Link copied to clipboard # ManageEngine ADManager Plus vs Microsoft Entra ID Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/manageengine-admanager-plus/microsoft-entra-id/export.csv) ManageEngine ADManager PlusMicrosoft Entra ID[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **ManageEngine ADManager Plus** [ 4.5/5(106) ](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-admanager-plus/reviews#reviews) **Microsoft Entra ID** [ 4.5/5(914) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews#reviews) Pricing **ManageEngine ADManager Plus** Free Trial **Free** · Free Edition **Microsoft Entra ID** Free Trial **Free** · Azure Active Directory Free **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **ManageEngine ADManager Plus** 1 monthFaster Based on 40 responses **Microsoft Entra ID** 3 months Based on 72 responses Return on Investment **ManageEngine ADManager Plus** 15 months Based on 38 responses **Microsoft Entra ID** 13 months2 months sooner Based on 59 responses Perceived Cost **ManageEngine ADManager Plus** $$$$$ **Microsoft Entra ID** $$$$$ Average Discount **ManageEngine ADManager Plus** 9% **Microsoft Entra ID** 13%4% more Pros & Cons **ManageEngine ADManager Plus** [ Automation (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-admanager-plus/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2466263&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Ease of Use (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-admanager-plus/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1300610&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complex Interface (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-admanager-plus/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2466241&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complexity (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-admanager-plus/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2466254&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Microsoft Entra ID** [ Security (66) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1215375&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Ease of Use (65) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1216818&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complexity (47) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1214005&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complex Administration (37) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1216180&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **ManageEngine ADManager Plus** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_de7b0518c01aad23330b32c4acb323dd/adp-workforce-now.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Workforce Now ](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-active-directory-domain-services.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Azure Active Directory... ](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-active-directory-domain-services/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_7c0c4fc3f65dc8223d029ba0fa7a9e37/manageengine-adaudit-plus.jpg "Product Avatar Image") ManageEngine ADAudit Plus ](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-adaudit-plus/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_8280adad4374f866281e964c1440dc1a/manageengine-endpoint-central.jpg "Product Avatar Image") ManageEngine Endpoint Central ](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-admanager-plus/integrations) **Microsoft Entra ID** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aa32fa23598dc6c153bb17435c1c1d13/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016.png "Product Avatar Image") ActiveDirectory Domain... ](https://www.g2.com/products/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_5a7938ffd6497884772dc39786f9e1e2/adobe-analytics.png "Product Avatar Image") Adobe Analytics ](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-analytics/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e8556e2066b427bbe86f729effc6bef0/azure-kubernetes-service-aks.png "Product Avatar Image") Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) ](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-kubernetes-service-aks/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_2ac0e7b10e1efb64107026cb2b241d53/azure-pipelines.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Azure Pipelines ](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-pipelines/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/integrations) Screenshots **ManageEngine ADManager Plus** ![ManageEngine ADManager Plus screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1768247/Trust-x20Radius-x20images.png) **Microsoft Entra ID** ![Microsoft Entra ID screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/196921/AAD.jpg) Ratings Meets Requirements **ManageEngine ADManager Plus** 9.2 9.290 **Microsoft Entra ID** 9.1 9.1715 Ease of Use **ManageEngine ADManager Plus** 9.2 9.291 **Microsoft Entra ID** 8.8 8.8720 Ease of Setup **ManageEngine ADManager Plus** 8.9 8.986 **Microsoft Entra ID** 8.6 8.6443 Ease of Admin **ManageEngine ADManager Plus** 9.2 9.268 **Microsoft Entra ID** 8.8 8.8397 Quality of Support **ManageEngine ADManager Plus** 8.8 8.888 **Microsoft Entra ID** 8.7 8.7654 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **ManageEngine ADManager Plus** 9.1 9.167 **Microsoft Entra ID** 9.0 9.0383 Product Direction (% positive) **ManageEngine ADManager Plus** 8.8 8.881 **Microsoft Entra ID** 9.4 9.4693 Features User Provisioning and Governance Tools[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.7 72 8.9 94 Additional Functionality Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data User Defined Attributes Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data User on/off Boarding Smart/Automated Provisioning 9.0(won by 0.2) 48 | Verified 8.8 77 | Verified Role Management 9.0 46 | Verified 9.1(won by 0.1) 82 | Verified Policy Management 8.6 41 | Verified 9.2(won by 0.6) 85 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Access Termination 9.2(won by 0.2) 41 | Verified 9.0 80 | Verified Approval Workflows 8.3 26 | Verified 8.9(won by 0.6) 71 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Self Service Access requests Feature Not Available 8.9(won by default) 72 | Verified Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Template Management Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data User Maintenance Self Service Password Reset 8.7 30 9.0(won by 0.3) 77 | Verified Bulk Changes 9.2(won by 0.7) 50 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.5 74 | Verified Bi-directional Identity Synchronization 8.9(won by 0.2) 29 8.7 73 | Verified Governance Identifies and Alerts for Threats 8.4 27 9.0(won by 0.6) 80 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Compliance Audits 9.1(won by 0.2) 37 | Verified 8.9 74 | Verified Administration Reporting 9.0(won by 0.3) 57 | Verified 8.7 81 | Verified Mobile App 7.7 19 8.4(won by 0.7) 67 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Ease of set up for target systems 8.8 49 | Verified 8.9(won by 0.1) 83 | Verified APIs 8.3 21 | Verified 8.9(won by 0.6) 74 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Cloud Directory Services[Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.7 25 8.8 205 Access Control Directory Listing Management 9.0 22 9.1(won by 0.1) 176 Access Termination 9.0(won by 0.3) 19 8.7 165 Partner Access 8.1 8 8.6(won by 0.5) 151 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Remote Access Feature Not Available 8.8(won by default) 158 Reviews Management Not enough data Not enough data Advertising Management Not enough data Not enough data SEO Management Not enough data Not enough data Administration Smart/Automated Provisioning 8.8(won by 0.2) 18 8.6 160 Policy Management 8.4 18 8.8(won by 0.4) 174 On-premise identity repositories supported 9.1(won by 0.4) 20 8.7 159 Ease of Connecting Applications 8.3 16 8.7(won by 0.4) 165 Functionality SSO Feature Not Available 9.1(won by default) 179 Multi-Factor Authentication Feature Not Available 9.2(won by default) 183 Supports Required Authentication systems Feature Not Available 9.0(won by default) 162 Additional Functionality Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Profile Change Approvals Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Payment Processing Not enough data Not enough data Profile Visibility Controls Not enough data Not enough data Profile Templates Not enough data Not enough data Layout & Design Not enough data Not enough data Customer Portal Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign-On (SSO)[Hide 56 FeaturesShow 56 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.9 273 Additional Functionality Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Employee Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Options Authentication User experience Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 238 Supports Required Authentication systems Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 206 Multi-Factor Authentication Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 225 Supports Required Authentication Methods/Protocols Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 209 Federation/SAML support (idp) Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 178 Federation/SAML support (sp) Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 165 Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Access Control Types Endpoint access Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 202 Local Access Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 196 Remote Access Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 198 Partner Access Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 173 Supports BYOD users Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 172 Administration Ease of installation on server Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 195 Password Policy Enforcement Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 204 Administration Console Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 219 Ease of connecting applications Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 215 Self Service Password Administration Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 200 Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Platform Multiple Operating system support Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 177 Multi-Domain Support Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 174 Cross Browser support Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 192 Fail over protection Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 169 Reporting Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 188 Auditing Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 187 Third Party Web Services support Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 166 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)[Hide 60 FeaturesShow 60 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.5 213 Authentication type SMS-Based Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 159 Voice-Based Telephony Not enough data 7.4(won by default) 140 Email-Based Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 154 Hardware Token-Based Not enough data 7.9(won by default) 139 Software Token Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 161 Biometric Factor Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 161 Mobile-Push Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 169 Risk-Based Authentication Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 150 Knowledge-Based Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Functionality Multi-Device Sync Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 169 Backup Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 165 Implementation Easy Setup Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 191 Mobile SDK Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 143 Web SDK Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 131 Additional Functionality Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access/Control Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Fraud Detection Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Member Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Push Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Access Control Not enough data Not enough data Email Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Knowledge Base Management Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Authentication Methods Not enough data Not enough data Privileged Access Management (PAM)[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 9.1 102 Administration Policy, User, and Role Management Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 89 Approval Workflows Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 83 Automated Provisioning Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 87 Bulk Changes Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 84 Centralized Management Not enough data 9.4(won by default) 90 Self-Service Access Requests Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 87 Configurable Workflow Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data User Session Management Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management Not enough data Not enough data Functionality Multi-Factor Authentication Not enough data 9.5(won by default) 87 Single Sign-On Not enough data 9.4(won by default) 90 BYOD support Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 77 Password Vault Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 82 Centralized management Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 87 Role-based security Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 88 Live notifications Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 85 Hide passwords Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 81 Temporary, time-limited privilege Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 81 Live session recording & playback Not enough data Feature Not Available Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Network Security Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Audit Logging Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 88 Activity Logging Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 88 Anomaly Detection Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 83 Reporting Audit log Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 85 Reporting Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 83 Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Application Access Control Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data PCI Compliance Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data User Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Device Auto Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Network Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Passwordless Authentication[Hide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.6 120 Functionality FIDO2-compliant Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 86 Works with hardware security keys Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 93 Multiple authentication methods Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 113 Offline or no-phone solution Not enough data 7.6(won by default) 100 Identity and Access Management (IAM)[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 9.1 324 Functionality User provisioning Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 246 Password manager Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 198 Single Sign-on Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 271 Enforces policies Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 268 Authentication Not enough data 9.4(won by default) 262 Multi-factor authentication Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 267 Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Type On-premises solution Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 208 Cloud-solution Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 243 Reporting Activity Tracking Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 213 Reporting Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 222 Access & Permission Change Reporting Not enough data 9.7(won by default) 12 Compliance & Audit Trail Export Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 16 Ad hoc Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM) Adaptive & Contextual Access Control Not enough data 9.4(won by default) 36 Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM) Identity Lifecycle Management Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 27 Self‑Service Account Management Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 12 Member Accounts Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM) AI‑Driven Access Anomaly Detection Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 14 Automated Policy Tuning Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 9 Predictive Role Recommendations Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 8 Additional Functionality Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data User Defined Attributes Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data ServiceNow Store Apps[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.3 5 Not enough data ServiceNow Apps Value 8.3(won by default) 5 Not enough data ServiceNow Integration Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Multi-step Planning Not enough data Not enough data Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Show 1 feature category with incomplete data Identity Management[Hide 44 FeaturesShow 44 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Fraud Detection Not enough data Not enough data PCI Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Privileged Account Management Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Member Accounts Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Self-Service Access Request Not enough data Not enough data User Provisioning Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Unified Directory Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Certification Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![ManageEngine ADManager Plus](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f1e00e3e90217e7ea564e3f8d4641b04/manageengine-admanager-plus.svg "ManageEngine ADManager Plus")](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-admanager-plus/reviews) ManageEngine ADManager Plus Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 4.8% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 58.7% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 36.5% [![Microsoft Entra ID](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-entra-id.svg "Microsoft Entra ID")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) Microsoft Entra ID Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 23.0% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 40.1% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 36.9% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4.8% 23.0% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 58.7% 40.1% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 36.5% 36.9% Reviewers' Industry [![ManageEngine ADManager Plus](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f1e00e3e90217e7ea564e3f8d4641b04/manageengine-admanager-plus.svg "ManageEngine ADManager Plus")](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-admanager-plus/reviews) ManageEngine ADManager Plus Banking 7.8% Manufacturing 5.8% Government Administration 5.8% Insurance 5.8% Computer & Network Security 4.9% Other 69.9% [![Microsoft Entra ID](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-entra-id.svg "Microsoft Entra ID")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) Microsoft Entra ID Information Technology and Services 26.3% Computer Software 9.5% Computer & Network Security 6.4% Financial Services 4.5% Hospital & Health Care 2.9% Other 50.4% FAQs ## ManageEngine ADManager Plus vs Microsoft Entra ID FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 14, 2026 ### What is the difference between Microsoft Entra ID vs ManageEngine ADManager Plus? Microsoft Entra ID stands out for its deep integration with the Microsoft ecosystem and advanced security features, while ManageEngine ADManager Plus is favored for its automation and reporting capabilities in Active Directory environments. | [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) | [ManageEngine ADManager Plus](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-admanager-plus/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.5/5 (912 reviews) | 4.5/5 (102 reviews) | | Mid-Market | Mid-Market | | 8.6 | 8.9 | | 8.7 | 8.8 | | Security (122 all-time mentions) | Automation (recent reviews) | ### How do the pricing models of Microsoft Entra ID and ManageEngine ADManager Plus compare? ManageEngine ADManager Plus is rated slightly higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Microsoft Entra ID. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** In recent reviews, many cite high licensing costs for advanced features and note that important security capabilities are locked behind premium tiers. - **ManageEngine ADManager Plus:** Reviewers consistently highlight its affordable pricing and strong value, especially for small and mid-sized organizations. - **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers mention switching to ADManager Plus for its cost-effectiveness and automation capabilities, particularly when seeking to reduce manual Active Directory administration costs. ### What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Entra ID and ManageEngine ADManager Plus? The top 3 alternatives to Microsoft Entra ID and ManageEngine ADManager Plus are JumpCloud, CyberArk Workforce Identity, and OneLogin. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) | 4.5/5 (912 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers cite high licensing costs for advanced features | Security (122 all-time mentions) | | [ManageEngine ADManager Plus](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-admanager-plus/reviews) | 4.5/5 (102 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers highlight affordable pricing and strong value | Automation (recent reviews) | | [JumpCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/jumpcloud/reviews) | 4.5/5 (4064 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — | | [CyberArk Workforce Identity](https://www.g2.com/products/cyberark-workforce-identity/reviews) | 4.5/5 (130 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — | | [OneLogin](https://www.g2.com/products/onelogin/reviews) | 4.4/5 (292 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — | ### Which Identity and Access Management (IAM) features should I prioritize when comparing Microsoft Entra ID and ManageEngine ADManager Plus? Buyers should prioritize Security, Automation, Reporting, Integration, and Ease of Use when comparing Microsoft Entra ID and ManageEngine ADManager Plus. - **Security:** Microsoft Entra ID is cited in 122 all-time reviews for security, with advanced features like Multi-Factor Authentication and Conditional Access; ManageEngine ADManager Plus is less frequently cited for security in recent reviews. - **Automation:** ManageEngine ADManager Plus is highlighted for automation in recent reviews, with automation mentioned as a key strength. - **Reporting:** Reporting is a focus feature for both products, with ManageEngine ADManager Plus frequently praised for its robust reporting capabilities in recent reviews. - **Integration:** Microsoft Entra ID is mentioned in 80 all-time reviews for integrations, especially with Microsoft 365 and Okta; ManageEngine ADManager Plus is noted for integration with ServiceDesk Plus and Microsoft 365 in recent reviews. - **Ease of Use:** Microsoft Entra ID has 129 all-time mentions for ease of use, while ManageEngine ADManager Plus is also cited for its intuitive interface in recent reviews. ### What are the pros and cons of Microsoft Entra ID vs ManageEngine ADManager Plus? Microsoft Entra ID's headline strength is security and integration within the Microsoft ecosystem, while ManageEngine ADManager Plus excels in automation and reporting for Active Directory management. - **Microsoft Entra ID strengths:** Security (122 all-time mentions), Single Sign-On (90), Identity Management (89), Integrations (80), MFA (61), Ease of Use (129). - **Microsoft Entra ID trade-offs:** Complexity (56 all-time mentions), Expensive (53), licensing confusion, and fragmented advanced features across tiers. - **ManageEngine ADManager Plus strengths:** Automation (recent reviews), reporting, ease of use, efficiency, and strong value for Active Directory administration. - **ManageEngine ADManager Plus trade-offs:** Interface complexity, limited reporting customization, occasional performance issues, and learning curve for advanced features. ### Is Microsoft Entra ID or ManageEngine ADManager Plus better for small businesses? ManageEngine ADManager Plus is the better fit for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its affordability and ease of use for smaller organizations. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note a steep learning curve and higher costs, which can be challenging for small businesses. - **ManageEngine ADManager Plus:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; recent reviews from small organizations praise its affordable pricing, intuitive interface, and suitability for smaller IT teams. ### Which Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform has better integrations? Microsoft Entra ID is favored for integrations, with a broader range of reviewer-cited integrations and higher all-time mention counts. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** Integrates with Microsoft 365 (41 all-time mentions) and Okta (6 all-time mentions), with 80 all-time reviews citing integrations overall. - **ManageEngine ADManager Plus:** Integrates with ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus and Microsoft 365, with recent reviews highlighting these connections. ### How do Microsoft Entra ID and ManageEngine ADManager Plus compare on customer support? Microsoft Entra ID and ManageEngine ADManager Plus are rated at parity for Quality of Support, with scores of 8.7 and 8.8 respectively, which is below the materiality threshold for a meaningful difference. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive but note occasional challenges with complex issues and additional costs for premium support tiers. - **ManageEngine ADManager Plus:** Reviewers consistently praise the support team for being quick to respond and helpful, with several citing positive experiences during onboarding and troubleshooting. ### Which is easier to implement, Microsoft Entra ID or ManageEngine ADManager Plus? ManageEngine ADManager Plus scores slightly higher on Ease of Setup (8.9 vs 8.6), but both products are rated closely, indicating near parity in implementation experience. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** Reviewers note that initial setup can be complex, especially for advanced features, but many find it straightforward once familiar with the Microsoft ecosystem. - **ManageEngine ADManager Plus:** Reviewers highlight easy initial setup, especially for core features, and praise onboarding support, though some mention complexity in advanced configurations. ### Which product has better Reporting? ManageEngine ADManager Plus is favored for Reporting, with reviewers consistently citing its robust reporting capabilities and ease of generating audit-ready reports. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** Reporting is mentioned as a valuable feature in recent reviews, but some reviewers note limited granularity and complexity in extracting custom reports. - **ManageEngine ADManager Plus:** Reporting is a headline strength in recent reviews, with reviewers praising its comprehensive, customizable reports and time-saving audit features. 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