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BeyondTrust Remote Support vs Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

BeyondTrust Remote Support
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
20th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (11th)
Microsoft Purview Privilege...
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
15th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of BeyondTrust Remote Support is 1.2%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management is 1.9%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Privileged Access Management (PAM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management1.9%
BeyondTrust Remote Support1.2%
Other96.9%
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
 

Featured Reviews

Hahn Rolf - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution elevates team collaboration and manages remote support efficiently
For me as a user in the service desk, there is already a lot of functionality in the product. I don't have any specific ideas for improvement on that side. Some technical aspects could be improved, particularly in product management. For the end user, enhancements do not seem necessary at the moment. They could probably give the technician client a more modern interface, but the crucial factor is stable connectivity in a remote session. I see more potential for improvement on the administration side, like better transparency when a patch is installed. It would be useful for administrators to see the version and patch levels of the product easily. BeyondTrust could also enhance their quality control process before releasing a new build to ensure no new bugs are present. This is a common issue among software manufacturers.
Mayeen Uddin - PeerSpot reviewer
Security features have increased satisfaction while implementation is seamless
I use Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management primarily for Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management is easy to understand, particularly its menu. I am satisfied with its security features provided through Microsoft Security. However, my company…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Screen sharing, in general, is pretty important for a service desk. Another thing that I have found to be very helpful is that you can also do screen sharing on a cell phone. When people have an issue with their cell phone, it is ordinarily very difficult to troubleshoot the issue. With BeyondTrust Remote Support, you can share the cell phone screen, and somebody can take a look at it remotely. I am not sure if other competing solutions offer this feature. It is pretty user-friendly. It is also good performance-wise."
"The time savings that we experience from being able to get hands on with a device experiencing trouble, and the time to resolve an issue is substantial."
"We are able to be more effectively connected to computers and servers all over the world."
"The support team who are interfacing with us, are excellent. They are on time for any response."
"We rarely need support for anything, but when we do, they are on it and always helpful."
"We have the ability to securely assist users remotely with a stable product, which allows for reporting capabilities, SAML authentication, and ServiceNow integration."
"One of the largest values that we get from Bomgar Remote Support tool is the ability to assist our drivers with their mobile devices. We were unable to do this previously."
"It has a straightforward setup. Bomgar has created a simple, lightweight deployment process."
"Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management is easy to understand, particularly its menu."
"The integration with Azure Identity is a significant advantage, as it allows for seamless automation and power app integration."
"Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management is easy to understand, particularly its menu."
"The integration with Azure Identity is a significant advantage, as it allows for seamless automation and power app integration."
"The ability to provide just-in-time privileged access and set specific parameters for access duration is highly beneficial."
"The integration with other Microsoft solutions is a standout feature of Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management."
 

Cons

"Customer support was better in the past. About two years ago, the response times became longer."
"It could be more compatible with other applications. We had trouble with compatibility when it came to Entrust. This is because we had issues with Windows machines when we installed Entrust."
"The Bomgar representative console could do with modernising. The Web rep console introduced is a marked improvement, but is currently not at feature parity with the thick client. This is being worked on."
"Non-Windows support capabilities need improvement. They need to expand into Macs, iOS, and Android. It's there now, however, there's room for growth and that's probably the best area to expand."
"iOS interactive support would be a cool addition. Right now it's a non-interactive view."
"They need to ensure that the remote support is compatible with the other cloud solution providers, like Huawei. Currently it is only compatible with Azure, AWS and KVM."
"It lacks voice integration like the other products because they need the compression to support that large amount of concurrent sessions. We've had to sacrifice voice."
"Lacks remote support and privileged remote access in the one product."
"Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management could improve integration with multiple cloud environments."
"I do not see any financial benefit after implementing Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management, however, this question would be better answered by my manager."
"Sometimes, its functions, like XLOOKUP in Microsoft Excel, do not find situations properly, especially without the use of pivot tables."
"Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management has made progress in providing insights into generative AI tools being used within organizations, but customers need to further track where sensitive information is being used within AI tooling."
"There's room for improvement in Microsoft's documentation, as it often lacks clarity."
"Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management could improve integration with multiple cloud environments."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We believe for the money, it is worth what you pay."
"It is not the most cost effective solution on the market."
"For a smaller customer, the cloud solution costs around $2300 per user per year."
"Although the upfront cost is a bit overwhelming, the appliance will pay for itself in less than two years."
"The cost currently according to the client is a bit high for them."
"I would like to order more licenses. This would allow us to support more end users concurrently."
"I would prefer that it was more affordable."
"Pricing is reasonable for what the service is offering. If it is looked at from a purely remote control perspective then it might appear expensive, but it is the wider functionality that should be considered too."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Healthcare Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise18
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with BeyondTrust Remote Support?
For me as a user in the service desk, there is already a lot of functionality in the product. I don't have any specific ideas for improvement on that side. Some technical aspects could be improved,...
What advice do you have for others considering BeyondTrust Remote Support?
If used properly by a service desk agent, the cost of the tool is justified. The price reflects the tool's capabilities. I would rate the product ten out of ten. Overall, I give it a rating of ten ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BeyondTrust Remote Support?
The cost depends on the number of licenses a customer buys. For a smaller customer, the cloud solution costs around $2300 per user per year. If you have an on-premises solution, you'll also need to...
What do you like most about Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management?
The ability to provide just-in-time privileged access and set specific parameters for access duration is highly beneficial.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management?
Regarding improvements for Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management, there are still some challenges. Purview contains numerous predefined sensitive information types, which sometimes makes i...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management?
We are a company offering solutions to other customers, and Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management provides great helping features and solutions. It is not the only thing needed to prevent ...
 

Also Known As

Bomgar Remote Support
Microsoft Privileged Access Management (PAM)
 

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Sample Customers

InterContinental Hotels Group, Williams-Sonoma Inc., eBay, Carbonite, Computer Sciences Corporation
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