Delinea Secret Server vs WALLIX Bastion comparison

Delinea and WALLIX are both solutions in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category. Delinea is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.1, while WALLIX is ranked #6 with an average rating of 7.2. Delinea holds a 8.9% mindshare in PAM, compared to WALLIX’s 8.4% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Delinea users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of WALLIX users who would recommend it.

Delinea Secret Server

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WALLIX Bastion

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85% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 6, 2024

Delinea Secret Server and WALLIX Bastion compete in the realm of privileged access management. Delinea Secret Server appears to have the upper hand due to its robust password management and seamless integration capabilities, which cater to organizations looking for scalability and user-friendly solutions.

Features: Delinea Secret Server offers advanced automation, intuitive deployment, and efficient password rotation. It provides strong integration capabilities and security protocols suitable for a range of platforms. WALLIX Bastion delivers extensive session traceability, powerful monitoring tools, and comprehensive audit features, making it ideal for organizations with stringent compliance needs.

Room for Improvement: Delinea Secret Server could enhance scalability and refine reporting analytics. User feedback suggests more advanced analytics tools could be developed. WALLIX Bastion could improve customization options and offer better support for complex network environments, addressing feedback on its adaptability.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Delinea Secret Server features an adaptable deployment model praised for its straightforward setup in dynamic IT environments, alongside responsive customer service. WALLIX Bastion has a structured deployment strategy with robust support, although it may lack agility in rapidly changing environments.

Pricing and ROI: Delinea Secret Server is viewed as offering better ROI with competitive setup costs. WALLIX Bastion users find the pricing justified by its extensive features and audit capabilities, making it valuable for organizations prioritizing compliance.

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Delinea Secret Server vs. WALLIX Bastion

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Categories and Ranking

Delinea Secret Server

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

2nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Password Managers (5th)

WALLIX Bastion

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

6th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of Delinea Secret Server is 8.9%, down from 11.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WALLIX Bastion is 8.4%, up from 8.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

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Avinash Gopu.

Associate VP & Cyber Security Specialist at US Bank

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.

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Herve Choupot

CyberSecurity Architect at Novacelis

Enhancing administration security with critical feature improvements needed

My primary use case is to make a training about Active Directory security. In my experience, I work with Bastion. I emphasize the importance of having a good knowledge of Bastion to avoid vulnerabilities It helps by providing some security features for administration, although it's crucial to be…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The privileged access management module is the most reliable feature."

"Number one is the password vault; it's very good. Number two, they have a feature for remote desktops that are created on a per session basis, which is very good for security."

"The solution's stability is flawless."

"The privileged access management, which is the Safe Access Model is the most valuable feature."

"The user interface is quite good. It's very straightforward."

"I have found most valuable the automatic scheduled password rotation and remote desktop monitoring. Additionally, the documentation is readily available and easy to find and the dashboard is straightforward."

"Delinea's network integration is the most useful. For example, I use a Check Point firewall connect to SmartConsole, so I need to do a lot of configuration in Delinea Secret Server. Native integration with Check Point is valuable. You can also go download whatever API you need from the cloud, whether you're using Check Point, Palo Alto, etc. Enriched discovery is another good feature. If you are dealing with several kinds of systems, you can see which system requires privileged access to my network."

"The initial setup of Delinea Secret Server is straightforward and easy for development purposes."

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"We use WALLIX Bastion to provide access and to monitor sessions."

"The solution's technical support team is helpful."

"The most valuable feature of WALLIX Bastion is its password management capability, which is central to safeguarding sensitive information."

"The setup process was simple, and the solution can be implemented within less than one day."

"Bastion provides a kind of isolation between the administration laptop and the server you want to administer."

"Its video recording capabilities have definitely been key for us."

"I like that it's Linux-based, and you don't need to have separate implementations, extra database licenses, or enterprise licenses. I think because it's Linux-based, it's more seamless than Windows. I also like the access manager, which I think is a super tool. Everything is browser-based, and you don't need a VPN. So, that's a great thing."

"Bastion provides a kind of isolation between the administration laptop and the server you want to administer."

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Cons

"Improvements are needed in session management, behavioral analytics, and the reporting segment."

"In terms of what could be improved, the whole thing with distributed engines, et cetera, is a little bit tricky."

"Installation can sometimes be difficult, depending on the environment."

"This product is excellent in every way except minor details in handling extremely large environments."

"Whenever an update is applied to Secret Server, it requires downtime. Most of the time, the solution tends to fail, necessitating the need to pull data from backup servers."

"The tool should integrate additional features like OCR."

"The technical support needs improvement. For example, if you have any problems on the server configuring the IIS, they would provide you very limited details and they would tell you the problem is on your end."

"One of the product areas that could be improved is the ease of handling SSL certificates within the application."

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"The scalability of WALLIX Bastion is rated seven out of ten. While it meets our current needs, scaling up the solution is not as easy, and improvements could be made in this area."

"Based on my experience as a sales tech person, one area of improvement could be a more unified licensing model."

"Reporting requires improvement; it is basic, allowing only CSV file extraction with no analytics features."

"The product doesn't have behavior analytics. They promised to develop this, but only for the cloud, not for on-premise versions."

"For me, the main issue has to do with the system performance itself."

"The main problem of Bastion, CyberArk, and WALLIX is that they have the same interface for both administration and users, which is not a good idea from a security perspective."

"It would be better if I could manage multiple accounts in one place, like CyberArk. With WALLIX, you can only manage one account, and you are given a separate category. You have to click on each connection to do anything. For example, CyberArk might give three options for one connection if you want to have an interactive user-level experience. But with WALLIX, you have to click three times to get that access. Also, the biggest disadvantage of WALLIX is the reporting. I feel like it's very weak in reporting when compared to the other solutions. As a solution, they're good and stable. But they need to make their reports neater and better. Right now, we're going to the console and then pressing buttons every single time."

"WALLIX Bastion is GUI-driven, but it sometimes needs some management."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Most customers opt for a yearly license."

"I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, with ten being a high price."

"There is an annual license fee per user and the price is fair."

"Compared to other solutions, Delinea Secret Server is competitively priced but on the higher side."

"The tool's pricing is expensive."

"It would be beneficial if it were reduced."

"It is very expensive, and its price should be lower."

"Pricing is comparable to competing products."

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"The solution's pricing is comparable to that of other products."

"Some extra price needs to be paid for license."

"The solution's price is mid-ranged."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

25%

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Computer Software Company

19%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

Looking for recommendations and a pros/cons template for software to detect insider threats

This is an inside-out --- outside-in --- inside-in question, as an insider can be an outsider as well. There is no short answer other than a blend of a PAM tool with Behavioral Analytics and Endpo...

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What do you like most about Delinea Secret Server?

The privileged access management module is the most reliable feature.

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What needs improvement with Delinea Secret Server?

The integration with the ticketing system ServiceNow is complex. That can be enabled with an API-based out-of-the-box consumption. We have customized it, and the features cannot be used without cus...

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What do you like most about WALLIX Bastion?

The support is great. They offer 24/7 support, but the specific level of support depends on your subscription. There's a weekday-only option, and a 24/7 option that covers all days of the week. The...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for WALLIX Bastion?

The price of WALLIX Bastion is rated five out of ten, positioning it in the middle. The cost is justified by the features and capabilities we receive.

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What needs improvement with WALLIX Bastion?

The auditing and reporting features of WALLIX Bastion could be improved. Customizable reports could be introduced to generate dynamic reports based on our requirements. Adding flowcharts for the re...

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Also Known As

Thycotic Secret Server, Delinea Password Reset Server

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Overview

Secret Server is a fully-featured Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution available both on premise and in the cloud. It empowers security and IT ops teams to secure and manage all types of privileged accounts and offers the fastest time to value of any PAM solution.

Delinea

WALLIX offers cybersecurity and privileged access management solutions that secure and protect your most critical IT assets.

WALLIX

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

RTBF, Pharmagest, Michelin Group, Niort Hospital

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