--- title: Managed Microsoft AD Reviews meta\_title: 'Managed Microsoft AD Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 29 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Managed Microsoft AD works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.4 review\_count: 29 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: Identity Management url: https://www.g2.com/categories/identity-management --- # Managed Microsoft AD Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by Managed Microsoft AD but has limited features. Are you part of the Managed Microsoft AD team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! Use a highly available, hardened service running actual Microsoft¬Æ Active Directory (AD). * * * Seller [Google](https://www.g2.com/sellers/google) Discussions [Managed Microsoft AD Community](https://www.g2.com/products/managed-microsoft-ad/discuss) Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Rina Basholli Show More ## 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) [ ![JumpCloud](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "JumpCloud") JumpCloud 4.5/5(4,063) ](https://www.g2.com/products/jumpcloud/reviews) [ ![Okta](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Okta") Okta 4.5/5(1,366) ](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/managed-microsoft-ad/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 29 real user reviews. [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Kelsey N.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kelsey N.") KN Kelsey N. Teacher Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 12/20/2022 "Google Cloud Services have provided me with a more organized and efficient way of organizing." 5/5 What do you like best about Managed Microsoft AD? What is most helpful about this Google cloud tool is that I know my information is being safely stored, and I can easily access it from anywhere. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Managed Microsoft AD? What is least helpful about the Google Cloud Managed Service is that there is a complex transition when switching from that specific platform to another vendor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Managed Microsoft AD solving and how is that benefiting you? This service facilitates easier collaboration, it is highly flexible,and frequently updated so I do not have to worry about bugs or viruses. 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") CI Verified User in Information Technology and Services Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 12/6/2022 "Managed Microsoft AD on Google Cloud - Best of both worlds!" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Managed Microsoft AD? Microsoft Azure Directory is one of the best solutions for authentication services! Its seamless integration with Google cloud opens up many possibilities for using various services on Google cloud. It's a match made in heaven! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Managed Microsoft AD? So far, haven't faced any show-stopper kind of issues with using Microsoft AD on google cloud. If all the steps mentioned in the configuration set up followed properly , it works like a charm. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Managed Microsoft AD solving and how is that benefiting you? The following key challenges were addressed successfully by Google Cloud Managed Service for Microsoft Active Directory - 1. Reduced manual maintenance tasks drastically 2. Supports varied forest design models 3. A delegated admin account that helped seggregate roles and responsibilities in managing AD on google cloud 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") II Verified User in Information Technology and Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 12/30/2022 "Google Cloud Managed Service for AD" 4/5 What do you like best about Managed Microsoft AD? Easy to deploy and access the services if you are new to Microsoft Active directory. The traditional way of installation and configuration would be really challenging and the person should know the product very well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Managed Microsoft AD? We might not be able to validate the configuration which comes as default, and this might be a little bit challenging activity for the traditional Microsoft Active directory admins. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Managed Microsoft AD solving and how is that benefiting you? The person who wants to install and configure the Microsoft Active directory with default settings/configurations will not take much effort and doesn't need complete product knowledge, Google does it for you :) 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") UC Verified User in Computer Software Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/30/2023 "Great and easy to manage" 4/5 What do you like best about Managed Microsoft AD? It is easy to manage, store data, connect with Microsoft Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Managed Microsoft AD? Some actions operate in silos and are distributed Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Managed Microsoft AD solving and how is that benefiting you? Managing cloud directories Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Individual & Family Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Individual & Family Services") UI Verified User in Individual & Family Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/2/2023 "Microsoft AD" 5/5 What do you like best about Managed Microsoft AD? IAM Integration with Databricks Multiple services Data integration Memory management Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Managed Microsoft AD? I dont dislike anything about Microsoft AD Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Managed Microsoft AD solving and how is that benefiting you? Data Management Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Gary T.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gary T.") GT Gary T. Cloud Architect Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/22/2022 "Extending the AD forest to Google Cloud" 4/5 What do you like best about Managed Microsoft AD? We reduced the Active Directory management overhead by using GCP managed service for AD, but also maintained the same functions as our on-prem AD. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Managed Microsoft AD? The limitations of configuring the permission delegation to custom OUs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Managed Microsoft AD solving and how is that benefiting you? It extended the Active Directory functions from on-prem DC to Google Cloud without worrying about server management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Amanda C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Amanda C.") AC Amanda C. Director of First Impressions Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/22/2022 "Great Cloud Service" 4/5 What do you like best about Managed Microsoft AD? The ease of use and ability to have multiple users so we never lose anything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Managed Microsoft AD? There really isn't anything I dislike about this solution Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Managed Microsoft AD solving and how is that benefiting you? It creates an easy storage for our directory 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 Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 12/20/2022 "Google does it again. Google Cloud Managed Service for Microsoft AD is so easy to use." 5/5 What do you like best about Managed Microsoft AD? I like that it's in the cloud! The service is created and maintained in the cloud. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Managed Microsoft AD? I like everything about it. Keeps my worries down since I don't have to host anything. Also reduces costs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Managed Microsoft AD solving and how is that benefiting you? Keeps costs down since they are hosting. They maintain servers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Consumer Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Consumer Services") CC Verified User in Consumer Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/20/2022 "Great reliable service" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Managed Microsoft AD? Google cloud managed service for Microsoft Active Directory is very convenient, easy to use and reliable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Managed Microsoft AD? The downside is the functionality of the program, takes some time to familiarize yourself with the system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Managed Microsoft AD solving and how is that benefiting you? Allowing for easy access and navigation, it definitely benefits accessibility Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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