ManageEngine ADManager Plus vs Microsoft Entra ID comparison

The compared ManageEngine and Microsoft solutions aren't in the same category. ManageEngine is ranked #1 in ADM , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 13.9% mindshare in the category. Microsoft is ranked #1 in SSO , with an average rating of 8.7, and holds a 28.1% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of ManageEngine users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

ManageEngine ADManager Plus

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94% willing to recommend

Microsoft Entra ID

Read 195 Microsoft Entra ID reviews

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9,754 Comparison Views

94% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between ManageEngine ADManager Plus and Microsoft Entra ID based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Active Directory Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed ManageEngine ADManager Plus vs. Microsoft Entra ID Report (Updated: March 2020).

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ManageEngine ADManager Plus vs. Microsoft Entra ID

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Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine ADManager Plus

Average Rating

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Active Directory Management (1st)

Microsoft Entra ID

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

195

Ranking in other categories

Single Sign-On (SSO) (1st), Authentication Systems (1st), Identity Management (IM) (1st), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (1st), Access Management (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (4th)

Mindshare comparison

ManageEngine ADManager Plus and Microsoft Entra ID aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. ManageEngine ADManager Plus is designed for Active Directory Management and holds a mindshare of 13.9%, up 14.0% compared to last year.
Microsoft Entra ID, on the other hand, focuses on Single Sign-On (SSO), holds 28.1% mindshare, down 30.6% since last year.

Active Directory Management

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Featured Reviews

Stephen Naval

Sr Manager IT Infrastructure & Tech Development at a non-tech company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Oct 11, 2022

An effective auditing solution that scours your AD and produces easy-to-understand logs

I have used the solution across three different jobs. At Canadian School, I improved operations by implementing audit automations that allowed me to understand changes in the AD. I also utilized the self-service password portal so users could conduct resets without needing IT tickets. Video feedback about this use case was provided to ManageEngine and is still posted on their YouTube. At Cognita, I managed ten international schools from Singapore to Australia where I rolled out the solution's audit features and self-service password portal. I did not include the ticketing system in rollout as there was one already in place. In my current role at FMCG, I rolled out the audit feature but not the self-service password portal. We use the on-premises solution but link it to our Azure AD for cloud services.

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Vinod Survase

M365 Senior Consultant at Capgemini

Oct 31, 2022

Saves us time and money and features Conditional Access policies, SSPR, and MFA

I want better integration between Azure AD and the on-prem environment because there are currently limitations that can hamper employee experience. We use a feature called password writeback, that can be challenging to implement in a hybrid environment. Employees can change their passwords using a self-service password reset (SSPR) feature, which reflects from the cloud to the on-prem identity, but not the other way around. Currently, there is no way to reflect passwords from on-prem identities to the cloud. There are other similar limitations, such as a cap on the number of identities that can be synchronized in a particular time frame, which can be an issue for large enterprises with 300,000 employees or more.

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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

"The solution provides oversight, reports, and logs that are easy to understand."

"The most valuable feature for me is automation."

"The most valuable features of the solution are vulnerability management and system patching functionalities."

"The most valuable feature was conducting the automation of our cloud and all services of the Active Directory."

"It makes our job easier, especially for managing data for a bulk of users."

"It is a stable solution."

"Almost every feature of the solution is valuable to me. This includes the importing and exporting to the active directory from the CSC firewall."

"Makes it easy to administer your active directory."

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"The centralized management feature is very valuable."

"The scalability capabilities are quite high."

"The tool's most valuable feature is auto logs. It helps with user activity and monitoring. It also assists us with GLBA policies and procedures. Microsoft Entra ID gives a 360 view of what the user has access to, what applications are available to them, when they are logging in and out, etc. It makes knowing what is happening to our tenants incredibly powerful."

"It has things like conditional access. For example, if someone is accessing sensitive information, then we could force them to do multi-factor authentication. Therefore, we can stop access if it is coming from a location that we did not expect."

"The visibility and control for permission management are excellent."

"The portal version of the Azure active directory is pretty robust."

"Azure Active Directory features have helped improve our security posture. The remote working has been a massive help during the pandemic."

"User and device management is the most valuable feature."

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Cons

"The product's price is an area of concern where improvements can be introduced by making it available at a cheaper rate."

"The bulk email ID creation must be improved. I had to create 50 to 60 IDs manually because when I tried the bulk option, it didn't work. I still had to cross-verify because some fields were empty."

"API integrations are not supported for all HR tools."

"The solution should be made tablet friendly because it works well on iPhones and Android phones, but does not work on tablets."

"Other products have more flexibility and integration in managing identities."

"This solution is not stable, it wasted my time."

"The number of main controllers affects the database for creating the hardware specs."

"There is room for improvement in support, they should work on overall competence and turn-around time."

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"There is a lot of room for improvement in terms of its integration with the local Active Directory. There are some gaps in terms of the local Active Directory through which Microsoft is syncing our environment from our data center. There should be the availability of custom attributes on Azure Active Directory. In addition, there should be the availability of security groups and distribution groups that are residing on the local Active Directory. Currently, they are not replicated on Azure Active Directory by default."

"I would like it to be easier to integrate third-party applications."

"The cost of licensing always has room for improvement."

"Everything should be in one package. There are so many different packages. They need to provide guidance because there are so many features and we don't know how to implement them in our organization."

"I would like it if Intune could manage MacOS or iOS directly. Right now, we have to use a third-party solution."

"We would like to see more system updates."

"For the end users, it can be confusing if they have worked for another company that had the Authenticator app. It is tricky if they have already had the Authenticator app and then work somewhere else. If they have to download it again and use it again on their phone, it is something that gets complicated. I know how to get through it. They just need to uninstall and reinstall the application, but for them, sometimes, it is confusing."

"The management interface has some areas that need improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing depends on scope and makes sense for use cases with multiple domains."

"I am satisfied with the solution’s pricing."

"I downloaded the trial version, only."

"The tool's pricing is good."

"I need to pay for the license, and I believe that it could be made cheaper."

"The cost of this product is a little higher than I would expect for a tool like this."

"It is not expensive."

"We are working with the Premium P2 licenses, which are reasonable. If you invest in the on-premises environment setup, then it costs so much. However, on-prem AD gives you the ability to manage your organization in a very organized manner, where you can create a group policy."

"The licensing model is straightforward. I don't think there are any issues with the E3 license or E5 license."

"It comes free with the Microsoft account. We have a yearly agreement, and all products are covered under it."

"The solution has three types of tiers: E1 has very basic features. You get limited stuff in E2 and cannot have Office 360 associated with it. E3 is on the costly side and has all the features."

"We are always looking for better pricing."

"Microsoft Entra ID service can be quite costly due to its hidden expenses linked to usage."

"The price is good, and we have no complaints."

"The P1 version costs $6 per user per month."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Educational Organization

30%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ManageEngine ADManager Plus?

The product helps to validate every activity.

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

I need to pay for the license, and I believe that it could be made cheaper.

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What needs improvement with ManageEngine ADManager Plus?

ManageEngine ADManager Plus is capable of everything. The product's price is an area of concern where improvements can be introduced by making it available at a cheaper rate. The support should be ...

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How does Duo Security compare with Microsoft Authenticator?

We switched to Duo Security for identity verification. We’d been using a competitor but got the chance to evaluate Duo for 30 days, and we could not be happier. Duo Security is easy to configure a...

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What do you like most about Azure Active Directory?

It is very simple. The Active Directory functions are very easy for us. Its integration with anything is very easy. We can easily do third-party multifactor authentication.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Active Directory?

Initially, customers can get good prices for a three-year package, but renewal prices tend to increase significantly. If a customer looks for an alternative solution after three years, we often fin...

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Overview

ADManager Plus is an identity governance and administration (IGA) solution that simplifies identity management, ensures security, and improves compliance. With ADManager Plus, manage the user life cycle from provisioning to deprovisioning, run access certification campaigns, orchestrate identity management across enterprise applications, and protect data on your enterprise platforms with regular backups. Use over 200 reports to gain valuable insights into identities and their access rights. Improve the efficiency of your IGA operations with workflows, automations, and role-based access control policies. ADManager Plus' Android and iOS applications help with on-the-go AD and Azure AD management. For more information about ADManager Plus, visit manageengine.com/products/ad-manager/.

Microsoft Entra ID is used for extending on-premises Active Directory to the cloud, managing application access, enabling multi-factor authentication, and single sign-on. It facilitates policy enforcement and secure access, ensuring centralized identity management across cloud and on-premises resources.

Organizations utilize Microsoft Entra ID for robust user and group management, identity synchronization, and conditional access. Its seamless integration with third-party apps, scalability, and support for remote work make it a preferred choice. The admin center streamlines identity and access tasks, enhancing efficiency and security with features like privileged identity management and audit logs.

What are the key features of Microsoft Entra ID?

Single Sign-On: Simplifies user access to multiple applications with one login.
Multifactor Authentication: Enhances security by requiring additional verification.
Conditional Access: Establishes policies that determine how users' access cloud apps.
Integration: Easily integrates with various third-party applications.
User Identity Protection: Safeguards user identities from threats.
Privileged Identity Management: Manages elevated access to sensitive resources.
Audit Logs: Provides thorough activity logs for oversight and compliance.

What benefits should users look for in Microsoft Entra ID reviews?

Enhanced Security: Offers strong multifactor authentication and identity protection.
Administrative Efficiency: Simplifies identity and access management tasks.
Scalability: Supports growing user bases and remote work environments.
Integration Capabilities: Compatible with numerous third-party applications.
User-Friendly Interface: Makes managing user identities straightforward.

Microsoft Entra ID implementation varies across industries. Tech firms leverage it for secure, scalable access management, while healthcare organizations utilize its identity protection features to safeguard patient data. Educational institutions adopt Entra ID for streamlined user management and policy enforcement, ensuring secure access for students and staff across on-premises and cloud resources.

Sample Customers

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Microsoft Entre ID is trusted by companies of all sizes and industries including Walmart, Zscaler, Uniper, Amtrak, monday.com, and more.

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