ManageEngine ADAudit Plus vs Netwrix Auditor comparison

ManageEngine and Netwrix are both solutions in the Active Directory Management category. ManageEngine is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.8, while Netwrix is ranked #3 with an average rating of 9.0. ManageEngine holds a 10.3% mindshare in ADM, compared to Netwrix’s 12.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ManageEngine users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Netwrix users who would recommend it.

ManageEngine ADAudit Plus

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 9, 2024

ManageEngine ADAudit Plus and Netwrix Auditor compete in the auditing software market. Users favor ManageEngine ADAudit Plus for support and pricing, while Netwrix Auditor offers superior features justifying its higher cost.

What features are offered by ManageEngine ADAudit Plus in comparison to Netwrix Auditor?

ManageEngine ADAudit Plus offers detailed reporting, user-friendly dashboards, and cost-effective pricing. Netwrix Auditor provides comprehensive data security, robust audit capabilities, and superior features justifying a higher price point.

What areas of improvement can be found in ManageEngine ADAudit Plus in comparison to Netwrix Auditor?

ManageEngine ADAudit Plus needs more advanced alerting mechanisms, an improved user experience, and faster report generation. Netwrix Auditor could improve in report generation speed, customization options, and user interface simplification.

How is the ease of deployment and customer service of ManageEngine ADAudit Plus in comparison to Netwrix Auditor?

ManageEngine ADAudit Plus excels in ease of deployment and responsive customer service. Netwrix Auditor, though efficient in customer service, has a more complex deployment process.

What setup costs and ROI can be seen with ManageEngine ADAudit Plus in comparison to Netwrix Auditor?

ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is budget-friendly with good ROI. Netwrix Auditor, being more expensive, is seen as worth the investment due to its comprehensive features.

To learn more, read our detailed ManageEngine ADAudit Plus vs. Netwrix Auditor Report (Updated: April 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine ADAudit Plus

Ranking in Active Directory Management

4th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Netwrix Auditor

Ranking in Active Directory Management

3rd

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

GRC (10th), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (33rd), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (18th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Active Directory Management category, the mindshare of ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is 10.3%, up from 9.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Netwrix Auditor is 12.9%, up from 12.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Md Abdul Hakim

System Engineer at Corporate Projukti Limited

Advanced monitoring enhances user tracking that's cost-effective

I have been involved with this product for the last three years, participating in service and support within our company. We are currently supporting over 30 companies. This month, we deployed the solution for three companies, including two RMGs and one private bank in Bangladesh. The popularity of this product is due to its active directory monitoring abilities. Engineers can receive reports and log details within one to five seconds, which is essential for monitoring user activity swiftly and effectively. This product is very well-liked in Bangladesh due to user tracking, failed logins, and Jar reports for any Barna activity or execution. This solution's popularity extends through comprehensive auditing capabilities.

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Mohamed Tantawy

IT Technical Support Deputy General Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Can track every admin action in large environments and includes AI modules to detect and prevent unauthorized changes

The initial setup of Netwrix Auditor was straightforward. Some functions require agents while others are agentless, simplifying implementation. It consumed minimal server and client resources, and the wizard-based console made it simple to deploy with the help of architectural teams. All required ports were in place, and they covered all critical services and databases effectively. I would rate the easiness of the initial setup as a nine out of ten. The deployment of Netwrix Auditor took around three weeks, mainly due to the preparation of the environment and servers. The deployment process involved actions such as preparing virtual servers and building databases. Once deployed, it took only about a week to complete. Third-party consultants assisted us with deployment. Only one or two engineers were needed for deployment and maintenance, which could be handled remotely with minimal complexity.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"ADAudit Plus's best features are that it's very easy to use with a user-friendly interface, and it gives reports on group policy and object changes that we couldn't find in any other product."

"This solution's popularity extends through comprehensive auditing capabilities."

"We use the product to track events and monitor logs of servers and workstations. I am impressed with the tool's tracking ability. It is intuitive and easy to use."

"The most valuable feature is the control of the file server."

"Some of the most valuable features of ADAudit Plus are the granular parts of the reports fetched from Active Directory."

"Real-time monitoring of AD changes and logons is valuable."

"I like the user behavior analytics (UBA). It's a machine learning feature that creates a standard profile for each user when you install it. It creates a baseline for every user, so it can detect when anyone deviates from that standard baseline profile. For example, if a user typically logs in at 9:30 am and logs out at 6 pm, ADAudit will flag it as an anomaly when that same logs in after normal hours and alert the admins."

"Some of the most valuable features of ADAudit Plus are the granular parts of the reports fetched from Active Directory."

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"Netwrix provides features that no other solution on the market does."

"The most valuable features of Netwrix Auditor are its affordability compared to similar products and its comprehensive monitoring of admin activities."

"It maintains audit logs for the duration of time that you wish, as long as you have the storage capacity to do so."

"I am impressed with the tool's reporting feature and notifications."

"What I find the most valuable about Netwrix Auditor is the way it shows risk. The reports are very clear."

"I have found user behavior analysis and the ability to run risk assessments important features. Additionally, the interface and online documentation are very good."

"The most valuable feature is the real-time monitoring."

Cons

"It assists in managing the active directory and modifying the reintegrated GPOs."

"The solution should include more details on file creation and modification. It also needs to have a quick message for troubleshooting problems which needs to be detailed and generic."

"Sometimes the developers in technical support take time."

"There is room for improvement, especially in the standard professional edition. Some features require more external integration."

"The initial setup was difficult."

"The return on investment for ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is very hard to measure."

"ADAudit Plus can be very tricky, especially if we need to do some high-availability configuration or distributed environment installation."

"I consider the pricing for ADAudit Plus a bit high compared to other software solutions, so I would rate it around two or three on the pricing scale."

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"There is room for improvements when it comes to the licensing."

"The solution lacks self-service on password reset. It also needs to improve its scalability."

"When there are issues I would like remediation to be in one place."

"If you buy direct, there is a minimum of 150 licenses that must be procured. The price point and barrier of entry is a little bit higher than it would be if you purchased the solution from an authorized reseller partner, rather than buying it and managing yourself."

"The Linux compatibility of this solution could be improved."

"There is room for improvement with the introduction of AI functionality."

"An improvement would be if there was an another way to manage the logs besides email because it's not so practical."

"I expect usability features to become more refined over time. I'm interested to see how it evolves and continues to improve."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Adding features and other functionality it costs you more. Also, the first installation costs an additional amount."

"ADAudit Plus's pricing is affordable and flexible, with very low prices in the market."

"The solution's pricing is acceptable."

"The tool is affordable, and our company is very happy with it. If ten is the most expensive and one is the least expensive, I rate the tool a three or four."

"My guess is that it was around $4,000 or $5,000 a year, and we bought a license, and then we have maintenance fees. I'm not 100% sure how that worked out."

"It's a medium-priced solution."

"There is a license for this solution and we are on an annual license. The price is reasonable."

"This solution is reasonably priced. I would rate it a nine out of ten."

"The tool's price is fair."

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Financial Services Firm

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Manufacturing Company

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ManageEngine ADAudit Plus?

The most valuable feature of ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is its reports.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine ADAudit Plus?

I consider the pricing for ADAudit Plus a bit high compared to other software solutions, so I would rate it around two or three on the pricing scale.

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What needs improvement with ManageEngine ADAudit Plus?

The interface could be improved, and the log collecting feature should have additional functionalities. For example, I would like to generate reports on users who have not logged into the Active Di...

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What do you like most about Netwrix Auditor?

The most valuable features of Netwrix Auditor are its affordability compared to similar products and its comprehensive monitoring of admin activities.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Netwrix Auditor?

The pricing of Netwrix Auditor varies based on the number of users and devices in our environment, but it is generally very cost-effective compared to other solutions. We don't pay for licenses sep...

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What needs improvement with Netwrix Auditor?

The solution currently meets my needs, but there is room for improvement with the introduction of AI functionality as suggested by the vendor. Additionally, expanding capabilities like database act...

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Overview

In real-time, ensure critical resources in the network like the Domain Controllers are audited, monitored and reported with the entire information on AD objects - Users, Groups, GPO, Computer, OU, DNS, AD Schema and Configuration changes with 200+ detailed event specific GUI reports and email alerts.

ManageEngine

Netwrix Auditor is a security-focused solution that monitors IT environments by tracking changes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing visibility into user activities. It offers detailed auditing, real-time alerts, and robust reporting tools. Its intuitive interface and comprehensive features boost efficiency, productivity, and organizational growth.

Netwrix

Sample Customers

Warsaw City Hall, Acument Global Technologies, Inc., Cosma International, Bank of South Pacific, Life Management Center, Central Bank, UncleBob's Self Storage, Leeds Building Society, California Transplant Donor Network, First Response, Blessing Hospital, Northern Land Council, RMK Marine

AT&T, SanDisk, Siemens, Verizon, Electrolux, Allianz, Societe Generale

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