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ManageEngine ADAudit Plus vs Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory comparison

ManageEngine and Quest Software are both solutions in the Active Directory Management category. ManageEngine is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.6, while Quest Software is ranked #7 with an average rating of 9.0. ManageEngine holds a 10.1% mindshare in ADM, compared to Quest Software’s 7.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ManageEngine users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Quest Software users who would recommend it.
ManageEngine ADAudit Plus
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100% willing to recommend
Quest Change Auditor for Ac...
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100% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between ManageEngine ADAudit Plus and Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine ADAudit Plus
Ranking in Active Directory Management
4th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Quest Change Auditor for Ac...
Ranking in Active Directory Management
7th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Active Directory Management category, the mindshare of ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is 10.1%, down from 10.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory is 7.7%, down from 9.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Park Armstrong - PeerSpot reviewer
Helpful for real-time monitoring of AD and quick response to threats, but its configuration should be better
It seems to be scalable. We have three users who are using it. We don't have plans to increase its usage. It was sized right out of the gate, and at this point in the game, it is not growing. It is also not decreasing. It covers the whole enterprise.
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RémyMAURAS - PeerSpot reviewer
Real-time notifications and protection for Active Directory accounts with good documentation
The primary use case is to manage human errors, like protecting identities from being modified by the software, and to audit security. This includes monitoring high-privilege accounts and having the ability to back up previous values if unauthorized modifications occur in the Active Directory…
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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."
"It assists in managing the active directory and modifying the reintegrated GPOs."
"The monitoring and reporting are extensive and we get all the information we need while they continue to enhance the capabilities of the product."
"The most valuable feature of ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is its reports."
"Real-time monitoring of AD changes and logons is valuable."
"The Account Lockout Analyzer and the Inactive Users reports are particularly valuable."
"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."
"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."
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"The most valuable features are the ability to protect Active Directory accounts and groups, and the real-time notifications that help manage Active Directory more effectively."
 

Cons

"It assists in managing the active directory and modifying the reintegrated GPOs."
"The solution's managing file server activity could be improved."
"The return on investment for ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is very hard to measure."
"Its configuration can be better. There were 44 pages of documented notes of what I had to do to get the product to work during the installation process."
"There are so many reports that it sometimes makes it difficult to navigate to what you need."
"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."
"ADAudit could have a more sophisticated interface design. They are using a plain UI, which is decent. However, customers have said that it looks a little flat compared to other vendors. It's not fancy."
"ADAudit Plus can be very tricky, especially if we need to do some high-availability configuration or distributed environment installation."
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"Areas that could be improved include having more management capabilities with command-line scripts and more flexibility in general."
 

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."
"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."
"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."
"It's a medium-priced solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
16%
Healthcare Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

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?
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.
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What needs improvement with ManageEngine ADAudit Plus?
The solution does not require improvements to meet our company's needs. In our company, we have figured out everything we need with the tool, and my company's support team has played a valuable rol...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory?
The price can vary based on the components purchased and the needs and budget of the organization. It is considered a bit pricey, especially for smaller companies.
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What needs improvement with Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory?
Areas that could be improved include having more management capabilities with command-line scripts and more flexibility in general. Often this type of tool could benefit from better scripting capab...
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What is your primary use case for Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory?
The primary use case is to manage human errors, like protecting identities from being modified by the software, and to audit security. This includes monitoring high-privilege accounts and having th...
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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.

With Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory, you can ensure the security, compliance and control of both on-premises AD and Azure AD from a central location. Track, audit, report and alert on all key configuration changes and consolidate them in a single console — without the overhead of turning on native auditing.

 

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
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