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IBM Tivoli Access Manager [EOL] vs ManageEngine Password Manager Pro comparison

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Tivoli Access Manager [...
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
3.8
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ManageEngine Password Manag...
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (15th), Enterprise Password Managers (16th)
 

Featured Reviews

it_user711612 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Reverse proxy provides central control over authentication and authorization.
It is a single product that caters for all the business needs throughout the organization. It provides a seamless integration that in turn encourages most of the applications to use the SSO features Reverse proxy is the most valuable feature as it provides central control over authentication and…
reviewer1271400 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at a media company with 201-500 employees
Auditing enhances privileged account security with a fast deployment
The support for the PAM product is not very prompt. Unlike other Manager products that provide remote assistance or support, for PAM, users have to log a case first and may receive a reply in one or two days. This process is slower compared to other products from the same manufacturer.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The combination of TAM with IDM in IBM Tivoli Identity Manager helped us to realize robust and secure authentication infrastructure in accordance with industry regulations and laws."
"Capabilities of advanced security are enhanced to support strong, flexible authentifications and authentications based on risks as well as critical internet vulnerabilities."
"IBM directory server offers the best roll-out experience."
"It has helped them to improve and control web and mobile application security."
"The Verify feature: A push method which customers are going for."
"SAML 2.0."
"I like the primary function of this product allowing the administration of user/network accounts with a fair amount of ease."
"TAM component integration and their SSO capabilities and transparency are the most valuable features I have found."
"ManageEngine Password Manager Pro is cheaper than other products, such as BeyondTrust, and is more than 50% cheaper compared to the Boomer solution we used before."
"The most valuable feature would be the authorization for saving passwords, it is also very safe and we haven't had any security issues."
"It is user-friendly, and someone who doesn’t have a lot of IT knowledge can work with the product easily."
"It is very safe and we haven't had any security issues."
"The support from the customer service team is good, they respond on time, and they always seem to be quite knowledgeable."
"The security provided is very enhanced and it does a great job of keeping passwords safe."
"The tool is secure, safe, reliable, and easy to use."
"The solution has a lot of great features that make tasks easier for technical people."
 

Cons

"The initial set-up is a bit complex for a novice as the Linux version of it needs you to be somewhat good with Linux."
"There is Java process that hangs in WebSphere almost every month."
"The product has not been updated with emerging technologies over the years specifically around AJAX, REST and Mobile app integration."
"Complex to install and run."
"Older TAM versions are not compatible for connecting to a DB."
"The pricing is always costly."
"I would rate the technical support a 6/10."
"Installation and configuration. If you don’t know the requirements of the supporting components, it could be complicated to install and this has been improved in the later versions that are renamed to IBM Tivoli Security Access Manager."
"It's a pretty technical solution. It's designed for more technical people."
"The support for the PAM product is not very prompt."
"There is room for improvement in making the UI more user-friendly. When you search for a password, there are some things you can't edit from the search bar, so you have to go back to the main window and scroll through to edit them."
"The product couldn’t make any notable change in our system, because of the complexity of cycle of the system."
"The user interface could be improved and made more user friendly."
"There is room for improvement in making the UI more user-friendly."
"Sometimes the person who doesn't actually use those passwords becomes responsible for the password."
"The product could be improved by lowering the price - it's expensive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The IBM prices are, as ever, extortionate, even with a business partnership, and high levels of discounts."
"On a scale of one to five, with one being expensive and five being competitive, I would rate the pricing of this solution as a five."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
15%
Construction Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise18
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise1
 

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What needs improvement with ManageEngine Password Manager Pro?
The support for the PAM product is not very prompt. Unlike other Manager products that provide remote assistance or support, for PAM, users have to log a case first and may receive a reply in one o...
What is your primary use case for ManageEngine Password Manager Pro?
We use ManageEngine Password Manager Pro to control privileged accounts. It is specifically meant to randomize passwords for privileged and service accounts. Additionally, we use the auditing featu...
What advice do you have for others considering ManageEngine Password Manager Pro?
Please keep my name anonymous because I have a code of conduct with the company. Without proper approval, I cannot disclose my identity. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
 

Also Known As

Tivoli Access Manager, IBM Security Access Manager
Password Manager Pro
 

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Essex Technology Group Inc.
Australian Catholic University
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