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ManageEngine ADAudit Plus vs Netwrix Auditor comparison

ManageEngine and Netwrix are both solutions in the Active Directory Management category. ManageEngine is ranked #3 with an average rating of 9.4, while Netwrix is ranked #2 with an average rating of 10.0. ManageEngine holds a 10.4% mindshare in ADM, compared to Netwrix’s 11.8% 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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Netwrix Auditor
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100% willing to recommend
 

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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.

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Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine ADAudit Plus
Ranking in Active Directory Management
3rd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Netwrix Auditor
Ranking in Active Directory Management
2nd
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
GRC (10th), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (24th), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Active Directory Management category, the mindshare of ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is 10.4%, up from 9.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Netwrix Auditor is 11.8%, down from 14.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Active Directory Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Netwrix Auditor11.8%
ManageEngine ADAudit Plus10.4%
Other77.8%
Active Directory Management
 

Featured Reviews

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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RishiPandit - PeerSpot reviewer
Optimizing time and effort through comprehensive auditing features
Netwrix Auditor doesn't have many competitors at the level in which it is placed. All other companies provide auditing solutions but not up to the feature list; it is very broad and robust. The best features include flexibility to interact directly with MS-SQL. Real-time alerts help identify potential security threats. The ability to streamline audits with insights into configuration states is helpful, as the access reviews and audit reports are really insightful. This is a good tool. The search functionality is available, but comparative to other vendors, this is a bit slower. Reports are effective; the compliance reports and all the reports are very insightful. That is good.
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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

"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 monitoring and reporting are extensive and we get all the information we need while they continue to enhance the capabilities of the product."
"This solution's popularity extends through comprehensive auditing capabilities."
"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."
"The documentation for this solution is good."
"The product's initial setup phase is very easy."
"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."
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"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."
"Netwrix provides features that no other solution on the market does."
"Netwrix Auditor doesn't have many competitors at the level in which it is placed; all other companies provide auditing solutions but not up to the feature list—it is very broad and robust."
"What I find the most valuable about Netwrix Auditor is the way it shows risk. The reports are very clear."
"The most valuable features of Netwrix Auditor are its affordability compared to similar products and its comprehensive monitoring of admin activities."
"I am impressed with the tool's reporting feature and notifications."
"It maintains audit logs for the duration of time that you wish, as long as you have the storage capacity to do so."
 

Cons

"There is room for improvement, especially in the standard professional edition. Some features require more external integration."
"The initial setup was difficult."
"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."
"The solution's managing file server activity could be improved."
"The interface could be improved, and the log collecting feature should have additional functionalities."
"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."
"The return on investment for ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is very hard to measure."
"Some features require more external integration."
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"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."
"In the UI, we have to adjust and resize our console many times, and sometimes it appears, sometimes you have to close and open it, and sometimes it does not give a scroll bar to navigate."
"When there are issues I would like remediation to be in one place."
"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."
"The solution lacks self-service on password reset. It also needs to improve its scalability."
"The Linux compatibility of this solution could be improved."
"There is room for improvements when it comes to the licensing."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"ADAudit Plus's pricing is affordable and flexible, with very low prices in the market."
"Adding features and other functionality it costs you more. Also, the first installation costs an additional amount."
"It's a medium-priced solution."
"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."
"The solution's pricing is acceptable."
"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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Top Industries

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

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
 

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 price is normal for this type of solution.
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What needs improvement with ManageEngine ADAudit Plus?
The customers that I have implemented for, such as a leading bank in Sri Lanka, don't have integrations with native audit policies or object path permissions. They haven't done any integration. Fro...
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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.
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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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