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Smallstep Platform vs. Delinea Secret Server

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricSmallstep Platform

by Smallstep

Delinea Secret Server

by Delinea

Overall rating4.24.3
Review count1069
Ease of use8.49.0
Ease of setup8.38.5
Quality of support8.18.8
Meets requirements8.69.1
NPS3053.846154
Small Business30.0%17.4%
Mid-Market30.0%52.2%
Enterprise40.0%30.4%
Total page views362728
Total LLM citations2,4575,579

Smallstep Platform

Smallstep is a certificate management and device identity platform that helps organizations automate encryption, authentication, and access control across devices, users, and workloads. It provides a unified approach to establishing digital trust using cryptographic certificates rather than passwords or shared secrets. Smallstep is designed for IT, security, and DevOps teams that manage distributed infrastructure across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Secure Access
  • Cross-Platform Compatibility
  • Access Control
  • Accessibility
  • Security

Delinea Secret Server

Delinea Secret Server is a comprehensive Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution designed to help organizations identify, secure, manage, monitor, and audit privileged accounts effectively. In an era where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, managing access to sensitive accounts is crucial for maintaining security and compliance. Secret Server provides a centralized platform that allows security and IT leaders to safeguard administrator, service, application, and root accounts from potential breaches.

Pros

  • Security
  • Password Management