Best 9 CyberArk Alternatives For Privileged Access Management (2026)

Keeper Security combines enterprise password management with cloud-native PAM in a single platform. KeeperPAM, launched in February 2025, is built for organizations that want privileged access controls without the complexity of legacy PAM deployments. We think it’s a strong CyberArk alternative for mid-sized teams that want fast deployment and zero-knowledge security.

Keeper Security Key Features

KeeperPAM covers session recording and auditing across RDP, SSH, VNC, databases, and web apps. Automated credential and secrets rotation is built in, and remote browser isolation projects browsing sessions from containers so credentials never reach the endpoint. The lightweight gateway eliminates the need for agents, VPNs, or firewall changes. Discovery scans on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure) to identify privileged accounts. Zero-knowledge encryption ensures even Keeper cannot access vault data. The platform supports FIDO2, passkeys, and biometric authentication.

Our Take

We think Keeper makes the most sense if you want PAM capabilities without standing up a complex legacy deployment. In our 14-day trial, onboarding was fast and the admin console was responsive and easy to navigate. The unified platform approach means password management, PAM, and secrets management all live in one console, which reduces tool sprawl. Keeper has never suffered a breach of end-user credentials. KeeperPAM starts at $85 per user per month. With that said, the add-on model means costs can add up when you factor in BreachWatch and advanced reporting. If you need cloud-native PAM with session recording, browser isolation, and zero-knowledge security, Keeper is well worth considering.

BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access is an enterprise PAM platform built for organizations that need audited, VPN-free access to privileged systems for internal staff, vendors, and developers. We think the credential injection capability is the key differentiator here: users authenticate to sessions without ever seeing the underlying credentials, which is a meaningful control for third-party access scenarios.

BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access Key Features

Credential injection means plain-text passwords never surface during sign-in. The vault stores passwords, secrets, and SSH keys either in the cloud or on an appliance, with tight integration into BeyondTrust Password Safe. Just-in-time access and least-privilege enforcement extend to both human and non-human identities. Full audit trails, session forensics, and remote approval via mobile app give security teams visibility that holds up under compliance scrutiny.

What Customers Say

Customers say support quality and vendor responsiveness are consistent strengths, particularly for Password Safe deployments. The direct criticism from users centers on training. According to customer feedback, live training availability is limited, scheduling favors certain regions, and getting up to speed without dedicated resources takes longer than expected.

Our Take

We think BeyondTrust PRA suits enterprises managing privileged access for distributed teams, contractors, and OT environments where VPN exposure is a genuine risk. If your team has bandwidth for structured onboarding, the depth of session control and audit capability justifies the investment. Based on our review, this is a strong fit for compliance-heavy industries where third-party access governance is a priority.

Delinea Secret Server is an enterprise PAM vault for organizations that need centralized control over privileged credentials across critical systems, databases, and applications. We found the post-login session monitoring particularly strong, with forensic-level visibility into what happens after a privileged account is accessed. This is a platform built for compliance-heavy environments where what happens after login matters as much as access control itself.

Delinea Secret Server Key Features

Secret Server starts with continuous discovery, finding service accounts, application credentials, and admin accounts across your environment automatically. Password rotation, check-in/check-out workflows, and granular access controls keep credential hygiene tight without manual effort at scale. Just-in-time provisioning and custom delegation workflows add flexibility for environments where standing privileges are a risk you’re actively reducing. Session recording uses an industry-leading compression ratio where an hour of video takes less than 5 MB.

What Customers Say

Customers say onboarding is straightforward relative to other PAM platforms, and the UI accelerates end-user adoption faster than expected. Teams managing service account compliance flag the dependency mapping features as useful. Based on customer reviews, there have been periods of inconsistent platform performance, which creates exposure when PAM sits in your critical access path.

Our Take

We think Secret Server fits best in compliance-heavy enterprises running under PCI DSS, HIPAA, or similar frameworks where the audit trails and session recording are central to the value. The platform rewards teams that invest in configuration. Administrative customization takes effort, but the controls available once it’s dialed in are strong.

JumpCloud is a cloud-native identity platform that combines SSO, MFA, PAM, and device management in a single directory. We think it’s a strong alternative to CyberArk for teams consolidating identity, access, and device management into one platform rather than running separate tools.

JumpCloud Key Features

JumpCloud’s PAM covers privileged credential management, SSH key management, real-time session monitoring with recording, and brute force protection. JumpCloud Go replaces password logins with biometric authentication tied to verified company devices. Group-based access controls enable different privilege levels per role, and admins can enforce password policies with rotation requirements and failed login attempt limits. The platform manages Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android from one console, integrating with Active Directory, Google Workspace, and Okta. Built-in monitoring and event logging provide visibility into authentication requests and user actions.

Our Take

We think JumpCloud suits teams consolidating identity, access, and device management into one platform rather than running separate PAM, MFA, and directory tools. The unified approach is a meaningful advantage for mid-sized organizations that don’t need CyberArk’s enterprise complexity. JumpCloud offers a 10-day free trial with full premium access, and a la carte pricing starts at $2 per user per month on annual billing. With that said, the platform can conflict with macOS, and bundled pricing adds cost for teams needing only a single capability. If you want PAM, identity, and device management in one cloud-native platform, JumpCloud is well worth considering.

Microsoft Entra ID Privileged Identity Management is Microsoft’s native just-in-time access service, built directly into Entra ID. We think the value here is clear for organizations already running Azure or Microsoft 365: you eliminate standing admin privileges without adding a separate PAM vendor to your stack. If your organization holds Entra P2 licensing, PIM is already included in your contract.

Microsoft Entra ID PIM Key Features

PIM replaces persistent admin assignments with time-bound role activations that require MFA and, where configured, explicit approval before access is granted. Admins get alerted when privileged roles activate, giving real-time visibility into who holds elevated access at any given moment. Access reviews surface role assignments that have outlived their purpose and produce downloadable audit histories for regulators. The platform also guards against accidental removal of critical admin roles, a real risk in environments where one misconfigured policy disrupts access at scale.

What Customers Say

We saw consistent praise for the P2 tier. Customers say pairing PIM with Conditional Access policies tightens the attack surface in ways that justify the licensing step-up. The criticisms cluster around scale and completeness. Some users report that group management needs additional products to work properly at enterprise level, and API permissions create friction between security and application teams.

Our Take

We think the value calculation depends on your existing Microsoft investment. If your organization runs Microsoft 365 E5 or already holds Entra P2 licensing, PIM is included at no additional per-tool cost, and activation costs little compared to deploying a separate PAM tool. For multi-cloud environments or organizations without P2, a dedicated PAM platform gives more consistent coverage without the licensing constraints.

Okta Privileged Access is a cloud-native PAM module within Okta’s Workforce Identity Cloud. It’s built for enterprises already running Okta for identity that want to extend governance into privileged infrastructure without deploying a separate PAM platform. We think the strongest case here is consolidation: one vendor, one set of connectors, one management console.

Okta Privileged Access Key Features

The platform focuses on eliminating standing credentials. Just-in-time access uses policy-based controls and dynamic client certificates, while server account lifecycle management handles discovery, storage, and rotation of local server account passwords on an admin-defined schedule. Full SSH and RDP session recording is backed by tamper-proof logs and routed through a high-availability proxy gateway, which keeps the audit trail intact even under infrastructure pressure. Okta recently acquired Axiom Security to expand privileged access controls to more resources, including GitHub, Snowflake, and PostgreSQL.

What Customers Say

Available customer feedback for Okta Privileged Access specifically is limited. Broader Okta platform reviews describe reliable SSO performance and consistent communication around service updates. We’re not attributing those signals directly to the Privileged Access module, as the feedback doesn’t distinguish between product lines. Teams evaluating this should factor in that direct customer experience data for this module is still building.

Our Take

We think Okta Privileged Access earns its place when your organization already runs Okta for workforce identity. Extending into privileged access avoids introducing another vendor and another management console. Teams outside the Okta ecosystem should weigh the integration benefits against dedicated PAM platforms that offer longer customer track records for privileged access specifically.

One Identity Safeguard is a PAM suite offering password management, session monitoring, and threat detection as an alternative to CyberArk. The platform is part of the One Identity Fabric, a unified approach that spans identity governance, access management, privileged access, and Active Directory management.

One Identity Safeguard Key Features

Safeguard stores and manages credentials in a centralized vault with SSO, MFA, and automated workflows, streamlining access to privileged and non-privileged resources from a single account. Machine learning and behavioral biometrics monitor, analyze, and block risky user activity. The platform provides tamper-proof, searchable session recordings with full replay for auditing and compliance, and offers policy-based access controls with flexible approval workflows for just-in-time or least-privileged access. One Identity is also embedding AI-driven, context-aware documentation directly in the product to reduce friction.

Our Take

We think One Identity Safeguard is a strong alternative for large enterprises looking for powerful privileged access controls with strong session monitoring capabilities. The behavioral biometrics and ML-driven analysis are good to see. For SMBs, One Identity PAM Essentials delivers a streamlined SaaS-based option without heavy infrastructure requirements.

Ping Identity delivers just-in-time privileged access as part of a broader identity platform, with dynamic cloud credentials and phishing-resistant device validation. We think this suits enterprises and DevOps teams that want PAM capabilities within an existing identity stack rather than deployed as a separate tool. Ping launched its PAM capabilities in August 2025 through PingOne Privilege, built on technology from its acquisition of Procyon.

Ping Identity Key Features

Privileges are time-bound and auto-expire, eliminating standing access for admins, developers, and non-human identities. Dynamic, temporary credentials generate on demand for AWS, Azure, and GCP, keeping static secrets out of pipelines and config files. Ping uses TPM-backed cryptographic device validation, tying trusted device status to hardware rather than software assertions. Self-service access requests with automated approval workflows reduce friction for end users.

What Customers Say

We saw consistent praise for SSO flexibility and the range of authentication protocols supported, including SAML, OAuth, and OpenID. Customer feedback covers the Ping Identity platform broadly rather than the PAM module specifically, which is worth factoring in since the PAM capability is relatively new. Based on customer reviews, configuration options can be overwhelming, troubleshooting requires deep expertise, and training documentation falls short for complex deployments.

Our Take

We think Ping Identity suits enterprises with technical teams already running a wider identity platform, where adding PAM capabilities into an existing deployment makes operational sense. Organizations without dedicated identity engineering resources should factor the configuration complexity into their evaluation. If your team is starting from scratch on identity infrastructure, the setup overhead is real.

Segura PAM Core (formerly senhasegura) is an all-in-one PAM platform covering credential vaulting, VPN-less remote access, and real-time session monitoring across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. We found the session monitoring layer more detailed than expected, with command filtering and a dedicated Oracle database proxy that gives visibility into database-level privileged activity specifically.

Segura PAM Core Key Features

The vault stores passwords, certificates, and SSH keys with automated rotation. VPN-less remote access pairs with just-in-time provisioning and multilevel approval workflows, covering both internal staff and external users without a VPN dependency. Segura supports agentless access to Windows, Linux, Unix, Active Directory, and databases, and integrates with more than 174 platforms. Deployment options include on-premises physical appliances for environments not moving fully to cloud.

What Customers Say

We saw consistent praise for the interface, with both admins and end users describing it as accessible without significant training overhead. Deployment speed gets positive marks across reviews, with teams describing fast setup and straightforward credential registration. Vendor responsiveness comes up repeatedly, with long-term customers describing an attentive support relationship. Most available reviews cover the broader 360° Privilege Platform rather than PAM Core specifically.

Our Take

We think Segura PAM Core suits organizations wanting PAM depth without the infrastructure overhead of traditional enterprise platforms. The agentless deployment and physical appliance option give it flexibility for both cloud-first and on-premises-heavy environments. If ease of deployment and usability matter as much as feature depth in your evaluation, this is well worth a close look.