ManageEngine ADManager Plus vs. Activate Comparison


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About ADManager Plus is a simple, easy-to-use Windows Active Directory (AD) management and reporting solution that helps AD administrators and help desk technicians in their day-to-day activities. With a centralized and intuitive web-based GUI, the software handles a variety of complex tasks like bulk management of user accounts and other AD objects, delegates role-based access to help desk technicians, and generates an exhaustive list of AD reports, some of which are an essential requirement to satisfy compliance audits. This Active Directory tool also offers mobile AD apps that empower AD admins and technicians to perform important user management tasks, on the move, right from their mobile devices. Create multiple users and groups in Office 365, manage licenses, create Exchange mailboxes, migrate mailboxes, set storage limits, add proxy addresses, and more.		About Activate is an enterprise management and automation solution that manages a user's Identity, Access and Digital Workspace. It's fully integrated with Microsoft Suite offerings such as Active Directory, Office 365 and Azure AD. Activate enables users to request, approve and manage common IT systems like Active Directory, Exchange, Office 365 and Azure for themselves and other users in the organization. Activate's integration of Identity Management and Service Management into a single product enables stream-lined management of a User's Lifecycle from On-boarding to Off-boarding. Activate's virtual LDAP technology allows Azure AD to be managed in the same way as Active Directory. This means that services can be transitioned from on-premise to the cloud in a seamless manner without user service interruptions.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook		Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Companies that need a unified Active Directory, Exchange, and Office 365 management and reporting solution		Audience Companies of all sizes
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online		Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API		API Offers API
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Pricing $595 per year Professional edition starts at $795 Free Version Free Trial		Pricing $5.00/one-time/user Free Version Free Trial
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.6 / 5 ease 4.6 / 5 features 4.8 / 5 design 4.0 / 5 support 4.4 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software
Pros from Real Users Pros ManageEngine ADManager Plus provides robust administration and reporting for Microsoft Active Directory, Azure AD, Office 365, and Exchange environments. It excels at delegated user provisioning, bulk user updates, and automated workflows — drastically reducing manual AD management tasks. Pre-defined and customizable reports (like inactive accounts, group memberships, password status) help with audits and security reviews. Its role-based access and approval workflows ensure only authorized changes are enacted, improving governance. Integration with ticketing systems and scheduling of routine tasks further streamlines operations. 1. Streamlines Active Directory Management 2. Powerful Automation Capabilities 3. Extensive Pre‑Built Reports 4. Intuitive, User‑Friendly Interface 5. Bulk Management Made Easy ManageEngine ADManager Plus simplifies Active Directory management with bulk user operations, automation of routine tasks, and role-based delegation. It offers over 150 built-in compliance reports and an intuitive interface that reduces reliance on scripting, providing strong value especially for SMBs and mid-sized organizations. ADManager Plus simplifies user management in Active Directory with bulk user creation, modification, and deletion. It offers predefined reports for auditing and compliance purposes. Helps automate routine tasks like user provisioning and group management. The interface is user-friendly and requires minimal PowerShell scripting. Easy to setup. Lots of canned reports. Lots of integrations - Google, Microsoft 365, etc. Support is good. Love the dashboard. User setup templates.
Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person		Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
Company Information ManageEngine Founded: 1996 India www.manageengine.com/products/ad-manager/unified-identity-and-access-management-solution.html		Company Information Activate www.activatelive.com
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Categories Cloud Directory Compliance Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Email Management GDPR Compliance Identity and Access Management (IAM) Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Identity Management PCI Compliance Privileged Access Management Single Sign On User Provisioning and Governance		Categories Help Desk Identity Management ITSM
Identity Management Features Access Certification Compliance Management Multifactor Authentication Password Management Privileged Account Management Self-Service Access Request Single Sign On User Activity Monitoring User Provisioning Show More Features Compliance Features Archiving & Retention Artificial Intelligence (AI) Audit Management Compliance Tracking Controls Testing Environmental Compliance FDA Compliance HIPAA Compliance Incident Management ISO Compliance OSHA Compliance Risk Management Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Surveys & Feedback Version Control Workflow / Process Automation Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Features Access Certification Access Management Analytics / Reporting Automatic User/Device Recognition Behavioral Analytics Credential Management Data Security Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Privacy / Consent Management Real Time Notifications Self-Service Portal Single Sign On User Provisioning GDPR Compliance Features Access Control Consent Management Data Mapping Incident Management PIA / DPIA Policy Management Risk Management Sensitive Data Identification Privileged Access Management Features Application Access Control Behavioral Analytics Credential Management Endpoint Management For MSPs Granular Access Controls Least Privilege Multifactor Authentication Password Management Policy Management Remote Access Management Threat Intelligence User Activity Monitoring Single Sign On Features Biometric Credential Management Identity Federation Multifactor Authentication Password Management Policy Management Social Sign On User Management User Provisioning and Governance Features Access Governance Access Verification Workflow Audits / Reports Automatic Provisioning / Deprovisioning Delegated Access Authorization Identity Synchronization Lifecycle Management Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Password Management Policy Enforcement Single Sign-On (SSO) User Self-Service		Show More Features Help Desk Features Alerts / Escalation Automated Routing Community Forums Customizable Branding Document Storage Email Integration Incident Management Interaction Tracking IT Asset Management Knowledge Base Known Issue Management Live Chat Multi-Channel Communication Multiple Brands / Products Network Monitoring Real-time Chat Self Service Portal Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management Ticket Management ITSM Features Asset Tracking Availability Management Change Management Configuration Management Contract/License Management Dashboard Incident Management Problem Management Project Management Release & Deployment Management Self Service Portal
Integrations Active Directory Microsoft 365 Microsoft Entra ID Microsoft Exchange Azure Marketplace Google Workspace LDAP Microsoft Azure Skype SurePassID Zendesk Show More Integrations View All 9 Integrations		Integrations Active Directory Microsoft 365 Microsoft Entra ID Microsoft Exchange Azure Marketplace Google Workspace LDAP Microsoft Azure Skype SurePassID Zendesk Show More Integrations View All 6 Integrations
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