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We performed a comparison between Delinea Secret Server and HashiCorp Vault based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Password Managers solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Delinea Secret Server vs. HashiCorp Vault Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"Ease of use because of its monolithic software.""I like that it's user-friendly.""Its most valuable feature is its main purpose - the password changing and the Heartbeat so the user has access to only their SVN and does not have access to any other. Thycotic's access privileged management tool allows you to grant access to users for a specific period of time and with specific attributes and privileges.""The ability to give some groups access to different kind of databases with the storage of a password is the most valuable feature.""The tool has many models. The tool also has a good cloud version. Also, the customers need not control any components on the solution side. The product's licensing model is also good since customers can choose a price that is most useful for them. The solution also supports password management for the users in your organization.""I like the one-way hash, as well as the ability to store it in the cloud and access it from anywhere.""Its technical support is good.""The product provides a native user experience without requiring users to install additional software or agents."

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"The most valuable feature of HashiCorp Vault is the management of tickets in the pipeline.""The most valuable feature of HashiCorp Vault is that it's an open source solution. Second, it's cloud agnostic, so it's very easy to maintain and control, which is why we prefer HashiCorp.""The solution is stable. It has been working perfectly without any problem.""It is an added value for our customers to have a Secrets Management workflow available that is PaaS/CaaS/KaaS Platform agnostic.""We were using it because we have compliance requirements around secret management. Having a secure vault and encrypting data was an additional requirement. When we looked at it first, we were just looking for a vault, like a lockbox. The greatest benefit of HashiCorp is its ability to manage encryption on the fly. It provides encryption of data at rest, in use, in transit, on the fly, and linked with applications, which was really attractive.""For me, the most valuable features include that it's easy to manage and maintain the password API for retrieving passwords and other things.""The tool's dynamic rotation of the password credentials is good.""The product is free and easy to use. It is well documented with an easy implementation process."

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Cons
"I would like to see improvement with the integration with Azure Active Directory. This would mean that we can have support on multiple platforms such as Windows, Linux, and Mac.""An area for improvement in Delinea Secret Server is its integration with ICAP servers.""We always ask for partner enablement, which is more like a soft requirement rather than a product requirement. It would be great if they can provide us deeper knowledge of their products for integration.""One thing that I wish they would do is to have a Kubernetes or container-based deployment supported, but they're not quite there yet. Containerization or support for containerization would be fantastic.""I don't know what kind of a cryptographic it uses to encrypt the password but it should be one of the stronger ones. Some of the cryptos have been accessed by hackers.""The tool should integrate additional features like OCR.""Delinea Secret Server needs to improve its reporting.""Although the password policy was interesting, the default setting was inadequate."

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"The onboarding is a challenge. It should be more self-service, but it involves reviews and approvals.""I would like to see better integration of HashiCorp Vault with SAP products.""The solution's initial setup process is complicated.""The solution could be much easier to implement.""The technical support was hard to get a hold of and lacking in service.""The product needs to improve its customization. It should be also more like easy to plug and play.""The product is complicated to install.""It would be helpful to have more advanced features."

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  • "It isn't terribly expensive."
  • "The price of this solution is good."
  • "The pricing is standard in this business and we have no complaints about it."
  • "Its price is okay. We don't compete on pricing. We seldom use price to win over our competitors. We prefer it this way because if we can sustain the price, we make more margin as well. We don't want the price to go down to the bottom where despite the win, there's no margin at all."
  • "Secret Server is expensive when compared to the cost to some alternatives."
  • "There are different plans and additional licensing costs that can be instituted for add-ons."
  • "There is an annual license fee per user and the price is fair."
  • "They are priced quite well."
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  • "I am using the open-source version of Vault and I would have to buy a license if I want to get support."
  • "The AWS version is much cheaper than HashiCorp Vault."
  • "It could do everything we wanted it to do and it is brilliant, but it is super pricey. To be fair to HashiCorp, we drove the price up with our requirements around resiliency. Because of the nature of our company, we don't really operate in the cloud."
  • "The solution's cost is reasonable."
  • "The product is expensive."
  • "In my case, the open-source version works well. It's advisable for small to medium-scale organizations, but for large-scale organizations, you should go with the enterprise version."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:This is an inside-out --- outside-in --- inside-in question, as an insider can be an outsider as well. There is no short answer other than a blend of a PAM tool with Behavioral Analytics and Endpoint… more »
    Top Answer:The privileged access management module is the most reliable feature.
    Top Answer:If you're requesting licenses or pricing, then you have to fill out a questionnaire that they try to gain insight into what your environment is like, what you're trying to discover, and what you're… more »
    Top Answer:HashiCorp Vault was designed with your needs in mind. One of the features that makes this evident is its ability to work as both a cloud-agnostic and a multi-cloud solution. As a cloud-agnostic… more »
    Top Answer:It's stable. I would rate the stability a nine out of ten.
    Top Answer:The enterprise version would require considering factors like the level of support needed, the amount of secret data being stored, and replication needs. But in my case, the open-source version works… more »
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    Also Known As
    Thycotic Secret Server, Delinea Password Reset Server
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    Overview

    Secret Server is a fully-featured Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution available both on premise and in the cloud. It empowers security and IT ops teams to secure and manage all types of privileged accounts and offers the fastest time to value of any PAM solution.

    HashiCorp Vault is a cloud-agnostic solution used for security and secret management. Its valuable features include integration with other HashiCorp tools, token sharing, open source nature, cloud agnosticism, and on-the-fly encryption management. 

    The solution provides encryption of data at rest, in use, in transit, on the fly, and linked with applications. It is free to use, and the interface is simple to navigate. HashiCorp Vault has helped organizations with its multiple authentication methods and RESTful API.

    HashiCorp Vault Features

    • Data encryption: The solution is capable of encrypting and decrypting data, and will not store it. Organizations’ security personnel define their own encryption protocols; developers can store the encrypted data where they choose and are not obligated to design specific encryption processes.

    • Robust secrets: For systems such as AWS or SQL databases, Vault is able to generate secrets automatically. HashiCorp Vault is able to generate AWS keypairs with all the appropriate permissions when necessary, and when the approved time expires, will nullify them.

    • Secure secret storage: Any type of value or key secrets can be stored in the Vault. The Vault automatically encrypts the desired secrets before recording them into persistent storage, keeping them safe and secure. Users can record data using HCP Vault’s Consul service or disk, or choose from other options.

    • Nullification: Vault is able to nullify single secrets or all secrets from a particular group or specific user. This process is integral in securing systems in the event of an attack or inappropriate access.

    Reviews from Real Users

    The greatest benefit of HashiCorp is its ability to manage encryption on the fly. It provides encryption of data at rest, in use, in transit, on the fly, and linked with applications, which was really attractive. The lifecycle of a key is so easy to manage in terms of rotating, revoking, and issuing. They have different auth methods, and I tried all different auth methods. It is seamless.”- Project Manager at a comms service provider.

    “The most valuable feature of HashiCorp Vault is that it's an open source solution. Second, it's cloud-agnostic, so it's very easy to maintain and control, which is why we prefer HashiCorp. “ - Mohamed A., Lead DevOps Engineer at Etisalat.

    Sample Customers
    Secure-24, University of San Diego, International Rescue Committee, San Francisco Ballet, Perkins Coie, University of San Diego, D.S.S. Limited, Turbo's Hoet, Eclipse Computing, Cathay Bank, Stellarise, J&R Consulting
    Adobe, SAP Ariba, Citadel, Spaceflight, Cruise
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company38%
    Insurance Company13%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization31%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Government7%
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    Financial Services Firm44%
    Comms Service Provider33%
    Pharma/Biotech Company11%
    University11%
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    Financial Services Firm19%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Healthcare Company6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise40%
    Large Enterprise45%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise27%
    Large Enterprise53%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise69%
    Buyer's Guide
    Delinea Secret Server vs. HashiCorp Vault
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Delinea Secret Server vs. HashiCorp Vault and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Delinea Secret Server is ranked 6th in Enterprise Password Managers with 47 reviews while HashiCorp Vault is ranked 2nd in Enterprise Password Managers with 16 reviews. Delinea Secret Server is rated 8.2, while HashiCorp Vault is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Delinea Secret Server writes "Effective for password rotation policies triggered by audit requirements, it helps maintain compliance standards and seamless integration with third-party tools ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HashiCorp Vault writes "Useful for machine-to-machine communication and has secret engine feature ". Delinea Secret Server is most compared with CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, Azure Key Vault, IBM Security Secret Server, ManageEngine PAM360 and CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault, whereas HashiCorp Vault is most compared with Azure Key Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault, Keeper and BeyondTrust Password Safe. See our Delinea Secret Server vs. HashiCorp Vault report.

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