ManageEngine Password Manager Pro
Password managers
Password policy enforcement software
Privileged access management (PAM) software
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What is ManageEngine Password Manager Pro
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro is an on-premises privileged password management and session control product used to store, rotate, and audit access to administrative and shared credentials. It targets IT operations and security teams that manage privileged accounts across servers, network devices, databases, and applications. The platform emphasizes centralized vaulting, workflow-based access requests/approvals, and audit reporting, with optional privileged session recording and remote connections. It is typically deployed in organizations that prefer self-hosted control over credential storage and access logs.
Strong on-prem deployment model
Password Manager Pro supports self-hosted deployment, which can fit organizations with data residency or internal control requirements. It centralizes privileged credential storage and access policies within the customer-managed environment. This can simplify integration with internal network segments where privileged systems are not internet-accessible. It also reduces reliance on third-party cloud availability for core vault operations.
Privileged credential lifecycle controls
The product focuses on privileged account governance, including check-in/check-out style access, approvals, and time-bound access. It supports password rotation and enforcement of credential handling processes for shared admin accounts. These controls help reduce unmanaged credential sprawl and improve accountability for privileged use. Audit trails align with common compliance expectations for privileged access.
Auditing and session oversight
Password Manager Pro provides reporting and audit logs designed for privileged access reviews. It can support privileged session monitoring/recording capabilities depending on configuration and edition. This helps security teams investigate administrative activity and demonstrate control effectiveness. The emphasis on privileged auditing differentiates it from general-purpose password managers focused primarily on end-user vaults.
Less end-user password focus
The product is primarily built for IT-managed privileged credentials rather than broad employee password management. Organizations looking for a consumer-like end-user experience (browser-first workflows, personal vault ergonomics, and lightweight rollout) may find it less aligned. It is better suited to shared/admin accounts than individual productivity use cases. This can require pairing with separate tooling for general workforce password management.
Operational overhead for self-hosting
Running the platform on-premises introduces responsibilities for patching, backups, high availability, and capacity planning. These tasks can be non-trivial compared with fully managed SaaS offerings. Security teams must also manage hardening and access to the underlying infrastructure hosting the vault. The total effort depends on scale and uptime requirements.
Integration depth varies by system
While the product integrates with many common IT systems, the depth of automation can vary across platforms and device types. Some environments may require additional configuration, connectors, or process workarounds to achieve consistent rotation and session workflows. API-driven customization may be needed for niche applications or non-standard privileged account patterns. This can lengthen implementation timelines in heterogeneous estates.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free Edition | $0 USD — Free Edition (1 Administrator; 10 Resources; 5 Keys) | Permanent free tier offered by ManageEngine; limited admin/resource/key counts shown on vendor site. |
| Standard Edition | Starts at $595 per year (subscription) — entry level: 2 administrators | Core password vaulting and management; directory (AD/Azure AD/LDAP) integration; password policies; remote sessions (RDP/SSH/Telnet); unlimited end users/resources for given admin count. |
| Premium Edition | Starts at $1,395 per year (subscription) — entry level: 5 administrators | Adds remote password management/automation, privileged session recording, high availability, expanded APIs and auditing. |
| Enterprise Edition | Starts at $3,995 per year (subscription) — entry level: 10 administrators | Enterprise features: privileged account governance, session management (recording/shadowing/termination), HA/DR, SIEM/HSM/ITSM integrations, compliance reports; contact sales for large deployments. |
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