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BeyondTrust Password Safe vs Idira Identity comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 2, 2026

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
4.6
Users praise Idira Identity for time savings, cost-effectiveness, security, and positive ROI, enhancing long-term organizational effectiveness.
Next year, we may add another BeyondTrust element because the overall experience has been good.
Information Security Engineer at BOK
I have seen over 30% return on investment due to the improvement in operational efficiencies through automation, which enhances productivity.
Private Wealth Advisor at Arima Fund Limited
 

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
6.3
Idira Identity's support receives mixed reviews, praised for responsiveness but criticized for inconsistency in knowledge and resolution speed.
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
They resolved the problem immediately after I reported it, on the same day, within one hour.
Access Management Analyst at Telefónica
They respond immediately when requests are raised, and they are always available for priority one tickets.
Lead Identity Engineer at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
I received prompt responses and support, which I would rate as very good.
Cybersecurity Delivery Analyst at Accenture
 

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
7.1
Idira Identity is highly scalable and adaptable, suitable for various company sizes, but architectural scalability can be complex.
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
When delving deep into the concepts, there is a lot to address and learn, especially when facing real-time scenarios.
Cybersecurity Delivery Analyst at Accenture
You can scale it out pretty easily, and you can implement it very small.
Cloud Specialist at Perini Beheer
CyberArk Identity is definitely a scalable solution; it all depends on the money that you have, as with anything else.
Senior Cyber Security Specialist Architect at a outsourcing company with 11-50 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
Idira Identity is reliable with high performance ratings, occasional regional issues, and strong user confidence in its stability.
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
We no longer have our data infiltrated by unauthorized persons, and tracking actions within the system has become very easy.
Private Wealth Advisor at Arima Fund Limited
When you have it in the cloud, you have CyberArk every time you need it.
Access Management Analyst at Telefónica
With a stable network, due to the redundant data centers across the globe, it is a lot easier to use as a SaaS solution.
Senior Cyber Security Specialist Architect at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
 

Room For Improvement

BeyondTrust Password Safe faces integration, stability, and performance issues, requiring interface enhancements and improved analytics for better functionality.
Idira Identity faces challenges with integration, usability, documentation clarity, and CyberArk struggles with reporting complexity and scalability issues.
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
It would be helpful if they released a generalized document for processes such as migration.
Cybersecurity Delivery Analyst at Accenture
Integration or deployment is extremely difficult for CyberArk Identity.
Head of IT at Skutin Solutions
There's a need to enhance network performance.
Senior Technology Manager at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

BeyondTrust Password Safe offers competitive pricing with asset-based licensing, valued for its affordability and comprehensive features.
Idira Identity offers flexible, slightly expensive pricing with justified service quality and discounts, appealing to medium to large enterprises.
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
Regarding pricing, it can be quite a lot for small companies.
Access Management Analyst at Telefónica
If I am not going fully cloud, there are additional resources I will need to purchase, such as spinning more VMs or acquiring an HSM device to encrypt the vault.
Head of IT at Skutin Solutions
For comparison, Okta was around five dollars per user.
Lead Identity Engineer at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
 

Valuable Features

BeyondTrust Password Safe enhances security with automated management, intuitive interface, comprehensive asset visibility, and advanced auditing features.
Idira Identity provides advanced security features and integration, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance for user access management.
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
It impacts zero trust security strategies. It prevents lateral movements in the organization.
Head of IT at Skutin Solutions
The two-factor authentication is very important, but the fact that every account is being regenerated every time we use it is the most important security feature for us.
Cloud Specialist at Perini Beheer
It is the most powerful access management system.
Access Management Analyst at Telefónica
 

Categories and Ranking

BeyondTrust Password Safe
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
Privileged Access Management (PAM) (8th)
Idira Identity
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
Authentication Systems (8th), Identity Management (IM) (9th), Authorization Software (2nd), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (9th), Access Management (7th), Active Directory Management (6th), Cloud Resource Access Management (2nd), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Enterprise Password Managers category, the mindshare of BeyondTrust Password Safe is 2.7%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Idira Identity is 1.9%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Password Managers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Idira Identity1.9%
BeyondTrust Password Safe2.7%
Other95.4%
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.
Hariharan Thangasamy - PeerSpot reviewer
Cybersecurity Delivery Analyst at Accenture
Has strengthened privileged access control and improved audit visibility through session monitoring and password rotation
On the identity product side, it is awesome. However, they can improve in the documentation parts. For example, if there is a migration process, I can see the maximum customers are moving from self-hosted to on-premises or from on-premises to the cloud. It would be helpful if they released a generalized document for processes such as migration. A clear overview document would assist us in understanding more about the tool, configurations, and automations to enhance our security. Regarding the initial setup of CyberArk Identity, I faced some challenges. At some points, I could not find proper documentation for deploying, enhancing, or integrating with other components. I could not find the proper documentation in the community portal.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
27%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
5%
Government
5%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Construction Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
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 Enterprise4
Large Enterprise10
 

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 ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Identity?
I am not certain about CyberArk Identity's exact pricing model. For comparison, Okta was around five dollars per user. CyberArk Identity offers good discounts to some clients, which influences thei...
What needs improvement with CyberArk Identity?
The area that is missing much is about the reporting part. I would rate Idira Identity in general about eight. It has a good set of features compared to other identity security platforms. It's well...
What is your primary use case for CyberArk Identity?
I'm working with on-premises solutions. Back in the time there were no other options. I use multi-factor authentication with Idira Identity. I sell it, I deploy it, so it's something that is really...
 

Also Known As

BeyondTrust PowerBroker Password Safe
Idaptive
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Aera Energy LLC, Care New England, James Madison University
MLB, Citi, Pfizer, SulAmerica, GE Capital, Shiseido
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