ManageEngine ADAudit Plus vs. SaltStack Comparison


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About ADAudit Plus helps keep your Windows Server ecosystem secure and compliant by providing full visibility into all activities. ADAudit Plus provides a clear picture of all changes made to your AD resources including AD objects and their attributes, group policy, and more. AD auditing helps detect and respond to insider threat, privilege misuse, and other indicators of compromise, and in short, strengthens your organization's security posture. Gain granular visibility into everything that resides in AD, including objects such as users, computers, groups, OUs, GPOs, schema, and sites, along with their attributes. Audit user management actions including creation, deletion, password resets, and permission changes, along with details on who did what, when, and from where. Keep track of when users are added or removed from security and distribution groups to ensure that users have the bare minimum privileges.		About SaltStack is an intelligent IT automation platform that can manage, secure, and optimize any infrastructure—on-prem, in the cloud, or at the edge. It’s built on a unique and powerful event-driven automation engine that detects events in any system and reacts intelligently to them, making it an extremely effective solution for managing large, complex environments. With the newly launched SecOps offering, SaltStack can detect security vulnerabilities and non-compliant, mis-configured systems. As soon as an issue is detected, this powerful automation helps you and your team remediate it, keeping your infrastructure securely configured, compliant, and up-to-date. The SecOps suite includes both Comply and Protect. Comply scans and remediates against CIS, DISA-STIG, NIST, PCI, HIPAA compliance standards. And Protect scans for vulnerabilities and patches and updates your operating systems.
Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported		Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Companies that need an Active Directory auditing solution		Audience ITOps, DevOps, NetOps, and SecOps
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported		Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Not Supported		API Offers API Not Supported
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Pricing $595.00/year Professional edition starts at $945 per year Free Version Supported Free Trial Supported		Pricing No information available. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.7 / 5 ease 4.8 / 5 features 4.7 / 5 design 4.3 / 5 support 4.7 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 4.5 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 4.5 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews
Pros from Real Users Pros ManageEngine ADAudit Plus delivers comprehensive auditing and tracking of Active Directory, Azure AD, file servers, Windows servers, and domain controllers. It captures detailed logs of user activity such as logons/logoffs, changes to user accounts, group modifications, and permissions changes — all in real time. Built-in dashboards and pre-configured compliance reports (PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, GDPR, etc.) make audit readiness much easier. Alerts can be configured for critical events (suspicious logins, privilege escalations, policy changes), helping security teams respond quickly. The ability to search historical audit logs and export reports helps with forensic investigations and troubleshooting. 1. Excellent Real‑Time Active Directory Auditing 2. Intuitive, Easy‑to‑Use Interface 3. Good File Server & Windows Server Auditing 4. Clear Audit Trails for Investigations The UBA-driven alerts are standout; they flagged an unusual volume of folder permission changes that we would’ve missed. Also, the "Before" and "After" GPO value comparison is a huge time-saver. ManageEngine AD Audit Plus is a real-time Active Directory auditing and reporting solution that helps us to track user activity, monitor changes and ensure compliance. ManageEngine AD Audit Plus supports auditing across Active Directory, file servers, windows servers, workstation, Azure AD. ManageEngine AD Audit Plus maintains historical audit trails useful foe investigation and compliance audits. We can customize real-time alerts via email/SMS for suspicious activity. ManageEngine ADAudit Plus offers real-time Active Directory monitoring with instant alerts, a user-friendly interface, and extensive built-in compliance reports for regulations like GDPR and HIPAA. It integrates smoothly with existing systems, helping organizations improve security and meet audit requirements efficiently. ADAudit Plus provides real-time auditing of user logins, AD changes, and file access events. It helps detect unauthorized activities and supports compliance with standards like SOX, HIPAA, and GDPR. Offers predefined, customizable reports and alerting for quick incident response. Easy-to-use interface with detailed activity insights and audit trails.		Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros #1- Best solutions for digitally dependent businesses. #2- It makes control and security automated and more secure. #3- It automatically takes action in case of any vulnerability. I love that I can see my entire infrastructure and what issues it may have. This is a game changer for. Salt is at it base, an event engine, and that makes the entire system that more amazing Cons #1- We had an overall positive experience with it. It's sometimes comlicated, but I feel that it's still growing up.
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Not Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported
Company Information Zoho Founded: 1996 India www.manageengine.com/products/active-directory-audit/active-directory-auditing-solutions.html		Company Information SaltStack Founded: 2012 Utah, United States saltproject.io
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Categories Audit Supported Cloud Security Supported Compliance Supported File Integrity Monitoring Supported HIPAA Compliance Supported Log Analysis Supported Network Detection and Response (NDR) Supported PCI Compliance Supported SIEM Supported User Activity Monitoring (UAM) Supported User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) Supported		Categories Build Automation Supported Cloud Infrastructure Automation Supported Cloud Security Supported Compliance Supported Configuration Management Supported Container Orchestration Supported Cybersecurity Supported Data Center Management Supported DevOps Supported HIPAA Compliance Supported IT Management Supported IT Security Supported Network Automation Supported Network Security Supported Patch Management Supported PCI Compliance Supported Server Management Supported Software Configuration Management (SCM) Supported Vulnerability Scanners Supported
Cloud Security Features Antivirus Not Supported Application Security Supported Behavioral Analytics Not Supported Encryption Not Supported Endpoint Management Not Supported Incident Management Not Supported Intrusion Detection System Supported Threat Intelligence Supported Two-Factor Authentication Not Supported Vulnerability Management Not Supported Show More Features Audit Features Alerts / Notifications Not Supported Audit Planning Supported Compliance Management Supported Dashboard Supported Exceptions Management Not Supported Forms Management Not Supported Issue Management Not Supported Mobile Access Not Supported Multi-Year Planning Not Supported Risk Assessment Supported Workflow Management Not Supported SIEM Features Application Security Supported Behavioral Analytics Not Supported Compliance Reporting Supported Endpoint Management Supported File Integrity Monitoring Not Supported Forensic Analysis Not Supported Log Management Supported Network Monitoring Supported Real Time Monitoring Not Supported Threat Intelligence Not Supported User Activity Monitoring Supported		Cloud Security Features Antivirus Not Supported Application Security Not Supported Behavioral Analytics Not Supported Encryption Not Supported Endpoint Management Supported Incident Management Not Supported Intrusion Detection System Not Supported Threat Intelligence Not Supported Two-Factor Authentication Not Supported Vulnerability Management Supported Compliance Features Archiving & Retention Not Supported Artificial Intelligence (AI) Not Supported Audit Management Supported Compliance Tracking Supported Controls Testing Supported Environmental Compliance Not Supported FDA Compliance Not Supported HIPAA Compliance Supported Incident Management Not Supported ISO Compliance Not Supported OSHA Compliance Not Supported Risk Management Supported Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Not Supported Surveys & Feedback Not Supported Version Control Not Supported Workflow / Process Automation Supported HIPAA Compliance Features Access Control / Permissions Not Supported Audit Management Not Supported Compliance Reporting Not Supported Data Security Supported Documentation Management Not Supported For Healthcare Supported Incident Management Not Supported Policy Training Not Supported Remediation Management Not Supported Risk Management Not Supported Vendor Management Not Supported PCI Compliance Features Access Control Not Supported Compliance Reporting Supported Exceptions Management Supported File Integrity Monitoring Not Supported Intrusion Detection System Not Supported Log Management Not Supported Patch Management Supported PCI Assessment Supported Policy Management Supported Show More Features Build Automation Features Automated Testing Supported Build Cache Supported Build Management Tools Supported Build Metrics Supported Change Only Compiling Supported Debugging Tools Supported Dependency Management Supported IDE Compatibility Supported Parallel Testing Supported Plugin Library Not Supported Source Code Management Not Supported Version Conflict Resolution Supported Configuration Management Features Access Control / Permissions Supported Application Deployment Supported Automated Provisioning Supported Infrastructure Automation Supported Node Management Supported Orchestration Supported Reporting Analytics / Visualization Supported Task Management Supported Cybersecurity Features AI / Machine Learning Not Supported Behavioral Analytics Not Supported Endpoint Management Supported Incident Management Not Supported IOC Verification Not Supported Tokenization Not Supported Vulnerability Scanning Supported Whitelisting / Blacklisting Not Supported Data Center Management Features Audit Trail Supported Behavior-Based Acceleration Not Supported Cross Reference System Not Supported Device Auto Discovery Not Supported Diagnostic Testing Supported Import / Export Data Not Supported JCL Management Not Supported Multi-Platform Supported Multi-User Not Supported Power Management Not Supported Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Not Supported DevOps Features Approval Workflow Supported Dashboard Supported KPIs Not Supported Policy Management Supported Portfolio Management Not Supported Prioritization Supported Release Management Supported Timeline Management Not Supported Troubleshooting Reports Not Supported IT Management Features Capacity Monitoring Not Supported Compliance Management Supported Event Logs Not Supported Hardware Inventory Not Supported IT Budgeting Not Supported License Management Not Supported Patch Management Supported Remote Access Supported Scheduling Supported Software Inventory Not Supported User Activity Monitoring Not Supported IT Security Features Anti Spam Not Supported Anti Virus Not Supported Email Attachment Protection Not Supported Event Tracking Supported Internet Usage Monitoring Not Supported Intrusion Detection System Not Supported IP Protection Not Supported Spyware Removal Not Supported Two-Factor Authentication Not Supported Vulnerability Scanning Supported Web Threat Management Not Supported Web Traffic Reporting Not Supported Network Security Features Access Control Not Supported Analytics / Reporting Supported Compliance Reporting Not Supported Firewalls Not Supported Internet Usage Monitoring Not Supported Intrusion Detection System Not Supported Threat Response Not Supported VPN Not Supported Vulnerability Scanning Supported Patch Management Features Alerts/Notifications Supported Automatic Approval Supported Automatic Patch Deployment Supported Automatic Scans Supported Compliance Management Supported Custom Patches Supported Dashboard Supported Network Wide Management Supported Patch Prioritization Supported Patch Testing Supported Remote Access/Control Supported Vulnerability Scanning Supported Server Management Features CPU Monitoring Not Supported Credential Management Not Supported Database Servers Not Supported Email Monitoring Not Supported Event Logs Not Supported History Tracking Supported Patch Management Supported Scheduling Supported User Activity Monitoring Not Supported Virtual Machine Monitoring Not Supported
Integrations Amazon Web Services (AWS) Not Supported Azure Marketplace Supported Chocolatey Not Supported Dash Not Supported Device42 Not Supported DigitalOcean Not Supported Docker Not Supported GitHub Not Supported HostAccess Not Supported Jenkins Not Supported Parallels Device Management Not Supported Pliant Not Supported Qualys WAS Not Supported Rackspace OpenStack Not Supported ServiceNow Not Supported Snow Commander Not Supported Swimlane Not Supported Tenable One Not Supported VMware vSphere Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 3 Integrations		Integrations Amazon Web Services (AWS) Supported Azure Marketplace Not Supported Chocolatey Supported Dash Supported Device42 Supported DigitalOcean Supported Docker Supported GitHub Supported HostAccess Supported Jenkins Supported Parallels Device Management Supported Pliant Supported Qualys WAS Supported Rackspace OpenStack Supported ServiceNow Supported Snow Commander Supported Swimlane Supported Tenable One Supported VMware vSphere Supported Show More Integrations View All 27 Integrations
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