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ManageEngine ADAudit Plus vs One Identity Active Roles comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 9, 2024

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
6.5
ManageEngine ADAudit Plus reduces costs and boosts business value by enhancing compliance, risk management, and preventing security incidents.
Sentiment score
6.2
One Identity Active Roles boosts efficiency with automation, reducing errors, service desk tickets, and cost through improved identity management.
Feedback from clients indicates their keen interest in the product, as it allows for easy budget approval without needing an advisory board meeting.
System Engineer at Corporate Projukti Limited
One Identity Active Roles provides excellent reporting and auditing functionality, allowing administrators to track permissions, actions, and responsibilities effectively.
solution architect/ engineer at APEX.IT Sp. z o.o.
Automation has really reduced the time spent on user provisioning, access management, or access changes by around 40 to 60 percent, which has significantly improved team productivity.
Technical Specialist at VDA Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd.
User onboarding time reduced by around seventy to eighty percent, from thirty to forty-five minutes to under ten minutes.
Senior Business Development Executive at DigitalTrack Solutions Ind Pvt Ltd
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.7
Customers appreciate ManageEngine ADAudit Plus support for its prompt response and effective assistance, despite occasional developer delays.
Sentiment score
6.6
Users praise One Identity Active Roles' responsive support, technical expertise, and extensive resources, despite occasional delays in complex cases.
Customer service is effective, even for new users who need guidance on complex issues.
System Engineer at Corporate Projukti Limited
I would give their support a nine out of ten, where one is bad and ten is very good.
Senior Engineer - Network & Security at Altria Consulting
They are ready to provide support at any time.
Technical Specialist at VDA Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd.
The support team is knowledgeable about the product and AD environments.
Network Security Engineer at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
Everything is good, and I can give One Identity technical support a rating of ten.
Assistant Manager- Pre-sales ( IT-Enterprise Vertical ) at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
ADAudit Plus is highly scalable, handling extensive file servers and Active Directory, with successful migration and adaptability reports.
Sentiment score
6.6
One Identity Active Roles excels in scalability, supporting large user bases across environments, though customization can be challenging.
This product is highly scalable and supports easy migration.
System Engineer at Corporate Projukti Limited
I rate the scalability as eight out of ten.
Senior Manager at a consultancy with 501-1,000 employees
One Identity Active Roles works well in hybrid environments, handling both on-premises and cloud identities from a single platform.
Senior Business Development Executive at DigitalTrack Solutions Ind Pvt Ltd
It is commonly used in medium to large organizations managing complex Microsoft Active Directory and hybrid identity environments.
Professional Services Consultant at Check Point Software
The platform can scale without needing a complete redesign.
Senior Technical Support Executive. at Digitaltrack
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is stable, quickly resolves issues, excels in identity management, and receives high user satisfaction ratings.
Sentiment score
8.0
One Identity Active Roles is stable, reliable, efficiently handles large-scale environments, with minor manageable issues mainly in configuration.
When compared to similar products like Accenture Plus or Reminder Plus, this solution excels in identity access management.
System Engineer at Corporate Projukti Limited
I am totally satisfied with the functionality of ManageEngine ADAudit Plus, and my clients are totally satisfied as well.
Enterprise Pre-sales Specialist at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Overall, One Identity Active Roles has proven to be a stable, reliable, and well-suited solution for managing Active Directory at scale.
Business Development Manager at Digitaltrack Solutions Private Limited
Overall, I consider One Identity Active Roles to be a stable solution, suitable for enterprise-grade environments.
Technical Support Engineer at Digitaltrack
Consistently performing for daily operations like automation and user management without major downtime reported.
Associate technical desktop support at Digitaltrack soluctions Pvt. ltd
 

Room For Improvement

ManageEngine ADAudit Plus requires improved custom reports, interfaces, integration, and documentation for better usability and diverse environment support.
Enhancing user interface, setup, cloud integration, and reporting while improving documentation and pricing flexibility could boost One Identity Active Roles.
Activity monitoring is cost-effective, workstation monitoring can be challenging without additional training.
System Engineer at Corporate Projukti Limited
Having more interactive reports with a better graphical user interface would be beneficial.
Enterprise Pre-sales Specialist at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
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.
Senior Manager at a consultancy with 501-1,000 employees
I also want One Identity Active Roles to improve in their policy configuration area, which requires advanced expertise, and in the area of reporting, I want the reporting to be more basic, visible, and have the ability to export and customize options.
Cybersecurity Consultant at Nnamdi Azikiwe University
The current REST API feels like an afterthought, and my developers want the ability to operate through CI/CD pipelines instead of logging into the GUI.
Identity and Access Management Specialist at a university with 10,001+ employees
Improving documentation and providing more guided implementation resources would help organizations accelerate deployment and reduce dependency on external support.
Technical Support Engineer at Digitaltrack
 

Setup Cost

ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is cost-effective with flexible perpetual or subscription licensing, offering significant value and affordability.
One Identity Active Roles offers high-value enterprise identity management despite high upfront costs due to automation and security benefits.
It is cost-effective.
System Engineer at Corporate Projukti Limited
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.
Senior Manager at a consultancy with 501-1,000 employees
It is quite expensive, costing more than 50 euros per identity.
solution architect/ engineer at APEX.IT Sp. z o.o.
I think our total was in the seven-figure range for a couple of years of service.
Director, Identity & M365 Engineering at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
The initial investment includes licensing, infrastructure setup, and implementation effort, with licensing typically based on the number of managed users or accounts, which can increase costs in large environments.
Technical Support Engineer at Digitaltrack
 

Valuable Features

ManageEngine ADAudit Plus provides real-time AD monitoring with user analytics, detailed reports, and security enhancements for anomaly detection.
One Identity Active Roles offers automation, role-based access, and cloud integration to enhance security, efficiency, and compliance in identity management.
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.
Enterprise Pre-sales Specialist at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Engineers can receive reports and log details within one to five seconds, which is essential for monitoring user activity swiftly and effectively.
System Engineer at Corporate Projukti Limited
The audit functionality and the ability to share user-based reports with management are significant advantages.
Senior Manager at a consultancy with 501-1,000 employees
It's improved our security posture. It has limited access to our crown jewels, where all our identities lie within Active Directory.
IAM Specialist
It helps in removing custom Active Directory delegation, which enhances security by eliminating unnecessary privileges, addressing identity-based breaches by reducing the number of Active Directory delegations.
Head of Global Digital Identity Services at a hospitality company with 10,001+ employees
Dynamic groups are also one of the best features, eliminating the need to add or manage members manually.
Technical Specialist at LSEG
 

Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine ADAudit Plus
Ranking in Active Directory Management
5th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
One Identity Active Roles
Ranking in Active Directory Management
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (3rd), Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Active Directory Management category, the mindshare of ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is 7.9%, down from 10.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of One Identity Active Roles is 11.9%, up from 6.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Active Directory Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
One Identity Active Roles11.9%
ManageEngine ADAudit Plus7.9%
Other80.2%
Active Directory Management
 

Featured Reviews

Karthik G - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Pre-sales Specialist at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Has enabled detailed auditing of sensitive changes across directory and file systems
The key functionalities of ManageEngine ADAudit Plus are primarily Active Directory reporting, where we create the whole user life cycle management, such as when users are created, who created them, when users are deleted, what group memberships changed, and not just for users, but for all Active Directory objects, users, computers, groups, and group policies. 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. In case of a ransomware attack on a particular server, we can check what process created the files and what files have changed, even with features such as attack surface analyzer that help administrators see what's happening in their local Active Directory regarding password attacks. ManageEngine ADAudit Plus provides real-time tracking capabilities through agent installation, which works in real-time to collect information and immediately alerts if anything matches the defined conditions in the application.
Mahesh Malve - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Business Development Executive at DigitalTrack Solutions Ind Pvt Ltd
Automation has transformed user lifecycle tasks and now enforces consistent secure access
While One Identity Active Roles is a strong platform, a few improvements would make it even better. Many users feel the user interface is not very modern or intuitive, and it can take time to get used to navigating the console and workflows. Another improvement area is the learning curve and setup complexity. One Identity Active Roles is very powerful, but initial configuration, especially for policies, workflows, and delegation, can be complex and require experienced resources. From an integration perspective, although it supports multiple systems, organizations would benefit from more out-of-the-box connectors and smoother cloud integrations such as Azure Active Directory and software-as-a-service applications, as some setups currently require customization. In terms of reporting, while auditing is strong, generating business-friendly reports can be challenging. Users have mentioned the need for better dashboards and easier report generation. There are also some performance considerations, especially in large environments, such as slower PowerShell execution or delays in dynamic group processing in certain cases. Overall, improvements in user interface, ease of use, integration, reporting, and performance optimization would significantly enhance the product experience.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
10%
Healthcare Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Outsourcing Company
19%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business47
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise29
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What is your primary use case for ManageEngine ADAudit Plus?
The main use case for ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is primarily focused on auditing, so any changes related to Active Directory or Azure Intra ID or even file servers, such as file monitoring, are imm...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One Identity Active Roles?
I had a great experience with the setup cost, pricing, and licensing costs because the sales team of the vendor is really helpful during the entire procurement of the solution, and we are grateful ...
What needs improvement with One Identity Active Roles?
I do not see anything that needs to be changed as of now concerning the organization's needs because it is working very well and it is providing great features with great processes. The initial set...
What is your primary use case for One Identity Active Roles?
When a new user is created, predefined rules automatically apply naming standards and assigned groups. This reduces manual tasks while ensuring consistency across all operations. It prevents and av...
 

Also Known As

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Quest Active Roles
 

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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
City of Frankfurt, Moore Public Schools, George Washington University, Transavia Airlines, Howard County, MD. See all stories at OneIdentity.com/casestudies
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