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ManageEngine Password Manager Pro vs WALLIX Bastion comparison

 

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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

ManageEngine Password Manag...
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (16th), Enterprise Password Managers (16th)
WALLIX Bastion
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Privileged Access Management (PAM) (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Identity and Access Management solutions, they serve different purposes. ManageEngine Password Manager Pro is designed for Single Sign-On (SSO) and holds a mindshare of 1.8%, up 0.9% compared to last year.
WALLIX Bastion, on the other hand, focuses on Privileged Access Management (PAM), holds 3.7% mindshare, down 8.3% since last year.
Single Sign-On (SSO) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro1.8%
Okta Platform10.3%
Microsoft Entra ID9.1%
Other78.8%
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
WALLIX Bastion3.7%
Idira Privileged Access Manager9.9%
One Identity Safeguard4.4%
Other82.0%
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1271400 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at a media company with 201-500 employees
Auditing enhances privileged account security with a fast deployment
The support for the PAM product is not very prompt. Unlike other Manager products that provide remote assistance or support, for PAM, users have to log a case first and may receive a reply in one or two days. This process is slower compared to other products from the same manufacturer.
René DRABO - PeerSpot reviewer
Team Lead at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Security has improved with monitored privileged sessions but the complex interface still needs work
I do not find WALLIX Bastion easy to use and ergonomic, but I have no clue about how much it costs. When I say it is not easy to use, I mean the interface is complex, but it might not be directly linked to the product; it might be linked to the way we implemented it in our context. The way we have to connect to a third Bastion and then launch another session bothers me. We also have some limitations, but I think this is linked to our context regarding how many times the session can stay open on the Windows session, which is not aligned with my needs. I am more of a promoter of other kinds of handling privileged access management with my use case, but it might not be linked to the tool; it is just because the implementation we made is not what I expect for my needs and it is not the way I want to work on my servers. In the past, I used the leader in PAM but cannot remember the name. I was more satisfied because the connection was more straightforward: I click on a button, make my authentication, and have my servers open, and this is the way I want it. The UI was the main reason why I thought the previous tool I was using was better.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The security provided is very enhanced and it does a great job of keeping passwords safe."
"The most valuable feature would be the authorization for saving passwords, it is also very safe and we haven't had any security issues."
"The tool is secure, safe, reliable, and easy to use."
"The support from the customer service team is good, they respond on time, and they always seem to be quite knowledgeable."
"The solution has a lot of great features that make tasks easier for technical people."
"The auditing feature is particularly valuable as it makes privileged account usage auditable."
"ManageEngine Password Manager Pro is cheaper than other products, such as BeyondTrust, and is more than 50% cheaper compared to the Boomer solution we used before."
"It is user-friendly, and someone who doesn’t have a lot of IT knowledge can work with the product easily."
"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. They also have offices in different regions, including West Africa, so people there can easily get support. There's no need to worry about getting assistance."
"The interface is very simple. It doesn't need any plug-ins, just browsers that are installed at the beginning."
"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."
"I feel WALLIX is better because it's simple, seamless, and easy to integrate."
"Bastion provides a kind of isolation between the administration laptop and the server you want to administer."
"We have seen a lot of improvement, especially in regard to our forensic investigations."
"Its video recording capabilities have definitely been key for us."
"The setup process was simple, and the solution can be implemented within less than one day."
 

Cons

"The product couldn’t make any notable change in our system, because of the complexity of cycle of the system."
"There is room for improvement in making the UI more user-friendly."
"It's a pretty technical solution. It's designed for more technical people."
"The support for the PAM product is not very prompt."
"There is room for improvement in making the UI more user-friendly. When you search for a password, there are some things you can't edit from the search bar, so you have to go back to the main window and scroll through to edit them."
"The user interface could be improved and made more user friendly."
"Sometimes the person who doesn't actually use those passwords becomes responsible for the password."
"The product could be improved by lowering the price - it's expensive."
"The product doesn't have behavior analytics. They promised to develop this, but only for the cloud, not for on-premise versions."
"The product doesn't have behavior analytics."
"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."
"For me, the main issue has to do with the system performance itself."
"I do not find WALLIX Bastion easy to use and ergonomic."
"The performance of WALLIX Bastion's password manager is very low."
"Reporting requires improvement; it is basic, allowing only CSV file extraction with no analytics features."
"Also, the biggest disadvantage of WALLIX is the reporting or behavioral analysis limited. I feel like it's very weak in reporting when compared to the other solutions."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"On a scale of one to five, with one being expensive and five being competitive, I would rate the pricing of this solution as a five."
"Some extra price needs to be paid for license."
"The solution's pricing is comparable to that of other products."
"The solution's price is mid-ranged."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise1
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with ManageEngine Password Manager Pro?
The support for the PAM product is not very prompt. Unlike other Manager products that provide remote assistance or support, for PAM, users have to log a case first and may receive a reply in one o...
What is your primary use case for ManageEngine Password Manager Pro?
We use ManageEngine Password Manager Pro to control privileged accounts. It is specifically meant to randomize passwords for privileged and service accounts. Additionally, we use the auditing featu...
What advice do you have for others considering ManageEngine Password Manager Pro?
Please keep my name anonymous because I have a code of conduct with the company. Without proper approval, I cannot disclose my identity. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
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.
What needs improvement with WALLIX Bastion?
I do not find WALLIX Bastion easy to use and ergonomic, but I have no clue about how much it costs. When I say it is not easy to use, I mean the interface is complex, but it might not be directly l...
What is your primary use case for WALLIX Bastion?
The major use cases for WALLIX Bastion are general privileged access management, such as connecting to a server or securing SSH.
 

Also Known As

Password Manager Pro
Bastion
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Australian Catholic University
RTBF, Pharmagest, Michelin Group, Niort Hospital
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