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BeyondTrust Password Safe vs ManageEngine Password Manager Pro comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 16, 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
2.1
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro improved security, productivity, and cost-efficiency by automating password tasks and centralizing access management.
Next year, we may add another BeyondTrust element because the overall experience has been good.
 

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
7.0
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro's support is responsive with knowledgeable staff, but PAM cases may experience delays.
If we raise an issue, it gets handled by capable engineers.
One person gets aligned for troubleshooting and maintenance activities during their downtime, and within an hour, they complete these tasks.
The tickets for minor issues have been resolved efficiently.
The support for PAM is not very prompt as it requires logging a case first and responses can take a day or two.
 

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
6.7
Users report varied experiences with ManageEngine Password Manager Pro's scalability, noting both challenges and effective use in expanding data centers.
If using the built-in database, it requires good knowledge in Microsoft SQL, which could complicate scalability.
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.
In my experience, the scalability of BeyondTrust Password Safe is also a nine.
 

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
8.9
Users find ManageEngine Password Manager Pro stable, reliable, easy to recover, and praise its performance and dependability.
In BeyondTrust Password Safe, the upgrade activity can take longer, and I have occasionally experienced being stuck during appliance version upgrades.
The solution is very stable.
 

Room For Improvement

BeyondTrust Password Safe faces integration, stability, and performance issues, requiring interface enhancements and improved analytics for better functionality.
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro needs user interface improvements and affordable pricing, catering mainly to tech-savvy users with limited support.
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.
This would help in identifying suspicious activities immediately when users log in.
There are limitations when accessing or creating connectors for each application.
Unlike other Manager products that provide remote assistance or support, for PAM, users have to log a case first and may receive a reply in one or two days.
 

Setup Cost

BeyondTrust Password Safe offers competitive pricing with asset-based licensing, valued for its affordability and comprehensive features.
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro is cost-effective for enterprises, with a 25,000 rands fee, compared favorably to competitors.
The pricing model is more affordable with the option of going for either unlimited devices or users.
Pricing is managed by a different team, however, I know it's less expensive than CyberArk Privilege Access.
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.
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro is cheaper than other products, such as BeyondTrust, and is more than 50% cheaper compared to the Boomer solution we used before.
 

Valuable Features

BeyondTrust Password Safe enhances security with automated management, intuitive interface, comprehensive asset visibility, and advanced auditing features.
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro provides secure, user-friendly password management with strong features, direct machine login, and auditing capabilities.
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.
It is important for our organization that BeyondTrust Password Safe supports both on-premises and cloud deployment.
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.
The auditing feature is particularly valuable as it makes privileged account usage auditable.
 

Categories and Ranking

BeyondTrust Password Safe
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
Privileged Access Management (PAM) (9th)
ManageEngine Password Manag...
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
13th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (18th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Enterprise Password Managers category, the mindshare of BeyondTrust Password Safe is 3.4%, up from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Password Manager Pro is 1.5%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Password Managers Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
BeyondTrust Password Safe3.4%
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro1.5%
Other95.1%
Enterprise Password Managers
 

Featured Reviews

PawanShirose - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
StephanBotha - PeerSpot reviewer
Secure, safe, reliable, and easy to use
As the infrastructure team, we utilize it to store all our service accounts and web account passwords. We use it for every password we require to access as a tool The tool is secure, safe, reliable, and easy to use. The update might get a bit easier. I have been using ManageEngine Password…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
6%
Government
15%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
5%
 

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 Business3
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise1
 

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?
We do not utilize the dynamic privilege elevation and delegation feature yet, because the customer is not planning to use this feature. They want to control the manner of user creation processes in...
What is your primary use case for BeyondTrust Password Safe?
Currently, we have one customer using BeyondTrust Password Safe. BeyondTrust Password Safe is usually used for two things: compliance and audit.
What needs improvement with ManageEngine Password Manager Pro?
The support for the PAM product is not very prompt. Unlike other Manager products that provide remote assistance or support, for PAM, users have to log a case first and may receive a reply in one o...
What is your primary use case for ManageEngine Password Manager Pro?
We use ManageEngine Password Manager Pro to control privileged accounts. It is specifically meant to randomize passwords for privileged and service accounts. Additionally, we use the auditing featu...
What advice do you have for others considering ManageEngine Password Manager Pro?
Please keep my name anonymous because I have a code of conduct with the company. Without proper approval, I cannot disclose my identity. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
 

Also Known As

BeyondTrust PowerBroker Password Safe
Password Manager Pro
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Aera Energy LLC, Care New England, James Madison University
Australian Catholic University
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