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CyberArk vs BeyondTrust vs Delinea: Which PAM Platform in 2026?

CyberArk, BeyondTrust, and Delinea are three prominent platforms in the privileged access management (PAM) market. Each takes a different approach to credential vaulting, session management, and least-privilege enforcement.

Updated September 2026

CyberArk, BeyondTrust, and Delinea are three prominent platforms in the privileged access management (PAM) market. Each takes a different approach to credential vaulting, session management, and least-privilege enforcement. This comparison helps security teams evaluate the strengths and trade-offs of each platform for their specific environment and compliance requirements.

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Privileged Access Management · Founded 1999

Enterprise privileged access management and identity security platform, marketed as Idira since its acquisition by Palo Alto Networks

Pricing: Per-user subscription + modules
Deployment: Cloud
Certifications: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, FedRAMP High
Privileged Access Management · Founded 2006

Unified privilege management and secure remote access platform

Pricing: Per-user subscription + modules
Deployment: Cloud, Self-hosted
Certifications: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, FedRAMP
Privileged Access Management · Founded 2015

Enterprise password and privileged credential vault

Pricing: Annual license
Deployment: Cloud, Self-hosted
Certifications: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001