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Delinea Secret Server vs Idira Privileged Access Manager comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
5.8
Delinea Secret Server enhances security and efficiency, valued for time-saving despite being pricier, with mixed financial benefits reported.
Sentiment score
6.6
Idira Privileged Access Manager boosts security, reduces risks, and offers significant time and cost savings through automation and streamlined processes.
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
6.4
Delinea Secret Server support is responsive and expert, though costly services and integration issues are noted by some users.
Sentiment score
6.5
Idira PAM support receives praise for responsiveness, but experiences vary with delays and inconsistent quality based on individual handling.
When I faced issues integrating custom applications with Delinea Secret Server, the support from their deployment partner was inadequate.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer at TechnoNext Ltd.
Technical support from Delinea is good.
Head Of Platform Engineering at Ascend Group Co., Ltd.
I have contacted Delinea support for an issue where Secret Server logs off when the IP address is not secure, and I received a great response from the service.
Senior Quality Analyst at YASH Technologies
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
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Delinea Secret Server offers high scalability and flexibility, ideal for medium to large organizations, efficiently managing growing demands.
Sentiment score
7.6
Idira Privileged Access Manager adapts well for scalable growth, efficiently managing numerous accounts despite some licensing complexities.
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
7.9
Delinea Secret Server is reliable and stable, with minor issues quickly resolved, earning high user satisfaction ratings.
Sentiment score
7.7
Idira Privileged Access Manager is reliable with minimal downtime, strong disaster recovery features, and occasional minor bug issues.
Delinea Secret Server can be considered as a stable and reliable for most enterprise use cases, especially in vaulting and privileged access management.
Solutions Strategist at Connex Information Technologies
The stability is less than ideal since it updates to our console can take around six to ten hours.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer at TechnoNext Ltd.
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

Delinea Secret Server requires improvements in interface, integration, security, automation, support, access, and cost-effectiveness to enhance user experience.
Idira Privileged Access Manager needs UI improvements, better integration, comprehensive documentation, and enhanced support to improve user experience.
Most of the time, the solution tends to fail, necessitating the need to pull data from backup servers.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer at TechnoNext Ltd.
When it comes to web-related access, we can access directly through Delinea Secret Server.
Senior Quality Analyst at YASH Technologies
Certain features like the Remote Access Service (RAS) Engine and syncing with directory services may still have bugs or limitations.
Solutions Strategist at Connex Information Technologies
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
 

Setup Cost

Delinea Secret Server's pricing is seen as costly by some, competitive by others, with flexible licensing options available.
Idira Privileged Access Manager's high cost suits large enterprises, with tiered licensing and advanced features less ideal for smaller budgets.
The price of Delinea Secret Server is okay, however, the solution is considered expensive when compared to others.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer at TechnoNext Ltd.
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
 

Valuable Features

Delinea Secret Server offers seamless integration, robust security features, and GRC capabilities for compliance, appealing to IT admins and users.
Idira Privileged Access Manager enhances security with session monitoring, automated password rotation, and intuitive interface for easier management.
The biggest benefit of Delinea Secret Server would be the remote password change and discovery, which are a major help for the management of the accounts.
Senior Quality Analyst at YASH Technologies
Delinea Secret Server doesn't offer any exceptional features; most solutions have similar capabilities such as automatic password rotation, activity log monitoring, and activity log auditing.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer at TechnoNext Ltd.
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
 

Categories and Ranking

Delinea Secret Server
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
8th
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Secrets Management Tools (4th)
Idira Privileged Access Man...
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
3rd
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
230
Ranking in other categories
User Activity Monitoring (1st), Mainframe Security (1st), Operational Technology (OT) Security (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of Delinea Secret Server is 4.2%, down from 9.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Idira Privileged Access Manager is 9.8%, down from 18.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager9.8%
Delinea Secret Server4.2%
Other86.0%
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
 

Q&A Highlights

AG
Associate VP & Cyber Security Specialist at Union Bank of California
Feb 14, 2026
 

Featured Reviews

Reena Bhardwaj - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Quality Analyst at YASH Technologies
Has improved credential security with remote password change and role-based access
I have not faced any significant issues with Delinea Secret Server during this period of time, but we had a problem with a web password filler, which is a template used for accessing a web URL using Secret Server, where we faced some session management issues since session management is not applicable for the web password filler. This should be the improvement that we require from Delinea Secret Server. The session management is not applicable in this case; we can manage the session and have session management inside the remote systems within the organization. However, when it comes to web-related access, we can access directly through Delinea Secret Server. We can access any URL through Secret Server, but the problem is that the session cannot be managed on the web URL due to it having multiple systems. I do not have any other recommendations regarding the improvement of Delinea Secret Server at this time.
Atul-Gujar - PeerSpot reviewer
CyberArk manager at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
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.
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Answers from the Community

AG
Associate VP & Cyber Security Specialist at Union Bank of California
Feb 14, 2026
Feb 14, 2026
For a banking or financial services use case you should check out SplitSecure. Very easy to deploy and use and splits secrets across devices rather than on cloud servers so you get full cryptographic sovereignty and compliance with MiCA, DASCP C10/C27 and DORA by default.
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Nurlan Temirbulatov - PeerSpot reviewer
Sales Engineer at Remediant
Dec 7, 2022
Hello Avinash, it all depends on the timeline and urgency of the project. If you need to deploy a PAM tool that focuses on standing privileges, stopping lateral movement, and incorporating Zero Standing Privileges as part of Zero Trust, then please consider looking at Remediant. I've worked for BeyondTrust and have gone up against the other big players such as Delinea, Centrify, CyberArk, and HashiCorp. They more or less all offer similar solutions, but looking at your current requirements, Remediant really excels in delivering a simple, yet very effective tool in a matter of days and weeks, not months and years. 
DN
IT Manager at CAS Trading House
Aug 14, 2023
Based on your extensive list of requirements, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager appears to align well with your needs due to its comprehensive feature set, strong security controls, integration capabilities, and advanced analytics for privileged access. However, it's important to conduct in-depth evaluations, demos, and discussions with each vendor to ensure that the chosen tool meets all your specific needs and integrates seamlessly into your existing infrastructure. However, I recommend visiting the official website of Broadcom (the company that acquired Symantec's enterprise security business) or contacting their sales representatives to get the most up-to-date information about their PAM solutions, including any rebranding or changes that may have occurred. When evaluating any PAM solution, it's essential to consider factors such as security, integration capabilities, ease of use, vendor support, scalability, and alignment with your organization's specific needs and compliance requirements. It's also a good practice to request demonstrations, proofs of concept, and references from vendors to ensure that the solution meets your expectations. Remember to involve key stakeholders, such as IT, security, compliance, and management teams, in the decision-making process to ensure alignment with organizational goals and requirements.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise26
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business59
Midsize Enterprise42
Large Enterprise174
 

Questions from the Community

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Which PAM tool do you prefer: CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, One Identity Safeguard, Delinea Secret Server, or BeyondTrust Privileged Remote A
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How does Sailpoint IdentityIQ compare with CyberArk PAM?
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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 CyberArk Privileged Access Manager?
I believe account discovery and rolling support need to be improved. Account discovery is important when integrating with other systems, as other PAM solutions can perform account discovery and onb...
 

Also Known As

Thycotic Secret Server, Delinea Password Reset Server
CyberArk Privileged Access Security, CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Secure-24, University of San Diego, International Rescue Committee, San Francisco Ballet, Perkins Coie, University of San Diego, D.S.S. Limited, Turbo's Hoet, Eclipse Computing, Cathay Bank, Stellarise, J&R Consulting
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