See How CtrlLayer Compares
We built CtrlLayer because existing solutions were too complex, too expensive, or too narrow. Here's how we stack up against the alternatives.
BeyondTrust
Enterprise PAM without the enterprise complexity
- Faster deployment
- Transparent pricing
- MSP-ready multi-tenancy
CyberArk
Modern endpoint elevation vs legacy vault infrastructure
- Days not months to deploy
- No vault infrastructure
- Built-in threat detection
Admin By Request
A complete security stack, not just elevation
- Blue Team correlation
- Network monitoring
- M365 security integration
Delinea (Thycotic)
Modern architecture beats legacy platforms
- Multi-tenant MSP support
- Integrated threat detection
- Real-time device visibility
Giving Users Admin Rights
Stop the #1 cause of endpoint compromise
- 94% of critical vulns mitigated
- Full audit trail
- Zero-trust elevation
Why These Comparisons Matter
Informed Decisions
Choosing an endpoint security platform is a critical decision. We believe you should evaluate every option with full transparency about capabilities, pricing, and trade-offs.
Fair Analysis
We respect every competitor on this list. These comparisons acknowledge their strengths while highlighting where CtrlLayer takes a fundamentally different, and we believe better, approach.
Real Differences
We are not just another PAM vendor. CtrlLayer combines elevation management, threat detection, network monitoring, and M365 security into one unified platform designed for MSPs and IT teams.
What Makes CtrlLayer Different
Unified Platform
Elevation, threat detection, network monitoring, M365 security, and device management in a single pane of glass. No bolt-on integrations, no separate consoles.
MSP-Native Architecture
Multi-tenant from the ground up. Manage hundreds of organizations from one dashboard with per-tenant policies, billing, and reporting.
Minutes, Not Months
Deploy the lightweight Windows agent, configure policies, and start managing elevation in under 15 minutes. No infrastructure. No professional services required.
Transparent Pricing
Per-endpoint pricing that scales with your business. No hidden fees, no surprise overages, no multi-year lock-in contracts.
Blue Team Intelligence
Built-in event correlation detects brute force attacks, lateral movement, privilege escalation, and USB exfiltration without requiring a separate SIEM.
Modern Tech Stack
Go backend, React frontend, C# Windows agent. Built on modern principles: JWT-based grants, real-time WebSocket communication, and cloud-native scalability.