Compare AWS Directory Service and Managed Microsoft AD 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
AWS Directory Service
Star Rating
(20)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AWS Directory ServiceManaged Microsoft AD
Star Rating
(29)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Managed Microsoft ADAWS Directory Service vs Managed Microsoft AD
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found AWS Directory Service easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with AWS Directory Service overall.
- Reviewers felt that Managed Microsoft AD meets the needs of their business better than AWS Directory Service.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Managed Microsoft AD is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of AWS Directory Service over Managed Microsoft AD.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AWS Directory Service
No pricing availableManaged Microsoft AD
No pricing availableFree Trial
AWS Directory Service
No trial information availableManaged Microsoft AD
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
13
9.2
16
Ease of Use
8.5
13
8.1
15
Ease of Setup
9.4
9
7.7
8
Ease of Admin
8.9
9
8.3
9
Quality of Support
8.3
10
9.1
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
8
8.7
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
13
7.7
15
Features by Category
User Provisioning and Governance ToolsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
User on/off Boarding
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
User Maintenance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access Control
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
7.9
8
Administration
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.3
10
Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.5
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AWS Directory Service and Managed Microsoft AD are categorized as Cloud Directory Services
Unique Categories
AWS Directory Service is categorized as User Provisioning and Governance Tools
Managed Microsoft AD has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS Directory Service
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Managed Microsoft AD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Utilities
11.8%
Financial Services
11.8%
Computer Software
11.8%
Telecommunications
5.9%
Retail
5.9%
Other
52.9%
Information Technology and Services
17.2%
Computer Software
13.8%
Accounting
3.4%
Arts and Crafts
3.4%
Biotechnology
3.4%
Other
58.6%
Discussions
AWS Directory Service has no discussions with answers
Managed Microsoft AD has no discussions with answers
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