BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management vs WALLIX Bastion comparison

BeyondTrust and WALLIX are both solutions in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category. BeyondTrust is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.0, while WALLIX is ranked #9 with an average rating of 6.8. BeyondTrust holds a 3.1% mindshare in PAM, compared to WALLIX’s 3.5% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of BeyondTrust users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of WALLIX users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management and WALLIX Bastion are leading solutions in the privileged access management category. BeyondTrust holds the upper hand due to its comprehensive integration capabilities and strong return on investment, particularly when integrated into existing processes.

Features: BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management offers advanced asset discovery, privilege management, and development tools for coding. Its session management and password vaulting contribute to effective enterprise-level control. WALLIX Bastion features Access Manager and session recording capabilities that enhance security workflows uniquely.

Room for Improvement: BeyondTrust could improve with more frequent updates, a simpler interface, and enhanced integration options for monitoring and automation. WALLIX Bastion needs better reporting, automation, and more user-friendly interface experience, along with improved behavior analytics and a simpler licensing model.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both BeyondTrust and WALLIX Bastion are mainly deployed on-premises with BeyondTrust offering cloud options as well. BeyondTrust's customer service, though skilled, can be slow, with regional support variability. WALLIX Bastion users appreciate the simplicity in deployment and ease of use but note occasional service delays with complex issues.

Pricing and ROI: BeyondTrust is priced at a premium but provides modular licensing and negotiable rates across different markets, highlighting feature-rich value. WALLIX Bastion offers mid-range pricing with significant value through flexible licensing options catering to both asset and user-based needs. Both underline ROI through compliance and cost-savings, with BeyondTrust noted for stronger returns via process integrations.

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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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WALLIX Bastion

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

9th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

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 WALLIX Bastion is 3.5%, down from 7.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
WALLIX Bastion	3.5%
BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management	3.1%
Other	93.4%

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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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René DRABO

Team Lead at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Security has improved with monitored privileged sessions but the complex interface still needs work

I do not find WALLIX Bastion easy to use and ergonomic, but I have no clue about how much it costs. When I say it is not easy to use, I mean the interface is complex, but it might not be directly linked to the product; it might be linked to the way we implemented it in our context. The way we have to connect to a third Bastion and then launch another session bothers me. We also have some limitations, but I think this is linked to our context regarding how many times the session can stay open on the Windows session, which is not aligned with my needs. I am more of a promoter of other kinds of handling privileged access management with my use case, but it might not be linked to the tool; it is just because the implementation we made is not what I expect for my needs and it is not the way I want to work on my servers. In the past, I used the leader in PAM but cannot remember the name. I was more satisfied because the connection was more straightforward: I click on a button, make my authentication, and have my servers open, and this is the way I want it. The UI was the main reason why I thought the previous tool I was using was better.

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Pros

"I would say session management on the go is the most valuable feature. When the session is going on, you can stop the session without terminating it for justification. You can cancel it. The recording takes very little space. Those are some things which the customers are worried about when they talk about session recording."

"I'm a BeyondTrust partner and I have multiple deployments, four or five banks right now. The features that give us quite an edge compared to what our competitors are offering - like IBM or Thycotic - are the Session Management, that is quite a big one; also the recording of keystrokes. In addition, there is the password vaulting and state-of-the-art Password Management, which I haven't seen in other products."

"Scalability is good. I would rate the scalability a nine out of ten."

"The privileged access and the application control are helpful in making sure we have good, robust challenge responses. Blacklisting with trusted application protection is also beneficial for us."

"The product is secure."

"Implementing this solution has allowed us to remove most of the credentials from those applications and move them into a proper management facility."

"The solution is very fast, offers good authentication, makes managing passwords and access easy, ensures that access is granted only to respective people and organizations, and BeyondTrust has very good integrations with quite a lot of security vendors such as SailPoint, IBM, FortiGuard, and Splunk."

"The solution is definitely stable, and within the last eight years we have been able to satisfy the most demanding customers in the world, whether they have 10 users, 10,000 users, or even 100,000 users, because it is scalable."

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"The most valuable feature of WALLIX Bastion is its password management capability, which is central to safeguarding sensitive information."

"The solution's technical support team is helpful."

"The interface is very simple. It doesn't need any plug-ins, just browsers that are installed at the beginning."

"The support is great. They offer 24/7 support, but the specific level of support depends on your subscription. There's a weekday-only option, and a 24/7 option that covers all days of the week. They also have offices in different regions, including West Africa, so people there can easily get support. There's no need to worry about getting assistance."

"Its video recording capabilities have definitely been key for us."

"I feel WALLIX is better because it's simple, seamless, and easy to integrate."

"I like that it's Linux-based, and you don't need to have separate implementations, extra database licenses, or enterprise licenses. I think because it's Linux-based, it's more seamless than Windows. I also like the access manager, which I think is a super tool. Everything is browser-based, and you don't need a VPN. So, that's a great thing."

"We have seen a lot of improvement, especially in regard to our forensic investigations."

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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."

"We have installed BeyondTrust, however, it's not working as-is."

"The deployment process should be clarified or made simpler. It would be helpful if the solution had in-app tutorials for users to look at as they progress through the system. Sometimes we get lost and need to go back to check what exactly the function was. There should be small hints around major key functions. It would go a long way in speeding up the deployment process."

"They are doing good for now, but they should start to consider tight integration with Mac solutions. There should be more integration with Mac. There should be Active Directory (AD) Bridging. Thycotic and Centrify have it currently because they merged and joined forces, and it was a feature available in Centrify. So, basically, they joined forces to create a kind of perfect product. If you have a hybrid or mixed environment with Windows and Mac, your Active Directory can only manage or enforce policies on Windows, but what about your Mac devices? How do you control them? So, AD Bridging will act as a bridge to bring all your Mac devices into your Active Directory. This way you have full control over your entire environment."

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

"We faced some challenges with remote desktop sessions."

"Its feature for establishing workflows needs improvement."

"There are been cases that we are handling that have been going on for a year now. Even though they are an industry leader, they haven't been able to solve a small problem."

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"It would be better if I could manage multiple accounts in one place, like CyberArk. With WALLIX, you can only manage one account, and you are given a separate category. You have to click on each connection to do anything. For example, CyberArk might give three options for one connection if you want to have an interactive user-level experience. But with WALLIX, you have to click three times to get that access. Also, the biggest disadvantage of WALLIX is the reporting. I feel like it's very weak in reporting when compared to the other solutions. As a solution, they're good and stable. But they need to make their reports neater and better. Right now, we're going to the console and then pressing buttons every single time."

"For me, the main issue has to do with the system performance itself."

"The product doesn't have behavior analytics. They promised to develop this, but only for the cloud, not for on-premise versions."

"The scalability of WALLIX Bastion is rated seven out of ten. While it meets our current needs, scaling up the solution is not as easy, and improvements could be made in this area."

"Deploying Bastion isn't as straightforward."

"Based on my experience as a sales tech person, one area of improvement could be a more unified licensing model."

"Also, the biggest disadvantage of WALLIX is the reporting or behavioral analysis limited. I feel like it's very weak in reporting when compared to the other solutions."

"There should be more effort to increase the level of security."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."

"The solution's pricing is high."

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

"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."

"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."

"It was very expensive."

"The product’s licensing is different for Windows, Linux, and Mac. The tool’s licensing is yearly."

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"The solution's pricing is comparable to that of other products."

"The solution's price is mid-ranged."

"Some extra price needs to be paid for license."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Government

Financial Services Firm

12%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management?

BeyondTrust's pricing is premium but negotiable for Bangladesh. Expect 20-30% extra costs from currency/import factors. Start with modular licensing (EPM first), demand emerging market discounts, a...

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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 WALLIX Bastion?

The price of WALLIX Bastion is rated five out of ten, positioning it in the middle. The cost is justified by the features and capabilities we receive.

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What is your primary use case for WALLIX Bastion?

The major use cases for WALLIX Bastion are general privileged access management, such as connecting to a server or securing SSH.

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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

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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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WALLIX Bastion is a Linux-based solution designed for password management, access control, and session monitoring. Its browser-based access minimizes VPN needs while supporting third-party access, focusing on compliance and security.

WALLIX Bastion offers comprehensive security features like password rotation and session recording. It ensures secure connections and limits public port exposure, integrating seamlessly with other systems. Although the interface requires simplification, it provides intelligent privilege control and supports secure external vendor connections.

What are the most noteworthy features of WALLIX Bastion?

Password Management: Automatically rotates and secures access credentials.
Access Manager: Offers control and visibility over privileged accounts.
Seamless Integration: Easily aligns with existing IT infrastructure.
Session Management: Records and monitors user activity.
Browser-based Access: Eliminates the need for VPNs with secure web access.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Enhanced Security: Prevents unauthorized access and data breaches.
Compliance Assurance: Meets industry regulations for data protection.
Efficient Access Control: Streamlines management of multiple accounts.
Cost-Effectiveness: Reduces operational costs with optimized resource use.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies privileged access management.

In medical industries, WALLIX Bastion aids in maintaining HIPAA compliance by monitoring sessions, offering secure remote access management crucial for international companies auditing CLI commands. It supports Active Directory security training, benefiting enterprises managing sensitive data and application access.

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Sample Customers

Aera Energy LLC, Care New England, James Madison University

RTBF, Pharmagest, Michelin Group, Niort Hospital

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