PAM · Head-to-head
CyberArk vs Delinea — PAM comparison
CyberArk is Tier-1 enterprise PAM; Delinea targets mid-market with simpler operations.
Verdict
CyberArk is the industry-standard Tier-1 PAM — deepest privileged credential vault, most mature session management, demanding audit-grade. Delinea (formerly Thycotic + Centrify) sits mid-market with simpler deployment and lower operational overhead. For complex enterprise PAM scope, CyberArk. For mid-market or simpler-PAM-scope, Delinea.
When CyberArk wins
- Large enterprise with complex privileged scope
- Demanding audit / compliance posture
- Deepest session monitoring + privileged session manager
- Established CyberArk integration ecosystem
When Delinea wins
- Mid-market enterprise
- Simpler deployment + operations
- Lower TCO important
- PAM scope is straightforward (vault + session)
Capability matrix
| Capability | CyberArk | Delinea | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Privileged credential vault depth | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Session monitoring (PSM) | ✓ | ~ | |
| Endpoint privilege manager | ✓ | ✓ | Delinea via Centrify |
| JIT elevation | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Operational simplicity | ~ | ✓ | |
| Audit-grade enterprise | ✓ | ~ |
Pricing posture
CyberArk enterprise PAM pricing. Delinea typically 50-70% of CyberArk at comparable scope. Operational cost similar gap.
Migration playbooks
Frequently asked
- Is Delinea enterprise-grade?
- Yes for mid-market and many enterprise scenarios. Large enterprise (financial services, federal) typically picks CyberArk.
- Endpoint privilege manager comparison?
- CyberArk EPM is deeper. Delinea Centrify is solid for Windows / Mac; Linux coverage less mature.
- Migration timeline?
- PAM migrations 9-18 months. Don't lose privileged access during transition.
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