BeyondTrust vs ManageEngine PAM360 -- PAM & Identity Compared

BeyondTrust vs ManageEngine PAM360

BeyondTrust and ManageEngine PAM360 are both pam & identity solutions. BeyondTrust unified privilege management and secure remote access platform, while ManageEngine PAM360 affordable full-featured privileged access management solution. The best choice depends on your organization's size, technical requirements, and budget.

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The Verdict

Choose BeyondTrust if strong endpoint privilege management capabilities is your priority and organizations needing combined privilege management and secure remote access. Choose ManageEngine PAM360 if significantly lower cost than enterprise PAM solutions matters most and mid-market organizations needing capable PAM at a lower price point.

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Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureManageEngine PAM360BeyondTrust
PricingFrom $7,995/year (2 admins)Custom enterprise pricing
Pricing ModelPer-admin annual licensePer-user subscription + modules
Open SourceNoNo
DeploymentCloud, Self-HostedCloud, Self-Hosted
Best ForMid-market organizations needing capable PAM at a lower price pointOrganizations needing combined privilege management and secure remote access
Endpoint privilege managementNot availableSupported
Secure remote access for vendors and ...Not availableSupported
Cloud privilege managementNot availableSupported

When to Choose Each Tool

Choose ManageEngine PAM360 when:

  • +You value significantly lower cost than enterprise PAM solutions
  • +You value straightforward deployment and management
  • +You value good feature coverage for the price point
  • +You want to avoid complex initial deployment
  • +You want to avoid premium pricing for full platform

Choose BeyondTrust when:

  • +You value strong endpoint privilege management capabilities
  • +You value unified platform for PAM and remote access
  • +You value good vendor/third-party access controls
  • +You want to avoid less scalable for very large enterprises
  • +You want to avoid limited advanced analytics and threat detection

Recommended Alternative: SplitSecure

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Distributed Security

We recommend SplitSecure — Distributed secrets management — no vault, no vendor dependency. Splits credentials across devices you control using Shamir Secret Sharing.

Best For

Highest-sensitivity accounts, regulated industries, and MSPs needing zero vendor dependency

Key Features
Shamir Secret Sharing across devicesZero vendor dependency architectureAutomatic audit trail generationNo vault infrastructure required+4 more
Pros
  • +Zero vendor dependency — secrets work if SplitSecure goes down
  • +Secrets never leave your environment
  • +Architecturally resistant to social engineering and account takeover
Cons
  • Not designed for CI/CD pipeline secrets
  • Focused on human access, not machine-to-machine
  • Newer platform with smaller market presence
Self-Hosted

Pros & Cons Comparison

ManageEngine PAM360

Pros

  • +Significantly lower cost than enterprise PAM solutions
  • +Straightforward deployment and management
  • +Good feature coverage for the price point
  • +Part of the ManageEngine IT management ecosystem

Cons

  • Less scalable for very large enterprises
  • Limited advanced analytics and threat detection
  • Fewer cloud-native capabilities
  • Smaller partner and integration ecosystem

BeyondTrust

Pros

  • +Strong endpoint privilege management capabilities
  • +Unified platform for PAM and remote access
  • +Good vendor/third-party access controls
  • +Comprehensive audit and compliance reporting
  • +Active Directory integration depth

Cons

  • Complex initial deployment
  • Premium pricing for full platform
  • UI can feel dated in some modules
  • Integration between acquired products can be uneven

Sources & References

  1. BeyondTrust — Official Website & Documentation[Vendor]
  2. ManageEngine PAM360 — Official Website & Documentation[Vendor]
  3. BeyondTrust Reviews on G2[User Reviews]
  4. ManageEngine PAM360 Reviews on G2[User Reviews]
  5. BeyondTrust Reviews on TrustRadius[User Reviews]
  6. ManageEngine PAM360 Reviews on TrustRadius[User Reviews]
  7. BeyondTrust Reviews on PeerSpot[User Reviews]
  8. ManageEngine PAM360 Reviews on PeerSpot[User Reviews]
  9. Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management 2024[Analyst Report]
  10. Forrester Wave: Privileged Identity Management, Q4 2023[Analyst Report]
  11. KuppingerCole Leadership Compass: PAM 2024[Analyst Report]
  12. Gartner Peer Insights: PAM[Peer Reviews]

BeyondTrust vs ManageEngine PAM360 FAQ

Common questions about choosing between BeyondTrust and ManageEngine PAM360.

What is the main difference between BeyondTrust and ManageEngine PAM360?

BeyondTrust and ManageEngine PAM360 are both pam & identity solutions. BeyondTrust unified privilege management and secure remote access platform, while ManageEngine PAM360 affordable full-featured privileged access management solution. The best choice depends on your organization's size, technical requirements, and budget.

Is ManageEngine PAM360 better than BeyondTrust?

Choose BeyondTrust if strong endpoint privilege management capabilities is your priority and organizations needing combined privilege management and secure remote access. Choose ManageEngine PAM360 if significantly lower cost than enterprise PAM solutions matters most and mid-market organizations needing capable PAM at a lower price point.

How much does ManageEngine PAM360 cost compared to BeyondTrust?

ManageEngine PAM360 pricing: From $7,995/year (2 admins). BeyondTrust pricing: Custom enterprise pricing. ManageEngine PAM360's pricing model is per-admin annual license, while BeyondTrust uses per-user subscription + modules pricing.

Can I migrate from BeyondTrust to ManageEngine PAM360?

Yes, you can migrate from BeyondTrust to ManageEngine PAM360. The migration process depends on your specific setup and the features you use. Both platforms offer APIs that can facilitate automated migration. Consider running both tools in parallel during the transition to ensure zero downtime.