--- 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 $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-directory/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Microsoft Entra ID](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Microsoft Entra ID") Microsoft Entra ID 4.5/5(912) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) [ ![Okta](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Okta") Okta 4.5/5(1,366) ](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) [ ![JumpCloud](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "JumpCloud") JumpCloud 4.5/5(4,062) ](https://www.g2.com/products/jumpcloud/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-directory/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 13 real user reviews. Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Verified User in Marketing and Advertising](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Marketing and Advertising") UM Verified User in Marketing and Advertising Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/25/2022 "Apache Directory is something that we can rely on." 5/5 What do you like best about Apache Directory? Apache Directory Studio is a complete reliable platform. I wasn't sure in the initial part of the training and I have confusion over almost everything. However, later on, I got to know we can resolve and do lots of things with this tool/software which will make our working life easier to process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apache Directory? I'm still not sure about the dislike. This can be that we can make this software easier and better UX-wise. I would say graphics can be more interesting so people can use in a better way! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Apache Directory: None Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apache Directory solving and how is that benefiting you? We are still learning this platform and we are in the middle of the process. So I can't much tell about the benefits of this software. However, it's really helpful to organize. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 5/31/2022 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Computer Software](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer Software") UC Verified User in Computer Software Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/6/2019 "Apache Directory reviews" 5/5 What do you like best about Apache Directory? Apache is very easy to use and extendable server.Triggers and queues efficient and effective.Complete directory tooling platform Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apache Directory? There is nothing i dislike about this product,one thing is such that it can have issue related to security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Apache Directory: I trust this software 100 percent.If you use once you will like this Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apache Directory solving and how is that benefiting you? i am using Apache directory tool with LDAP server through which i am able to stored procedures, queue Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Danny M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Danny M.") DM Danny M. Insurance Agent Insurance Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/24/2019 "Highly Recommend Apache" 5/5 What do you like best about Apache Directory? Easy to use - simplified platform - very dynamic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apache Directory? There is very little that I dislike about the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Apache Directory: No recommendations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apache Directory solving and how is that benefiting you? Apache has streamlined my work - maximized efficiencies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Computer Software](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer Software") AC Verified User in Computer Software Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6/4/2019 "Best Open Source LDAP" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Apache Directory? Its ease of use and included Directory Studio Client makes it one of the best Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apache Directory? Its a simplistic software and missing some fancy features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Apache Directory: Its a great Open Source Ldap Solution. May not be the best for Big Enterprise wide implementation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apache Directory solving and how is that benefiting you? Using it as Open Source Ldap solution and browsing client. 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. [ Ask about Apache Directory ](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-directory/discussions/new) GU Guest User What is Apache Directory used for? 0 Upvotes 0 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-apache-directory-used-for) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-directory/discuss) ##### Pricing Pricing details for this product isn’t currently available. Visit the vendor’s website to learn more. 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