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Netwrix StealthINTERCEPT vs Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory comparison

 

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Executive Summary

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

Netwrix StealthINTERCEPT
Ranking in Active Directory Management
17th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Quest Change Auditor for Ac...
Ranking in Active Directory Management
7th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Active Directory Management category, the mindshare of Netwrix StealthINTERCEPT is 1.0%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory is 6.8%, down from 9.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Active Directory Management
 

Featured Reviews

Jason Peter Stone - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps to audit file servers and directories but improvement is needed in UI
We use the tool for auditing purposes. We use it to audit specific areas of our business, particularly focusing on file servers and directories The solution has a component that monitors Active Directory through an agent. It also monitors end-user activity. It gives us insight into what's…
RémyMAURAS - PeerSpot reviewer
Real-time notifications and protection for Active Directory accounts with good documentation
The primary use case is to manage human errors, like protecting identities from being modified by the software, and to audit security. This includes monitoring high-privilege accounts and having the ability to back up previous values if unauthorized modifications occur in the Active Directory…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution has a component that monitors Active Directory through an agent. It also monitors end-user activity. It gives us insight into what's happening on file servers and in our domain or the directory."
"The most valuable features are the ability to protect Active Directory accounts and groups, and the real-time notifications that help manage Active Directory more effectively."
 

Cons

"The tool needs to improve its UI and reporting. It can also consume the resources of old machines."
"Areas that could be improved include having more management capabilities with command-line scripts and more flexibility in general."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"StealthINTERCEPT's pricing is reasonable."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
12%
Insurance Company
9%
Healthcare Company
9%
 

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with StealthINTERCEPT?
The tool needs to improve its UI and reporting. It can also consume the resources of old machines.
What is your primary use case for StealthINTERCEPT?
We use the tool for auditing purposes. We use it to audit specific areas of our business, particularly focusing on file servers and directories.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory?
The price can vary based on the components purchased and the needs and budget of the organization. It is considered a bit pricey, especially for smaller companies.
What needs improvement with Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory?
Areas that could be improved include having more management capabilities with command-line scripts and more flexibility in general. Often this type of tool could benefit from better scripting capab...
What is your primary use case for Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory?
The primary use case is to manage human errors, like protecting identities from being modified by the software, and to audit security. This includes monitoring high-privilege accounts and having th...
 

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Sample Customers

Columbia University, Disney, AIG, ANZ, TD Bank, MasterCard, Morgan Stanley, Godiva, NBC Universal, Family Dollar.
American Airlines, Bank of America, BARCLAYS, ebay, Ford, intel, MARS, MERCK, Microsoft, UBER, VISA
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