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CyberArk Privileged Access Manager vs Silverfort 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

CyberArk Privileged Access ...
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
228
Ranking in other categories
User Activity Monitoring (1st), Enterprise Password Managers (3rd), Mainframe Security (2nd), Operational Technology (OT) Security (3rd)
Silverfort
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
25th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Authentication Systems (19th), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (26th), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (14th), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is 15.8%, down from 21.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Silverfort is 1.8%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Privileged Access Management (PAM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager15.8%
Silverfort1.8%
Other82.4%
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
 

Featured Reviews

Atul-Gujar - PeerSpot reviewer
Secures critical infrastructures with essential user session audit records
A potential area for improvement is enhancing support for cluster environments and distributed Vaults. Clients in multiple countries that need central access have different challenges that require better solutions from CyberArk. For financial services, CyberArk can improve incident response by ensuring fast support for critical priority tickets to meet compliance requirements. Providing more documentation on CyberArk is recommended for new team members to enhance their troubleshooting capabilities. I understand it's up to the client, but 99% fail to change the demo key, so it's crucial for CyberArk to emphasize changing the key and documenting it as part of the installation process.
reviewer2342856 - PeerSpot reviewer
Positive feedback highlights lightweight design and compatibility while suggesting more AI integration
Silverfort helps identify blind spots in your identity and access management, covering areas that traditional systems don't, such as command line tools. It checks your Active Directory authentication and continues only if the check is okay, plus it works with older protocols such as NTLM, which is a significant advantage. It's complementary to other tools you may have, whether they are TAM solutions such as Delinea or Xerox. Silverfort also has a lightweight adapter for domain controllers, and it finds gaps in security. Its capabilities are expanding regularly, with new features voted on every few months. For companies with large Active Directory implementations and zero staff, Silverfort provides instant results in identifying risks and blind spots. It also includes built-in virtual features, and while I don't know the exact pricing, it's not expensively priced, making it an attractive option.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It helps our customers in their software requirement imports."
"The most valuable feature is that it always provides flexibility, password quality and one-time user check-in and check-out."
"All the features of CyberArk are useful for me, but the biggest one is that CyberArk has logs for all the features. That is important when there is a problem. You know where to look and you have the information. In cyber security, the most important aspect is information."
"We also use CyberArk’s Secrets Manager. Because AWS is the biggest area for us, we have accounts in AWS that are being rotated by CyberArk. We also have a manual process for the most sensitive of our AWS accounts, like root accounts. We've used Secrets Manager on those and that has resulted in a significant risk reduction, as well."
"CyberArk Privileged Access Manager has made our operations more streamlined. There is an approval process, so it helps us keep tabs on who's working on what and for how long."
"With PAM in place, we've experienced a significant reduction in potential security breaches."
"Password rotation is the most valuable feature"
"We are maintaining compliance in PCI, SOX and HIPPA, which is a big thing. Auditors really like it, and it has made us stay compliant."
"Silverfort helps identify blind spots in your identity and access management, covering areas that traditional systems don't, such as command line tools."
 

Cons

"The web interface has come a long way, but the PrivateArk client seems clunky and not intuitive. It could use an update to be brought up to speed with the usability of PVWA."
"The initial setup could be simplified. Right now, in comparison to its nearest competitors, it's quite complex."
"The stability depends on the infrastructure it is installed on, which is important because CyberArk does not have the hardware appliance."
"I would like to see is the policy export and import. When we expend, we do not want to just hand do a policy."
"Response time is not ideal, and reaching someone knowledgeable can take time."
"The current interface is not very intuitive."
"CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault's deployment is complex for resources with little experience. Tech support needs to be improved as well based on quality and knowledge."
"CyberArk PAM could greatly benefit from an under-the-hood update; integrating machine learning algorithms could provide predictive insights."
"If Silverfort could integrate a gentle type of AI similar to Microsoft Copilot or enable workflow creation similar to Salesforce, it would further improve user navigation, even though the platform is already simple."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I'm aware that the organization had purchased licensing for almost all of CyberArk's solutions including licensing for PTA, EPM, and the Application Identity Manager. But when it comes to PSM, this is one of the components where there's an additional charge for any extra PSMs that you want to deploy. I believe that there's some rider where the vendor has a bit of leeway to, at times, charge a premium on whatever additional services you may require above the board."
"Pricing is quite high and it could be improved."
"It is in line with its competitors, but all such solutions cost too much money."
"Its price can be reduced."
"No, I do not have any advice on the price of the product."
"The pricing for CyberArk is on the higher side compared to other Privileged Access Management products. Something should be done regarding enterprise licensing for long-standing customers."
"CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault is a very expensive product."
"It's not a cheap application. It's very expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
6%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Retailer
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business59
Midsize Enterprise41
Large Enterprise171
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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 do you like most about CyberArk Privileged Access Manager?
The most valuable features of the solution are control and analytics.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Privileged Access Manager?
Regarding costs, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is not a cheap product; hence, many companies struggle with its high licensing cost. While it's valuable, it comes with a high price tag, making ...
What needs improvement with Silverfort?
I think Silverfort is actually a really good product. I might suggest adding more AI to it, which I believe could enhance its functionality. If Silverfort could integrate a gentle type of AI simila...
What is your primary use case for Silverfort?
I'm calling from PeerSpot, and we're resellers in the identity space, offering products such as Savient, SailPoint, CyberArk, and Silverfort. We are resellers, and I work in presale, focusing on fi...
What advice do you have for others considering Silverfort?
I prefer to remain anonymous. Please don't use my name; just label it as anonymous. I would prefer both my name and the company name to be kept anonymous. If you could just put identity presales sp...
 

Also Known As

CyberArk Privileged Access Security, CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault
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Sample Customers

Rockwell Automation
Singtel, Egan, Agilisys, Reliance Worldwide Corporation, Indosat, ZOL Hospital
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