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At a Glance
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager
Star Rating
(64)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (72.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CyberArk Privileged Access Manager
Symantec PAM
Symantec PAM
Star Rating
(22)3.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Symantec PAM
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviews say that CyberArk Privileged Access Manager excels in "Password Vault" functionality, scoring an impressive 9.7, while Symantec PAM falls short with a score of 7.5, indicating that users find CyberArk's vaulting capabilities significantly more robust and secure.
  • Users report that CyberArk's "Multi-Factor Authentication" feature is highly effective, achieving a score of 9.2, compared to Symantec PAM's 8.0. This suggests that CyberArk provides a more reliable and user-friendly experience for securing access.
  • Reviewers mention that CyberArk's "Live session recording & playback" feature is a standout, with a score of 9.3, which is notably higher than Symantec PAM's 7.8. This feature is crucial for compliance and security audits, making CyberArk a preferred choice for organizations prioritizing these aspects.
  • G2 users highlight that CyberArk's "Approval Workflows" are more intuitive and effective, scoring 8.8, while Symantec PAM's score of 6.9 indicates a less favorable user experience in managing access requests and approvals.
  • Users on G2 emphasize that CyberArk's "Centralized Management" capabilities, scoring 9.0, provide a more streamlined approach to managing user roles and policies compared to Symantec PAM's score of 8.1, which suggests a less cohesive management experience.
  • Reviewers mention that CyberArk's "Audit Logging" feature is superior, with a score of 9.2, while Symantec PAM's score of 7.9 indicates that users may find CyberArk's logging capabilities more comprehensive and easier to navigate for compliance purposes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager
No pricing available
Symantec PAM
No pricing available
Free Trial
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager
No trial information available
Symantec PAM
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
51
7.4
11
Ease of Use
8.1
53
7.7
11
Ease of Setup
6.8
38
7.3
8
Ease of Admin
8.0
39
6.7
8
Quality of Support
8.2
47
7.8
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
35
7.5
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
53
3.6
11
Features by Category
Privileged Access Management (PAM)Hide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
8.8
680
7.8
183
Administration
8.9
34
7.8
9
8.8
33
6.9
8
8.2
31
8.5
8
8.0
32
7.3
8
8.5
34
7.4
9
8.2
31
7.7
10
Functionality
9.2
35
8.0
9
9.1
32
8.0
10
8.1
27
8.5
9
9.7
34
7.5
8
9.0
33
8.1
9
9.0
33
8.1
9
8.1
30
7.6
9
9.3
32
7.8
9
9.7
33
8.7
10
9.1
32
8.0
9
Monitoring
9.2
34
7.9
8
9.2
34
7.1
8
8.0
32
7.3
8
Reporting
9.2
32
7.3
8
8.0
32
7.5
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager
Symantec PAM
Symantec PAM
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager and Symantec PAM are categorized as Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Unique Categories
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is categorized as SAP Store and AWS Marketplace
Symantec PAM
Symantec PAM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
6.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
72.9%
Symantec PAM
Symantec PAM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
21.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
50.0%
Reviewers' Industry
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager
Information Technology and Services
15.3%
Banking
13.6%
Insurance
6.8%
Computer & Network Security
5.1%
Telecommunications
3.4%
Other
55.9%
Symantec PAM
Symantec PAM
Telecommunications
21.4%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Computer Software
14.3%
Consulting
7.1%
Oil & Energy
7.1%
Other
35.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Banking

The user interface is perhaps one of the best when it comes to the PAM space. Making things easy for the end user makes and admins life so much easier. Other providers do lack this ease of use.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
GI
Verified User in Insurance

Process takes a long time. Check in check out is time consuming

Symantec PAM
Symantec PAM
Most Helpful Favorable Review
EK
Engg.Aftab k.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

ITs virtual environment is best for any large or sensitive environment , best for virtual prevent the branches, controlling proactively enforcing security policies

Most Helpful Critical Review
CS
Carlos S.
Verified User in Telecommunications

There are a lot of vulnerabilities on the appliance

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