Delinea Secret Server vs IBM Security Secret Server comparison

Delinea Secret Server vs. IBM Security Secret Server

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Categories and Ranking

Delinea Secret Server

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

5th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Password Managers (7th), Secrets Management Tools (4th)

IBM Security Secret Server

Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

22nd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) category, the mindshare of Delinea Secret Server is 4.9%, down from 9.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Security Secret Server is 1.2%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Delinea Secret Server	4.9%
IBM Security Secret Server	1.2%
Other	93.9%

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Featured Reviews

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

"I have found the password management and the secret management features to be the most valuable. Our customers find its ease of integration and the use of power shells really attractive."

"The initial setup of Delinea Secret Server is straightforward and easy for development purposes."

"It is a stable solution."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is the random changing of passwords."

"The user interface is quite good. It's very straightforward."

"The surveillance is most valuable."

"There has been no downtime this year."

"The ability to give some groups access to different kind of databases with the storage of a password is the most valuable feature."

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

"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."

"As a PAM solution, Secret Server performs all the use cases in our environment."

"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."

"The live recording is a very useful feature."

"Access to privileged, shared credentials is simplified by optimizing the whole workflow and approval processes."

"Centralized Password Management: Our client has more than 400 geographical locations and approximately ten employees work at each location."

Cons

"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."

"The tool should integrate additional features like OCR."

"The API is no good."

"The technical support needs improvement. For example, if you have any problems on the server configuring the IIS, they would provide you very limited details and they would tell you the problem is on your end."

"Having more detailed reporting would improve this solution."

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

"Installation can sometimes be difficult, depending on the environment."

"There are some things that I know are really important to include like A/B version features which are available in Windows. I would say that they should be included in the road map."

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"If you have a hosted PIM in your local environment and you plan to migrate it to some cloud-based environment, then migration will become a painful task."

"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."

"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."

"Although much has improved in last two years, the GUI for IBM products can be improved."

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

"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."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"There is an annual license fee per user and the price is fair."

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

"Most customers opt for a yearly license."

"The pricing is standard in this business and we have no complaints about it."

"The price of this solution is good."

"It would be beneficial if it were reduced."

"It is very expensive, and its price should be lower."

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

"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."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Government

Insurance Company

22%

Computer Software Company

10%

Performing Arts

Marketing Services Firm

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

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with IBM Security Secret Server?

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What is your primary use case for IBM Security Secret Server?

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What advice do you have for others considering IBM Security Secret Server?

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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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Delinea Secret Server vs. IBM Security Secret Server