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Imprivata alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll identity security (PAM and IGA)

Top picks

Common reasons people leave Imprivata: strongly healthcare-centred; less suited to cloud-native tech companies, and product range assembled from several acquisitions. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Imprivata, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. CyberArk (Idira) currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1CyberArk (Idira) logoCyberArk (Idira)Paid—NoWeb, Self-hosted4 of 461.8
2Delinea logoDelineaPaid—NoWeb, Self-hosted4 of 459.4
3Silverfort logoSilverfortPaid—NoWeb, Self-hosted4 of 457.5
4Okta Workforce Identity logoOkta Workforce IdentityPaid$6 per user/month, billed annually (Starter)NoWeb, iOS, Android6 of 656.8
5Ping Identity logoPing IdentityPaidEssential from $3 per user/monthNoWeb, Self-hosted, iOS +14 of 454.4
  1. CyberArk (Idira) logo

    1. CyberArk (Idira)Top pickAcquired

    Best for: Large enterprises and regulated firms that need deep privileged access controls and audit trails

    PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Imprivata

    Deeper privileged access management for IT admins and vendors.

    Pros

    • Very deep PAM: vaulting, rotation, session isolation and recording
    • Just-in-time access to major clouds and Kubernetes
    • Covers machine identities, secrets and AI agents too
    • Available as SaaS or self-hosted

    Cons

    • No public pricing; sales-led enterprise contracts
    • Rollouts are complex and often need professional services
    • Brand and roadmap are shifting after the Palo Alto Networks acquisition
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is CyberArk (Idira) a good Imprivata alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Owner
    Palo Alto Networks
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cyberark.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Session recording
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cyberark.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud access
    AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cyberark.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    Self-hosted or SaaS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cyberark.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Delinea logo

    2. Delinea

    Best for: Mid-size and large companies wanting enterprise PAM with a faster rollout than heavier suites

    PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Imprivata

    PAM suite with vaulting and server privilege controls.

    Pros

    • Secret Server vault with discovery, rotation and session monitoring
    • Generally quicker to deploy than larger PAM suites
    • Fastpath adds segregation-of-duties checks for business apps
    • Free trial available

    Cons

    • No public pricing; you must contact sales
    • Product line from two merged companies can feel fragmented
    • Governance features are narrower than dedicated IGA platforms
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Delinea a good Imprivata alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Customers
    9,000+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026delinea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026delinea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing
    Contact sales
    Checked Nov 8, 2026delinea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Session monitoring
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026delinea.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Silverfort logo

    3. Silverfort

    Best for: Organisations with on-prem Active Directory that need MFA on legacy and command-line access

    PaidWeb, Self-hosted

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Imprivata

    Adds MFA to legacy and on-prem systems without agents on each server.

    Pros

    • Extends MFA to legacy systems, command-line tools and OT without app changes
    • No agents or proxies on each protected server
    • Discovers and locks down service accounts

    Cons

    • Built around Active Directory, so less useful for cloud-only companies
    • Not a full IGA suite for access certifications and lifecycle
    • No public pricing
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Silverfort a good Imprivata alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Founded
    2016
    Checked Nov 8, 2026silverfort.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    No proxies or app changes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026silverfort.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Coverage
    Legacy systems and command-line tools
    Checked Nov 8, 2026silverfort.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Active Directory
    Reduces AD load by 20-40%
    Checked Nov 8, 2026silverfort.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Okta Workforce Identity logo

    4. Okta Workforce Identity

    Best for: Mid-sized and large companies that want neutral SSO and MFA across a mixed app stack

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    56.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Imprivata

    Cloud SSO and MFA for the whole workforce, broader outside healthcare.

    Pros

    • Huge catalogue of prebuilt SSO and provisioning integrations
    • Vendor-neutral across Google, Microsoft and other suites
    • No-code Workflows automate joiner, mover and leaver tasks

    Cons

    • Annual billing with a contract minimum shuts out tiny teams
    • Governance and privileged access cost extra
    • Can overlap with Entra ID if you already pay for Microsoft 365
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.360
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Okta Workforce Identity a good Imprivata alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Starting price
    $6 per user/month, billed annually (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026okta.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Essentials price
    $17 per user/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026okta.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026okta.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Contract minimum
    $1,500 per year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026okta.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Core Essentials plan
    $14 per user/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026okta.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Essentials plan
    $17 per user/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026okta.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Ping Identity logo

    5. Ping Identity

    Best for: Large regulated enterprises needing hybrid workforce and customer identity

    PaidWeb, Self-hosted, iOS, Android

    54.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Imprivata

    Enterprise SSO and MFA with strong on-prem and hybrid support.

    Pros

    • Covers workforce and customer identity in one vendor
    • On-premises and private-cloud options for strict environments
    • No-code orchestration for complex identity journeys

    Cons

    • Customer identity plans start at large annual commitments
    • Complex to deploy without partners
    • Product line is broad and can be confusing
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Ping Identity a good Imprivata alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Workforce price
    Essential from $3 per user/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026pingidentity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Workforce Plus
    $6 per user/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026pingidentity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customer identity
    From $35k per year
    Checked Oct 29, 2026pingidentity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days (PingOne for Customers)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026pingidentity.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Imprivata alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

CyberArk (Idira) logo

Best Imprivata alternative for most people

CyberArk (Idira)

Deeper privileged access management for IT admins and vendors.

Delinea logo

Best Imprivata alternative for self-hosting

Delinea

PAM suite with vaulting and server privilege controls.

Okta Workforce Identity logo

Best Imprivata alternative for iPhone and Android

Okta Workforce Identity

Cloud SSO and MFA for the whole workforce, broader outside healthcare.

Silverfort logo

Best Imprivata alternative for working in the browser

Silverfort

Adds MFA to legacy and on-prem systems without agents on each server.

Imprivata alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Imprivata?

CyberArk (Idira) ranks first right now. Deeper privileged access management for IT admins and vendors. Delinea and Silverfort follow it in our ranking.

Imprivata vs CyberArk (Idira): what's the difference?

Both Imprivata and CyberArk (Idira) are paid products. Only Imprivata runs on Windows, iOS and Android.

Is Imprivata free?

Imprivata is a paid product.

How much do Imprivata alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Imprivata alternatives: Okta Workforce Identity, $6 per user/month, billed annually (Starter); Ping Identity, Essential from $3 per user/month. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Imprivata?

None of the 5 alternatives we track has a free plan; all are paid, though some offer trials.

Is there an open-source alternative to Imprivata?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Imprivata?

The complaints we hear most: strongly healthcare-centred; less suited to cloud-native tech companies; product range assembled from several acquisitions; quote-only pricing and enterprise-style rollouts.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Imprivata, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.