ManageEngine ADManager Plus vs. Netwrix Auditor 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 Netwrix Auditor is an IT audit software solution designed to provide visibility into user activity and system changes across IT environments. It helps organizations track who is accessing data, what actions are being taken, and when those actions occur. The platform monitors systems such as Active Directory, file servers, Microsoft 365, databases, and network devices. It provides real-time alerts to notify teams of suspicious activity or potential security risks. Netwrix Auditor also helps identify excessive permissions and other vulnerabilities that could lead to data breaches. The solution includes built-in reports that support compliance with standards like HIPAA, PCI, and SOX. It simplifies audit processes by automating data collection and reporting tasks. By centralizing audit data, it helps organizations improve security and respond to incidents faster.
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 IT teams, security professionals, and organizations that need centralized auditing, monitoring, and compliance reporting across their IT infrastructure
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 You can choose either a subscription-based or perpetual licensing model for the platform. In either case, most, but not all, applications are licensed per enabled AD 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 Netwrix Founded: 2006 United States netwrix.com/en/products/auditor/
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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 Audit Compliance Cyber Risk Management Cybersecurity Data Discovery Data Governance Data Security GDPR Compliance GRC Insider Threat Management ISO Compliance IT Asset Management IT Infrastructure Monitoring IT Management IT Security Log Management Network Assessment Network Security PCI Compliance Risk Management Security Risk Assessment Server Management User Activity Monitoring (UAM)
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 GDPR Compliance Features Access Control Consent Management Data Mapping Incident Management PIA / DPIA Policy Management Risk Management Sensitive Data Identification Show More Features 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 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 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		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 GDPR Compliance Features Access Control Consent Management Data Mapping Incident Management PIA / DPIA Policy Management Risk Management Sensitive Data Identification PCI Compliance Features Access Control Compliance Reporting Exceptions Management File Integrity Monitoring Intrusion Detection System Log Management Patch Management PCI Assessment Policy Management Show More Features Audit Features Alerts / Notifications Audit Planning Compliance Management Dashboard Exceptions Management Forms Management Issue Management Mobile Access Multi-Year Planning Risk Assessment Workflow Management Cybersecurity Features AI / Machine Learning Behavioral Analytics Endpoint Management Incident Management IOC Verification Tokenization Vulnerability Scanning Whitelisting / Blacklisting Data Discovery Features Contextual Search Data Classification Data Matching False Positives Reduction Self Service Data Preparation Sensitive Data Identification Visual Analytics Data Governance Features Access Control Data Discovery Data Mapping Data Profiling Deletion Management Email Management Policy Management Process Management Roles Management Storage Management Data Security Features Alerts / Notifications Antivirus/Malware Detection At-Risk Analysis Audits Data Center Security Data Classification Data Discovery Data Loss Prevention Data Masking Data-Centric Security Database Security Encryption Identity / Access Management Logging / Reporting Mobile Data Security Monitor Abnormalities Policy Management Secure Data Transport Sensitive Data Compliance GRC Features Auditing Disaster Recovery Environmental Compliance Incident Management Internal Controls Management IT Risk Management Operational Risk Management Policy Management IT Asset Management Features Asset Tracking Audit Management Compliance Management Configuration Management Contract/License Management Cost Tracking Depreciation Management Inventory Management IT Service Management Maintenance Management Procurement Management Requisition Management Supplier Management IT Infrastructure Monitoring Features Alerts / Notifications Application Monitoring Bandwidth Monitoring Capacity Planning Configuration Change Management Data Movement Monitoring Health Monitoring Multi-Platform Support Performance Monitoring Point-in-Time Visibility Reporting / Analytics Virtual Machine Monitoring IT Management Features Capacity Monitoring Compliance Management Event Logs Hardware Inventory IT Budgeting License Management Patch Management Remote Access Scheduling Software Inventory User Activity Monitoring Log Management Features Archiving Audit Trails Compliance Reporting Consolidation Data Visualization Event Logs Network Logs Remediation Syslogs Thresholds Web Logs Network Security Features Access Control Analytics / Reporting Compliance Reporting Firewalls Internet Usage Monitoring Intrusion Detection System Threat Response VPN Vulnerability Scanning Risk Management Features Alerts/Notifications Auditing Business Process Control Compliance Management Corrective Actions (CAPA) Dashboard Exceptions Management Internal Controls Management IT Risk Management Legal Risk Management Mobile Access Operational Risk Management Predictive Analytics Reputation Risk Management Response Management Risk Assessment Server Management Features CPU Monitoring Credential Management Database Servers Email Monitoring Event Logs History Tracking Patch Management Scheduling User Activity Monitoring Virtual Machine Monitoring
Integrations Active Directory Azure Marketplace Microsoft 365 Microsoft Entra ID Microsoft Exchange Fortra Event Manager Google Workspace Microsoft SharePoint Netwrix Data Classification Netwrix Directory Manager Netwrix Endpoint Protector Netwrix Platform Governance ONTAP SQL Server Skype SurePassID VMware ESXi VMware vSphere Zendesk Show More Integrations View All 9 Integrations		Integrations Active Directory Azure Marketplace Microsoft 365 Microsoft Entra ID Microsoft Exchange Fortra Event Manager Google Workspace Microsoft SharePoint Netwrix Data Classification Netwrix Directory Manager Netwrix Endpoint Protector Netwrix Platform Governance ONTAP SQL Server Skype SurePassID VMware ESXi VMware vSphere Zendesk Show More Integrations View All 26 Integrations
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