ManageEngine PAM360 vs Delinea Secret Server
ManageEngine PAM360
PAM360 is ManageEngine's privileged access management product, part of the broader Zoho / ManageEngine IT management suite. It offers credential vaulting, session management, and privilege elevation at a price point well below CyberArk or BeyondTrust. PAM360 is especially popular with mid-market organizations that already use ManageEngine tools for endpoint management, ITSM, or monitoring.
Pros
- Significantly cheaper than enterprise competitors
- Solid feature coverage for mid-market PAM needs
- Strong bundle value if you already use ManageEngine tools
- Perpetual licensing still available
Cons
- UI and admin experience feel dated
- Fewer integrations with modern DevOps tooling
- Support quality can be inconsistent
- Less suitable for highly complex enterprise estates
Pricing: From ~$7,000/year for 10 admins (published perpetual and subscription options)
Delinea Secret Server
Delinea Secret Server is an enterprise privileged access management (PAM) solution that stores, controls, and audits access to privileged credentials. It provides automated password rotation, session monitoring, and compliance reporting for large organizations.
Pros
- Mature enterprise PAM solution
- Strong compliance and audit features
- Windows and Active Directory focus
- Automated account discovery
Cons
- Expensive for smaller teams
- Heavy enterprise focus
- Complex initial deployment
- Less developer-friendly
Pricing: Starting from $10,000/year