JumpCloud vs. Delinea

Securing your IT environment requires more than just privileged access management. See how JumpCloud's unified platform for identity, access, and device management offers a more comprehensive approach than a specialized solution like Delinea.

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JumpCloud vs. Delinea: How to Choose

A robust security posture requires a full-suite approach to managing identities, access, and devices, not just privileged accounts. Here’s why over 250,000 organizations trust JumpCloud’s Unified Identity, Access, and Device Management Platform.

1. Consolidate Your IT Stack: The All-in-One Advantage

Delinea specializes in PAM and its narrow focus creates a fragmented IT environment. JumpCloud solves this with a unified platform that consolidates identity, access, and device management. This all-in-one approach eliminates vendor sprawl and gives you a single source of truth for your entire IT landscape.

2. Simplify and Scale: Why Ease of Use Matters

Delinea’s powerful solutions are complex, requiring a steep learning curve. JumpCloud is known for its intuitive interface and rapid implementation. Its focus on simplicity lets your IT team get up and running faster without extensive training. This user-friendly approach makes JumpCloud a more scalable solution for organizations of all sizes.

3. Beyond Licensing: A Lower Total Cost of Ownership

Delinea’s complex pricing and reliance on professional services often lead to a high total cost of ownership. JumpCloud, however, offers simple per-user pricing and simple, self-service implementation, eliminating hidden costs. Its all-in-one platform reduces administrative overhead, providing a lower and more predictable overall cost for IT management.

Page Updated – September 2025

Delinea

Privileged Access Management

Credential Vaulting & Rotation
Privileged Session Management
Privileged Elevation
Secrets Management
Just in Time (JIT) PAM
Least Privilege Enforcement
SSH Key Management
Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)
FIDO 2 Authentication

Identity & Access Management

Cloud Directory Service
Cloud LDAP
Cloud Radius
Single Sign On

(for privileged accounts)

Multi-factor Authentication

(for privileged accounts)

Device MFA

(for privileged accounts)

Password-less Authentication
User Lifecycle Management

(for privileged accounts)

Conditional Access

(for privileged accounts)

Password Manager

(for privileged accounts)

Unified Endpoint Management

Multi-os Device Management
Device Policies
Device MFA
Zero Touch Enrollment
Server Management
Remote Monitoring & Management
Patch Management
Scripting (Bash & Powershell)
Cloud Infrastructure Server
Software Deployment

SaaS Management

SaaS Discovery
SaaS License Management
SaaS Access Control

Industry Awards & Recognition

Best Usability

Best Relationship

Leader

Best Results

Most Implementable

Frequently Asked Questions

Which platform is better for streamlining IT operations?

JumpCloud is the clear choice. By unifying identity, access, and device management, it simplifies your entire IT infrastructure. Delinea’s focus on PAM means it secures one part of your environment but doesn’t solve the broader challenge of managing a mixed fleet of users and devices.

How does JumpCloud help me manage a distributed, multi-OS workforce more effectively than Delinea?

JumpCloud is specifically built for the modern, remote-first workforce. Its cloud-native platform provides a single console to securely manage user access and devices (Windows, Mac, and Linux) from anywhere in the world. Delinea, with its traditional focus on privileged access, does not offer the comprehensive endpoint management, device policy control, or remote monitoring capabilities that are central to JumpCloud’s unified platform.