BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management vs IBM Security Secret Server comparison

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BeyondTrust and IBM are both solutions in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category. BeyondTrust is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.0, while IBM is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.0. BeyondTrust holds a 3.0% mindshare in PAM, compared to IBM’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of BeyondTrust users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IBM users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management and IBM Security Secret Server are top contenders in security management. BeyondTrust appears to have a slight edge in cost-effectiveness and pricing flexibility, according to user reviews, while IBM is recognized for its substantial returns in enterprise environments.

Features: BeyondTrust offers highly regarded asset discovery, efficient privilege management, and seamless integration with Active Directory. Additionally, it provides Trusted Application Protection and session recording for enhanced security. IBM Security Secret Server is praised for its high availability, robust monitoring features, and deployment ease, providing centralized control over privileged identities.

Room for Improvement: BeyondTrust could benefit from improved user guidance, simplified configurations, and enhanced community support. Suggestions for IBM include streamlined support services, a more straightforward setup process, and automated updates to reduce the resource footprint.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both BeyondTrust and IBM Security Secret Server are available on-premises, with BeyondTrust also offering cloud deployment options. BeyondTrust's deployment is regarded as more versatile, whereas its support faces some criticism for delays. IBM's support is satisfactory but is also critiqued for slow response times.

Pricing and ROI: BeyondTrust is perceived as more cost-effective, with competitive pricing models that appeal to users. IBM's pricing is considered mid-range and could improve in cost-effectiveness. Both solutions deliver strong ROI through enhanced compliance and operational security, with BeyondTrust's pricing flexibility standing out to buyers.

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Categories and Ranking

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privil...

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

9th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Anti-Malware Tools (23rd)

IBM Security Secret Server

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

20th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.7

Number of Reviews

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 BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is 3.0%, down from 3.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Security Secret Server is 1.5%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management	3.0%
IBM Security Secret Server	1.5%
Other	95.5%

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Featured Reviews

Md Abdul Hakim

System Engineer at Corporate Projukti Limited

Offers solid performance and user adaptability but needs better pricing options and local support

BeyondTrust is a strong, compliance-driven solution with excellent market recognition (Gartner, Peers, etc.), making it appealing for Bangladeshi enterprises. However, some key improvements could accelerate adoption: Areas for Improvement: Pricing & Local Affordability While the product’s capabilities justify its value, cost remains a barrier for many Bangladeshi organizations. Competitive pricing or regional discounts would make it more accessible. Local Support & Partnerships Currently, lack of local partners or trainers creates delays in support, implementation, and pricing negotiations. Establishing a Bangladesh-based support team or authorized resellers would improve responsiveness and trust. Enhanced Onboarding & Training Offering localized training programs (in Bengali/English) and documentation would help IT teams deploy and manage the solution more efficiently. Recommendations for Next Release: Introduce tiered pricing for emerging markets like Bangladesh. Develop a partner network in Bangladesh for faster service and sales. Add simplified dashboards for easier monitoring by non-technical staff. Final Note: BeyondTrust is already a top-tier PAM solution, but addressing these gaps would solidify its leadership in Bangladesh’s growing cybersecurity market.

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AsifIqbal

Chief Information Security Officer at a insurance company with 501-1,000 employees

Privileged access monitoring has strengthened identity control and improved security posture

I find the monitoring and recording parts of IBM Security Secret Server to be the most valuable features. Password vaulting is somewhat typical, but I rate monitoring and recording as very good features, along with ease of deployment. The reporting tools in IBM Security Secret Server have helped me identify vulnerabilities. From the monitoring part, you can somewhat cover the identity vulnerability aspect. However, for identity vulnerability, I think the best approach is to use IAM rather than PAM. It is easy to integrate IBM Security Secret Server with cybersecurity frameworks, which is a very important aspect. When we are improving our attack surface, identity is the most important thing that we need to cover, and PAM will play a very crucial role in improving our cybersecurity framework and architecture. The main benefits that IBM Security Secret Server provides for me include complete control over the privileged identities, which are the main sources that can have the privilege to make numerous changes on the system. If we protect these identities through PAM and provide elevation on their accounts when required, then we can improve our security posture and infrastructure security.

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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

"Implementing this solution has allowed us to remove most of the credentials from those applications and move them into a proper management facility."

"The solution is very fast, offers good authentication, makes managing passwords and access easy, ensures that access is granted only to respective people and organizations, and BeyondTrust has very good integrations with quite a lot of security vendors such as SailPoint, IBM, FortiGuard, and Splunk."

"I find the comprehensive Privilege Access Management features valuable, including automation, and the ability to integrate with applications and the Windows operating system."

"For a Windows/Linux/Unix mixed environment, it is a good product to management privilege account passwords to prevent security breaches."

"The solution is definitely stable, and within the last eight years we have been able to satisfy the most demanding customers in the world, whether they have 10 users, 10,000 users, or even 100,000 users, because it is scalable."

"I find the solution’s features like section management, password management, and analytics valuable."

"Scalability is good. I would rate the scalability a nine out of ten."

"PowerBroker allows elevation of required actions or application and eliminates the need of user having full administrative access."

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"As a PAM solution, Secret Server performs all the use cases in our environment."

"One of the most valuable features is scalability, and how it allows you to scale it without affecting the underlying core components."

"The main benefits that IBM Security Secret Server provides for me include complete control over the privileged identities, which are the main sources that can have the privilege to make numerous changes on the system, and if we protect these identities through PAM and provide elevation on their accounts when required, then we can improve our security posture and infrastructure security."

"It is one of the most well-known names in this field."

"Stability-wise, I think it is a very good solution."

"Access to privileged, shared credentials is simplified by optimizing the whole workflow and approval processes."

"The live recording is a very useful feature."

"What I like best about IBM Security Secret Server is its single-access console. It's also easy to manage and fulfills the requirements with the least resistance."

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Cons

"We faced some challenges with remote desktop sessions."

"If you don't get the implementation right at the outset, you will struggle with the product."

"There are three types of endpoints. If we need to use them in the solution, then we need to purchase the licenses separately. The tool needs to improve its licensing."

"If they improve their price in Bangladesh, since they do not have local partners or local trainers, clients or integrators find it difficult to reach BeyondTrust for support, service, and price quotation."

"A valuable enhancement could be the capability to deploy agents directly through the console."

"It should support XWindows Remote Desktop Access protocol for Linux/Unix."

"Reporting analytics is one of the areas that can be improved."

"There are been cases that we are handling that have been going on for a year now. Even though they are an industry leader, they haven't been able to solve a small problem."

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"Unfortunately, the technical support is not very responsive because we purchased it from IBM; however, the actual support comes from Thycotic."

"Although much has improved in last two years, the GUI for IBM products can be improved."

"The newer interface is more difficult to use than the previous one, and consequently, new users might need more training."

"I mention that password vaulting and password rotation in IBM Security Secret Server are basically the same thing, and it becomes somewhat complex when integrating a different system with them because it requires API development."

"The nonclustered index is working in an area with a problem that needs improvement."

"If you have a hosted PIM in your local environment and you plan to migrate it to some cloud-based environment, then migration will become a painful task."

"Secret Server should have the ability to discover privileged accounts in the servers, like the administrator or users, from SQL and Oracle without having to import a script."

"What needs improvement in IBM Security Secret Server is support. The local partner provides good support, but IBM itself doesn't. Most of the time, the IBM support team does not aggressively resolve issues reported through chat or the IBM website."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"PowerBroker for a Mac client is three times the price of the Windows version."

"It is relatively more cost-effective compared to the competing product."

"It was very expensive."

"The solution's pricing is high."

"I'm sure everyone should have the cluster environment, which means more expensive, anyway, cheaper than the other solutions."

"Price-wise, it is very competitive. In our area, government entities and banks don't go for the monthly payment. It is a headache even for us in terms of finance and procurement to go for monthly payments. Quarterly might be more logical and reasonable, but the minimum that we go for is one year, and sometimes, we even try to compile and give one offering for three years."

"This solution is expensive compared to its competitors."

"What BeyondTrust was providing was user-based licensing which was a great benefit from the client point of view. Recently, I don't know why, the licensing model has been changed, and that is the reason that they have lost a bit of their edge when it comes to the PAM, against our competition. The asset-based licensing, from the user's point of view, is not beneficial. The licensing should be based on the users. The greater the number of users, the greater will be the load and the greater the scalability problems. I presume that is why the licensing model has changed."

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"I believe that we paid 35,000 or 40,000 US dollars for it."

"My rating for the IBM Security Secret Server pricing is seven out of ten. It could be cheaper."

"The price could be better. I think it's a good price for the on-premises environment and the high availability for enterprises the solution provides."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Outsourcing Company

Insurance Company

18%

Outsourcing Company

13%

Construction Company

11%

Performing Arts

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	15

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

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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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management?

BeyondTrust's pricing is premium but negotiable for Bangladesh. Expect 20-30% extra costs from currency/import factors. Start with modular licensing (EPM first), demand emerging market discounts, a...

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What needs improvement with BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management?

In future updates of BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management, I would prefer to see features for Password Safe and VPN access, as we have applications for that. Technical support for BeyondTrust ...

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What needs improvement with IBM Security Secret Server?

I believe there is not much that can be improved for IBM Security Secret Server. Providing local support and local vendor availability would be beneficial so we are not dependent on international s...

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What is your primary use case for IBM Security Secret Server?

IBM Security Secret Server serves multiple use cases for us, including the monitoring of privileged users, as well as the recording and password vaulting of their accounts, passwords, and need-base...

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What advice do you have for others considering IBM Security Secret Server?

I mention that password vaulting and password rotation in IBM Security Secret Server are basically the same thing, and it becomes somewhat complex when integrating a different system with them beca...

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Also Known As

BeyondTrust PowerBroker, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Windows, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Mac, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Linux, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Unix, Avecto Defendpoint

IBM Secret Server, Secret Server, IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager

Overview

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management offers enhanced security through asset discovery and privilege elevation without administrative rights, supporting seamless operations in complex environments.

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management combines advanced threat detection with powerful tools like application control and session management. It is designed to secure IT infrastructures by removing local admin privileges and facilitating remote application publishing. With integration capabilities and robust compliance support, it is suitable for sectors needing stringent security measures. However, improvements in update frequency, Mac integration, and pricing, along with enhanced reporting and console access, are needed to broaden market reach. Organizations value its scalability and flexibility, despite needing better support and development maturity.

What Features Define BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management?

Asset Discovery: Identifies and catalogs IT assets for comprehensive visibility.
Privilege Management: Manages user privileges to minimize risks.
Session Management: Monitors and controls sessions for secure access.
Password Management: Secures credentials to prevent unauthorized access.
Application Control: Enables whitelisting and blacklisting for security.
Analytics: Offers insights into security trends and threats.

What Benefits Should Organizations Expect from Using BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management?

Enhanced Security: Reduces vulnerabilities by managing permissions effectively.
Scalable Deployment: Adapts to growing organizational requirements.
Compliance Support: Assists in meeting regulatory standards.
Improved Integration: Facilitates connections with other platforms like Active Directory.

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is widely adopted in the finance and healthcare industries for privileged access management and compliance. It is instrumental in secure server access and remote management, aligning with zero-trust approaches and integrating smoothly with enterprise platforms.

BeyondTrust

IBM Security Secret Server provides centralized management of privileged credentials, secure access, session recording, and replay. Its pricing model is unique, being based on user count rather than system connections, making it a flexible choice for organizations.

IBM Security Secret Server enhances cybersecurity by integrating with frameworks and offering features like monitoring, high availability, and adaptable reporting. It simplifies password management, automates changes, and ensures compliance with security protocols. The platform is valued for its ease of deployment and user-friendly interface, although it can improve in areas such as the GUI and integration process. Complex high availability and disaster recovery setups are noted challenges, along with nonclustered indexing issues affecting performance. Users desire improvements in local support and migration processes.

What are the key features of IBM Security Secret Server?

Centralized Management: Streamlines credential management across systems.
Session Recording: Allows recording and replay of sessions for forensic purposes.
Integration Capabilities: Enhances security with diverse cybersecurity frameworks.
Adaptable Reporting: Provides tools for customizable reporting.
Single-Access Console: Offers a unified user experience with granular roles.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies deployment and daily operations.
Scalability: User-based pricing model ensures flexibility and cost-efficiency.
Security Compliance: Ensures adherence to security protocols with automated processes.
Audit and Reporting: Robust capabilities for auditing and compliance documentation.
Enhanced Security Posture: Integrates well with existing frameworks to bolster security.

Organizations across various industries implement IBM Security Secret Server for managing privileged access and securing critical systems. It serves financial institutions by providing a secure jump server for accessing core banking platforms and databases. IT managers benefit from workflow approvals and automated password management, ensuring compliance and boosting security posture. The platform's session recording and auditing features are crucial for sectors needing detailed activity documentation.

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Sample Customers

Aera Energy LLC, Care New England, James Madison University

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