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Delinea Secret Server vs One Identity Safeguard comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 6, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.8
Delinea Secret Server enhances security and efficiency, valued for time-saving despite being pricier, with mixed financial benefits reported.
Sentiment score
6.9
Organizations achieved ROI with One Identity Safeguard through enhanced security, cost savings, efficiency, and better protection against threats.
The time is reduced by nearly fifty percent for our audit preparation and compliance reporting compared to earlier.
Manager, Account Services Delivery at Softcell Technologies Limited
I have seen a return on investment through reduced audit effort and fewer security incidents related to privileged access, along with significant time savings for IT and security teams by automating access control and password management.
office administrator at Gitarattan International Business School
The efficiency of our team has increased as we have reduced manual credential management, allowing our IT team to focus on higher value tasks.
Technical Head Cloud Services at Softcell Technologies Limited
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.4
Delinea Secret Server support is responsive and expert, though costly services and integration issues are noted by some users.
Sentiment score
6.9
One Identity Safeguard's customer service is praised for technical strength but needs improvement in response times for complex issues.
When I faced issues integrating custom applications with Delinea Secret Server, the support from their deployment partner was inadequate.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer at TechnoNext Ltd.
Technical support from Delinea is good.
Head of Platform Engineering at Ascend Group Co., Ltd.
I have contacted Delinea support for an issue where Secret Server logs off when the IP address is not secure, and I received a great response from the service.
Senior Quality Analyst at YASH Technologies
I sometimes need escalations to reach expertise.
Consultant at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
Sometimes, I get a very helpful response and they address issues on a call.
Systems Administrator at a university with 10,001+ employees
When I have day-to-day incidents and problems, the response is good enough in terms of time and quality.
Team Lead / Consultant at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Delinea Secret Server offers high scalability and flexibility, ideal for medium to large organizations, efficiently managing growing demands.
Sentiment score
7.3
One Identity Safeguard efficiently scales for medium to enterprise levels but may require adjustments for optimal performance.
The scalability of One Identity Safeguard is perfect, scoring ten out of ten.
Business Line Manager - IGA & PAM at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Safeguard handles a growing number of users, systems, and sessions without significant degradation in performance.
Automation tester at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
We have a cluster of SPPs and a cluster of SPSs, and we can add a node to that cluster without much fuss.
Systems Administrator at a university with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Delinea Secret Server is reliable and stable, with minor issues quickly resolved, earning high user satisfaction ratings.
Sentiment score
7.8
One Identity Safeguard is praised for its stability, reliability, and minimal downtime, with minor challenges resolved through support.
Delinea Secret Server can be considered as a stable and reliable for most enterprise use cases, especially in vaulting and privileged access management.
Solutions Strategist at Connex Information Technologies
The stability is less than ideal since it updates to our console can take around six to ten hours.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer at TechnoNext Ltd.
The session proxying, password vaulting, and automated workflow run consistently even under high load.
Automation tester at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
I would rate it a nine out of ten for stability.
Team Lead / Consultant at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
In terms of stability, I rate One Identity Safeguard nine to ten out of ten.
Business Line Manager - IGA & PAM at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Delinea Secret Server requires improvements in interface, integration, security, automation, support, access, and cost-effectiveness to enhance user experience.
One Identity Safeguard requires better integration, user experience, performance, intuitive configuration, and improved documentation for broader adoption.
Most of the time, the solution tends to fail, necessitating the need to pull data from backup servers.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer at TechnoNext Ltd.
When it comes to web-related access, we can access directly through Delinea Secret Server.
Senior Quality Analyst at YASH Technologies
Certain features like the Remote Access Service (RAS) Engine and syncing with directory services may still have bugs or limitations.
Solutions Strategist at Connex Information Technologies
For some configurations on the SPS side, if I need to make changes, such as for DNS servers, I must redeploy the machine.
Consultant at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
There are many steps. We are still in the onboarding phase, and it seems very manual.
Systems Administrator at a university with 10,001+ employees
Another area for improvement could be the threat detection capabilities, like those seen in other PAM vendors.
Team Lead / Consultant at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

Delinea Secret Server's pricing is seen as costly by some, competitive by others, with flexible licensing options available.
Enterprise users find One Identity Safeguard costly but valuable for its robust security and flexibility despite extra costs.
The price of Delinea Secret Server is okay, however, the solution is considered expensive when compared to others.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer at TechnoNext Ltd.
It is one of those where the more you buy, the cheaper it is.
Systems Administrator at a university with 10,001+ employees
It is cheaper than CyberArk.
Team Lead / Consultant at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
It is more expensive than Secret Server but way less expensive than CyberArk.
IAM Specialist
 

Valuable Features

Delinea Secret Server offers seamless integration, robust security features, and GRC capabilities for compliance, appealing to IT admins and users.
One Identity Safeguard enhances security with advanced authentication, auditing, session management, and integrations, simplifying organizational access and compliance.
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.
Senior Quality Analyst at YASH Technologies
Delinea Secret Server doesn't offer any exceptional features; most solutions have similar capabilities such as automatic password rotation, activity log monitoring, and activity log auditing.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer at TechnoNext Ltd.
The auditing and approval mechanisms are features we did not have before and are greatly appreciated.
Systems Administrator at a university with 10,001+ employees
Automatic credential rotation helps our team by removing the need for manual changes to privileged passwords, reducing the risk of stale or shared credentials and ensuring that every access is controlled and compliant.
Technical Consultant at ProTechmanize Solutions (P) Ltd.
Just-in-time access has sped up admin task completion and improved our overall compliance reporting, allowing audits to be completed nearly half the time compared to earlier.
Manager, Account Services Delivery at Softcell Technologies Limited
 

Categories and Ranking

Delinea Secret Server
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Password Managers (6th), Secrets Management Tools (4th)
One Identity Safeguard
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (6th), Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) (3rd)
 

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 One Identity Safeguard is 3.9%, down from 4.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Privileged Access Management (PAM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
One Identity Safeguard3.9%
Delinea Secret Server5.0%
Other91.1%
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
 

Q&A Highlights

AG
Associate VP & Cyber Security Specialist at Union Bank of California
Jan 16, 2026
 

Featured Reviews

Reena Bhardwaj - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
SV
Automation tester at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Centralized controls have improved privileged access and simplified compliant audit workflows
We use One Identity Safeguard as a central control point for all our privileged access, which helps standardize the access policies across teams and platforms. We also use it for the approval workflows, which are enforced for high-risk systems and add an extra security layer for production access. I have been using it for one and a half years. The best feature I appreciate is the session proxying and recording. It provides transparent session access for admins without exposing the real passwords. Another valuable feature is automated password rotation, which changes the credentials automatically after each use or on a schedule. It reduces the risk of leakage and reuse of passwords. Additionally, the approval workflow and the access request feature add governance with multi-level approvals for sensitive systems. These are the features that I appreciate the most. When we started using the session proxying and recording features, overall, it was a manageable and fairly smooth process for us. However, like most security platform deployments, it had a few learning curves. Session proxying and recording worked with our major systems including Windows, Linux, and network devices with minimal configuration. Some devices and services required slight changes to firewall rules and configuration to ensure the proxy could connect cleanly. Additionally, our admins needed orientation so they understood they were joining a recorded session, particularly for remote or support use. We spent considerable time adjusting the session filtering, retention settings, and naming conventions so recordings were useful and not overwhelming. These are some areas where we encountered challenges.
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Answers from the Community

AG
Associate VP & Cyber Security Specialist at Union Bank of California
Jan 16, 2026
Jan 16, 2026
I prefer CyberArk Privileged Access Manager because it offers the strongest security, session monitoring, and compliance capabilities among PAM tools. It’s ideal for enterprise environments where privileged access needs to be tightly controlled and audited, even though it requires more effort to implement.
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Nurlan Temirbulatov - PeerSpot reviewer
Sales Engineer at Remediant
Dec 7, 2022
Hello Avinash, it all depends on the timeline and urgency of the project. If you need to deploy a PAM tool that focuses on standing privileges, stopping lateral movement, and incorporating Zero Standing Privileges as part of Zero Trust, then please consider looking at Remediant. I've worked for BeyondTrust and have gone up against the other big players such as Delinea, Centrify, CyberArk, and HashiCorp. They more or less all offer similar solutions, but looking at your current requirements, Remediant really excels in delivering a simple, yet very effective tool in a matter of days and weeks, not months and years. 
DN
IT Manager at CAS Trading House
Aug 14, 2023
Based on your extensive list of requirements, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager appears to align well with your needs due to its comprehensive feature set, strong security controls, integration capabilities, and advanced analytics for privileged access. However, it's important to conduct in-depth evaluations, demos, and discussions with each vendor to ensure that the chosen tool meets all your specific needs and integrates seamlessly into your existing infrastructure. However, I recommend visiting the official website of Broadcom (the company that acquired Symantec's enterprise security business) or contacting their sales representatives to get the most up-to-date information about their PAM solutions, including any rebranding or changes that may have occurred. When evaluating any PAM solution, it's essential to consider factors such as security, integration capabilities, ease of use, vendor support, scalability, and alignment with your organization's specific needs and compliance requirements. It's also a good practice to request demonstrations, proofs of concept, and references from vendors to ensure that the solution meets your expectations. Remember to involve key stakeholders, such as IT, security, compliance, and management teams, in the decision-making process to ensure alignment with organizational goals and requirements.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
10%
University
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise25
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise17
Large Enterprise19
 

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
I prefer CyberArk Privileged Access Manager because it offers the strongest security, session monitoring, and compliance capabilities among PAM tools. It’s ideal for enterprise environments where p...
What do you like most about Thycotic Password Reset Server?
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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Safeguard?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been a good experience overall, as the back and forth with One Identity is something that is acceptable; other tools have options to do thi...
What needs improvement with One Identity Safeguard?
One Identity Safeguard could be improved with a password manager and an identity manager as one big access management system. I believe improvements could be made around integrating with other tools.
What is your primary use case for One Identity Safeguard?
My main use case for One Identity Safeguard is using only one module for privileged session, which we use for admins and contractors. A quick specific example of how my team uses One Identity Safeg...
 

Also Known As

Thycotic Secret Server, Delinea Password Reset Server
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Overview

 

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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