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CyberArk Identity vs ManageEngine ADAudit Plus comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.6
CyberArk Identity improved security, saved time, and offered over 100% ROI, proving valuable despite some indirect financial results.
Sentiment score
6.5
ManageEngine ADAudit Plus reduces costs and boosts business value by enhancing compliance, risk management, and preventing security incidents.
I have seen over 30% return on investment due to the improvement in operational efficiencies through automation, which enhances productivity.
Feedback from clients indicates their keen interest in the product, as it allows for easy budget approval without needing an advisory board meeting.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
CyberArk Identity's support is praised for expertise and quick resolution, despite some concerns about response times and product knowledge.
Sentiment score
5.7
Customers appreciate ManageEngine ADAudit Plus support for its prompt response and effective assistance, despite occasional developer delays.
They always respond on time and offer 24/7 support.
They resolved the problem immediately after I reported it, on the same day, within one hour.
They respond immediately when requests are raised, and they are always available for priority one tickets.
Customer service is effective, even for new users who need guidance on complex issues.
I would give their support a nine out of ten, where one is bad and ten is very good.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
CyberArk Identity offers scalable and adaptable solutions, but some users face challenges with extensive architectural scaling and performance when scaled.
Sentiment score
8.2
ADAudit Plus is highly scalable, handling extensive file servers and Active Directory, with successful migration and adaptability reports.
We can use it on different phones and computers, demonstrating its scalability.
For scalability and reliability, it rates a perfect 10 out of 10.
You can scale it out pretty easily, and you can implement it very small.
This product is highly scalable and supports easy migration.
I rate the scalability as eight out of ten.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
CyberArk Identity is stable with rare downtime, though challenges exist in connectivity and managing various components for global users.
Sentiment score
7.0
ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is stable, quickly resolves issues, excels in identity management, and receives high user satisfaction ratings.
We no longer have our data infiltrated by unauthorized persons, and tracking actions within the system has become very easy.
When you have it in the cloud, you have CyberArk every time you need it.
With a stable network, due to the redundant data centers across the globe, it is a lot easier to use as a SaaS solution.
When compared to similar products like Accenture Plus or Reminder Plus, this solution excels in identity access management.
I am totally satisfied with the functionality of ManageEngine ADAudit Plus, and my clients are totally satisfied as well.
 

Room For Improvement

CyberArk Identity requires enhancements in integration, scalability, usability, and support, focusing on mobile management, interface, and multifactor authentication.
ManageEngine ADAudit Plus requires improved custom reports, interfaces, integration, and documentation for better usability and diverse environment support.
Integration or deployment is extremely difficult for CyberArk Identity.
There's a need to enhance network performance.
For CyberArk Identity, you need knowledge of their scripting language to pull different sets of reports.
Activity monitoring is cost-effective, workstation monitoring can be challenging without additional training.
Having more interactive reports with a better graphical user interface would be beneficial.
I would like to generate reports on users who have not logged into the Active Directory for a specific period, but this feature is not available.
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise buyers find CyberArk Identity's pricing expensive but justified by comprehensive features and unmatched service for large organizations.
ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is cost-effective with flexible perpetual or subscription licensing, offering significant value and affordability.
Regarding pricing, it can be quite a lot for small companies.
The pricing is acceptable.
If I am not going fully cloud, there are additional resources I will need to purchase, such as spinning more VMs or acquiring an HSM device to encrypt the vault.
It is cost-effective.
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.
 

Valuable Features

CyberArk Identity offers seamless integration, strong security, and user-friendly features for enhanced identity protection and operational efficiency.
ManageEngine ADAudit Plus provides real-time AD monitoring with user analytics, detailed reports, and security enhancements for anomaly detection.
It impacts zero trust security strategies. It prevents lateral movements in the organization.
The two-factor authentication is very important, but the fact that every account is being regenerated every time we use it is the most important security feature for us.
It is the most powerful access management system.
All changes are recorded immediately in real-time and reported for forensic analysis of incidents including who created them, what exactly changed, and what were the old and new values for the attributes.
Engineers can receive reports and log details within one to five seconds, which is essential for monitoring user activity swiftly and effectively.
The audit functionality and the ability to share user-based reports with management are significant advantages.
 

Categories and Ranking

CyberArk Identity
Ranking in Active Directory Management
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
Authentication Systems (10th), Identity Management (IM) (8th), Authorization Software (3rd), Enterprise Password Managers (6th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (9th), Access Management (6th), Cloud Resource Access Management (3rd), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (6th)
ManageEngine ADAudit Plus
Ranking in Active Directory Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Active Directory Management category, the mindshare of CyberArk Identity is 2.9%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is 10.7%, up from 9.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Active Directory Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
ManageEngine ADAudit Plus10.7%
CyberArk Identity2.9%
Other86.4%
Active Directory Management
 

Featured Reviews

Julio Montero - PeerSpot reviewer
Access management system provides strong security and effortless user authentication
The solution can be deployed on cloud or on-premises. CyberArk is more on the cloud than on local hardware. The deployment is initially quite difficult. That said, when you are doing the implementation of CyberArk, there are so many tutorials that make the learning process very easy. The only complaint could be the language barrier. It's difficult if you don't have a very good level of English. Otherwise, it is very easy. You can have it set up within three months without much difficulty. It's hard to get started, however, once you get going, it gets easier. A full deployment takes half a year or less. There is some maintenance necessary. A company is constantly hiring and letting go of employees. The access is always changing, so access must always be adjusted. Or, if we need another law of filter, we would need to add those, or even take them away. That's another aspect of maintenance.
Md Abdul Hakim - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Healthcare Company
6%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about CyberArk Identity?
The integration capabilities, ability to integrate CyberArk into the overall IBB strategy of our current clients.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Identity?
I am not certain about CyberArk Identity's exact pricing model. For comparison, Okta was around five dollars per user. CyberArk Identity offers good discounts to some clients, which influences thei...
What needs improvement with CyberArk Identity?
The reporting functionality is somewhat complicated. While I would rate CyberArk Identity and Okta on the same level, Okta's reporting is crisper and clearer. For CyberArk Identity, you need knowle...
What do you like most about ManageEngine ADAudit Plus?
The most valuable feature of ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is its reports.
What needs improvement with ManageEngine ADAudit Plus?
An area of improvement for ManageEngine ADAudit Plus could be in graphical reporting, as currently, it's limited with old school bar charts, and having more interactive reports with a better graphi...
 

Also Known As

Idaptive
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Sample Customers

MLB, Citi, Pfizer, SulAmerica, GE Capital, Shiseido
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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