# Keyfactor Command vs Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) Comparison

| | Keyfactor Command | Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 3.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 83 | 12 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (84.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (45.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Keyfactor Command | Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (62 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (62 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.5 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (64 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (60 reviews) | 6.5 (10 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Keyfactor Command

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: CLAaaS

Price: Contact Us

Description: Deploy Keyfactor Command Certificate Lifecycle Automation as a Service (CLAaaS) and integrate it with your public, cloud-based, and private CAs.

Key Features:
- Direct CA Integrations
- SSL/TLS Discovery
- Monitoring & Reporting

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/keyfactor-command/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Encryption Key Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Keyfactor Command** | 8.2/10 | 13 |
| **Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Keyfactor Command | Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Durability** | 7.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Envelope Encryption** | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Availability

| Feature | Keyfactor Command | Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) | 
|---|---|---|
| **API/Integrations** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Service Integration** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Regional Support** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Keyfactor Command | Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Auditing** | 7.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Management Console** | 8.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Keyfactor Command** | 7.9/10 | 45 |
| **Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)** | 7.0/10 | 10 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Keyfactor Command | Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Certificate Discovery** | 7.7 (41 reviews) | 6.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Expiration Monitoring** | 8.8 (42 reviews) | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 
| **Automated Certificate Operations** | 7.8 (41 reviews) | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Policy And Role-Based Access Controls** | 8.4 (40 reviews) | 6.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Workflow** | 7.2 (38 reviews) | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **Protocol Support** | 7.6 (38 reviews) | 6.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Reporting And Search** | 8.1 (40 reviews) | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Audit And Enforcement** | 7.8 (39 reviews) | 6.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Key Storage** | 7.7 (32 reviews) | 7.2 (9 reviews) | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Keyfactor Command** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Keyfactor Command | Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Keyfactor Command | Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | Keyfactor Command | Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/certificate-lifecycle-management-clm)

**Unique to Keyfactor Command (1):** [Encryption Key Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/encryption-key-management)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Keyfactor Command | Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 3.8% | 18.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 11.5% | 45.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 84.6% | 36.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Keyfactor Command

- **Financial Services:** 21.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.2%
- **Insurance:** 10.5%
- **Automotive:** 5.3%
- **Banking:** 5.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.3%
- **Manufacturing:** 5.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.9%
- **Retail:** 2.6%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 25.0%

#### Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.2%
- **Manufacturing:** 9.1%
- **Market Research:** 9.1%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 9.1%
- **Insurance:** 9.1%
- **Design:** 9.1%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 9.1%
- **Computer Software:** 9.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 9.1%
- **Banking:** 9.1%

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