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Delinea Secret Server vs miniOrange PAM 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)
miniOrange PAM
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
19th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.6
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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 miniOrange PAM is 0.9%, up from 0.4% 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%
miniOrange PAM0.9%
Other95.5%
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
 

Featured Reviews

SP
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.
MP
Owner at Wishmarathi.com
Automated access control and session monitoring have strengthened internal security and compliance
One of the most beneficial aspects of miniOrange PAM is the customization it offers; we can tailor the PAM solution to our requirements. miniOrange PAM is also very cost-effective. The best features are just-in-time access management and privileged session monitoring, along with the password vault and agentless architecture, which are significant features of miniOrange PAM. miniOrange PAM's agentless architecture allows us to access it directly from our browser without requiring installation on our systems, which greatly simplifies our usage. Since implementing miniOrange PAM in our organization, we have observed significant positive impacts on efficiency. Before we implemented PAM, we manually provided access to all end-users who needed it, but now that process is automated, improving our operational efficiency. In terms of security, miniOrange PAM has reduced insider threats, making our systems much more secure. Regarding compliance, miniOrange PAM helps us comply with certain regulations in our e-commerce industry. Our productivity has significantly improved since we added miniOrange PAM, and we recovered our costs within six months, saving a lot of money previously spent on other cybersecurity tools.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
17%
Construction Company
10%
Transportation Company
6%
 

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
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...
Which PAM tool do you prefer: CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, One Identity Safeguard, Delinea Secret Server, or BeyondTrust Privileged Remote A
For a banking or financial services use case you should check out SplitSecure. Very easy to deploy and use and splits secrets across devices rather than on cloud servers so you get full cryptograph...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for miniOrange PAM?
We use Amazon Web Services for our private cloud setup, and miniOrange PAM charges two dollars per user. We have a license for twenty end-users and one admin, where the admin cost is five dollars p...
What needs improvement with miniOrange PAM?
Currently, all the features we require are present in miniOrange PAM, although there are some advanced features under development that we do not require at this moment. There is nothing that I wish...
What is your primary use case for miniOrange PAM?
In our organization, we rely on miniOrange PAM to limit and monitor employee access to privileged accounts. We have many employees who have access to privileged accounts, and we utilize the just-in...
 

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
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