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BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access vs One Identity Safeguard 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
4.8
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access delivers quick ROI, saving time and costs, ensuring compliance, and enhancing IT operations efficiency.
Sentiment score
6.6
One Identity Safeguard offers cost-effective security, enhancing compliance and efficiency while minimizing risks from insider and external threats.
We have seen a 12% return on investment with One Identity Safeguard, and we have saved a significant amount of money.
CTO at DishIs Technologies
The time is reduced by nearly fifty percent for our audit preparation and compliance reporting compared to earlier.
Manager, Account Services Delivery at Softcell Technologies Limited
I have seen a return on investment through reduced audit effort and fewer security incidents related to privileged access, along with significant time savings for IT and security teams by automating access control and password management.
office administrator at Gitarattan International Business School
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
4.8
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access offers quick, knowledgeable support with high user satisfaction but some communication and ticket system concerns.
Sentiment score
6.6
One Identity Safeguard's support is often praised, though some experience delays; premier support is valued for urgent issues.
Support now requires opening a ServiceNow ticket, which can be time-consuming.
CEO at MICRODYN AG
I sometimes need escalations to reach expertise.
Consultant at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
Sometimes, I get a very helpful response and they address issues on a call.
Systems Administrator at a university with 10,001+ employees
When I have day-to-day incidents and problems, the response is good enough in terms of time and quality.
Team Lead / Consultant at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.3
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access scales well for enterprises, though challenges exist with cloud deployments and backend scalability opinions vary.
Sentiment score
7.2
Opinions on One Identity Safeguard's scalability vary, with some noting challenges, while others appreciate its flexibility and architecture.
I would give it an eight or nine out of ten for scalability, possibly even a ten, as I do not see a limitation in scaling.
CEO at MICRODYN AG
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access is a scalable solution based on user requirements.
Lead Engg. Information Assurance at ACPL Systems Pvt Ltd
The scalability of One Identity Safeguard is perfect, scoring ten out of ten.
Business Line Manager - IGA & PAM at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
We have a cluster of SPPs and a cluster of SPSs, and we can add a node to that cluster without much fuss.
Systems Administrator at a university with 10,001+ employees
I would rate it a nine out of ten for scalability.
Team Lead / Consultant at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
5.0
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access is stable and secure, but experiences occasional post-update bugs and recovery issues after outages.
Sentiment score
7.7
One Identity Safeguard is stable and reliable, with high performance and helpful support, despite occasional bugs and resource concerns.
Updates sometimes introduce bugs or issues, especially with non-English versions.
CEO at MICRODYN AG
I would rate it a nine out of ten for stability.
Team Lead / Consultant at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
In terms of stability, I rate One Identity Safeguard nine to ten out of ten.
Business Line Manager - IGA & PAM at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
One Identity Safeguard is very stable and can handle the workload easily; I have not seen any downtime.
office administrator at Gitarattan International Business School
 

Room For Improvement

BeyondTrust needs simpler third-party access, improved integration, enhanced automation, refined support, and optimized interface and deployment.
One Identity Safeguard needs improvements in usability, integration, and support, with focus on optimization, customization, and multilingual options.
BeyondTrust should focus on automating the update process to reduce unnecessary ticket creation.
CEO at MICRODYN AG
We are looking for a feature where if someone is doing something risky during their session, it should alert and possibly disable their credentials.
Lead Engg. Information Assurance at ACPL Systems Pvt Ltd
For some configurations on the SPS side, if I need to make changes, such as for DNS servers, I must redeploy the machine.
Consultant at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
There are many steps. We are still in the onboarding phase, and it seems very manual.
Systems Administrator at a university with 10,001+ employees
Another area for improvement could be the threat detection capabilities, like those seen in other PAM vendors.
Team Lead / Consultant at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access offers variable pricing, justified by rapid ROI and functionality, with crucial licensing understanding for cost management.
One Identity Safeguard's pricing is higher than competitors but valued for its logical licensing and flexibility in larger deployments.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it is expensive, yet not the most expensive in the market, so the price can be considered justifiable.
CEO at MICRODYN AG
It is one of those where the more you buy, the cheaper it is.
Systems Administrator at a university with 10,001+ employees
It is cheaper than CyberArk.
Team Lead / Consultant at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
It is more expensive than Secret Server but way less expensive than CyberArk.
IAM Specialist
 

Valuable Features

BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access offers flexible, secure remote management with easy deployment, multi-factor authentication, and strong integration capabilities.
One Identity Safeguard enhances security with seamless integration, intuitive interface, and robust session management, preferred for complex environments.
The secure access must be audited live, ensuring patient data protection.
CEO at MICRODYN AG
The session monitoring and recording feature definitely helps security and audit with BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access.
Lead Engg. Information Assurance at ACPL Systems Pvt Ltd
The auditing and approval mechanisms are features we did not have before and are greatly appreciated.
Systems Administrator at a university with 10,001+ employees
Automatic credential rotation helps our team by removing the need for manual changes to privileged passwords, reducing the risk of stale or shared credentials and ensuring that every access is controlled and compliant.
Technical Consultant at ProTechmanize Solutions (P) Ltd.
Just-in-time access has sped up admin task completion and improved our overall compliance reporting, allowing audits to be completed nearly half the time compared to earlier.
Manager, Account Services Delivery at Softcell Technologies Limited
 

Categories and Ranking

BeyondTrust Privileged Remo...
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
11th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (16th)
One Identity Safeguard
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
51
Ranking in other categories
User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (6th), Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access is 3.0%, down from 4.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of One Identity Safeguard is 3.7%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Privileged Access Management (PAM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
One Identity Safeguard3.7%
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access3.0%
Other93.3%
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
 

Q&A Highlights

AG
Associate VP & Cyber Security Specialist at Union Bank of California
Aug 14, 2023
 

Featured Reviews

AK
Lead Engg. Information Assurance at ACPL Systems Pvt Ltd
Strong security with room for enhancements in AI analytics
We integrate with our Active Directory regarding the role-based access controls in BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access.I have not yet utilized the endpoint least privilege management feature in BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access. There is a ready integration guide available for BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access, so there are no major issues. All API integration is available to integrate with. More organizations are moving towards cloud infrastructure with BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access. They are choosing this because they do not want to manage their on-premises and other hardware infrastructure. As we are not working with other vendors, I would rate BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access a 10 out of 10.
SachinShelar - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Account Services Delivery at Softcell Technologies Limited
Privileged access has become centralized and streamlines multi-client audits and compliance
The best features we can highlight are privileged password vaulting and automatic password rotation, just-in-time privileged access, and session monitoring and recording. These features together stand out because they significantly reduce credential exposure, enforce least privilege access, and provide full auditing visibility across multiple client environments, as we are a service delivery and IT service delivery company with multiple customer environments and access. We rely most on just-in-time privileged access with credential vaulting. It is easy for the team to use day-to-day because access requests and approvals are streamlined and automated. Credentials are never exposed and sessions are automatically logged. After initial setup, adoption was smooth and it fit well into our existing operational workflows without adding stress to our operational team to adapt to the new technology. One Identity Safeguard has strengthened privileged access security across our multiple client environments. We have seen a reduction in shared credentials and unauthorized access. We have also seen faster approval for admin tasks and improved audit readiness. It has streamlined compliance reporting and reduced the operational risk of managing multiple client environments manually. Implementing this solution, we have reduced privileged account-related incidents by thirty percent. We have also cut manual password management time by nearly fifty to sixty percent. Just-in-time access has sped up admin task completion and improved our overall compliance reporting, allowing audits to be completed nearly half the time compared to earlier.
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Answers from the Community

AG
Associate VP & Cyber Security Specialist at Union Bank of California
Aug 14, 2023
Aug 14, 2023
Based on your extensive list of requirements, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager appears to align well with your needs due to its comprehensive feature set, strong security controls, integration capabilities, and advanced analytics for privileged access. However, it's important to conduct in-depth evaluations, demos, and discussions with each vendor to ensure that the chosen tool meets all your...
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Nurlan Temirbulatov - PeerSpot reviewer
Sales Engineer at Remediant
Dec 7, 2022
Hello Avinash, it all depends on the timeline and urgency of the project. If you need to deploy a PAM tool that focuses on standing privileges, stopping lateral movement, and incorporating Zero Standing Privileges as part of Zero Trust, then please consider looking at Remediant. I've worked for BeyondTrust and have gone up against the other big players such as Delinea, Centrify, CyberArk, and HashiCorp. They more or less all offer similar solutions, but looking at your current requirements, Remediant really excels in delivering a simple, yet very effective tool in a matter of days and weeks, not months and years. 
DN
IT Manager at CAS Trading House
Aug 14, 2023
Based on your extensive list of requirements, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager appears to align well with your needs due to its comprehensive feature set, strong security controls, integration capabilities, and advanced analytics for privileged access. However, it's important to conduct in-depth evaluations, demos, and discussions with each vendor to ensure that the chosen tool meets all your specific needs and integrates seamlessly into your existing infrastructure. However, I recommend visiting the official website of Broadcom (the company that acquired Symantec's enterprise security business) or contacting their sales representatives to get the most up-to-date information about their PAM solutions, including any rebranding or changes that may have occurred. When evaluating any PAM solution, it's essential to consider factors such as security, integration capabilities, ease of use, vendor support, scalability, and alignment with your organization's specific needs and compliance requirements. It's also a good practice to request demonstrations, proofs of concept, and references from vendors to ensure that the solution meets your expectations. Remember to involve key stakeholders, such as IT, security, compliance, and management teams, in the decision-making process to ensure alignment with organizational goals and requirements.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
13%
University
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business25
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise19
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access?
The product has improved remote support capabilities since it works fine.
What needs improvement with BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access?
Improving technical support for BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access is essential. When I communicate with technical support for BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access, the response time is very slow.
What is your primary use case for BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access?
When we are using BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access with FortiGate or some Cisco third-party products, we collaborate with both vendors, take the requirement, and follow up with the technical te...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Safeguard?
My experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing of One Identity Safeguard is that pricing is good, especially in the long term, as it's way better than CyberArk's, and the other costs are...
What needs improvement with One Identity Safeguard?
One Identity Safeguard could be improved by reducing pricing a little bit, and while the support team is mostly good, better pricing would also be advantageous. Regarding needed improvements, the i...
What is your primary use case for One Identity Safeguard?
Our main use case for One Identity Safeguard is access management and session management for our privileged users. A specific example of how we use One Identity Safeguard for privileged users invol...
 

Also Known As

Bomgar Privileged Access
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Horizon Beverage, Air Liquide, Gateway Bank of Florida
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