BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management vs Symantec Privileged Access Manager comparison

BeyondTrust and Broadcom are both solutions in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category. BeyondTrust is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.0, while Broadcom is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.5. BeyondTrust holds a 3.1% mindshare in PAM, compared to Broadcom’s 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of BeyondTrust users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management and Symantec Privileged Access Manager both compete in the domain of Privileged Access Management solutions. BeyondTrust is noted for excellent pricing and support, while Symantec is seen as offering superior features that justify its higher cost.

Features: BeyondTrust is distinguished by its capabilities in asset discovery, privilege management, and seamless integration, which are key for securing environments. Its adaptability, especially in cloud deployments, is a standout. In contrast, Symantec provides a comprehensive package with extensive session management and credential management, making it a strong choice for IT administrators seeking cost-effective solutions with robust features.

Room for Improvement: BeyondTrust could enhance its update frequency and simplify access through its interface, with users seeking stronger Mac integration and reporting capabilities. Symantec requires improvements in multi-tenancy capabilities, session recording features, and should incorporate session management by default without extra licensing. More regular feature updates would also benefit Symantec to meet market expectations.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: BeyondTrust supports varied deployment options, including public cloud, but some experience challenges during setup. Symantec, primarily focused on on-premises solutions, is preferred for ease of deployment and use. For customer service, BeyondTrust offers reliable support but with occasional inconsistencies, while Symantec users generally report efficient assistance during transitions.

Pricing and ROI: BeyondTrust is considered expensive but delivers features that justify its cost, with flexible licensing enhancing its market attractiveness. Symantec is viewed as more cost-effective, especially for long-term use. BeyondTrust's ROI is enhanced by compliance and cost-saving capabilities, making it an efficient solution, whereas Symantec's competitive pricing and potential for cost savings reinforce its market strength.

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Categories and Ranking

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privil...

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

10th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Symantec Privileged Access ...

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

15th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is 3.1%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Privileged Access Manager is 1.8%, up from 1.5% 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	3.1%
Symantec Privileged Access Manager	1.8%
Other	95.1%

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NasirAkbar

Presales Engineer at SAUDI PARAMOUNT COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Improved security measures with some support response delays

For BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management, the best features are the security measures we have, such as not sharing any credentials with employees in the bank sector. For security purposes in BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management, when employees are working in the system, we can make a recording of the video, showing the modifications and configurations they made, allowing us to see everything. The recording option is available. BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management positively impacts the organization by providing more security and benefits, such as ensuring that if modifications are made, we can see where mistakes occurred in the recording video. The recording video in BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management allows us to see modifications and mistakes, which is an advantage.

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Muzi Lubisi

Senior technical Consultant at CA Africa

Secure management of sensitive servers and seamless applications with direct linking

The credential injection feature is highly valued, particularly for RDP sessions. A majority of customers use it for RDP, and a couple for Linux servers. The broader capabilities, including access to multiple systems, web-based applications, and clustering, have never posed an issue. The threat analytics aspect is also a robust feature that analyzes all pertinent information.

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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

"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."

"The notable aspect is its ability to capture the application's behavior comprehensively and this thorough analysis is crucial for effective policy management."

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

"It has reduced the unwanted risk and increased the security posture."

"Administrators need a tool that provides visibility and clarity about endpoint management within the organization. This addresses the issue of managing privileged users, which is crucial for any administrator or higher management team to control."

"The solution can do so much; it's quite flexible, a great tool, and it's nice to have administration tools without having to remember the password because you just have to click on whatever you need to do and you get temporary access."

"The solution's technical support is good."

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

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"The credential injection feature is highly valued, particularly for RDP sessions."

"Comprehensive coverage of the required features for the PAM solution."

"We can enforce complicated password policies and very important frequent password changes."

"We do not have to authenticate users due to automatic authentication, so this allows us to be much more secure."

"We know we can scale up with what we have, and we probably will not need to buy any further appliances down the road."

"One of the key things for us about the product is around its simplicity. Being able to put in the technology that allows the business to remove complexity and also allow the security improvements."

"If I remember correctly, it was the two factor authentication, and the single most important capability was it supported PIV and CAC as one of the two factors."

"Transparent login for users of privileged IDs (Linux, Windows). This prevents sharing of the password because it is never seen."

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Cons

"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."

"Improvements could focus on adding more AI features to automate processes that are currently manual or challenging for end users."

"All products have room to improve. I would like to see support for many more systems, such as AS400."

"The product should improve its price."

"It only has limited support for Mac."

"They are doing good for now, but they should start to consider tight integration with Mac solutions. There should be more integration with Mac. There should be Active Directory (AD) Bridging. Thycotic and Centrify have it currently because they merged and joined forces, and it was a feature available in Centrify. So, basically, they joined forces to create a kind of perfect product. If you have a hybrid or mixed environment with Windows and Mac, your Active Directory can only manage or enforce policies on Windows, but what about your Mac devices? How do you control them? So, AD Bridging will act as a bridge to bring all your Mac devices into your Active Directory. This way you have full control over your entire environment."

"The other area to improve is that they rely on MS SQL servers only. You cannot have any other database behind them. They have to be on MS SQL. If they can do something about these issues, this would be a better alternative for some customers."

"There is a need for better MQ integration with DevOps and improvements in architecture."

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"The OOTB reporting functionality is lacking."

"Evaluations are not just about features and functions of this specific product, but it is taking that holistic view around what else we can get out of it in the next three to five years."

"The response time for support could be faster. Some features should be added: cloud-based, VPN-less, more secure, and it should be adjusted in a hybrid environment."

"Reporting. It's difficult to locate the reports, there are limits on what reports can be run from the GUI, and the report formats are lacking."

"We experience stability issues after every patch upgrade. This is a place where CA needs to improve drastically."

"The rule management portion and reporting is very weak on its own."

"Some rollover credentials often do not work or you need a more complex configuration."

"I’m no fan of Java as an application front-end, as it tends to have issues depending on what browser one’s using."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"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."

"This solution is expensive compared to its competitors."

"It was very expensive."

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

"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."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."

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"The version we are using is affordable compared to BeyondTrust, which is maybe three to four times as expensive, but it depends on the features."

"Pricing is fair compared to other top vendors."

"It is reasonably priced."

"Don’t go with an agent model. Don’t go with a model that has you buying a thousand different parts. Go with PAM that gives you everything, or you’ll just be paying costs of implementing another tool that PAM would have just given you up front."

"They offer per-device, per-user, or monthly and yearly licensing models."

"Cost-wise, CA was better compared to others in the market. "

"It is more expensive than other solutions on the market."

"Appliances are relatively cheap, don’t skimp. Make sure you have redundancy, high availability, and enough appliances to manage the concurrent workload."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Government

Outsourcing Company

15%

Construction Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

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	14
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	30

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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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Privileged Access Manager?

Due to the nature of the solution, it is hard to gauge, but compared to competitors, the pricing is very good. I would rate it as an eight and a half out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Symantec Privileged Access Manager?

Recent releases need improvement in webpage management. For instance, navigating through a webpage that acts like a wizard, where I proceed to the next page and enter more information, is not handl...

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What is your primary use case for Symantec Privileged Access Manager?

With the customers that I have so far, I help them broker RDP sessions to sensitive servers, particularly those that manage aspects like physical access. I have also done it for backend databases, ...

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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

CA PAM, Xceedium Xsuite, CA Privileged Access 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.

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Symantec Privileged Access Manager provides enterprises with advanced capabilities in managing access and security compliance, emphasizing seamless integration and scalability. Organizations leverage it for simplified access control and proactive security management to enhance data privacy.

It's designed for managing privileged access across diverse IT environments, featuring easy deployment and configuration along with robust integration capabilities. Users benefit from its scalable architecture, transparent login procedures, and comprehensive password management. Despite its strengths, some challenges persist with the interface, policy management, and upgrade processes. Session recording limitations and documentation gaps are noted, impacting overall user satisfaction. Integration with specific systems, especially mainframes, and a restrictive pricing model present challenges. Nonetheless, its role in managing admin access and reducing security threats in Linux and Windows environments remains critical. Enhanced security is further achieved through integration with CA strong authentication.

What features does Symantec Privileged Access Manager offer?

Easy Deployment and Configuration: Quick setup process with intuitive functionality.
Password Management: Automated rotation of random, strong passwords.
Integration with Active Directory: Direct and seamless connectivity for user management.
Session Recording: Comprehensive logging of user activity for audit purposes.
Credential Injection: Secured access without revealing passwords to users.

What benefits should organizations look for?

Scalability: Supports growth and complex enterprise environments.
Security Compliance: Enhances data protection and regulatory adherence.
Transparency: Simplified login and access management for users.
Cost Efficiency: Potential reduction in security incidents and associated costs.

Organizations in the financial sector appreciate its effective management of privileged accounts across IT infrastructures, including servers and applications. It's valued for its role in RDP and SSH session facilitation and focus on enterprise-level security, crucial for identity governance and protecting high-stakes data.

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Sample Customers

Aera Energy LLC, Care New England, James Madison University

NEOVERA, Telesis, eSoft

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