CyberArk Identity vs Varonis Platform comparison

CyberArk and Varonis are both solutions in the User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) category. CyberArk is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.1, while Varonis is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.0. CyberArk holds a 0.8% mindshare in UBA, compared to Varonis’s 4.9% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of CyberArk users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Varonis users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 7, 2025

CyberArk Identity and Varonis Platform compete in identity and data security management. CyberArk Identity seems to have the upper hand in access management, while Varonis excels in data security and monitoring.

Features: CyberArk Identity offers robust identity management and privileged access management with features like password rotation, multi-factor authentication, and seamless integrations with tools like UiPath and Splunk. It simplifies onboarding and provides a strong security framework for financial services. Varonis Platform focuses on data security by identifying sensitive data, improving alerting and reporting, and offering comprehensive data access governance.

Room for Improvement: CyberArk Identity could improve its user interface and mobile device management, enhance third-party integration, and refine its scalability and configuration complexity. It would benefit from seamless federation enhancements without an Identity Connector. Varonis Platform should work on faster transitions to cloud services, faster handling of large data sets, and consider integrating DLP capabilities. Its modular licensing model is expensive, impacting affordability for smaller companies.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: CyberArk Identity provides various deployment options, including public, private, hybrid cloud, and on-premises solutions, though its technical support receives mixed feedback regarding skill level and response times. Varonis Platform offers both on-premises and cloud solutions, receiving praise for its reliable technical support, despite occasional delays in responses.

Pricing and ROI: CyberArk Identity is noted for high costs but offers competitive pricing structures with substantial cost savings over time, although upfront and maintenance expenses are significant. Varonis Platform's high costs stem from a modular pricing model and licensing requirements based on servers, proving too prohibitive for some smaller businesses due to high setup costs.

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Categories and Ranking

CyberArk Identity

Ranking in User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)

9th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Authentication Systems (10th), Identity Management (IM) (8th), Authorization Software (3rd), Enterprise Password Managers (6th), Access Management (6th), Active Directory Management (6th), Cloud Resource Access Management (3rd), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (6th)

Varonis Platform

Ranking in User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)

7th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Security (20th), Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (9th), Data Governance (4th), SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) (5th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (3rd), Compliance Management (7th), Ransomware Protection (10th), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (7th), Insider Risk Management (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) category, the mindshare of CyberArk Identity is 0.8%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Varonis Platform is 4.9%, up from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Varonis Platform	4.9%
CyberArk Identity	0.8%
Other	94.3%

User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)

Featured Reviews

Julio Montero

Access Management Analyst at Telefónica

Access management system provides strong security and effortless user authentication

The solution can be deployed on cloud or on-premises. CyberArk is more on the cloud than on local hardware. The deployment is initially quite difficult. That said, when you are doing the implementation of CyberArk, there are so many tutorials that make the learning process very easy. The only complaint could be the language barrier. It's difficult if you don't have a very good level of English. Otherwise, it is very easy. You can have it set up within three months without much difficulty. It's hard to get started, however, once you get going, it gets easier. A full deployment takes half a year or less. There is some maintenance necessary. A company is constantly hiring and letting go of employees. The access is always changing, so access must always be adjusted. Or, if we need another law of filter, we would need to add those, or even take them away. That's another aspect of maintenance.

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Frederic Delos

Senior Cloud Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Offers the ability to identify sensitive areas, allowing you to drill down into the sensitive data

The most effective feature for me is its ability to identify sensitive areas, allowing you to drill down into the sensitive data, provided you have access, to determine whether it's a false positive or a true positive. That's the best thing for me, out of all of it. It's got everything, like other ones, but I like to be able to look at something if I'm doing forensics on the alert and say, "Okay, do I really need to do something with this?" For example, we don't want sensitive data in our OneDrive. So it identifies the sensitive data that's possibly in the OneDrive. And what I can do is look at it and identify whether it's actually sensitive data in Datalert or whether it looks like sensitive data, but I know it's a false positive. If it is a false positive, I can basically say ignore this pattern based on X, Y, and Z, you know, whether it's Redjax or keyword proximity. So I like that. With other tools, I gotta go through a whole process because it's a little bit more complex. Here, I can tag it and bag it in one shot. And the next good time I scan, it slips over it. So it helps in that.

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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

"CyberArk Identity has improved my organization by helping us attain the culture of secure access to all our apps, making it easy to create access identities that determine who is allowed to access certain assets."

"Being able to integrate CyberArk Identity with Microsoft Defender is valuable."

"The feature that we find most valuable is the ability to integrate multiple IDs for on-premises Active Directory."

"The most valuable feature of CyberArk Identity is the adaptive interface."

"If anyone makes an error, or if an incident occurs by accident, the business will not be harmed as a result of this activity."

"The UI is very simplified, and the documentation of CyberArk Identity is very crisp and clear."

"The initial setup of CyberArk Identity was straightforward."

"Overall, I would rate CyberArk Identity a nine out of ten."

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"The solution has significantly improved data security and compliance posture by allowing us to track and monitor activities. We can see who accesses data and when files are created and understand what's happening in our environment."

"The solution ensures that users have not accidentally shared sensitive information with the wrong people or too many people."

"Technical support from Varonis is rated as nine out of ten."

"There's also a 90-day policy where if a user is not using the warehouse, it will automatically delete that username."

"It can easily identify unusual behavior or access patterns that may pose a potential threat, while operating as a unified reporting system."

"The solution's classification engine is highly configurable and efficient."

"Varonis Platform is transparent and captures everything in the environment without impacting the performance. The tool helps us unify data feeds into a single reporting system."

"The 24/7 support is the most valuable feature. They have been able to answer support questions pretty quickly."

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Cons

"Some areas experience slowness based on the workload. There's a need to enhance network performance despite the good user experience with access management."

"One area for improvement is the complexity of the learning curve for new users."

"Something they could improve is the management of multifactor authentication. When you translate the page from one language to another, it can be a difficult process."

"In terms of general user feedback, the more security you put in front of a user, the more they complain. So usability and the user experience are always a challenge. So there's always room for improvement."

"To enhance the product, they can consider improving the user interface of the software and possibly the customer support team. Sometimes, there is a delay in handling my inquiries via email, which could be addressed for better service."

"The solution's difficulty in gaining skill sets should be improved because it's a vertical product."

"The configuration and setup procedures are a bit complex."

"One area for improvement is the complexity of the learning curve for new users."

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"The solution's areas of improvement are the interface and the dependency on on-premises deployment for some components."

"The solution's interface is a little complicated with regard to setting up filters and reports."

"I would like it to have cloud integration."

"For unstructured data monitoring, it's one of the top ones, if not the top one, due to its usability."

"There is one thing that if I add something manually, I get so many alerts. That's the biggest bad thing."

"One area for improvement is the calculation engine. When applying rules in Varonis, especially for large datasets (terabytes of data), the calculations can be slow and require time to process. Speeding up this process would be beneficial."

"Varonis requires more access permissions for its core functions compared to competitors, which can be a concern for companies about data safety."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is acceptable. It is worth considering what we are protecting with the amount charged."

"We find that the pricing and licensing of this solution is adequate, as compared to the other competitors in the market."

"It's not that affordable compared to Delinea or other products. They're less expensive and allow more customization. For the cost, it is expensive."

"Their pricing is obviously a lot higher than many vendors in the marketplace but their service is also unmatched."

"There is an initial license and then there is a subscription needed."

"I would rate the tool’s pricing a seven out of ten. The product’s pricing is expensive and is on a yearly basis. You will need to pay around 10,000 GBP for 500 users."

"I think it is a fairly priced tool. I rate the tool between six and seven on a scale of one to ten where one is expensive, and ten is cheap."

"There could be some additional costs apart from the licensing costs of the solution when you want to develop connectors in CyberArk Identity."

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"The platform is expensive. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."

"It's expensive, kind of, really expensive."

"Varonis Platform wasn't certainly the cheapest solution."

"The pricing is good. It neither expensive nor cheap. It is average."

"You could do a subscription, where you pay yearly, or you could purchase it outright. The licensing cost is based on the number of users on the system that you are monitoring."

"Licensing is on an annual basis. Maintenance and renewal fees are separate. Varonis Datalert is quite expensive."

"I would rate the pricing an eight out of ten, with ten being the most expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Insurance Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	9

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	11

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about CyberArk Identity?

The integration capabilities, ability to integrate CyberArk into the overall IBB strategy of our current clients.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Identity?

I am not certain about CyberArk Identity's exact pricing model. For comparison, Okta was around five dollars per user. CyberArk Identity offers good discounts to some clients, which influences thei...

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What needs improvement with CyberArk Identity?

The reporting functionality is somewhat complicated. While I would rate CyberArk Identity and Okta on the same level, Okta's reporting is crisper and clearer. For CyberArk Identity, you need knowle...

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What do you like most about Varonis Platform?

The solution has significantly improved data security and compliance posture by allowing us to track and monitor activities. We can see who accesses data and when files are created and understand w...

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What needs improvement with Varonis Platform?

Varonis started as an on-premises solution and is transitioning to cloud. It hasn't fully moved yet, which is an area for improvement. Varonis requires more access permissions for its core function...

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What is your primary use case for Varonis Platform?

The primary use case for Varonis Platform is data discovery, specifically for discovering sensitive data in our organization to protect it. We are looking for a solution that can scan our repositor...

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Overview

CyberArk Identity is a versatile identity management solution suitable for a wide range of enterprises. It is designed to enhance enterprise security and improve user experience. Its focus on security, compliance, and operational efficiency, combined with positive user feedback, makes it a strong contender in the identity management space.

CyberArk Identity offers a robust suite of features to manage user identities and access privileges. It focuses on securing access to resources across various environments, including cloud and on-premises applications. Its capabilities include single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), lifecycle management, and privileged access management. These features are engineered to streamline access control, enhance security, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Single Sign-On (SSO) simplifies user access by providing a single authentication point for multiple applications.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security by requiring additional verification methods.
Lifecycle Management automates user account provisioning and deprovisioning, aligning with HR processes and compliance requirements.
Privileged Access Management secures and monitors access to critical systems and data by privileged users.

According to our user interviews, CyberArk Identity is praised for its reliability and user-friendly interface. IT professionals highlight the ease of integration with existing systems, while business executives appreciate the visibility it provides into access and identity management across the organization. Users also commend the responsive customer support, which is crucial for enterprise-level solutions.

IT Professionals found that CyberArk Identity's focus on multi-layered security significantly reduced the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access. With a centralized dashboard and automation features, you can streamline identity and access management tasks, saving time and reducing complexity. Finally, it helps meet various compliance requirements.

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Varonis Platform enhances data security and governance with advanced analytics, identifying unusual access patterns and sensitive areas. Its centralized interface manages permissions across systems, offering essential capabilities for alerting and reporting.

Varonis Platform provides continuous data protection and monitoring by identifying and alerting on unauthorized data access. It offers comprehensive insights into file access and user activities, supporting data classification and simplifying compliance with tracking and monitoring capabilities. Integration with storage systems enables users to manage permissions and access effectively. Room for improvement includes cloud integration and simplifying its interface and calculation engine for ease of use. Challenges include on-premises dependency, licensing costs, and a need for enhanced DLP capabilities.

What are the primary features of Varonis Platform?

24/7 Technical Support: Ensures continuous assistance and issue resolution.
Advanced Analytics: Identifies unusual data access patterns for increased security.
Centralized Permission Management: Manages access permissions across systems.
Data Classification: Categorizes data to enhance protection measures.
Integration with Storage Systems: Simplifies compliance through tracking and monitoring.

What benefits and ROI should users expect?

Increased Security: Protects against unauthorized data access.
Compliance Simplification: Offers comprehensive tracking and monitoring to meet compliance standards.
Efficient Permission Management: Simplifies access controls across platforms.
Enhanced Alerting: Provides timely notifications of potential security breaches.

In finance, Varonis aids in safeguarding sensitive financial data, while in healthcare, it secures patient records. Legal industries utilize it for protecting client information, and retail sectors manage sensitive customer data. These industries benefit from Varonis' ability to prevent unauthorized access and streamline compliance.

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Sample Customers

MLB, Citi, Pfizer, SulAmerica, GE Capital, Shiseido

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