CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager vs Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management comparison

CyberArk and Microsoft are both solutions in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category. CyberArk is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.7, while Microsoft is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.8. CyberArk holds a 3.2% mindshare in PAM, compared to Microsoft’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of CyberArk users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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86% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager and Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager vs. Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management Report (Updated: September 2025).

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CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager vs. Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management

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Categories and Ranking

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege...

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Compliance (5th), Anti-Malware Tools (5th), Application Control (5th), Ransomware Protection (5th)

Microsoft Purview Privilege...

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

15th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

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 CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is 3.2%, down from 3.6% 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
Product	Market Share (%)
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager	3.2%
Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management	1.9%
Other	94.9%

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Sumit Chavan

Lead Consultant at Aujas Networks Pvt Ltd

Helps secure the infrastructure and control users with admin rights

There are many features that are currently missing. A customization option is required for certain policies. For instance, if we need to stop PowerShell scripting, we have to create a different policy for that. Being able to create a sub-level policy within a top-level policy would be good. Currently, no user-based policy option is available inside the EPM console. We can only create computer-based policies. The database is available, but there is a drawback in not being able to create local groups on the EPM console. We only have to depend on Active Directory. This limits infrastructure security as we depend on the Active Directory team to manage user groups. If they remove any users, we lose control. If we could create groups locally and block them or set specific policies, we would have more control. Local endpoint management is missing from the EPM site. Moreover, there is an issue with policies not running as expected when we make enhancements. We have to find multiple ways to whitelist applications or enhance policies.

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Mayeen Uddin

Officer at SFIL

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…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The password rotation and the session recording are the most valuable features."

"Their customer support was excellent."

"You can use it to strip users of their local admin rights and, at the same time, elevate applications for them."

"What sets CyberArk apart is its continuous innovation, staying ahead of the competition."

"It offers great performance."

"The most valuable feature of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is its scalability."

"We have not had issues with CyberArk. It works very smoothly. We can do many things with CyberArk. It helps us to see exactly what is happening."

"The solution is scalable."

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"The ability to provide just-in-time privileged access and set specific parameters for access duration is highly beneficial."

"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 integration with other Microsoft solutions is a standout feature of Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management."

Cons

"CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager could be improved by simplifying the administration process, specifically when setting up policies and applications."

"The product's threat protection and defense capabilities need enhancement."

"The turnaround time of the support team is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"The solution's pricing could be better."

"The product is expensive."

"CyberArk is a pretty heavy solution."

"Without knowledge, you are not able to find some items as they are really hidden within the UI."

"CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager can improve its Identity Governance, which is already working effectively yet could continue to enhance its capabilities."

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"Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management could improve integration with multiple cloud environments."

"There's room for improvement in Microsoft's documentation, as it often lacks clarity."

"I do not see any financial benefit after implementing Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management, however, this question would be better answered by my manager."

"Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management could improve integration with multiple cloud environments."

"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."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost for CyberArk is very high."

"licensing for this solution is based on the number of APV (privileged users), and the number of sessions that you want to record."

"I think that it was in the range of $200,000 that had to get approved."

"I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten since the price can be too high for smaller businesses."

"The solution requires an annual license to use it. There can be some extra costs in some cases."

"It's not at the lower end of the market. I think the price is reasonable considering the quality it delivers. It is a top-notch solution at a fair price point."

"The tool is priced high. I would rate its pricing an eight out of ten."

"Although I do not deal directly with the pricing, CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is costly compared to other solutions. However, it offers beneficial features."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Government

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 Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	18

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Questions from the Community

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...

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What do you like most about CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?

The most valuable feature of the solution is its performance.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?

I believe it's quite a reasonably priced solution. It's not very common to use CyberArk because it's a niche solution, but customers who are willing to control administrative accounts are willing t...

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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.

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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...

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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 ...

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Overview

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager, a critical and foundational endpoint control addresses the underlying weaknesses of endpoint defenses against a privileged attacker and helps enterprises defend against these attacks through removing local admin rights, enforcing least privilege, and implementing foundational endpoint security controls across all Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints from hybrid to cloud environments.

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Privileged access management allows granular access control over privileged admin tasks in Office 365. It can help protect your organization from breaches that use existing privileged admin accounts with standing access to sensitive data or access to critical configuration settings. Privileged access management requires users to request just-in-time access to complete elevated and privileged tasks through a highly scoped and time-bounded approval workflow. This configuration gives users just-enough-access to perform the task at hand, without risking exposure of sensitive data or critical configuration settings. Enabling privileged access management in Microsoft 365 allows your organization to operate with zero standing privileges and provide a layer of defense against standing administrative access vulnerabilities.

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