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CyberArk Privileged Access Manager vs ManageEngine Password Manager Pro comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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
Organizations gain enhanced security, compliance, and cost savings with CyberArk, improving efficiency, user adoption, and risk reduction.
Sentiment score
2.1
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro improved security, productivity, and cost-efficiency by automating password tasks and centralizing access management.
The return on investment lies in improved security infrastructure, addressing over-privileged access, and reducing the risk of credential compromise, which is a major source of data breaches.
Cyber Security Engineer at Isolutions Associates Ltd (ISOLS)
The end users have the authority to reconcile the password or verify it before using session isolation, which is one of the unique features that can be enabled through Privileged Session Manager, preventing any attacks from happening within the organization when connected with sessions through CyberArk Privileged Access Manager.
Senior Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager has helped customers save on costs primarily by reducing the number of engineering and information security personnel.
Head of Sales Services Department at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
CyberArk's support receives mixed reviews, praised for expertise but criticized for delays, especially at Tier One, yet committed to improvement.
Sentiment score
7.0
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro's support is responsive with knowledgeable staff, but PAM cases may experience delays.
CyberArk has been exceptional in coming back to us with immediate responses.
IT Cyber Security Lead at a mining and metals company with 1,001-5,000 employees
It could be forever until you talk to someone who knows what they are doing.
Senior PAM Consultant at iC Consult GmbH
Based on the issue resolution and support quality, I rate the support 10 out of 10.
Operation Specialists at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The support for PAM is not very prompt as it requires logging a case first and responses can take a day or two.
Network Administrator at a media company with 201-500 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager scales efficiently for diverse needs, with flexible deployment options and positive user feedback on growth adaptability.
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.
The CPM can reportedly handle up to 50,000 accounts independently without issue.
Privileged Access Management Engineer at a hospitality company with 10,001+ employees
I would rate it a ten out of ten for scalability.
IT Cyber Security Lead at a mining and metals company with 1,001-5,000 employees
They had 40,000 passwords in this one safe, and it was saving the last ten iterations of each password object. That means they had 400,000 password objects in this safe. They exceeded the limit.
Senior PAM Consultant at iC Consult GmbH
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is praised for its robust stability and high availability, with minor issues noted under heavy load.
Sentiment score
8.9
Users find ManageEngine Password Manager Pro stable, reliable, easy to recover, and praise its performance and dependability.
Proper fine-tuning and expertise ensure the product performs well.
Cybersecurity Specialist at a comms service provider with 5,001-10,000 employees
Overall, the stability of the solution is high.
Senior Cybersecurity Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
It has a large customer base and positive feedback within my network.
Senior Manager at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Room For Improvement

CyberArk Privileged Access Manager needs UI, integration, documentation, performance, complexity improvements, better plugins, licensing, reporting, and support.
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro needs user interface improvements and affordable pricing, catering mainly to tech-savvy users with limited support.
They want everything to be on the cloud, but even in the SaaS version of CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, they need to deploy some servers on-premises.
Presales Engineer at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
We cannot generate a plug-in for web-based applications.
Contractor at a pharma/biotech company with 5,001-10,000 employees
If they want clients to move to the cloud, they need to support them in real-time.
Senior Manager at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
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.
Network Administrator at a media company with 201-500 employees
 

Setup Cost

CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is costly but offers robust features and security, providing value despite higher pricing.
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro is cost-effective for enterprises, with a 25,000 rands fee, compared favorably to competitors.
CyberArk is expensive compared to other products I know.
Cybersecurity Specialist at a comms service provider with 5,001-10,000 employees
CyberArk is comparatively expensive compared to other PAM solutions, such as Delinea, especially during renewal.
Presales Engineer at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
CyberArk's SaaS solution is particularly expensive.
Senior Manager at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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.
Network Administrator at a media company with 201-500 employees
 

Valuable Features

CyberArk Privileged Access Manager offers password management, session monitoring, and threat analytics to enhance security and compliance.
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro provides secure, user-friendly password management with strong features, direct machine login, and auditing capabilities.
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager helps ensure data privacy because we now know who is using which credentials and at what time.
Senior Cybersecurity Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
It keeps a record of activities, allowing me to easily fetch screen recordings to detect any misuse and see who did what and what happened.
Senior Manager at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
It can integrate with Splunk, SNMP, and other solutions and technologies.
Technical Support Analyst at Capgemini
The auditing feature is particularly valuable as it makes privileged account usage auditable.
Network Administrator at a media company with 201-500 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

CyberArk Privileged Access ...
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
229
Ranking in other categories
User Activity Monitoring (1st), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (1st), Mainframe Security (2nd), Operational Technology (OT) Security (3rd)
ManageEngine Password Manag...
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
14th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (17th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Enterprise Password Managers category, the mindshare of CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is 6.9%, down from 7.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Password Manager Pro is 1.6%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Password Managers Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager6.9%
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro1.6%
Other91.5%
Enterprise Password Managers
 

Q&A Highlights

it_user490440 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Dec 07, 2018
 

Featured Reviews

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Senior PAM Consultant at iC Consult GmbH
Makes privileged access management easy with automation and granular control
Many people underestimate the value of these tools because they treat them as simple automated password management. Once you realize the volume of passwords in your organization and factor in nonhuman passwords, you realize its value. Last year, CyberArk Impact cited 45 nonhuman passwords for every human password. If you have 10,000 employees, you can imagine the number of passwords. There are also many other operations. For example, you have a Qualys scanner that needs to reach out and touch all your endpoints and scan them for vulnerabilities. They use an API call to CyberArk to pull out a Privileged credential that allows them to log in to that target. This is an automated machine call. It is tapping into CyberArk to get that credential. There can be hundreds of thousands of those operations a day. You do not want to manage those passwords by hand. Some people marginalize the significance of such a solution by saying that it is just a fancy password changer. It goes well beyond that, especially with API calls and automation. Its importance extends beyond merely changing passwords; it involves automation, API calls, and process integration, crucial in agile environments for standing up new Amazon servers or other processes needing privileged credentials. CyberArk can automate these tasks into their build processes. Another critical feature is the proxy service via Privileged Session Manager (PSM), providing not only a proxy between your user and the target servers, protecting against malware but also offering session recording. Many companies I have worked with implemented a PAM product as a knee-jerk reaction to SOX audit requirements. They discovered they needed session recording and retention for regulatory compliance. This has become a major factor for clients instituting CyberArk, so PSM is a big deal in addition to regular password rotation.
reviewer1271400 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at a media company with 201-500 employees
Auditing enhances privileged account security with a fast deployment
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 or two days. This process is slower compared to other products from the same manufacturer.
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Answers from the Community

it_user490440 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Dec 7, 2018
Dec 7, 2018
The pros of cyberark are mentioned below. 1. AD Bridge 2. Privilege thereat analytics 3. Failover model 4. SSH Key password management 5. Command control management (Viewinfinity for windows and OPM for linux) 6. Discovery of ssh keys,application pools,scheduled task using Cyberark DNA. 7. Stability of the product 8. R&D of cyberark 9. Check gartner report of 2015 and other reports for PAM...
2 out of 4 answers
CD
Product Marketing Analyst with 1,001-5,000 employees
Aug 4, 2016
Hi, I work for ManageEngine Password Manager Pro. We have comparison documents against all our major competitors including Cyberark. Please send your request to: passwordmanagerpro-support@manageengine.com. We'll be glad to send it across to you.
it_user381891 - PeerSpot reviewer
Account Manager at a marketing services firm with 51-200 employees
Aug 4, 2016
Hi, Thanks for your message. Before I review with our Cyber Security analysts, could you please help me understand if you are looking for free advice or if you have any budget? Many thanks in advance. Best regards, Matthieu Page Account Manager PAC-CXP From: Ariel Lindenfeld - Community Manager at IT Central Station > Reply-To: "replies@itcentralstation.com" > Date: Thursday, 4 August 2016 12:14 To: Matthieu PAGE > Subject: Seeking expertise in CyberArk Privileged Account Security Hi, Can you help out a colleague with the following question about CyberArk Privileged Account Security: ----- CyberArk vs. ManageEngine Password Manager Pro I'm looking for a comparison of CyberArk vs. ManageEngine Password Manager Pro in terms of process and technology. What are the main pros and cons of each solutions? ----- Please reply to this email with your response or post your answer here. User's background: User at a financial services firm with 1000+ employees You've been a member of IT Central Station since February 2016. In a market full of vendor hype, we provide free connections between real users of CyberArk Privileged Account Security to share advice and make better buying decisions. Thanks for being part of the community, Ariel Lindenfeld Community Director, IT Central Station IT Central Station 244 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10001 (646) 328-1944 To change notifications, please visit your subscription page or unsubscribe completely from similar emails. um-nqn 127297 gitbdelZHdUZVFKMDFMWmUyMXZWMVp3blhaSU45WktkZnd0MWhYVHBKWDRqS3BMTG5VV0o5bXVHNlQrYUJNemR4RHpFRS0taTFsKzBXa3d0TXA5MENETW5mYlFqUT09--270145b21471d5bf355c039a7d6f9580129c57c1gitbdel
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
6%
Government
14%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business59
Midsize Enterprise40
Large Enterprise173
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

How does Sailpoint IdentityIQ compare with CyberArk PAM?
We evaluated Sailpoint IdentityIQ before ultimately choosing CyberArk. Sailpoint Identity Platform is a solution to manage risks in cloud enterprise environments. It automates and streamlines the m...
What do you like most about CyberArk Privileged Access Manager?
The most valuable features of the solution are control and analytics.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Privileged Access Manager?
My thoughts on the pricing of CyberArk Privileged Access Manager depend entirely on the vendors' requirements. If they want their things to be secure, they have to spend accordingly. We have four t...
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

CyberArk Privileged Access Security, CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault
Password Manager Pro
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Rockwell Automation
Australian Catholic University
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