Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,340 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Privileged Access Management Software
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CyberArk leads, named in 76% of answers, ahead of at 62% and at 61%.
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.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consistently named the enterprise leader for complex, regulated environments. | 76% | |
| 2 | Frequently recommended as a modern, cloud-friendly, and more usable enterprise PAM. | 62% | |
| 3 | A rising top-tier choice, often praised for its comprehensive suite and remote access. | 61% | |
| 4 | A stable top-five contender recognized for balanced features and identity integration. | 40% | |
| 5 | Framing has shifted to a niche tool for modern, developer-focused stacks. | 39% | |
| 6 | 34% | ||
| 7 | Gaining mentions for its own PAM solution, expanding from its IdP core. | 33% | |
| 8 | 28% | ||
| 9 | Frequently cited as a strong value and mid-market choice. | 23% | |
| 10 | 19% | ||
| 11 | 15% | ||
| 12 | 14% | ||
| 13 | 13% | ||
| 14 | 11% | ||
| 15 | 10% | ||
| 16 | 10% | ||
| 17 | 10% | ||
| 18 | 8% | ||
| 19 | 7% | ||
| 20 | 7% | ||
| 21 | 7% | ||
| 22 | 6% | ||
| 23 | 6% | ||
| 24 | 6% | ||
| 25 | 5% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
gartner.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 43% of analyzed answers.
Moved from rank #4 to tie for #2 between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Climbed from rank #3 to #2 between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Dropped from #2 to #12 in overall mentions between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
“An identity provider that integrates with PAM tools.” → “An identity platform with its own native PAM solution, Okta Privileged Access.”
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89% | 63% | ||
| 66% | 54% | ||
| 69% | 49% | ||
| 29% | 18% | ||
| 10% | 23% |
The two models disagree most about Okta Privileged Access (ChatGPT #14, Google #25) and StrongDM (ChatGPT #15, Google #4).
Across 1,340 AI responses, CyberArk is mentioned most, named in 76% of them, followed by Delinea (62%) and Beyondtrust (61%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,340 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI assistants consistently answer this general query by listing the top enterprise PAM vendors. CyberArk,
Beyondtrust, and
Delinea are staple recommendations across the entire period, while
StrongDM's prominence faded significantly after January 2026. Later responses in 2026 began to differentiate solutions based on use cases like enterprise scale versus modern DevOps needs.
AI assistants consistently answer this general query by listing the top enterprise PAM vendors. CyberArk,
Beyondtrust, and
Delinea are staple recommendations across the entire period, while 's prominence faded significantly after January 2026. Later responses in 2026 began to differentiate solutions based on use cases like enterprise scale versus modern DevOps needs.
For critical infrastructure, AI responses consistently favor established, enterprise-grade PAM solutions. CyberArk is almost always mentioned as the top choice, often described as the 'gold standard.' and are also frequently recommended, while 's mentions decrease in 2026, being replaced by vendors like and in the top five.
Brands mentioned
Brands mentioned
For critical infrastructure, AI responses consistently favor established, enterprise-grade PAM solutions. CyberArk is almost always mentioned as the top choice, often described as the 'gold standard.'
Beyondtrust and
Delinea are also frequently recommended, while
StrongDM's mentions decrease in 2026, being replaced by vendors like
One Identity and
Manageengine in the top five.