# 219% ROI with PAM Software: Why Enterprises Choose ManageEngine PAM360

Enterprises that invest in PAM360 can realize **up to 219% ROI.**

A customer-informed Product Value Navigator study by KuppingerCole, centered on ManageEngine PAM360, reveals how organizations can realize quantifiable returns on their PAM investments.

## Key ROI Highlights

### ~800%
**ROI in five years**

### $323742
**Saved in over 3 years**

### 10/10
**Economic fit**

## Report overview

The Product Value Navigator study conducted by KuppingerCole in 2025 is an in-depth analysis of PAM360, based on detailed customer interviews and structured value assessment of a representative global organization using the platform for privileged access management. The study quantifies business value, cost efficiencies, and risk reduction, highlighting the tangible operational and financial outcomes enterprises achieve with PAM360.

**Related:** [Privileged Access Management](https://www.manageengine.com/privileged-access-management/index.html)

## How does PAM360 stand out?

- *“PAM360 provides governance for system-level accounts, a meaningful differentiator for organizations seeking to reduce unmanaged privileged access pathways.”*

- *“Implementation profile is well-suited to teams that need to satisfy audit findings quickly, reduce manual credential handling, or establish privileged access controls as part of a broader security program.”*

- *“ManageEngine appears well-suited to teams seeking dependable capabilities with strong deployability and governance.”*

- *“For organizations that need core privileged access controls without the six-figure licensing typical of CyberArk or BeyondTrust, this makes budgeting and evaluation straightforward.”*

## PAM360 in practice

How PAM360 translated into measurable business value for enterprises

### From fragmented privilege sprawl to centralized control

Privileged access was brought under consistent control by replacing scattered admin accounts and ad-hoc processes with a single governance layer. This improved visibility into who had access, why it was granted, and how it was used across systems, workloads, and environments.

### Reducing risk without slowing teams down

Security teams reduced exposure by removing long-lived privileges and introducing time-bound, approval-driven access. Session monitoring and recording created a clear trail of accountability, which changed how incidents were investigated and how access decisions were justified internally.

### Eliminating manual credential work

Operational effort dropped as credential rotation, synchronization, and policy enforcement were automated. Tasks that previously required manual coordination or periodic cleanups became part of continuous workflows, reducing both errors and maintenance overhead.

### Turning audits into a non-issue

Audit preparation shifted from a reactive exercise to a structured process. Access records, session data, and detailed logs of all privileged operations were readily available, cutting down the time spent gathering evidence and responding to compliance requests.

### Delivering real operational efficiency

Security and IT teams reclaimed time by automating access requests, reviews, and incident investigations. The results included faster responses, better control, and more capacity to focus on proactive security initiatives.

### Simplifying the PAM stack

By consolidating multiple point solutions into a single platform, organizations reduced tool sprawl, lowered licensing and operational costs, and gained a clearer view of privileged risk across the enterprise.