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Dameware Remote Support vs Idira Identity comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 2, 2026

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

Dameware Remote Support
Ranking in Active Directory Management
19th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (29th)
Idira Identity
Ranking in Active Directory Management
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
Authentication Systems (9th), Identity Management (IM) (9th), Authorization Software (2nd), Enterprise Password Managers (9th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (10th), Access Management (7th), Cloud Resource Access Management (3rd), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Active Directory Management category, the mindshare of Dameware Remote Support is 2.6%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Idira Identity is 2.7%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Active Directory Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
CyberArk Identity2.7%
Dameware Remote Support2.6%
Other94.7%
Active Directory Management
 

Featured Reviews

it_user323577 - PeerSpot reviewer
Tier1 - IT Support Technician at a comms service provider with 501-1,000 employees
We're able to see issues from the users' perspectives, but there are issues when connecting over VPN.
The ability to see issue from users perspective and installation of software. Worked well for awhile but issues with it connecting over VPN was a major drawback. We've been using it since 2009. We also utilize GoToAssist which has more features and runs smoother. It also allows us to send…
Hariharan Thangasamy - PeerSpot reviewer
Cybersecurity Delivery Analyst at Accenture
Has strengthened privileged access control and improved audit visibility through session monitoring and password rotation
On the identity product side, it is awesome. However, they can improve in the documentation parts. For example, if there is a migration process, I can see the maximum customers are moving from self-hosted to on-premises or from on-premises to the cloud. It would be helpful if they released a generalized document for processes such as migration. A clear overview document would assist us in understanding more about the tool, configurations, and automations to enhance our security. Regarding the initial setup of CyberArk Identity, I faced some challenges. At some points, I could not find proper documentation for deploying, enhancing, or integrating with other components. I could not find the proper documentation in the community portal.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It was very easy to install."
"Using DameWare has made the troubleshooting process faster."
"The ability to control admin rights through AD groups allows the techs to have all of the rights that they would normally without adjustments on the backend of the product."
"The tool is a very strong and valuable enterprise solution, particularly in ensuring the continuity of service."
"Overall, I would rate CyberArk Identity a nine out of ten."
"The tool helps with authentication. It acts as an MFA for any kind of privileged access that occurs in our organization."
"The feature that we find most valuable is the ability to integrate multiple IDs for on-premises Active Directory."
"The initial setup of CyberArk Identity was straightforward."
"As soon as it is implemented, it fundamentally changes how users access systems, providing immediate security benefits."
"CyberArk Identity is at the top."
"The most valuable features of CyberArk Identity are its ability to control access to administrative staff."
 

Cons

"SolarWinds has a great KB but many of the articles are lacking updated information and the keyword search is lacking if you don't have previous experience with the product and encounter issues."
"Worked well for awhile but issues with it connecting over VPN was a major drawback."
"The reporting functionality is somewhat complicated."
"The solution's difficulty in gaining skill sets should be improved because it's a vertical product."
"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."
"CyberArk Identity's GUI is an area with certain shortcomings that need improvement."
"The solution could be easier to use and I found it to be very complex involving many steps."
"It was pretty complex to implement CyberArk Identity. We had some help from a partner, and that helped a lot. But even for the partner, it was really difficult to streamline the process of implementing."
"They can include the Mobile Device Management (MDM) feature."
"While CyberArk Identity is a leader in Identity Security, the integration of multiple components could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"CyberArk Identity is an expensive solution."
"There is an initial license and then there is a subscription needed."
"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."
"In terms of pricing, BeyondTrust and CyberArk tend to be more expensive, with CyberArk receiving an eight out of ten, in this regard."
"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."
"The pricing is acceptable. It is worth considering what we are protecting with the amount charged."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Retailer
8%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

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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...
What needs improvement with CyberArk Identity?
We do not specifically use the password vaulting feature of CyberArk Identity. The centralized user dashboard of CyberArk Identity has not been that important for us. If it would be possible to sha...
What is your primary use case for CyberArk Identity?
It's not being purchased through AWS, but we're using CyberArk Identity as a SaaS solution. I think it's running on AWS, but we bought it directly from CyberArk.
 

Also Known As

DameWare, SolarWinds DameWare, SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support
Idaptive
 

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Sample Customers

Illinois School District
MLB, Citi, Pfizer, SulAmerica, GE Capital, Shiseido
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