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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $595.00 1 Domain Per Year
No pricing available
ManageEngine ADManager Plus
Star Rating
(76)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $595.00 1 Domain Per Year
Browse all 2 pricing plansOpenText NetIQ Identity Manager
Star Rating
(15)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OpenText NetIQ Identity ManagerSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager has a robust role management feature, scoring 8.9, which matches the performance of ManageEngine ADManager Plus. However, reviewers mention that ADManager Plus excels in user maintenance with a higher score of 9.1 for bulk changes, indicating a more efficient process for managing multiple user accounts.
- Reviewers mention that the ease of use is a significant differentiator, with ManageEngine ADManager Plus scoring 9.3 compared to OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager's 6.4. This suggests that users find ADManager Plus more intuitive and user-friendly, which can lead to quicker onboarding and less training time.
- G2 users highlight the automated provisioning capabilities of both products, with OpenText scoring 8.6 and ManageEngine slightly ahead at 8.5. However, users on G2 report that ManageEngine ADManager Plus offers a more seamless experience in connecting applications, scoring 8.9 compared to OpenText's 8.5.
- Users say that the quality of support is comparable, with OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager scoring 8.5 and ManageEngine ADManager Plus at 8.7. However, reviewers mention that ADManager Plus has a more responsive support team, which can be crucial for businesses needing timely assistance.
- Reviewers mention that OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager has a strong compliance audit feature, scoring 8.9, which is essential for organizations needing to meet regulatory requirements. In contrast, ManageEngine ADManager Plus, while also effective, does not highlight this feature as prominently in user reviews.
- Users report that both products offer self-service password reset features, but ManageEngine ADManager Plus shines with a score of 8.5 compared to OpenText's 7.6. This indicates that users find ADManager Plus's self-service capabilities more effective, leading to reduced IT workload and improved user satisfaction.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ManageEngine ADManager Plus
Standard
Starting at $595.00
1 Domain Per Year
- AD Management, AD Reports, AD Delegation, MS Exchange Management
OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager
No pricing availableFree Trial
ManageEngine ADManager Plus
Free Trial is available
OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
63
8.8
12
Ease of Use
9.3
63
6.4
12
Ease of Setup
9.0
58
5.9
9
Ease of Admin
9.2
58
6.5
10
Quality of Support
8.7
63
8.5
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
57
7.9
7
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
63
6.1
12
Features by Category
User on/off Boarding
8.6
26
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Verified
7.3
8
|
Verified
8.5
32
|
Verified
8.0
11
|
Verified
8.9
42
|
Verified
8.9
9
|
Verified
8.6
38
|
Verified
8.2
10
|
Verified
9.2
39
|
Verified
8.2
10
|
Verified
8.5
23
|
Verified
8.1
7
|
Verified
User Maintenance
8.5
27
|
Verified
7.6
9
|
Verified
9.1
43
|
Verified
8.6
6
|
Verified
8.8
28
8.7
9
|
Verified
Governance
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.9
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
47
|
Verified
8.0
5
|
Verified
7.5
17
Not enough data
8.9
42
|
Verified
7.8
6
|
Verified
8.3
21
|
Verified
8.0
5
|
Verified
Access Control
8.9
20
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
15
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
ServiceNow Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ManageEngine ADManager Plus and OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager are categorized as User Provisioning and Governance Tools
Unique Categories
ManageEngine ADManager Plus is categorized as Cloud Directory Services and ServiceNow Store Apps
OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ManageEngine ADManager Plus
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OpenText NetIQ Identity Manager
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
Government Administration
8.0%
Financial Services
6.7%
Computer & Network Security
6.7%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Insurance
5.3%
Other
68.0%
Higher Education
23.1%
Marketing and Advertising
15.4%
Education Management
15.4%
Telecommunications
7.7%
Mining & Metals
7.7%
Other
30.8%
Discussions
What is Ad Manager tool?
1 Comment
JY
An Active Directory (AD) management and reporting solution that allows IT administrators and technicians to manage AD objects easily and generate instant...Read more
ManageEngine ADManager Plus has no more discussions with answers
What's New in Identity Manager in the last two years?
1 Comment
LB
1) Improved UI – Leverage a new user interface that provides better performance, more customization options (including branding), and a consistent user...Read more
How many out-of-the-box connectors does Identity Manager support for identity lifecycle tasks?
1 Comment
LB
Identity Manager leverages read-only (governance collection - "Collectors") and read-write (provisioning - "Drivers") for identity management operations. We...Read more
How configurable and flexible are the workflow capabilities to support a wide range of business processes?
1 Comment
LB
The workflow engine allows for the composition of processes and incorporates request/approval to initiate, approve, or orchestrate with Identity Manager...Read more
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