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Delinea Secret Server vs ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus 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:
 

Categories and Ranking

Delinea Secret Server
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
54
Ranking in other categories
Privileged Access Management (PAM) (2nd)
ManageEngine ADSelfService ...
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
15th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Enterprise Password Managers category, the mindshare of Delinea Secret Server is 6.5%, down from 6.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Password Managers Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Delinea Secret Server6.5%
ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus0.5%
Other93.0%
Enterprise Password Managers
 

Featured Reviews

Avinash Gopu. - PeerSpot reviewer
Effective for password rotation policies triggered by audit requirements, it helps maintain compliance standards and seamless integration with third-party tools
The "App to App" feature has been most impactful. It allows secure communication between applications without requiring direct user access, which is crucial for several applications. Additionally, working in the finance department, we are heavily focused on enhancing audit reporting and compliance. So, the GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) capabilities of Delinea Secret Server have also been crucial for us. We implemented a custom reporting system that can automatically send reports to auditors daily, weekly, or according to your organization's needs. We also upgraded the audit role within Secret Server, allowing auditors to access and analyze the reports directly. Additionally, Secret Server provides comprehensive logging capabilities. Auditors can see what data users access, their access levels, and their activities, including check-in and check-out times. Furthermore, Secret Server helped us manage privileged, elevated access, which we call "K2K." As the lead for this project, I could identify users with the highest access levels and implement specific policies to monitor their activity on servers.
Hussein Taha - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides wide options for multifactor authentication with very simple implementation
We struggled with the end users because most don't have the required IT background. They needed password resets for emails and accounts in the active directory. This created an issue for the help desk, and the system and ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus gave us a QR solution for the end users. Once an account is set up, you scan the QR code through Google authentication, Microsoft authentication or any program that can authenticate with the QR. You'll automatically generate a code that gives the port to reset or unlock your account very easily.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We implemented the product for our privileged identities. We have configured them in check-in/check-out rotation. Delinea Secret Server rotates the password each time a privileged identity is checked in, making the password valid only for some time."
"It is a stable solution."
"The product provides a native user experience without requiring users to install additional software or agents."
"The ease of granting access to a secret without having to share the actual password and the password rotation were the main features I found effective for password management."
"The most valuable feature is session monitoring."
"It is able to manage storage and use of personal passwords."
"There has been no downtime this year."
"One of the features I find most valuable is workflow, which allows you to configure the solution to have multiple approvals."
"Monitoring is one of the most valuable features for us."
"The most valuable feature is the ability for remote users to change their login credentials using their mobile devices."
"Due to ransomware and novel threats, we can no longer allow people to gain domain admin access to our servers with only a username and password. With MFA, they must supply a one-time password sent to them via some authenticator, like Microsoft or Google Authenticator. It could be a text message."
"One of the most valuable features is the self-service capability. I"
"The solution enables agents to reset their passwords."
"The solution provides wide options for multifactor authentication."
"It's very simple to manage and implement. Its functions are straightforward. You get all the basic features, such as you get the option to unlock the user account if it is locked. You can enforce password policies, and you also have the option to allow them to reset their passwords if they forget it. These were the basic requirements of my company that we could achieve through this product."
"Having multifactor authentication in Windows machines."
 

Cons

"One of the things that we want is to be able to do some of the management of it using APIs."
"We could definitely use some help with API tokenization. If we had a way to store tokens that would be fabulous."
"The tool should integrate additional features like OCR."
"It is expensive compared to other solutions in this category and for what it does."
"The solution could be more user-friendly."
"We faced some upgrade issues, especially during the management and administration parts. I found it less straightforward than on many other platforms, even outside password managers."
"They could improve the container platform and SPO."
"One of the product areas that could be improved is the ease of handling SSL certificates within the application."
"The worst part is that the solution can only be installed or updated on a device if it is physically connected to the local network."
"The price must be reduced."
"The registration process could be improved. It should be easier for users to register for the service."
"They could improve their security of the products to prevent vulnerabilities."
"We need more reports for visualization."
"Could be simplified, not user-friendly."
"There is a lack of specific information provided by the analytics portion of the software."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are different plans and additional licensing costs that can be instituted for add-ons."
"The solution is low-cost than other vendors."
"The tool's pricing is expensive."
"We have an enterprise license as well as a user license and a support license."
"Compared to other solutions, Delinea Secret Server is competitively priced but on the higher side."
"The pricing is standard in this business and we have no complaints about it."
"The price of this solution is good."
"Secret Server is expensive when compared to the cost to some alternatives."
"Using this solution costs us about $1,200 USD per year."
"You purchase the license for one time, and you can use it for a lifetime. The only thing is that in order to get support, you need to upgrade your product to the latest solution. You need to keep a support contract with them for which you have to pay some amount. It's a very small amount for renewing their support contract. Overall, it's very cost-effective."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise24
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Thycotic Password Reset Server?
The "App to App" feature has been most impactful. It allows secure communication between applications without requiring direct user access, which is crucial for several applications.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Thycotic Password Reset Server?
The price of Delinea Secret Server is okay, however, the solution is considered expensive when compared to others.
What needs improvement with ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus?
The price must be reduced. The cost must depend on the number of nodes.
What is your primary use case for ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus?
We use the solution to reset passwords automatically. It is useful for companies that have many employees.
What advice do you have for others considering ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus?
We can get a certification on the solution. We never had to contact support. It is a simple application. We also use a tool to decrease the number of incidents. I will recommend the tool to others....
 

Also Known As

Thycotic Secret Server, Delinea Password Reset Server
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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
TEL U.S. Holdings Inc, Henson Group, CAMH, HPE, HubSpot, Hitachi, IBM, Accenture, Capgemini, Apogee, Symantec
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