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Delinea Secret Server vs Ekran System comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Delinea Secret Server
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Password Managers (10th), Secrets Management Tools (6th)
Ekran System
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
24th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
User Activity Monitoring (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of Delinea Secret Server is 3.6%, down from 7.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ekran System is 0.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Delinea Secret Server3.6%
Ekran System0.9%
Other95.5%
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
 

Featured Reviews

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Adjunct Assistant Professor at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees
Robust credential management has improved security and simplifies privileged access control
I would characterize common frustrations related to Delinea Secret Server rather than using the term dislike. One area is the complexity for the administrative part. While it is straightforward in core values, configuring advanced policies, custom templates, and other areas including discovery scans and detailed reporting have a steep learning curve and may require extra training. The user interface and terminology present another challenge. Some users feel that the user interface can feel dated or overly complex, with terminology around secrets and folder structures taking time to master. Pricing perception is another point where some costs are mixed, while many others find Delinea Secret Server more affordable and flexible than tier one competitors. However, smaller teams still view enterprise licensing as a significant investment. I have observed poor technical support, particularly in multiple reviews. The support can be slow, limited, and sometimes unhelpful when troubleshooting complex configurations or stability issues. Aggressive or untransparent sales practices also present a concern. Some customers on G2 have cited frustrations with hidden costs, such as unexpected EC2 instance fees and core features being unbundled or oversold during contract negotiation. Complex implementation and setup is another significant challenge. The initial configuration, deployment, and managing advanced policies or connectors requires specialized expertise that most organizations do not have, and the steep learning curve compounds this issue. Users transitioning to the cloud-hosted version frequently complain that the updated interface and permissions structure feel slow and problematic compared to the legacy on-premise setup. Integration and API challenges represent the final area of concern. The platform points out challenges with API tokenization and external system integration, and the lack of documentation is one of the key points I would highlight. This limitation affects the ability to integrate with external systems effectively.
Andreas Lalos - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of Professional Services at Besecure
Early threat detection and diverse OS support with enhanced security
Ekran System offers a lightweight solution that does not impact the systems where it is implemented. It provides rich metadata for monitored activities and includes threat analysis capabilities for early alerting and investigation of unauthorized actions. Additionally, it supports diverse operating systems and allows for monitoring and enforcement policies, like blocking actions for policy violations, and provides a retention of historical data in a lightweight format.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"At this early stage, and based on my demo experience over the last two weeks, it appears to have more features than we require, but we can grow into it."
"It offers the possibility of secure administration of hardware devices, as well as Linux systems administration from a Windows environment."
"The GUI interface is well-designed and user-friendly."
"Delinea Secret Server is a cost-effective solution."
"What I like best about this product is the interface."
"The technical support services are excellent."
"The surveillance is most valuable."
"Password checkout and the ability to change a password after checkin are the most valuable features."
"It supports diverse operating systems and allows for monitoring and enforcement policies, like blocking actions for policy violations, and provides a retention of historical data in a lightweight format."
 

Cons

"Availability of technical support has always been a concern."
"The main concern is that Delinea Secret Server is not suitable for modern technology."
"Delinea Secret Server needs to improve its reporting."
"An area for improvement in Delinea Secret Server is its integration with ICAP servers."
"What needs improvement? The product can be improved by reducing the number of updates provided."
"We have had issues with stability in the past, although technical support has always been able to help us to fix them."
"I would like to see improvement with the integration with Azure Active Directory. This would mean that we can have support on multiple platforms such as Windows, Linux, and Mac."
"The setup for this solution is complex. I'm not going to lie, you need a specialized system security engineer to deploy it."
"Ekran System could improve in terms of communication to the market, particularly after their rebranding as Shiteka."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, with ten being a high price."
"Pricing is comparable to competing products."
"The tool's pricing is expensive."
"There are different plans and additional licensing costs that can be instituted for add-ons."
"We have an enterprise license as well as a user license and a support license."
"They are priced quite well."
"The solution is low-cost than other vendors."
"It would be beneficial if it were reduced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise27
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Questions from the Community

Looking for recommendations and a pros/cons template for software to detect insider threats
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ekran System?
The business model has become more complex with changes in feature licensing, yet they provide affordable options, particularly with the standard edition, which doesn't charge for the management co...
What needs improvement with Ekran System?
Ekran System could improve in terms of communication to the market, particularly after their rebranding as Shiteka. The solution does not support other protocols beyond traditional monitoring chann...
What is your primary use case for Ekran System?
The primary use case for Ekran System is third-party vendor monitoring and privileged access management monitoring. It is also used for privilege access management solutions.
 

Also Known As

Thycotic Secret Server, Delinea Password Reset Server
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Sample Customers

Secure-24, University of San Diego, International Rescue Committee, San Francisco Ballet, Perkins Coie, University of San Diego, D.S.S. Limited, Turbo's Hoet, Eclipse Computing, Cathay Bank, Stellarise, J&R Consulting
Deloitte, UPS, Seoul National University, KDN, Finat, Constitutional Court of Korea, Ukrsibbank
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