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Active Directory Management
April 2024
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We performed a comparison between ManageEngine ADAudit Plus and Quest Active Administrator based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Park Armstrong
Helpful for real-time monitoring of AD and quick response to threats, but its configuration should be better
We have a quicker response time to threats.
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  • "Adding features and other functionality it costs you more. Also, the first installation costs an additional amount."
  • "ADAudit Plus's pricing is affordable and flexible, with very low prices in the market."
  • "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."
  • "It's a medium-priced solution."
  • "The solution's pricing is acceptable."

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    What do you like most about ManageEngine ADAudit Plus?
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is its reports.
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    Top Answer:The solution's pricing is acceptable.
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    What needs improvement with ManageEngine ADAudit Plus?
    Top Answer:The solution's managing file server activity could be improved.
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    ManageEngine
    Quest Software
    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.

    Active Administrator is a complete and integrated Microsoft AD management software solution that helps you move faster and more nimbly than with native tools. With a single consolidated view into the management your AD, you can address administration gaps left by native tools and quickly meet auditing requirements and security needs. With integrated AD administration and seamless permissions management, you will maintain business continuity, increase IT efficiency and minimize security risks.

    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
    American Airlines, Bank of America, BARCLAYS, ebay, Ford, intel, MARS, MERCK, Microsoft, UBER, VISA
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Government12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Company Size
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise50%
    Large Enterprise10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise59%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise69%
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    ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is ranked 4th in Active Directory Management with 10 reviews while Quest Active Administrator is ranked 9th in Active Directory Management. ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is rated 8.6, while Quest Active Administrator is rated 0.0. The top reviewer of ManageEngine ADAudit Plus writes "Helpful for real-time monitoring of AD and quick response to threats, but its configuration should be better". On the other hand, ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is most compared with ManageEngine ADManager Plus, Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Netwrix Auditor and SolarWinds Access Rights Manager, whereas Quest Active Administrator is most compared with Cayosoft Guardian, Softerra Adaxes, Netwrix Auditor, Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory and One Identity Active Roles.

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