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CyberArk Privileged Access Manager vs ManageEngine Password Manager Pro comparison

 

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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
6.7
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager enhances security, automates tasks, aids SOX compliance, reduces risks, and scales security operations efficiently.
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.
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.
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager has helped customers save on costs primarily by reducing the number of engineering and information security personnel.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
CyberArk's support shows improvement with efficient service but needs faster responses for high-priority issues and better tier coordination.
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 could be forever until you talk to someone who knows what they are doing.
Based on the issue resolution and support quality, I rate the support 10 out of 10.
The support for PAM is not very prompt as it requires logging a case first and responses can take a day or two.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is scalable and adaptable, supporting growth and diverse infrastructures despite potential licensing complexities.
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.
I would rate it a ten out of ten for scalability.
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.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is stable and reliable, with minor bugs often due to configuration or infrastructure issues.
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.
Overall, the stability of the solution is high.
It has a large customer base and positive feedback within my network.
 

Room For Improvement

Users find CyberArk Privileged Access Manager needing UI updates, better integration, improved documentation, customizable reporting, and enhanced automation.
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.
We cannot generate a plug-in for web-based applications.
If they want clients to move to the cloud, they need to support them in real-time.
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.
 

Setup Cost

CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is costly but offers strong security, appealing to large enterprises with flexible subscription options.
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.
CyberArk is comparatively expensive compared to other PAM solutions, such as Delinea, especially during renewal.
CyberArk's SaaS solution is particularly expensive.
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.
 

Valuable Features

CyberArk Privileged Access Manager enhances security with policy automation, AI threat detection, and flexible, scalable privilege account management.
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.
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.
It can integrate with Splunk, SNMP, and other solutions and technologies.
The auditing feature is particularly valuable as it makes privileged account usage auditable.
 

Categories and Ranking

CyberArk Privileged Access ...
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
228
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) (18th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Enterprise Password Managers category, the mindshare of CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is 7.7%, down from 8.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Password Manager Pro is 1.4%, down from 1.5% 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 Manager7.7%
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro1.4%
Other90.9%
Enterprise Password Managers
 

Q&A Highlights

it_user490440 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 07, 2018
 

Featured Reviews

Atul-Gujar - PeerSpot reviewer
Secures critical infrastructures with essential user session audit records
A potential area for improvement is enhancing support for cluster environments and distributed Vaults. Clients in multiple countries that need central access have different challenges that require better solutions from CyberArk. For financial services, CyberArk can improve incident response by ensuring fast support for critical priority tickets to meet compliance requirements. Providing more documentation on CyberArk is recommended for new team members to enhance their troubleshooting capabilities. I understand it's up to the client, but 99% fail to change the demo key, so it's crucial for CyberArk to emphasize changing the key and documenting it as part of the installation process.
StephanBotha - PeerSpot reviewer
Secure, safe, reliable, and easy to use
As the infrastructure team, we utilize it to store all our service accounts and web account passwords. We use it for every password we require to access as a tool The tool is secure, safe, reliable, and easy to use. The update might get a bit easier. I have been using ManageEngine Password…
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Answers from the Community

it_user490440 - PeerSpot reviewer
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
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
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
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
13%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Legal Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business60
Midsize Enterprise41
Large Enterprise171
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
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?
There has been no reduced cost associated with CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, as when it is required, you must pay for their licensing and prepare the full environment. While there are costs f...
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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