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We performed a comparison between Imanami GroupID and Microsoft Active Directory 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 Imanami GroupID vs. Microsoft Active Directory Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"I have found the overall features to be useful.""For each job code, we go through and determine the access they're supposed to have to the system. Based on that job code, we use the query tool and say that anybody who is in this job code gets these groups added to them, or conversely, if they change job codes, it removes the ones that they shouldn't have and adds the one they should. That runs every night, and the next day, everybody has the job codes they're supposed to have.""Imanami GroupID's UI is good."

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"Active Directory makes managing user policies easier, like when a user wants to share files. We also use it to create and manage our email accounts.""The ability for a single sign-on for applications.""The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is an easy-to-use tool.""I think the main reason we are using Active Directory for SSO Office for single time and for intake integrity capability to other services.""It is easy to understand all the components.""The user-friendliness of Microsoft Active Directory is a valuable feature.""It is an all-in-one solution for cybersecurity and is available at a very low price.""The solution's initial setup is straightforward."

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Cons
"The product's implementation is complex. It should also work on GPO.""I'd like to see a better user interface. It works, but it is clunky. There should be better import and export of LDAP queries and better management tools.""The mobile application needs to be improved and there should be chatbox features to allow users to easily reach out for assistance."

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"The security features could be improved.""There has been a change in the layout of the user information. Previously, I had to go to properties to view the information, but now it is displayed directly below the search results. It takes some time to get used to.""The interface for logs should be user-friendly and allow for enhanced filtering to drill down to incidents.""There is room for improvement.""The cloud service of Microsoft Active Directory is an area with certain shortcomings that need improvement.""If Microsoft is going to add anything to the on-prem solution, it should be an updated GUI.""I did not have a good experience with the product's tech support. First-level support takes a lot of time since they ask many questions.""Microsoft Active Directory fails to provide MFA. MFA, which is also known as multi-factor authentication on top of the password and username, is what I would like to see in the product's future releases."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The price of the solution is reasonable."
  • "It is on a yearly basis, and it has the product license fee and the support for it. So, there is the licensing fee, and there is the annual maintenance that includes the support. I don't remember exactly, but we're probably paying somewhere in the neighborhood of $20,000 to $30,000 for it per year. We've got a pretty large implementation of it, and for the amount that we do, it is a pretty good deal. I would rate it a four out of five in terms of pricing."
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  • "The solution is based on a licensing model."
  • "The license is perpetual and the cost is minimal. If you purchase Microsoft Windows then Microsoft Active Directory comes with the package."
  • "The version of Microsoft Active Directory I was using was expensive because it was used for large companies."
  • "Active Directory is built-in into Microsoft Windows 10. I'm not an administrator and would not be involved in purchasing decisions for new versions of the software. I have only used the client portion of it, I do not know if there is a cost to using the solution."
  • "The price of Microsoft Active Directory could improve. We pay annually for the solution."
  • "I'm unsure about the cost of the solution, as I was never involved in that aspect. However, I don't think it would be expensive. It might be average, around four or five out of ten."
  • "Its price is reasonable."
  • "The pricing is not very expensive. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It is on a yearly basis, and it has the product license fee and the support for it. So, there is the licensing fee, and there is the annual maintenance that includes the support. I don't remember… more »
    Top Answer:The product's implementation is complex. It should also work on GPO.
    Top Answer:The solution is easy to install and has good reliability.
    Top Answer:The solution could be made more safe by using authentication mechanisms. We often have to deal with security issues.
    Top Answer:I use Microsoft Active Directory as the first line in the LDAP directory. You can use the solution to manage computer accounts, user accounts, and other objects. You can also use Microsoft Active… more »
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    Overview

    Groups don’t live forever. Project teams disband, departments re-organize, and employees change status. GroupID from Imanami leverages the pervasiveness of Microsoft® Active Directory and empowers IT professionals with the tools needed to effectively provision and manage users. Users can be quickly entered into the correct distribution and security groups, and are easily managed across multiple systems.

    There Are Three Main Benefits To A Complete Group Management Solution:

    • Reduce the load on the IT staff and helpdesk
    • Improve employee productivity by putting users in the correct distribution groups immediately
    • Improve security by having each security group’s membership accurate immediately

    Groups Are Never Out Of Date.

    Users are empowered to solve common problems independently. Security and access aren’t compromised. IT is empowered with the right tools to help employees. Staff productivity goes up. What more could you want?

    Active Directory stores information about objects on the network and makes this information easy for administrators and users to find and use. Active Directory uses a structured data store as the basis for a logical, hierarchical organization of directory information.

    This data store, also known as the directory, contains information about Active Directory objects. These objects typically include shared resources such as servers, volumes, printers, and the network user and computer accounts.

    Security is integrated with Active Directory through logon authentication and access control to objects in the directory. With a single network logon, administrators can manage directory data and organization throughout their network, and authorized network users can access resources anywhere on the network. Policy-based administration eases the management of even the most complex network.

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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government7%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Healthcare Company10%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Retailer10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm22%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Government10%
    Computer Software Company7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise68%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise49%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise68%
    Buyer's Guide
    Imanami GroupID vs. Microsoft Active Directory
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Imanami GroupID vs. Microsoft Active Directory and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Imanami GroupID is ranked 14th in Active Directory Management with 3 reviews while Microsoft Active Directory is ranked 5th in Active Directory Management with 36 reviews. Imanami GroupID is rated 8.4, while Microsoft Active Directory is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Imanami GroupID writes "Simplifies the task of managing groups and is affordable and easy to implement". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Active Directory writes "A solution that easily merges with cloud-based ADs and provides superior data security". Imanami GroupID is most compared with Netwrix Auditor, ManageEngine ADManager Plus and SailPoint IdentityIQ, whereas Microsoft Active Directory is most compared with PingFederate, Fortinet FortiAuthenticator, Microsoft Entra ID, ManageEngine ADManager Plus and Auth0. See our Imanami GroupID vs. Microsoft Active Directory report.

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