--- title: Apache Directory Reviews meta\_title: 'Apache Directory Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 13 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Apache Directory works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 3.8 review\_count: 13 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: Identity Management url: https://www.g2.com/categories/identity-management --- # Apache Directory Reviews & Product Details The Apache Directory Project provides directory solutions entirely written in Java. These include a directory server, which has been certified as LDAP v3 compliant by the Open Group (ApacheDS), and Eclipse-based directory tools (Apache Directory Studio). * * * Seller [The Apache Software Foundation](https://www.g2.com/sellers/the-apache-software-foundation) Discussions [Apache Directory Community](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-directory/discuss) Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-directory/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Microsoft Entra ID](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Microsoft Entra ID") Microsoft Entra ID 4.5/5(912) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) [ ![Okta](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Okta") Okta 4.5/5(1,366) ](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) [ ![JumpCloud](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "JumpCloud") JumpCloud 4.5/5(4,063) ](https://www.g2.com/products/jumpcloud/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-directory/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 13 real user reviews. Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Muhammad S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Muhammad S.") MS Muhammad S. Operations Manager Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/4/2020 "Strongly Recommended Apache Directory - Excellent Directory Tool" 4/5 What do you like best about Apache Directory? Easy to use, attractive user interface, dynamic, and extendable server, triggers and queues very efficient and effective, highly secured LDAP connection, browsers compatibility, simply all in one directory solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apache Directory? There is almost perfect working in all aspects and it never shows any issues, some minor issues includes sometime difficulties to manage, lack of documentations, limited features availability, and some security concerns. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Apache Directory: It works great in Apache ecosystem, and I have fully trust on it and never dissatisfied with their performance, so you should give it a try and you would like it, highly recommended to all new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apache Directory solving and how is that benefiting you? Using it with LDAP server, that store procedures, queue etc. and it has make our business more effective through proper streamline, and we are utilizing all resources and overall maximum efficiencies in all aspects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Abhishek S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Abhishek S.") AS Abhishek S. Corporate Consultant Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/29/2020 "Good way to manage, setup & bring together directories" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Apache Directory? First & foremost management of directories has become easier. Also it integrates LADP Systems. Easy to use & efficient as well Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apache Directory? Can get difficult at times to manage therefore it needs to be more user friendly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apache Directory solving and how is that benefiting you? Mainly managing the directories in effective & efficient manner, LDAP connections management has becoming swifter Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Construction](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Construction") IC Verified User in Construction Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/5/2019 "Provides Directory Server Solution" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Apache Directory? It's released under Apache license. It supports a form of Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) to talk with the directory service database. The simplified process is to created a connection to send request to LDAP server, binded the connection between client and server application, searched the operation to get the response from the server, unbinded the created connection and finally, closing the connection. By using client application, we were also able to manage users and groups. It's open source software and available for most of all operating systems with its unique installer package. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apache Directory? I do not have a dislike for the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apache Directory solving and how is that benefiting you? We were use this method for one of our in-house web application project to created an API. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Information Technology and Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Technology and Services") UI Verified User in Information Technology and Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/29/2019 "Apache Directory Studio " 3.5/5 What do you like best about Apache Directory? Apache Directory Studio is a complete directory tooling platform intended to be used with any LDAP server however it is particularly designed for use with ApacheDS Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apache Directory? One of the prominent features of Apache is its ability to modify its configuration. This, however, can cause a serious threat to the security, if not dealt properly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Apache Directory: Yes I do Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apache Directory solving and how is that benefiting you? The source code of Apache is available for free to anyone and no license is required.It can be modified to adjust the code and also to fix errors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Information Technology and Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Technology and Services") UI Verified User in Information Technology and Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/25/2019 "LDAP made easy" 4/5 What do you like best about Apache Directory? secured LDAP connections, browsing compatibility and ease of managing user groups Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apache Directory? application being relatively new provides scope for improvement on browser and potentially more robust plugins Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Apache Directory: developers planning to use this may end up missing solid tooling capabilities. enriched UI and eclipse based plugins improve usability Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apache Directory solving and how is that benefiting you? strong encryption methods provided with Apache DS helps towards securing user passwords and makes internal applications compliant Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about Apache Directory? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. 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