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ManageEngine ADManager Plus vs Softerra Adaxes comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine ADManager Plus
Ranking in Active Directory Management
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Softerra Adaxes
Ranking in Active Directory Management
14th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (18th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Active Directory Management category, the mindshare of ManageEngine ADManager Plus is 11.5%, down from 14.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Softerra Adaxes is 3.2%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Active Directory Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
ManageEngine ADManager Plus11.5%
Softerra Adaxes3.2%
Other85.3%
Active Directory Management
 

Featured Reviews

AliImran - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Reporting features have supported regular user management while some automation capabilities remain unused
While the features in ManageEngine ADManager Plus are very good, not all features are necessary for every organization. Automation is a strong feature within the product but is not currently required due to the organization's environment and needs. There are always possibilities for improvements in the initial setup of ManageEngine ADManager Plus.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise3
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with ManageEngine ADManager Plus?
While the features in ManageEngine ADManager Plus are very good, not all features are necessary for every organization. Automation is a strong feature within the product but is not currently requir...
What is your primary use case for ManageEngine ADManager Plus?
ManageEngine ADManager Plus is used for multiple tasks, especially for reporting purposes that cannot typically be obtained from Active Directory or present difficulties requiring additional expert...
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Sample Customers

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Tele2 Nederland, Baytex Energy Corp, EAS Energy, HeLi NET Telekommunikation GmbH & Co. KG, FUJIFILM, Vulcan Materials, Chemonics International, INIFLUX, L'Occitane Group
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