Saviynt Privileged Access vs BeyondTrust Password Safe
Saviynt Privileged Access
Saviynt Privileged Access is a cloud-native PAM module inside the Saviynt Enterprise Identity Cloud. Unlike legacy PAM vendors, Saviynt's PAM is built into a broader identity governance and administration (IGA) platform, so privilege certification, SoD checks, and access reviews all share the same policy engine as workforce identity. It is especially popular with cloud-first enterprises replacing on-premises PAM.
Pros
- Converged IGA + PAM reduces tool sprawl
- Modern cloud-native architecture
- Strong ServiceNow and ITSM workflow integration
- FedRAMP Moderate authorized
Cons
- Broader Saviynt platform has a steep learning curve
- Licensing is complex; difficult to size quickly
- PAM module is less mature than dedicated competitors
- Best value only realized if you adopt Saviynt IGA too
Pricing: Contact sales
BeyondTrust Password Safe
BeyondTrust Password Safe is an enterprise PAM platform covering credential vaulting, session management, and privileged task automation. As part of BeyondTrust's Total Privileged Access Management Platform, it pairs with Endpoint Privilege Management (removing local admin rights) and Remote Support. BeyondTrust is a consistent Gartner Leader and is especially strong in heterogeneous environments with Unix/Linux/Mac workload coverage.
Pros
- Strong coverage of Unix, Linux, and Mac workloads
- Integrated EPM removes local admin rights cleanly
- Mature SSH key management
- Flexible deployment (cloud, on-prem, hybrid)
Cons
- Complex product suite; multiple SKUs to piece together
- Licensing model can be confusing
- Enterprise-only pricing
- Administrative UI less modern than newer competitors
Pricing: Contact sales