# keeper-security

Source: https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/pam/keeper-security/
Last updated: 2026-01-15
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## Overview

Keeper Security started as a password manager and grew into KeeperPAM, a cloud-native platform that combines vaulting, secrets management, connection management, and session recording. Its angle is approachability: privileged access that an SMB or mid-market team can adopt without standing up a heavyweight enterprise PAM program. Keeper is FedRAMP-authorized, which broadens its public-sector appeal.

## What it is good at

A smooth on-ramp from password management to privileged access. Teams already using Keeper for credential storage can extend into rotation, [secrets](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/secrets/), and brokered remote connections with session recording, all from one zero-knowledge architecture. Deployment is light, pricing is transparent, and the FedRAMP authorization and zero-knowledge encryption are reassuring for security-conscious buyers. It also serves double duty as an enterprise [password manager](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/password-management/).

## Where it falls short

At the top of the market, the deepest privileged use cases (extensive session isolation, broad legacy target coverage, complex workflow) still favor [CyberArk](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/pam/cyberark/), [BeyondTrust](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/pam/beyondtrust/), and [Delinea](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/pam/delinea/). KeeperPAM is newer than those incumbents, so very large or highly regulated privileged estates should validate coverage carefully. Lifecycle and governance are lighter than dedicated suites.

## Pricing

Transparent, per-user subscription across password management and KeeperPAM tiers, generally accessible for SMB and mid-market.

## Best for, and who should look elsewhere

Choose Keeper when you want password management and approachable privileged access from one zero-knowledge platform, especially in SMB, mid-market, or FedRAMP contexts. Choose CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea for the largest, most complex privileged estates.

## Bottom line

A pragmatic, well-priced path from password management into privileged access for teams growing into PAM rather than starting at enterprise scale.