Delinea Secret Server vs IBM Security Secret Server comparison

Delinea and IBM are both solutions in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category. Delinea is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.3, while IBM is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.0. Delinea holds a 5.0% mindshare in PAM, compared to IBM’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Delinea users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IBM users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 6, 2024

Delinea Secret Server and IBM Security Secret Server are competitors in the secret management market. IBM Security Secret Server seems to have the upper hand due to its comprehensive features despite a higher cost.

Features: Delinea Secret Server offers strong integration capabilities, automation satisfaction, and ease of use. IBM Security Secret Server provides enhanced scalability, diverse functionalities, and superior security features.

Room for Improvement: Delinea Secret Server could improve reporting, streamline maintenance, and enhance server configurations. IBM Security Secret Server users seek better audit logging, simpler configuration settings, and expanded security features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Delinea Secret Server is known for its straightforward deployment but noted for an initial learning curve. IBM Security Secret Server offers smooth onboarding and excellent support, giving it an edge in customer satisfaction.

Pricing and ROI: Delinea Secret Server presents a better initial cost suitable for smaller budgets with noticeable ROI. IBM Security Secret Server, though more expensive, is favored for long-term benefits and robust features, appealing to larger enterprises.

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Categories and Ranking

Delinea Secret Server

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

3rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Password Managers (6th), Secrets Management Tools (4th)

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 February 2026, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of Delinea Secret Server is 5.0%, down from 10.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Security Secret Server is 1.3%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Delinea Secret Server	5.0%
IBM Security Secret Server	1.3%
Other	93.7%

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

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Reena Bhardwaj

Senior Quality Analyst at YASH Technologies

Has improved credential security with remote password change and role-based access

I have not faced any significant issues with Delinea Secret Server during this period of time, but we had a problem with a web password filler, which is a template used for accessing a web URL using Secret Server, where we faced some session management issues since session management is not applicable for the web password filler. This should be the improvement that we require from Delinea Secret Server. The session management is not applicable in this case; we can manage the session and have session management inside the remote systems within the organization. However, when it comes to web-related access, we can access directly through Delinea Secret Server. We can access any URL through Secret Server, but the problem is that the session cannot be managed on the web URL due to it having multiple systems. I do not have any other recommendations regarding the improvement of Delinea Secret Server at this time.

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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

"Delinea's network integration is the most useful. For example, I use a Check Point firewall connect to SmartConsole, so I need to do a lot of configuration in Delinea Secret Server. Native integration with Check Point is valuable. You can also go download whatever API you need from the cloud, whether you're using Check Point, Palo Alto, etc. Enriched discovery is another good feature. If you are dealing with several kinds of systems, you can see which system requires privileged access to my network."

"The surveillance is most valuable."

"The most valuable feature is session monitoring."

"There has been no downtime this year."

"The biggest benefit of Delinea Secret Server would be the remote password change and discovery, which are a major help for the management of the accounts."

"The ease of granting access to a secret without having to share the actual password and the password rotation were the main features I found effective for password management."

"Support is helpful."

"Ease of use because of its monolithic software."

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

"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."

"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."

"The live recording is a very useful feature."

Cons

"I don't know what kind of a cryptographic it uses to encrypt the password but it should be one of the stronger ones. Some of the cryptos have been accessed by hackers."

"The initial setup and deployment can be cumbersome. It's not an easy process."

"Whenever an update is applied to Secret Server, it requires downtime."

"The UI needs improvement because the interface is a little clumsy."

"In many PAM tools, when users request a password checkout, they need to provide justification. However, in my experience across four organizations, nobody actually reads the justifications. Users can simply type anything and get the password. This becomes a risk and compliance issue. There needs to be continuous improvement in this area, focusing on problem identification and mitigation strategies."

"It is expensive compared to other solutions in this category and for what it does."

"It would be better if they had a Linux version of the secret server."

"The setup for this solution is complex. I'm not going to lie, you need a specialized system security engineer to deploy it."

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"It would be preferable if the full proxy was included in the IBM Security Secret Server."

"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."

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

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

"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."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It isn't terribly expensive."

"We have an enterprise license as well as a user license and a support license."

"Most customers opt for a yearly license."

"There is an annual license needed to use Delinea Secret Server."

"I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, with ten being a high price."

"When comparing the price of Thycotic Secret Server with other solutions it is reasonable."

"Compared to other solutions, Delinea Secret Server is competitively priced but on the higher side."

"There are different plans and additional licensing costs that can be instituted for add-ons."

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

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

"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

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

Insurance Company

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Performing Arts

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	25

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

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Also Known As

Thycotic Secret Server, Delinea Password Reset Server

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

Overview

Secret Server is a fully-featured Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution available both on premise and in the cloud. It empowers security and IT ops teams to secure and manage all types of privileged accounts and offers the fastest time to value of any PAM solution.

Delinea

IBM Security Secret Server protects privileged accounts from hackers and insider threats, helps ensure compliance with evolving regulations, and allows authorized employees to seamlessly gain access to the tools and information they need to drive productivity. Easily detect, manage and audit privileged accounts, and control which applications are permitted to run on endpoints and servers to prevent malicious applications from penetrating the environment. IBM Security Secret Server is fast to deploy, easy to use and scalable for the enterprise.

IBM

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

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