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IBM Vault

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in
4.4
Market Presence: Privileged Access Management, Tokenization Platform

Overview

Product Information on IBM Vault

Updated 17th April 2026

What is IBM Vault?

IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) is a software designed to manage secrets and protect sensitive data in distributed systems. It provides centralized storage for encryption keys, passwords, certificates, and other confidential information, allowing organizations to implement access controls and auditing for secret management. The software supports dynamic secret generation, key rotation, and leasing, helping to reduce the risks associated with hard-coded credentials and manual processes. Vault integrates with various authentication systems and infrastructure, enabling automated workflows and secure communication between applications and services. By supporting policy-driven security measures, the software addresses business concerns related to data breaches, regulatory compliance, and secure DevOps practices.

IBM Vault Pricing

IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) software is offered under a subscription-based pricing model with multiple tiers that can include both self-managed and managed options. Pricing for the software typically varies based on required features, deployment type, and scale, which may include user, instance, or capacity-based metrics. Some versions may offer limited free usage, while advanced capabilities require a paid license.

Overall experience with IBM Vault

It Security & Risk Management Associate
10B - 30B USD, Healthcare and Biotech
FAVORABLE

“Solid Credential Management”

5.0
May 1, 2026
this app can corral credentials and sensitive docs across projects and is a solid help for daily workflow. the interface is clean, setup is straightforward, and biometric access quick.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
1B - 3B USD, IT Services
CRITICAL

“Useful tool for privilege access management”

3.0
Sep 21, 2022
Useful tool for privilege access management with multiple features and a well defined roadmap.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 15th January 2024

IBM is a well-established entity focused on technology and development. The primary mission revolves around fostering technological growth and enhancing infrastructure, achieved through focused developments and consulting services. By encouraging inventiveness and innovation, it is geared towards facilitating the transition of theoretical ideas into practical realities, thus improving global functionalities. IBM brings about transformation by creating advanced solutions that reshape and redefine the world.

Company Details

Updated 15th January 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1911
Head office location
Armonk, New York, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.ibm.com

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IBM Vault Reviews and Ratings

Showing data for 77 ratings and reviews for Privileged Access Management market. View all 96 ratings and reviews across markets for a complete picture.

4.4

(77 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
44%
4 Star
51%
3 Star
5%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.4

Integration & Deployment

4.5

Service & Support

4.3

Product Capabilities

4.6

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  • It Security & Risk Management Associate
    10B+ USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Solid Credential Management

    5.0
    May 1, 2026
    this app can corral credentials and sensitive docs across projects and is a solid help for daily workflow. the interface is clean, setup is straightforward, and biometric access quick.
  • Security Engineer
    50M-1B USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Flexible Scaling and Multiple Use Cases Weighed Against Considerable License Costs

    4.0
    Sep 17, 2025
    It offers so many possible use cases and works incredibly well for the integrations used. From the installation until running in production its simple to setup. Depending on the complexity you can scale up really well.
  • SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
    50M-1B USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Centralized Credential Management Streamlines Updates Across Applications and Databases

    4.0
    Sep 8, 2025
    Great service we use to update our credentials for our various services and DBs.
  • LEAD CLOUD ARCHITECT
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Cloud Modernisation Enhanced by HCP Vault, Yet Client Caps Pose Design Challenges

    4.0
    Jun 23, 2025
    We have moved to HCP Vault as part of a modernisation of our cloud management approach.
  • Technical Delivery Lead
    10B+ USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Using Hashicorp Vault to secure organization secrets and credentials

    4.0
    Apr 15, 2025
    The Product provides the the required technology platform to securely manage credentials in the organization
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Reviewer Insights for: IBM Vault
Deciding Factors: IBM Vault Vs. Market Average
Performance of IBM Vault Across Market Features

IBM Vault Likes & Dislikes

Like

balance of strong security with quick sign in, policy based controls, with clear audit trails

Like

Good for secret and token management. It also provides encryption capabilities

Like

The easy integration and many possible use cases. What I like most about Vault is its robust approach to secrets management and access control. It provides fine.grained policies, dynamic secrets and strong integration with identity providers, making it incredibly secure and flexible for amanging sensitive data across distributed systems.

Dislike

there could be a learning curve, occasional lag, search can be sluggish in very large vaults.

Dislike

Steep learning curve and is complex to manage roles and policies

Dislike

The cost for the licenses are considerable, depending on the complexity. What I additionally dislike most is the steep learning curve, especially when setting up advanced configurations like dynamic secrets.