Best CyberArk Alternatives in 2026
9 pam & identity tools compared against CyberArk on features, pricing, and deployment model.
Why look for CyberArk alternatives?
CyberArk is a strong option for pam & identity, but it's not the right fit for every team. Common reasons teams look elsewhere: complex deployment and configuration; expensive licensing model.
Below we list 9 alternatives, broken down by deployment model. All data is aggregated from official documentation and community feedback.
Open Source Alternatives to CyberArk
Teleport
OSSModern identity-aware access for SSH, Kubernetes, databases, and apps
Session broker from HashiCorp, pairs with Vault for JIT credential injection
Cloud-Managed Alternatives
Infrastructure access proxy with credential injection and session recording
Self-Hosted Alternatives
Unified privilege management and secure remote access platform
Cloud-ready PAM platform built on Secret Server and privilege management
Unified identity security platform with PAM and governance
Teleport
OSSModern identity-aware access for SSH, Kubernetes, databases, and apps
Session broker from HashiCorp, pairs with Vault for JIT credential injection
AI-driven identity governance and administration platform
Mid-market PAM from ManageEngine at a much lower price point than the leaders