology present another challenge. Some users feel that the user interface can feel dated or overly complex, with terminology around secrets and folder structures taking time to master. Pricing perception is another point where some costs are mixed, while many others find Delinea Secret Server more affordable and flexible than tier one competitors. However, smaller teams still view enterprise licensing as a significant investment. I have observed poor technical support, particularly in multiple reviews. The support can be slow, limited, and sometimes unhelpful when troubleshooting complex configurations or stability issues. Aggressive or untransparent sales practices also present a concern. Some customers on G2 have cited frustrations with hidden costs, such as unexpected EC2 instance fees and core features being unbundled or oversold during contract negotiation. Complex implementation and setup is another significant challenge. The initial configuration, deployment, and managing advanced policies or connectors requires specialized expertise that most organizations do not have, and the steep learning curve compounds this issue. Users transitioning to the cloud-hosted version frequently complain that the updated interface and permissions structure feel slow and problematic compared to the legacy on-premise setup. Integration and API challenges represent the final area of concern. The platform points out challenges with API tokenization and external system integration, and the lack of documentation is one of the key points I would highlight. This limitation affects the ability to integrate with external systems effectively.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Secrets Safe is highly scalable without interruptions to the current infrastructure."
"DevOps Secrets Safe allows you to customize a lot of rules."
"The most valuable features of BeyondTrust DevOps Secrets Safe are the ease of use and the API is very nice. Additionally, the interface is very good between AD and Unix."
"BeyondTrust DevOps Secrets Safe has made companies a lot safer."
"They've done a great job implementing all possible features; it's the best tool there is and no competitors come close to the level of sophistication and maturity of the product."
"A sophisticated and mature solution."
"The local administrator can manage all the user's logins in one, simple, straight-away account access. Additionally, the solution is user-friendly."
"I find it really easy and computer confident, and the experience with the product is really good. Additionally, customizations are easy."
"The solution's stability is flawless; it's very stable."
"The benefits and positive impacts I have seen from Delinea Secret Server on my company include having centralized secret management, log monitoring, an audit log on the command execution on the system, and it has programmable API customization."
"I prefer Thycotic because of the security, the fact that it is easy to administer, and the features."
"What I like best about this product is the interface."
"Thycotic is a product that is so friendly that it can be used by nearly anyone and everyone, and that is a good place to be."
"There has been no downtime this year."
"I like the one-way hash, as well as the ability to store it in the cloud and access it from anywhere."
 

Cons

"BeyondTrust DevOps Secrets Safe stability in the AD Bridge has been not good, we have had many issues."
"The product contains some bugs."
"You need to improvise many of the customized rules, which can lead to some errors. BeyondTrust should reduce the error rate."
"We had some issues with the solution and once we contacted support they eventually solved the problem. They could improve their response time."
"The solution is relatively stable, but not all bugs have been fixed."
"The support for the solution is not very good, they could improve by being quicker."
"The main concern is that Delinea Secret Server is not suitable for modern technology."
"When Delinea upgrades the tool, it rejects our password, saying that it is not compliant and strong."
"There are some things that I know are really important to include like A/B version features which are available in Windows. I would say that they should be included in the road map."
"The setup for this solution is complex. I'm not going to lie, you need a specialized system security engineer to deploy it."
"Referring to Secret Server v10, we want the ability to add subfolders to the "Personal Folders" container."
"Cybersecurity is constantly evolving, so there will be features needed in the future."
"One of the product areas that could be improved is the ease of handling SSL certificates within the application."
"I don't know what kind of a cryptographic it uses to encrypt the password but it should be one of the stronger ones. Some of the cryptos have been accessed by hackers."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is an annual license required to use BeyondTrust DevOps Secrets Safe."
"Secret Server is expensive when compared to the cost to some alternatives."
"It is very expensive, and its price should be lower."
"It isn't terribly expensive."
"When comparing the price of Thycotic Secret Server with other solutions it is reasonable."
"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."
"The pricing is standard in this business and we have no complaints about it."
"The price of this solution is good."
"We have an enterprise license as well as a user license and a support license."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
30%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
9%
University
6%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise27
 

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Also Known As

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Thycotic Secret Server, Delinea Password Reset Server
 

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Sample Customers

Starbucks, Ebay, CSC, RBC, Williams-Sonoma, Carbonite
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
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