Netwrix

Identity and data security suite covering privileged access, Active Directory auditing and data governance.

PaidSelf-hostableIdentity security (PAM and IGA)

Updated Nov 7, 2026 · AppBreakup editorial · Web, Windows, Self-hosted

Visit Netwrix See 3 alternatives

Is Netwrix free?

No, it's a paid product

Switch from Netwrix to

All 3

Verified facts: 5 of 5
Alternatives ranked: 3
Approved reviews: 0
Visits sent from here: 0

About Netwrix

Netwrix sells a family of security products built around identity and data rather than one app. The best known are Netwrix Auditor, which records who changed or accessed what across Active Directory, Entra ID, file servers and databases and produces compliance reports for HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR and similar rules; and Netwrix Privilege Secure, a privileged access management tool that removes standing admin accounts and grants just-in-time access that expires after each task, with session recording. Other products cover identity governance, data classification, data loss prevention, Active Directory recovery and password policy, and Netwrix 1Secure is a SaaS version aimed at smaller firms and MSPs. Most of the line is installed on-premises on Windows servers, which suits Microsoft-heavy environments. Pricing is quote-based, though smaller organisations can buy some products through self-service checkout. It suits mid-sized IT teams that want practical AD security and auditing without a large PAM rollout.

Best for: Microsoft-centric IT teams needing AD auditing, compliance reports and just-in-time privileged access.

What works

Strong Active Directory and Entra ID auditing with ready compliance reports
Just-in-time privileged access instead of permanent admin accounts
Can roll back unwanted Active Directory changes
Self-service purchase for organisations up to 150 employees

Why people leave

Many separate products to choose between and license
Mostly on-premises Windows deployments; cloud coverage is in a separate product
No public price list for most of the line

Netwrix vs CyberArk (Idira), Delinea and SailPoint

From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.

Attribute	Netwrix	CyberArk (Idira)	Delinea	SailPoint
Pricing	Paid	Paid	Paid	Paid
Verified price	—	—	—	—
Free plan	No	No	No	No
Open source	No	No	No	No
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Platforms	Web, Windows, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted

Top Netwrix alternatives

See all 3

1
CyberArk (Idira)
Market-leading PAM with deeper vaulting and session isolation for large enterprises.
68.8
2
Delinea
Secret Server and cloud PAM that are quicker to deploy than most enterprise PAM suites.
64.8
3
SailPoint
Dedicated identity governance for access reviews and provisioning at enterprise scale.
61.8

Why people left Netwrix

In reviewers' own words, from reviews of the apps they moved to. These are their opinions, not ours.

No switching stories yet. If you moved away from Netwrix, review the app you switched to and tell us why.

Reviews

No approved reviews yet. How we verify reviewers

Write a review of Netwrix

Your rating of Netwrix

Name

Never shown publicly. A work email helps us verify you.

Title

Your review

What did you use it for, and what was good or bad? At least 40 characters.

Did you switch from another app?

Why did you leave it?

How can we verify you use it? (optional)

A GitHub username, your company domain, or say you can send a screenshot. Verified reviews count more.

I received money, credit or a gift for writing this review. (Incentivized reviews are shown but don't count toward rankings.)

By submitting, you confirm you're at least 16 and agree to our terms. Your name, rating, review and the date are published; your email isn't. See our privacy policy.

Netwrix: common questions

What is Netwrix?

Netwrix: Identity and data security suite covering privileged access, Active Directory auditing and data governance. Best for microsoft-centric IT teams needing AD auditing, compliance reports and just-in-time privileged access. Available for Web and Windows, and you can host it yourself.

Is Netwrix free?

No, Netwrix is a paid product.

Is Netwrix open source?

No, Netwrix is not open source.

What platforms does Netwrix run on?

Netwrix is available for Web, Windows and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to Netwrix?

The highest-ranked Netwrix alternatives right now are CyberArk (Idira), Delinea and SailPoint. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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

Both Netwrix and CyberArk (Idira) are paid products. Only Netwrix runs on Windows.

See all 3 Netwrix alternatives

Netwrix facts

5 of 5 verified

Gartner PAM Magic Quadrant: Recognized five years running; Checked Nov 8, 2026netwrix.com(opens source in a new tab); “Netwrix recognized for the fifth year in a row.”
Self-service purchase: Up to 150 employees; Checked Nov 8, 2026netwrix.com(opens source in a new tab); “Self-service checkout available to organizations with up to 150 employees”
Just-in-time access: Yes (Privilege Secure); Checked Nov 8, 2026netwrix.com(opens source in a new tab); “Provide just-in-time access, monitor privileged activity”
Session recording: Yes; Checked Nov 8, 2026netwrix.com(opens source in a new tab); “Session monitoring and audit Record and monitor sessions with detailed logs to spot risky actions and prove compliance.”
Audited systems: AD, Entra ID, file servers and more; Checked Nov 8, 2026netwrix.com(opens source in a new tab); “Evidence for the compliance standards you answer to Netwrix Auditor records who accessed or changed what, when, and where across Active Directory, Entra ID, file servers, and other systems.”