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Delinea Secret Server vs OpenText Privileged Access Manager comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Delinea Secret Server
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Password Managers (8th), Secrets Management Tools (5th)
OpenText Privileged Access ...
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
29th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of Delinea Secret Server is 3.5%, down from 6.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Privileged Access Manager is 1.2%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Delinea Secret Server3.5%
OpenText Privileged Access Manager1.2%
Other95.3%
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
 

Featured Reviews

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Adjunct Assistant Professor at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees
Robust credential management has improved security and simplifies privileged access control
I would characterize common frustrations related to Delinea Secret Server rather than using the term dislike. One area is the complexity for the administrative part. While it is straightforward in core values, configuring advanced policies, custom templates, and other areas including discovery scans and detailed reporting have a steep learning curve and may require extra training. The user interface and terminology present another challenge. Some users feel that the user interface can feel dated or overly complex, with terminology around secrets and folder structures taking time to master. Pricing perception is another point where some costs are mixed, while many others find Delinea Secret Server more affordable and flexible than tier one competitors. However, smaller teams still view enterprise licensing as a significant investment. I have observed poor technical support, particularly in multiple reviews. The support can be slow, limited, and sometimes unhelpful when troubleshooting complex configurations or stability issues. Aggressive or untransparent sales practices also present a concern. Some customers on G2 have cited frustrations with hidden costs, such as unexpected EC2 instance fees and core features being unbundled or oversold during contract negotiation. Complex implementation and setup is another significant challenge. The initial configuration, deployment, and managing advanced policies or connectors requires specialized expertise that most organizations do not have, and the steep learning curve compounds this issue. Users transitioning to the cloud-hosted version frequently complain that the updated interface and permissions structure feel slow and problematic compared to the legacy on-premise setup. Integration and API challenges represent the final area of concern. The platform points out challenges with API tokenization and external system integration, and the lack of documentation is one of the key points I would highlight. This limitation affects the ability to integrate with external systems effectively.
MB
Solutions Architect at IP Protocol INC
Has a useful credential vault feature but the user interface needs to be improved
I don't have a complete picture to be able to tell you that this is the best product. Because each customer in their own environment has a different set of circumstances and different situations that mandate different technologies. I cannot recommend this as the best product or recommend that you should use it. I would rate this product a six out of 10.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"In general, I would recommend the product; it's very good and is cheaper than CyberArk."
"The GUI interface is well-designed and user-friendly."
"The user interface is quite good. It's very straightforward."
"Ease of use because of its monolithic software."
"I prefer Thycotic because of the security, the fact that it is easy to administer, and the features."
"Delinea Secret Server offers features similar to CyberArk and BeyondTrust, such as maintaining and securing privileged passwords and session monitoring."
"The most valuable feature is session monitoring."
"Secret Server has improved security, productivity and helped achieve a much higher state of compliance."
"Most valuable feature is the credential vault."
"Technical support is very good."
 

Cons

"They could improve the container platform and SPO."
"The challenge for me with Delinea is that I may not be able to pitch it to an account with a low budget for PAM."
"The biggest improvement needed for Delinea Secret Server is enhancing the mobile app integration into password managers on devices such as cell phones or iPads."
"The tool should integrate additional features like OCR."
"Cybersecurity is constantly evolving, so there will be features needed in the future."
"Attempting to do that is almost impossible because of the low quality of the API."
"Documentation could be improved if they were to include more about connectors. There is not enough documentation."
"I don't know what kind of a cryptographic it uses to encrypt the password but it should be one of the stronger ones. Some of the cryptos have been accessed by hackers."
"The user interface could be improved, it's not that good,"
"Micro Focus needs a lot of enhancements. Actually, it's a good product, but it's not the best product."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have an enterprise license as well as a user license and a support license."
"They are priced quite well."
"In the Nigerian market, the adoption of Delinea depends largely on an organization's budget. If they have the financial capacity, they might consider Delinea as a viable option."
"Secret Server is expensive when compared to the cost to some alternatives."
"There is an annual license needed to use Delinea Secret Server."
"It isn't terribly expensive."
"Pricing is comparable to competing products."
"I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, with ten being a high price."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business25
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise29
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Also Known As

Thycotic Secret Server, Delinea Password Reset Server
Micro Focus Privileged Account Manager
 

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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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