BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management vs Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management comparison

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management vs. Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management

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Categories and Ranking

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privil...

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

6th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Microsoft Purview Privilege...

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

15th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is 3.8%, down from 5.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management is 2.0%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

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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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Mayeen Uddin

Officer at SFIL

Security features have increased satisfaction while implementation is seamless

I use Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management primarily for Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management is easy to understand, particularly its menu. I am satisfied with its security features provided through Microsoft Security. However, my company…

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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

"AI adds value by automating the onboarding of assets and using smart rules to assign privileges."

"It is straightforward. It is a good technology, and it is made to do one single thing."

"What I liked about this solution is that it can also integrate for tracking malicious use or sending analytics to a host that can process them. I don't know if CyberArk, Centrify, or Thycotic can do that. The analytics was something the client really wanted, and they already had BeyondTrust. It is very scalable. The agent on the workstation is very thin, and the processing power required on a server is nothing out of the ordinary. It is also very stable and easy to deploy."

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

"The user experience is good, and there are many preconfigured platforms."

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

"The implementation is quite easy because the documents are always online."

"BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is adaptable across Windows, macOS, UNIX, and Linux."

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"Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management is easy to understand, particularly its menu."

"The integration with Azure Identity is a significant advantage, as it allows for seamless automation and power app integration."

"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."

Cons

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

"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."

"The program updates are very rare and the frequency is too far apart to take care of bug fixes and adding the latest features."

"The help system should be improved to provide a quick help guide with each tab within the solution, which explains what each particular function does."

"The product should improve its price."

"We faced some challenges with remote desktop sessions."

"The deployment process should be clarified or made simpler. It would be helpful if the solution had in-app tutorials for users to look at as they progress through the system. Sometimes we get lost and need to go back to check what exactly the function was. There should be small hints around major key functions. It would go a long way in speeding up the deployment process."

"How the accounts are presented in the solution's UI can be improved."

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"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."

"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 could improve integration with multiple cloud environments."

"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."

"There's room for improvement in Microsoft's documentation, as it often lacks clarity."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"The solution's pricing is high."

"Its pricing and licensing are okay. We were in the perpetual model when it was on-prem, and now, with the SaaS service, we have a subscription model. As a customer, I would always like to see a lower price, but it seems to be priced at the right model currently, and we are trying to get the maximum benefits out of it."

"It was very expensive."

"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."

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

"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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Healthcare Company

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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...

What do you like most about BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management?

The solution's least privilege enforcement has helped us ensure access is given to only the required people.

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...

What do you like most about Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management?

The ability to provide just-in-time privileged access and set specific parameters for access duration is highly beneficial.

What needs improvement with Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management?

Regarding improvements for Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management, there are still some challenges. Purview contains numerous predefined sensitive information types, which sometimes makes i...

What is your primary use case for Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management?

We are a company offering solutions to other customers, and Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management provides great helping features and solutions. It is not the only thing needed to prevent ...

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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

Microsoft Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Overview

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management enables organizations to mitigate attacks by removing excess privileges on Windows, Mac, Unix/Linux and networked devices. Remove excessive end user privileges and control applications on Windows, Mac, Unix, Linux, and networked devices without hindering end-user productivity.

Key Solutions Include:

-ENTERPRISE PASSWORD SECURITY

Discover, manage and monitor all privileged accounts and SSH keys, secure privileged assets, and report on all privileged account activity in a single solution.

-ENDPOINT LEAST PRIVILEGE

Enforce least privilege across all Windows and Mac endpoints, gain visibility into target system vulnerabilities, and control access to privileged applications without disrupting user productivity or compromising security.

-SERVER PRIVILEGE MANAGEMENT

Gain control and visibility over Unix, Linux and Windows server user activity without sharing the root or administrator account.

-A SINGLE PLATFORM FOR MANAGEMENT, POLICY, REPORTING AND THREAT ANALYTICS

Utilize a single solution to manage PAM policies and deployment, understand vulnerability and threat analytics, and provide reporting to multiple stakeholders and complementary security systems.

Learn more at https://www.beyondtrust.com/privilege-management

BeyondTrust

Privileged access management allows granular access control over privileged admin tasks in Office 365. It can help protect your organization from breaches that use existing privileged admin accounts with standing access to sensitive data or access to critical configuration settings. Privileged access management requires users to request just-in-time access to complete elevated and privileged tasks through a highly scoped and time-bounded approval workflow. This configuration gives users just-enough-access to perform the task at hand, without risking exposure of sensitive data or critical configuration settings. Enabling privileged access management in Microsoft 365 allows your organization to operate with zero standing privileges and provide a layer of defense against standing administrative access vulnerabilities.

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Sample Customers

Aera Energy LLC, Care New England, James Madison University

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BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management vs. Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management