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BeyondTrust Password Safe vs Delinea Secret Server comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 6, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.6
BeyondTrust Password Safe is valued for quick setup, compliance features, strong security, and is favorably reviewed by executives.
Sentiment score
5.8
Delinea Secret Server enhances security and efficiency, valued for time-saving despite being pricier, with mixed financial benefits reported.
Next year, we may add another BeyondTrust element because the overall experience has been good.
Information Security Engineer at BOK
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
BeyondTrust Password Safe support is efficient and responsive, with global availability, but documentation and UVM issues need improvement.
Sentiment score
6.4
Delinea Secret Server support is responsive and expert, though costly services and integration issues are noted by some users.
The tickets for minor issues have been resolved efficiently.
IT operations manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
One person gets aligned for troubleshooting and maintenance activities during their downtime, and within an hour, they complete these tasks.
Lead Engg. Information Assurance at ACPL Systems Pvt Ltd
The support and maintenance from BeyondTrust are commendable.
Associate Security Consultant at CyberSec Consulting
When I faced issues integrating custom applications with Delinea Secret Server, the support from their deployment partner was inadequate.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer at TechnoNext Ltd.
Technical support from Delinea is good.
Head of Platform Engineering at Ascend Group Co., Ltd.
I have contacted Delinea support for an issue where Secret Server logs off when the IP address is not secure, and I received a great response from the service.
Senior Quality Analyst at YASH Technologies
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
BeyondTrust Password Safe is scalable and adaptable, supporting diverse enterprises with high user satisfaction and flexible deployment.
Sentiment score
7.7
Delinea Secret Server offers high scalability and flexibility, ideal for medium to large organizations, efficiently managing growing demands.
If using the built-in database, it requires good knowledge in Microsoft SQL, which could complicate scalability.
IT operations manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
BeyondTrust Password Safe is scalable and stable from my perspective, as if you increase your CPU and RAM, you can use as many user licenses as you want on a single platform.
Lead Engg. Information Assurance at ACPL Systems Pvt Ltd
In my experience, the scalability of BeyondTrust Password Safe is also a nine.
Contractor at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
BeyondTrust Password Safe is praised for its stability, with improvements since version 21 and minor issues during upgrades.
Sentiment score
7.9
Delinea Secret Server is reliable and stable, with minor issues quickly resolved, earning high user satisfaction ratings.
In BeyondTrust Password Safe, the upgrade activity can take longer, and I have occasionally experienced being stuck during appliance version upgrades.
Associate Security Consultant at CyberSec Consulting
The solution is very stable.
IT operations manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Delinea Secret Server can be considered as a stable and reliable for most enterprise use cases, especially in vaulting and privileged access management.
Solutions Strategist at Connex Information Technologies
The stability is less than ideal since it updates to our console can take around six to ten hours.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer at TechnoNext Ltd.
 

Room For Improvement

BeyondTrust Password Safe faces integration, stability, and performance issues, requiring interface enhancements and improved analytics for better functionality.
Delinea Secret Server requires improvements in interface, integration, security, automation, support, access, and cost-effectiveness to enhance user experience.
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.
Associate Security Consultant at CyberSec Consulting
This would help in identifying suspicious activities immediately when users log in.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer at TechnoNext Ltd.
There are limitations when accessing or creating connectors for each application.
IT operations manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Most of the time, the solution tends to fail, necessitating the need to pull data from backup servers.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer at TechnoNext Ltd.
When it comes to web-related access, we can access directly through Delinea Secret Server.
Senior Quality Analyst at YASH Technologies
Certain features like the Remote Access Service (RAS) Engine and syncing with directory services may still have bugs or limitations.
Solutions Strategist at Connex Information Technologies
 

Setup Cost

BeyondTrust Password Safe offers competitive pricing with asset-based licensing, valued for its affordability and comprehensive features.
Delinea Secret Server's pricing is seen as costly by some, competitive by others, with flexible licensing options available.
The pricing model is more affordable with the option of going for either unlimited devices or users.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer at TechnoNext Ltd.
Pricing is managed by a different team, however, I know it's less expensive than CyberArk Privilege Access.
IT operations manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
My experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing of BeyondTrust Password Safe is good because we have an asset-based license, not a user-based one, allowing us to add many clients with privilege access.
Information Security Engineer at BOK
The price of Delinea Secret Server is okay, however, the solution is considered expensive when compared to others.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer at TechnoNext Ltd.
 

Valuable Features

BeyondTrust Password Safe enhances security with automated management, intuitive interface, comprehensive asset visibility, and advanced auditing features.
Delinea Secret Server offers seamless integration, robust security features, and GRC capabilities for compliance, appealing to IT admins and users.
BeyondTrust JIT (Just-in-Time) Access helps minimize risks in the organization by allowing privileged accounts to be provisioned temporarily, granting users elevated access only for the required duration.
Associate Security Consultant at CyberSec Consulting
The flexibility of the licensing model is significantly better as it offers both unlimited users and unlimited devices, unlike Delinea, which is based on the number of users.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer at TechnoNext Ltd.
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 operations manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The biggest benefit of Delinea Secret Server would be the remote password change and discovery, which are a major help for the management of the accounts.
Senior Quality Analyst at YASH Technologies
Delinea Secret Server doesn't offer any exceptional features; most solutions have similar capabilities such as automatic password rotation, activity log monitoring, and activity log auditing.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer at TechnoNext Ltd.
 

Categories and Ranking

BeyondTrust Password Safe
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
8th
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Delinea Secret Server
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
6th
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Secrets Management Tools (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Enterprise Password Managers category, the mindshare of BeyondTrust Password Safe is 3.0%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Delinea Secret Server is 5.4%, down from 6.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Password Managers Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Delinea Secret Server5.4%
BeyondTrust Password Safe3.0%
Other91.6%
Enterprise Password Managers
 

Featured Reviews

PawanShirose - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Reena Bhardwaj - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Quality Analyst at YASH Technologies
Has improved credential security with remote password change and role-based access
I have not faced any significant issues with Delinea Secret Server during this period of time, but we had a problem with a web password filler, which is a template used for accessing a web URL using Secret Server, where we faced some session management issues since session management is not applicable for the web password filler. This should be the improvement that we require from Delinea Secret Server. The session management is not applicable in this case; we can manage the session and have session management inside the remote systems within the organization. However, when it comes to web-related access, we can access directly through Delinea Secret Server. We can access any URL through Secret Server, but the problem is that the session cannot be managed on the web URL due to it having multiple systems. I do not have any other recommendations regarding the improvement of Delinea Secret Server at this time.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
22%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
6%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise25
 

Questions from the Community

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?
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...
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 ...
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...
Which PAM tool do you prefer: CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, One Identity Safeguard, Delinea Secret Server, or BeyondTrust Privileged Remote A
I prefer CyberArk Privileged Access Manager because it offers the strongest security, session monitoring, and compliance capabilities among PAM tools. It’s ideal for enterprise environments where p...
What do you like most about Thycotic Password Reset Server?
The "App to App" feature has been most impactful. It allows secure communication between applications without requiring direct user access, which is crucial for several applications.
 

Also Known As

BeyondTrust PowerBroker Password Safe
Thycotic Secret Server, Delinea Password Reset Server
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Aera Energy LLC, Care New England, James Madison University
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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