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Microsoft Active Directory vs SentinelOne Singularity Ranger AD comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Active Directory
Ranking in Active Directory Management
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
47
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (9th)
SentinelOne Singularity Ran...
Ranking in Active Directory Management
19th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
4.3
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Active Directory Management category, the mindshare of Microsoft Active Directory is 6.6%, up from 6.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SentinelOne Singularity Ranger AD is 2.0%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Active Directory Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Active Directory6.6%
SentinelOne Singularity Ranger AD2.0%
Other91.4%
Active Directory Management
 

Featured Reviews

Eko Kurniawan - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Operations & Security at veris
Has simplified credential management and improved secure access control across departments
The features I find most useful in Microsoft Active Directory are especially for the Single Sign-On. This is very useful for users, particularly if they have plenty of applications, such as tablet applications. When they log in to their computer, the application will automatically log in with their credentials. They don't need to remember another user and password to log in to the application because it's already maintained with Microsoft Active Directory using Single Sign-On. To assess the impact of Microsoft Active Directory's centralized domain management on security protocols and access permissions, Microsoft Active Directory itself has constraints with security because when we have a solution such as SSO or Single Sign-On, which makes it easier for users to log in, some parts have security openings. When their computer is compromised with a threat, malware, or other cyber threats, it becomes easier to enter the application without login permission.
Robson Franco - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre-Sales Security Engineer at CLM Software
Has valuable vulnerability management features and an easy setup process
We use the product for group policy management features The product has valuable vulnerability management features. It addresses environmental problems related to user authentication protocols like NTLM and ELSA. The product's technical support services could be better. We have been using…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Active Directory plays a focal point in security management, encompassing aspects like credential management, lifecycle, dynamic provisioning, and the network infrastructure of customers."
"The user interface of the product is very easy to use."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Active Directory is the group policies."
"I can control all the devices in my domain by just changing the group policies in one place."
"The solution's initial setup is straightforward."
"The ability for a single sign-on for applications."
"I've been working with Microsoft Active Directory for over 3 years, and we've had no problems."
"It's quite easy to integrate into other directories."
"It addresses environmental problems related to user authentication protocols like NTLM and ELSA."
 

Cons

"The solution could be made more safe by using authentication mechanisms."
"Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services is very difficult for on-premises solutions, while for the cloud solution, it's very easy."
"The security features could be improved."
"If you are using the Active Directory, the main concern is that the policy is restricted to the specific local area network."
"The cloud service of Microsoft Active Directory is an area with certain shortcomings that need improvement."
"There are no reporting features."
"We may occasionally experience difficulty integrating some solutions with Microsoft Active Directory, but I am unsure whether the issue lies with Microsoft Active Directory or the other solution."
"The solution needs to be simplified to navigate."
"The product's technical support services could be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We purchase the license for the solution on a yearly basis."
"It's not overly expensive. It's considered a base function by Microsoft."
"Active Directory is built-in into Microsoft Windows 10. I'm not an administrator and would not be involved in purchasing decisions for new versions of the software. I have only used the client portion of it, I do not know if there is a cost to using the solution."
"The pricing is not very expensive. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."
"The license per user can probably be reduced."
"The solution is based on a licensing model."
"The product's premium support services are expensive."
"Microsoft Active Directory is not an expensive solution."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
15%
Outsourcing Company
13%
Healthcare Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
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Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise20
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Microsoft Active Directory?
The best way to protect this is to use Microsoft Defender. For Microsoft support for Microsoft Active Directory, I would rate it as eight. If I give it 10, it would be too perfect. Eight is fair. M...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Active Directory?
My main use cases for Microsoft Active Directory are to manage user access and credentials.
What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Active Directory?
Regarding Microsoft Active Directory's integration with third-party applications, it depends on the requirements. It's not always linked or combined with Microsoft Active Directory. In my experienc...
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