Data as of Oct 15, 2026Based on 303 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
CyberArk maintains its position as the top-cited Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution in AI-generated responses. However, the space below it is highly dynamic, with Beyondtrust and Delinea rising to challenge for the #2 spot while platforms focused on identity integration and secrets management gain significant ground.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81% | ||
| 2 | Frequently recommended as a modern, cloud-friendly, and more usable enterprise PAM. | Frequently recommended as a modern, cloud-friendly, and more usable enterprise PAM. | 73% |
| 3 | A rising top-tier choice, often praised for its comprehensive suite and remote access. | A rising top-tier choice, often praised for its comprehensive suite and remote access. | 64% |
| 4 | 28% | ||
| 5 | 22% | ||
| 6 | Framing has shifted to a niche tool for modern, developer-focused stacks. | Framing has shifted to a niche tool for modern, developer-focused stacks. | 22% |
| 7 | 21% | ||
| 8 | The dominant AI recommendation for secrets management and DevOps workflows. | The dominant AI recommendation for secrets management and DevOps workflows. | 16% |
| 9 | 16% | ||
| 10 | A stable top-five contender recognized for balanced features and identity integration. | A stable top-five contender recognized for balanced features and identity integration. | 15% |
| 11 | 15% | ||
| 12 | Gaining mentions for its own PAM solution, expanding from its IdP core. | Gaining mentions for its own PAM solution, expanding from its IdP core. | 13% |
| 13 | 12% | ||
| 14 | 11% | ||
| 15 | Frequently cited as a strong value and mid-market choice. | Frequently cited as a strong value and mid-market choice. | 8% |
Week of Sep 21–27 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Delinea Secret Server, 17% on ChatGPT Search and 38% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | 83% | 78% | |
| Delinea | 78% | 67% | |
| Beyondtrust | 72% | 56% | |
| Delinea Secret Server | 17% | 38% | |
| BeyondTrust Password Safe | 14% | 31% | |
| StrongDM | 18% | 26% | |
| Microsoft Entra Connect Sync | 26% | 17% | |
| HashiCorp Vault | 19% | 13% | |
| ManageEngine PAM360 | 14% | 17% | |
| One Identity | 22% | 8% |
49% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. youtube.com, gartner.com, startwithidentity.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Which privileged access management systems provide time-bound just-in-time access with approvals session recording and automatic revocation?
Which PAM platforms rotate and reconcile privileged credentials across cloud on-premises databases network devices and service accounts?
Which privileged access tools discover unmanaged administrator accounts assign ownership and flag access that exceeds policy?
We need to provide secure, privileged access for our system administrators. What's the best Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution?
Which solution is the best for managing and monitoring privileged access to our critical infrastructure?
We use an identity provider. Who offers a PAM (Privileged Access Management) tool that integrates for admin access?
How can my IT department manage access to our server and database credentials in a secure and organized way?
We need to manage the identity and access for our non-human users (e.g., service accounts). What's the best machine identity management solution?