BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management vs Symantec Privileged Access Manager comparison

BeyondTrust and Broadcom are both solutions in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category. BeyondTrust is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.0, while Broadcom is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.5. BeyondTrust holds a 3.1% mindshare in PAM, compared to Broadcom’s 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of BeyondTrust users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management and Symantec Privileged Access Manager both compete in the domain of Privileged Access Management solutions. BeyondTrust is noted for excellent pricing and support, while Symantec is seen as offering superior features that justify its higher cost.

Features: BeyondTrust is distinguished by its capabilities in asset discovery, privilege management, and seamless integration, which are key for securing environments. Its adaptability, especially in cloud deployments, is a standout. In contrast, Symantec provides a comprehensive package with extensive session management and credential management, making it a strong choice for IT administrators seeking cost-effective solutions with robust features.

Room for Improvement: BeyondTrust could enhance its update frequency and simplify access through its interface, with users seeking stronger Mac integration and reporting capabilities. Symantec requires improvements in multi-tenancy capabilities, session recording features, and should incorporate session management by default without extra licensing. More regular feature updates would also benefit Symantec to meet market expectations.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: BeyondTrust supports varied deployment options, including public cloud, but some experience challenges during setup. Symantec, primarily focused on on-premises solutions, is preferred for ease of deployment and use. For customer service, BeyondTrust offers reliable support but with occasional inconsistencies, while Symantec users generally report efficient assistance during transitions.

Pricing and ROI: BeyondTrust is considered expensive but delivers features that justify its cost, with flexible licensing enhancing its market attractiveness. Symantec is viewed as more cost-effective, especially for long-term use. BeyondTrust's ROI is enhanced by compliance and cost-saving capabilities, making it an efficient solution, whereas Symantec's competitive pricing and potential for cost savings reinforce its market strength.

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Categories and Ranking

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privil...

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

10th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Symantec Privileged Access ...

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

15th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is 3.1%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Privileged Access Manager is 1.8%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management	3.1%
Symantec Privileged Access Manager	1.8%
Other	95.1%

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Featured Reviews

NasirAkbar

Presales Engineer at SAUDI PARAMOUNT COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Improved security measures with some support response delays

For BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management, the best features are the security measures we have, such as not sharing any credentials with employees in the bank sector. For security purposes in BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management, when employees are working in the system, we can make a recording of the video, showing the modifications and configurations they made, allowing us to see everything. The recording option is available. BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management positively impacts the organization by providing more security and benefits, such as ensuring that if modifications are made, we can see where mistakes occurred in the recording video. The recording video in BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management allows us to see modifications and mistakes, which is an advantage.

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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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is adaptable across Windows, macOS, UNIX, and Linux."

"The solution's technical support is good."

"The asset discovery feature is the solution's most valuable aspect, as it's very easy to pull assets into the database of the solution manager."

"Overall, I would rate this solution a nine out of ten."

"I can take a customer that is non-compliant with 27001, an organization that failed their registrar audit, and get them to compliance with this product fairly quickly; in half a year."

"Overall, it has proven very useful to all individuals from engineer to the 'C' class of the company."

"For a Windows/Linux/Unix mixed environment, it is a good product to management privilege account passwords to prevent security breaches."

"The product is secure."

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

"Some of the valuable features are safe access to company resources, quick, comprehensible, and intuitive management interface, and good integration capabilities."

"It is simple to implement and is suitable for medium to large-scale enterprises."

"For me, it is the robust API which is the most valuable feature. This allows for low maintenance costs and allows applications to automatically connect. This is great to automate security of the DevOps pipeline for shared secrets across environments. Also, being on Linux and a virtual appliance is great."

"If looking for a solution with privileged session management, great recording features with an integrated password vault and Single Sign-On that is pretty straightforward to implement out-of-the-box and does not overwhelm you with unnecessary features, it the best way to go."

"CA PAM is the least expensive option than most and is easy to deploy."

"Password Management and Session Recording. The simplicity and ease that it is to be up and running out-of-the-box is very much appreciated."

"Used for securing privileged accounts."

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Cons

"There is room for improvement in having the solution align more with standards. We're always shoehorning the product into the standards."

"Their technical support could be more responsive and helpful."

"The other area to improve is that they rely on MS SQL servers only. You cannot have any other database behind them. They have to be on MS SQL. If they can do something about these issues, this would be a better alternative for some customers."

"Reporting analytics is one of the areas that can be improved. It is a new cloud-based solution. So, many more specific reports can come out natively. Currently, we get all the events, and we put them in plug-ins. From there, we generate our own design of reports. If there is a much more solid or robust reporting analytics framework within the product itself, it would be helpful."

"There is room for improvement in having the solution align more with standards. We're always shoehorning the product into the standards. It's not that it doesn't work for standards, it does. But Quick Start Policies are pretty close to what we need. The vendor needs to keep looking at GDPR, 27001, and 27701. That's why our clients buy the product."

"Technical support for BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management should be an enterprise edition; whoever is working in the bank sector for security purposes needs to be 100% secure on the servers."

"The BeyondInsight appliance environment is not as flexible as it should be in some designs."

"What's bothering me, which is true of all of them, is that sometimes, the error codes that come up don't necessarily get reflected in the searches within their support sites or they're out of date. I would rather search by an error code than type in the text and search for it by text because the error code means that it is programmatic, and it is known. It might not be desired, but it at least is not unexpected. If you don't have an error code, you just get an anomalous error, and if it is lengthy, it can be difficult to search and find the specific instance you're looking for. This is something I would like all of them to improve. BeyondTrust, CyberArk, Centrify, and Thycotic could do some improvements in staying up to date and actually allowing you to search based on the product version. They are assuming that everybody is on their way to release. They put out a new release, but it is not reflected on the support site, which makes no sense to me, especially when they revamp all the error codes. They all have been guilty of this in some way."

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"So far, with the functionality of what we had, there has not been much improvement at this point of time."

"Recent releases need improvement in webpage management."

"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 handled well by the system."

"Now, the reporting feature on CA PAM only shows the basic information in white-black table format."

"The cons are that you are rarely (if ever) able to talk to a technician when calling support."

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

"Technical support was good when CA handled it. After Broadcom took over, it's not as good."

"Technical support is average. They took a long time to provide good answers, only recommended to upgrade SW version which in some environments is not an option and they don’t even know if that will fix the problem."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I'm sure everyone should have the cluster environment, which means more expensive, anyway, cheaper than the other solutions."

"Price-wise, it is very competitive. In our area, government entities and banks don't go for the monthly payment. It is a headache even for us in terms of finance and procurement to go for monthly payments. Quarterly might be more logical and reasonable, but the minimum that we go for is one year, and sometimes, we even try to compile and give one offering for three years."

"It was very expensive."

"What BeyondTrust was providing was user-based licensing which was a great benefit from the client point of view. Recently, I don't know why, the licensing model has been changed, and that is the reason that they have lost a bit of their edge when it comes to the PAM, against our competition. The asset-based licensing, from the user's point of view, is not beneficial. The licensing should be based on the users. The greater the number of users, the greater will be the load and the greater the scalability problems. I presume that is why the licensing model has changed."

"The solution's pricing is high."

"It is relatively more cost-effective compared to the competing product."

"Its pricing and licensing are okay. We were in the perpetual model when it was on-prem, and now, with the SaaS service, we have a subscription model. As a customer, I would always like to see a lower price, but it seems to be priced at the right model currently, and we are trying to get the maximum benefits out of it."

"PowerBroker for a Mac client is three times the price of the Windows version."

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"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."

"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."

"Pricing is fair compared to other top vendors."

"Cost-wise, CA was better compared to others in the market. "

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

"The licensing is simple and scalable."

"I would prefer better licensing options for the 20-100 users we have at a given time."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Government

Outsourcing Company

15%

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	15

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

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What needs improvement with BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management?

In future updates of BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management, I would prefer to see features for Password Safe and VPN access, as we have applications for that. Technical support for BeyondTrust ...

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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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What is your primary use case for Symantec Privileged Access Manager?

With the customers that I have so far, I help them broker RDP sessions to sensitive servers, particularly those that manage aspects like physical access. I have also done it for backend databases, ...

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Also Known As

BeyondTrust PowerBroker, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Windows, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Mac, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Linux, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Unix, Avecto Defendpoint

CA PAM, Xceedium Xsuite, CA Privileged Access Manager

Overview

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management offers enhanced security through asset discovery and privilege elevation without administrative rights, supporting seamless operations in complex environments.

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management combines advanced threat detection with powerful tools like application control and session management. It is designed to secure IT infrastructures by removing local admin privileges and facilitating remote application publishing. With integration capabilities and robust compliance support, it is suitable for sectors needing stringent security measures. However, improvements in update frequency, Mac integration, and pricing, along with enhanced reporting and console access, are needed to broaden market reach. Organizations value its scalability and flexibility, despite needing better support and development maturity.

What Features Define BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management?

Asset Discovery: Identifies and catalogs IT assets for comprehensive visibility.
Privilege Management: Manages user privileges to minimize risks.
Session Management: Monitors and controls sessions for secure access.
Password Management: Secures credentials to prevent unauthorized access.
Application Control: Enables whitelisting and blacklisting for security.
Analytics: Offers insights into security trends and threats.

What Benefits Should Organizations Expect from Using BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management?

Enhanced Security: Reduces vulnerabilities by managing permissions effectively.
Scalable Deployment: Adapts to growing organizational requirements.
Compliance Support: Assists in meeting regulatory standards.
Improved Integration: Facilitates connections with other platforms like Active Directory.

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is widely adopted in the finance and healthcare industries for privileged access management and compliance. It is instrumental in secure server access and remote management, aligning with zero-trust approaches and integrating smoothly with enterprise platforms.

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Symantec Privileged Access Manager provides enterprises with advanced capabilities in managing access and security compliance, emphasizing seamless integration and scalability. Organizations leverage it for simplified access control and proactive security management to enhance data privacy.

It's designed for managing privileged access across diverse IT environments, featuring easy deployment and configuration along with robust integration capabilities. Users benefit from its scalable architecture, transparent login procedures, and comprehensive password management. Despite its strengths, some challenges persist with the interface, policy management, and upgrade processes. Session recording limitations and documentation gaps are noted, impacting overall user satisfaction. Integration with specific systems, especially mainframes, and a restrictive pricing model present challenges. Nonetheless, its role in managing admin access and reducing security threats in Linux and Windows environments remains critical. Enhanced security is further achieved through integration with CA strong authentication.

What features does Symantec Privileged Access Manager offer?

Easy Deployment and Configuration: Quick setup process with intuitive functionality.
Password Management: Automated rotation of random, strong passwords.
Integration with Active Directory: Direct and seamless connectivity for user management.
Session Recording: Comprehensive logging of user activity for audit purposes.
Credential Injection: Secured access without revealing passwords to users.

What benefits should organizations look for?

Scalability: Supports growth and complex enterprise environments.
Security Compliance: Enhances data protection and regulatory adherence.
Transparency: Simplified login and access management for users.
Cost Efficiency: Potential reduction in security incidents and associated costs.

Organizations in the financial sector appreciate its effective management of privileged accounts across IT infrastructures, including servers and applications. It's valued for its role in RDP and SSH session facilitation and focus on enterprise-level security, crucial for identity governance and protecting high-stakes data.

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Sample Customers

Aera Energy LLC, Care New England, James Madison University

NEOVERA, Telesis, eSoft

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