ManageEngine PAM360 vs CyberArk

ManageEngine PAM360 targets organizations that need solid PAM capabilities without the enterprise pricing and complexity of CyberArk. While it lacks the depth and scale of CyberArk, PAM360 covers the essential PAM requirements at a fraction of the cost, making it a practical choice for mid-market organizations and those starting their PAM journey.

Updated Feb 2026

Summary

ManageEngine PAM360 is the best budget-friendly CyberArk alternative for organizations that need core PAM capabilities without enterprise complexity and cost. CyberArk remains the choice for large enterprises with demanding compliance, scale, and advanced security requirements.

Choose ManageEngine PAM360 if:

  • You need enterprise-scale PAM for thousands of privileged accounts
  • Advanced threat analytics and behavioral monitoring are required
  • You operate in highly regulated industries with strict PAM requirements
  • Integration with a broad ecosystem of enterprise security tools is critical
  • You need comprehensive identity security beyond basic PAM

Choose CyberArk if:

  • Budget is a primary constraint and you need affordable PAM
  • You want straightforward deployment without months of professional services
  • Your organization is mid-market with moderate PAM requirements
  • You already use ManageEngine products and want ecosystem consistency
  • You need SSL certificate and SSH key management alongside PAM

Feature Comparison

FeatureManageEngine PAM360CyberArk
Credential VaultingEnterprise Digital VaultSolid vaulting with rotation
Session ManagementAdvanced PSM with full recordingBasic session monitoring
PricingCustom enterprise (significantly higher)From $7,995/year
Deployment TimeWeeks to monthsDays to weeks
SSL/Certificate MgmtNot included (separate tools)Built-in certificate management
Threat AnalyticsAdvanced ML-driven analyticsBasic anomaly detection
ScalabilityEnterprise scale provenGood for small-to-mid scale
Integration EcosystemBroadest PAM integration ecosystemManageEngine ecosystem

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