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Idira Privileged Access Manager vs Tools4ever Password Management comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Idira Privileged Access Man...
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
231
Ranking in other categories
User Activity Monitoring (1st), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (1st), Mainframe Security (1st), Operational Technology (OT) Security (3rd)
Tools4ever Password Management
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
29th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Enterprise Password Managers category, the mindshare of Idira Privileged Access Manager is 6.2%, down from 7.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tools4ever Password Management is 1.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Password Managers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Idira Privileged Access Manager6.2%
Tools4ever Password Management1.1%
Other92.7%
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Featured Reviews

Mahmudul Hoque Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Engineer at intelQong Technology
Centralized access has improved privileged control and visibility yet still needs better integrations
While the access control capabilities are useful, streamlining some configuration and policy management workflows could enhance the user experience for administrators. A simpler interface for creating access policies and quickly identifying unusual activities would make day-to-day administration more efficient. Stronger integration with existing identity data and secret management could be a significant improvement for Idira Privileged Access Manager. Deeper integration with cloud solutions would make it easier to correlate privileged access activity with other security events. I would also appreciate more flexible reporting and dashboards so administrators can swiftly see access patterns and unusual privileged access from a single view.
it_user32079 - PeerSpot reviewer
Regional Head IM Security NAM at a consultancy with 1,001-5,000 employees
Reduced calls to the Service Desk for password resets but it does need a deployment mechanism
The availability to use a web portal Reduced calls to the Service Desk for password resets. They could include a deployment mechanism. I've used it for four years. No issues with deployment. No issues with stability. No issues with scalability. Customer Service: Very good. Technical…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"PSM (Privilege Session Manager."
"Considering all those factors and being the best tool in the market for Privileged Access Management, it is recommended."
"DVR like video recording and text-based recording for easier audits."
"The solution is stable."
"Super stable and easy to scale"
"It has helped us with our adoption with other teams, and it has also helped us to integrate it at the ground level."
"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."
"CyberArk is on top of its game."
"It’s an excellent solution, with great security."
"Customer Service: Very good. Technical Support: Excellent."
"Easy to enter and track licensing, a history of successful and failed attempts, easy for the users, and low cost."
 

Cons

"I would like to see an easier way to define delegated roles within the administration of the core product."
"The major pain point that we have is the capacity of CyberArk due to the sheer volume of NPAs that we are managing."
"When something comes out, it's generally airtight and works as advertised. However, sometimes they are a little bit slow to keep up with what's coming out. In 2017, for example, they released support for Windows Server 2016, which had been out for a year or so."
"We would like to have more flexibility in the RBAC model and have more options to define who should have access to what, not only based on safe membership."
"The current user interface is a little dated. However, I hear there are changes coming in the next version."
"We would like to expand the usage of the auto discovery accounts feed, then on our end, tie in the REST API for automation."
"We found the initial setup quite difficult. There were a lot of errors and we found the process to be a bit complex."
"CyberArk could enhance its usability by simplifying its architecture and design."
"They could include a deployment mechanism."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"With the current model of licensing, for my use cases, sometimes it's hard to convince the management and get budget approvals for it. It's expensive and you're not getting anything new. It's just a control, but in terms of risk, you are covering a big impact on the company. Improvement in the licensing prices is something I would want to have."
"If you are looking at implementing this solution, buy the training and go to it."
"The SaaS version of CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault is very expensive, but the on-premises version is relative, e.g. depending on the size of the environment, it can be a bit pricey, but it's relatively okay compared to the others."
"I would rate CyberArk's pricing a nine out of ten, with one being cheap and ten being expensive. It's one of the most expensive solutions in the market, but it's worth it."
"I focus more on the technical side, but I hear customers say that if CyberArk was more affordable, they might have acquired more licenses. Some clients consider alternative solutions due to pricing concerns."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"The license CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is on an annual basis."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Healthcare Company
14%
Construction Company
14%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Performing Arts
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business59
Midsize Enterprise43
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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Privileged Access Manager?
The pricing is reasonable compared to other software options we evaluated, and it is straightforward. However, overall costs depend on deployment size and licensing requirements.
What needs improvement with CyberArk Privileged Access Manager?
While the access control capabilities are useful, streamlining some configuration and policy management workflows could enhance the user experience for administrators. A simpler interface for creat...
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Also Known As

CyberArk Privileged Access Security, CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault
Tools4ever Self Service Reset Password Management, SSRPM
 

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Sample Customers

Rockwell Automation
Colby-Sawyer College, Community Bank of Florida, Harrison College, Havas, Needham Bank, Northland International University, Pinellas County School District, Regina Catholic Schools
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