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Idira Privileged Access Manager vs Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management comparison

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Idira by Palo Alto Networks and Microsoft are both solutions in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category. Idira by Palo Alto Networks is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.6, while Microsoft is ranked #18 with an average rating of 8.5. Idira by Palo Alto Networks holds a 8.6% mindshare in PAM, compared to Microsoft’s 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Idira by Palo Alto Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 2, 2026

Idira Privileged Access Manager and Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management are prominent players in privileged access solutions, focusing on securing user access to sensitive resources. Microsoft Purview appears to have an advantage with its extensive features, appealing to businesses valuing advanced capabilities.

Features: Idira Privileged Access Manager includes potent identity management, tailored access controls, and efficient audit capabilities. Microsoft Purview offers integrated AI analytics, advanced security monitoring, and comprehensive compliance tools. It stands out for its depth in analytics and compliance functionalities, offering a broad range of technical tools.

Room for Improvement: Idira could enhance its feature set to match the expansive capabilities of competitors. Its analytics and compliance features are less comprehensive than those of other platforms. Additionally, Idira may benefit from increasing its offerings in AI integration. Microsoft Purview could improve its cost structure, as the initial investment is high. Simplification of its deployment process might attract smaller enterprises, and expanding support options could further enhance user satisfaction.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Idira provides a streamlined deployment approach with an effective support system, ensuring smooth integration. Microsoft Purview benefits from a scalable cloud-based setup, greatly supported by Microsoft's extensive ecosystem. While Idira offers direct deployment and attentive customer service, Microsoft's network provides robust infrastructure support.

Pricing and ROI: Idira offers a competitive entry cost, appealing for businesses seeking rapid return on investment through effective access management. Microsoft Purview demands a higher initial cost but justifies it with long-term ROI through its advanced features and strategic insights into privileged access management. The main contrast lies in Idira's affordable pricing against Microsoft Purview's comprehensive capabilities, backed by substantial investment.

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Categories and Ranking

Idira Privileged Access Man...
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), Enterprise Password Managers (2nd), Mainframe Security (1st), Operational Technology (OT) Security (3rd)
Microsoft Purview Privilege...
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
18th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.0
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of Idira Privileged Access Manager is 8.6%, down from 16.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management is 1.6%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Idira Privileged Access Manager8.6%
Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management1.6%
Other89.8%
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
 

Featured Reviews

Atul-Gujar - PeerSpot reviewer
Atul-Gujar
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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reviewer2797275 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer2797275
Systems Engineer at a leisure / travel company with 201-500 employees
Access control has improved approvals and tracking and now supports just-in-time administration
Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management definitely has a good amount of value for me because I associate it in a way that if someone wants to try to do something, they have to get approval. This means someone doing something has to put in what ticket information is relevant so I can keep track of why they are doing it. They are not just going in there with access to do whatever they want to do. It has to be done with a purpose and I think that is a big key point of it. The Just-in-Time access feature has not really helped me a lot more with managing privileged access. I think it is just a matter of how things are set up. If I need to build a server, I have to go in and increase my privileges for an amount of time that is allowed to build the server and then it elapses and then I am kicked out and then the next time I have to do it all over again. This is nice because it keeps track of what is going on. However, it would be nicer if I got a better reporting tool that can show what was happening instead of an email every single time it happens. The access review capabilities of Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management definitely benefits me so that I have a better understanding of who has access to what and what they are doing at what time.
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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

"CyberArk is a fantastic solution."
"CyberArk is a very important tool for my organization."
"It is useful for protecting passwords. If you need to do access security management, you can first use the CyberArk console, and after that, you can connect the firewall interface or firewall command line. Similarly, if you need to do an RDP session, you need to first log in to CyberArk before connecting to the Windows RDP session. This way, the admin doesn't know the password, and that password is changed immediately. To change the password, you first discover the old password in the network, and after that, you can change the password."
"Before CyberArk, our developers would connect from the VPN directly to the jump servers to get all of their access; we have removed the jump servers to connect to CyberArk, security has improved, we know who is accessing and what they are doing, the access is secure, and CyberArk has increased our security."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to delegate access to admins when they need it, allowing us to have some kind of proof on the approval process, rather than give people standing access on a full-time basis."
"On the customer accounts side, our account managers are responsive. If you ask them, they will get you whomever you need."
"It improves security in our company. We have more than 10,000 accounts that we manage in CyberArk. We use these accounts for SQLs, Windows Server, and Unix. Therefore, keeping these passwords up-to-date in another solution or software would be impossible. Now, we have some sort of a platform to manage passwords, distribute the inflow, and manage IT teams as well as making regular changes to it according to the internal security policies in our bank."
"If you compare this product with anything else as far as an endpoint solution, there is nothing which even compares."
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"Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management definitely has a good amount of value for me because I associate it in a way that if someone wants to try to do something, they have to get approval."
"The ability to provide just-in-time privileged access and set specific parameters for access duration is highly beneficial."
"The integration with Azure Identity is a significant advantage, as it allows for seamless automation and power app integration."
"The integration with other Microsoft solutions is a standout feature of Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management."
"Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management is easy to understand, particularly its menu."
 

Cons

"One area for improvement is the user interface. It needs significant enhancements."
"Customers also want CyberArk's pricing to be better so that they can implement it further and have more licenses."
"Password Vault is much pricier than other solutions. A vendor team might struggle to explain why that price is justified. There are good alternatives that cost less."
"CyberArk's license is too expensive. I rate it seven out of 10 for affordability."
"The initial setup was somewhat complex, but we received help from the product support team with the installation."
"CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is more expensive than its competitors, such as BeyondTrust, Delinea, and ManageEngine PAM360."
"CyberArk reporting is notoriously poor, offering about 5 reports out of the box. I am certified in Delinea, which includes 60 reports plus a custom report generator out of the box. Improved reporting would be beneficial."
"Updates have been somewhat difficult, resulting in challenges when moving from one version to another. The current version includes automatic updates."
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"Sometimes, its functions, like XLOOKUP in Microsoft Excel, do not find situations properly, especially without the use of pivot tables."
"Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management has made progress in providing insights into generative AI tools being used within organizations, but customers need to further track where sensitive information is being used within AI tooling."
"I do not see any financial benefit after implementing Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management, however, this question would be better answered by my manager."
"Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management could improve integration with multiple cloud environments."
"The Just-in-Time access feature has not really helped me a lot more with managing privileged access."
"There's room for improvement in Microsoft's documentation, as it often lacks clarity."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is cost-effective for the features."
"The solution is very expensive and requires a license. We pay for an enterprise license."
"It is in line with its competitors, but all such solutions cost too much money."
"Since CyberArk is at the top of the Gartner list, the cost is indeed on the higher side, but customers must discern which entities are essential to purchase. They should weigh the cost against the quality received."
"Pricing and licensing depend on the environment."
"The pricing for CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is quite expensive, and the pricing varies from region to region. In APAC, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager can be obtained for less than in North America, according to my understanding."
"Its price can be reduced."
"The solution is available at a high price"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
10%
Construction Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business59
Midsize Enterprise42
Large Enterprise175
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Questions from the Community

How does Sailpoint IdentityIQ compare with CyberArk PAM?
We evaluated Sailpoint IdentityIQ before ultimately choosing CyberArk. Sailpoint Identity Platform is a solution to manage risks in cloud enterprise environments. It automates and streamlines the m...
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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...
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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...
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What needs improvement with Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management?
I would say some of the things that could probably be improved is probably the reporting aspects. Being able to get a general and easier setup of reporting to show what was enabled for each day by ...
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What is your primary use case for Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management?
I utilize Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management for all of our access inside of Azure and 365, associating different rights to different areas. Whether it is creating, assigning licensing ...
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What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management?
With these two solutions, Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management and Admin By Request, other than the fact that it is for cloud and for on-premises, there are no other main differences. I w...
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Also Known As

CyberArk Privileged Access Security, CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault
Microsoft Privileged Access Management (PAM)
 

Overview

CyberArk Privileged Access Manager safeguards privileged accounts through password management, credential rotation, and session recording. With seamless integration and real-time monitoring, it ensures robust security across platforms.

CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is recognized for its extensive capabilities in managing and securing privileged accounts. It offers vital functionalities such as automatic password rotation, real-time session monitoring, and cross-platform integration through APIs and custom connectors. Users find the flexibility in workflows and granular access controls beneficial, particularly in protecting access across cloud and on-prem infrastructures. However, improvements in its interface, installation process, plugin support, and integration with third-party tools are often suggested. Pricing is a concern for many, along with the need for better dashboard reporting, user provisioning, and enhanced documentation. Organizations leverage this tool for encrypting and monitoring critical account activities and automating password management to bolster security.

What are the key features of CyberArk Privileged Access Manager?

  • Enterprise Password Vault: Provides secure storage and management of enterprise credentials.
  • Privilege Session Manager: Offers comprehensive session recording and monitoring.
  • Privileged Threat Analytics: Detects and alerts on potential credential threats.
  • Integration Capabilities: Easily integrates with multiple systems using APIs and custom connectors.

What benefits or ROI should users expect?

  • Enhanced Security: Automates and centralizes password management, reducing risk of account misuse.
  • Compliance Support: Ensures alignment with compliance policies through automated processes.
  • Operational Efficiency: Streamlines security operations with real-time monitoring and integration.
  • Adaptability: Protects privileged access across diverse infrastructure setups including cloud and on-prem.

CyberArk Privileged Access Manager finds substantial use in industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology, where the protection of privileged accounts is critical. These sectors rely on its capabilities to manage application credentials securely and provide safe access for developers, administrators, and vendors across various infrastructures.

Idira by Palo Alto Networks

Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management offers seamless integration with Microsoft solutions, providing enhanced security with just-in-time access and automated revocation. It supports Azure Identity for automated and conditional access features, streamlining data management across platforms.

Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management is known for its detailed auditing, customizable reports, and robust security features. While it efficiently manages privileged access and controls roles in platforms like Azure and Office 365, improvement is needed in predefined sensitive information types and large data exports. Users value its capabilities in preventing data leaks and managing access in applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel. However, challenges remain with AI features and regional relevance of sensitivity types. Documentation could be clearer, and support services improved. Despite these issues, the pricing is transparent, providing a clear view into costs.

What are the key features of Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management?
  • Detailed Auditing: Provides thorough logging of access activities.
  • Just-in-Time Access: Grants temporary elevated access with automatic revocation.
  • Alerting: Notifies users of changes in access rights.
  • Integration with Azure Identity: Enables automation and conditional access protocols.
  • Customizable Reports: Offers tailored analytical reports for better insights.
What benefits or ROI should users expect?
  • Enhanced Security: Just-in-time access reduces risks of unauthorized use.
  • Seamless Integration: Works well with existing Microsoft ecosystems.
  • Efficient Data Management: Supports the management of sensitive formats, like credit card data.
  • Pricing Transparency: Clear and straightforward cost structure.

Companies across finance, healthcare, and technology sectors implement Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management to protect sensitive data and maintain control over access roles. Used alongside data protection measures like Data Loss Prevention, it helps organizations reduce the risk of data leaks while complementing other security technologies. Adoption has been broad across industries needing stringent data governance.

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