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Delinea Secret Server vs ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 16, 2024

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

Delinea Secret Server
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
Privileged Access Management (PAM) (2nd)
ManageEngine ADSelfService ...
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
15th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Enterprise Password Managers category, the mindshare of Delinea Secret Server is 6.8%, down from 7.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus is 0.2%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Avinash Gopu. - PeerSpot reviewer
Effective for password rotation policies triggered by audit requirements, it helps maintain compliance standards and seamless integration with third-party tools
The "App to App" feature has been most impactful. It allows secure communication between applications without requiring direct user access, which is crucial for several applications. Additionally, working in the finance department, we are heavily focused on enhancing audit reporting and compliance. So, the GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) capabilities of Delinea Secret Server have also been crucial for us. We implemented a custom reporting system that can automatically send reports to auditors daily, weekly, or according to your organization's needs. We also upgraded the audit role within Secret Server, allowing auditors to access and analyze the reports directly. Additionally, Secret Server provides comprehensive logging capabilities. Auditors can see what data users access, their access levels, and their activities, including check-in and check-out times. Furthermore, Secret Server helped us manage privileged, elevated access, which we call "K2K." As the lead for this project, I could identify users with the highest access levels and implement specific policies to monitor their activity on servers.
Hussein Taha - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides wide options for multifactor authentication with very simple implementation
We struggled with the end users because most don't have the required IT background. They needed password resets for emails and accounts in the active directory. This created an issue for the help desk, and the system and ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus gave us a QR solution for the end users. Once an account is set up, you scan the QR code through Google authentication, Microsoft authentication or any program that can authenticate with the QR. You'll automatically generate a code that gives the port to reset or unlock your account very easily.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Its most valuable feature is its main purpose - the password changing and the Heartbeat so the user has access to only their SVN and does not have access to any other. Thycotic's access privileged management tool allows you to grant access to users for a specific period of time and with specific attributes and privileges."
"I really like the zero trust piece."
"The solution is scalable."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the random changing of passwords."
"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 user interface is quite good. It's very straightforward."
"I have found most valuable the automatic scheduled password rotation and remote desktop monitoring. Additionally, the documentation is readily available and easy to find and the dashboard is straightforward."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it provides us with a secure way of managing passwords."
"The solution enables agents to reset their passwords."
"Having multifactor authentication in Windows machines."
"The most valuable feature is the ability for remote users to change their login credentials using their mobile devices."
"Monitoring is one of the most valuable features for us."
"It's very simple to manage and implement. Its functions are straightforward. You get all the basic features, such as you get the option to unlock the user account if it is locked. You can enforce password policies, and you also have the option to allow them to reset their passwords if they forget it. These were the basic requirements of my company that we could achieve through this product."
"The solution provides wide options for multifactor authentication."
"One of the most valuable features is the self-service capability. I"
"Due to ransomware and novel threats, we can no longer allow people to gain domain admin access to our servers with only a username and password. With MFA, they must supply a one-time password sent to them via some authenticator, like Microsoft or Google Authenticator. It could be a text message."
 

Cons

"The UI needs improvement because the interface is a little clumsy."
"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."
"Improvements are needed in session management, behavioral analytics, and the reporting segment."
"I formerly used only one service: the remote server. For example, I connected to the Active Directory user and the computer's console. But now, I need to do a remote connection to the domain controller. Maybe it only connects to that tool, the Active Directory users, and the computer management console, but not to the domain controller. Another thing Delinea could add is multi-factor authentication."
"Delinea Secret Server can improve in areas like statistics and notifications, and risk scoring, especially for highly privileged accounts where financial transactions occur."
"This product is excellent in every way except minor details in handling extremely large environments."
"I would like to see the shadowing of ongoing terminal sessions (Remote Desktop Mirroring)."
"I think that the main interface should integrate better with non-standard applications and clients, to connect with other systems."
"There is a lack of specific information provided by the analytics portion of the software."
"The worst part is that the solution can only be installed or updated on a device if it is physically connected to the local network."
"The registration process could be improved. It should be easier for users to register for the service."
"Could be simplified, not user-friendly."
"They could improve their security of the products to prevent vulnerabilities."
"The price must be reduced."
"We need more reports for visualization."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are different plans and additional licensing costs that can be instituted for add-ons."
"There is an annual license fee per user and the price is fair."
"It isn't terribly expensive."
"The pricing is standard in this business and we have no complaints about it."
"We have an enterprise license as well as a user license and a support license."
"They are priced quite well."
"Compared to other solutions, Delinea Secret Server is competitively priced but on the higher side."
"The price of this solution is good."
"Using this solution costs us about $1,200 USD per year."
"You purchase the license for one time, and you can use it for a lifetime. The only thing is that in order to get support, you need to upgrade your product to the latest solution. You need to keep a support contract with them for which you have to pay some amount. It's a very small amount for renewing their support contract. Overall, it's very cost-effective."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
32%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
6%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Wholesaler/Distributor
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Looking for recommendations and a pros/cons template for software to detect insider threats
This is an inside-out --- outside-in --- inside-in question, as an insider can be an outsider as well. There is no short answer other than a blend of a PAM tool with Behavioral Analytics and Endpo...
What do you like most about Delinea Secret Server?
The privileged access management module is the most reliable feature.
What needs improvement with Delinea Secret Server?
The integration with the ticketing system ServiceNow is complex. That can be enabled with an API-based out-of-the-box consumption. We have customized it, and the features cannot be used without cus...
What do you like most about ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus?
Monitoring is one of the most valuable features for us.
What needs improvement with ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus?
The price must be reduced. The cost must depend on the number of nodes.
What is your primary use case for ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus?
We use the solution to reset passwords automatically. It is useful for companies that have many employees.
 

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
TEL U.S. Holdings Inc, Henson Group, CAMH, HPE, HubSpot, Hitachi, IBM, Accenture, Capgemini, Apogee, Symantec
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