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ManageEngine Recovery Manager Plus vs Quest Identity Recovery comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 29, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine Recovery Manag...
Ranking in Active Directory Recovery
7th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Quest Identity Recovery
Ranking in Active Directory Recovery
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
2.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Active Directory Recovery category, the mindshare of ManageEngine Recovery Manager Plus is 9.2%, up from 5.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Quest Identity Recovery is 15.7%, down from 16.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Active Directory Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Quest Identity Recovery15.7%
ManageEngine Recovery Manager Plus9.2%
Other75.1%
Active Directory Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

Santiago Mantilla - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Information Technology Security Consultant at Intelector
Though this tool lacks the features to allow backups on the same server, it is very easy to use
During the current times, solutions must have a backup system from a main server, and an active directory service. Also, it is no longer important to have a backup for different environments, such as databases, application servers, and web servers. However, ManageEngine RecoveryManager Plus must get a main server for itself.
HS
Senior Consultant at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
Granular identity recovery has reduced downtime and preserves critical directory objects
Quest Identity Recovery offers several best features including AD object and attribute recovery, domain controller recovery, recovery of deleted users, groups, computers, and OUs, authoritative and non-authoritative AD recovery, Recycle Bin integration, Forest recovery scenarios, backup validation and health checks, recovery of group policy objects, comparison of AD objects before and after recovery, and integration with Quest Change Auditor for audit purposes. I rely most on the restore of objects and integration with Change Auditor for audit purposes. The comparison and recovery capability of Quest Identity Recovery compares the missing object, changes attributes, group membership, object permission, and differences between the backup and the production, which significantly helps in restoring. Quest Identity Recovery has positively impacted my organization as it is one of the most reliable tools, providing confidence that any human error can be recovered. It has definitely helped in reducing downtime through instances where human errors resulted in objects being deleted. The tool quickly detects these incidents when integrated with Change Auditor and avoids downtime by enabling rapid restoration upon notification. It uses granular recovery and prioritizes critical identities such as restoring service accounts, service groups, administrators, and business-critical users first. It also avoids unnecessary DC rebuilds, allowing recovery of AD objects from existing backups rather than performing lengthy domain controller rebuilds. It validates replication immediately and allows automation for certain objects, reducing time and adding business value.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Along with its active directory infrastructure, this solution also possesses the ability to recover and exchange, making it a valuable backup tool."
"Quest Identity Recovery has positively impacted my organization as it is one of the most reliable tools, providing confidence that any human error can be recovered."
 

Cons

"The solution has few features as it does not focus on managing anything in the application."
"Quest Identity Recovery could be improved with better automation, faster recovery, and reduced storage usage to lower infrastructure costs and investments."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license cost for this solution is cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Construction Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Healthcare Company
11%
Retailer
9%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Sample Customers

Sandler O'Neill and Partners
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