# Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak) Reviews **Vendor:** Netwrix **Category:** [Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-device-management-mdm) **Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 39 ## About Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak) PolicyPak, now part of Netwrix, is a modern desktop management platform for the "anywhere" workforce. PolicyPak provides a powerful policy creation, management, and deployment framework that extends the policy management, security, automation, and reporting capabilities found within Windows Active Directory, Unified Endpoint Management Solutions, MDM providers, virtualization platforms, and cloud services. PolicyPak comes with Paks, each with its own set of customizable policies that enable IT and teams to solve today's most-significant desktop management challenges like remote work, Windows 10 management, GPO sprawl, ransomware, Group Policy management, and more. PolicyPak lowers IT costs, increases security, improves compliance, reduces GPOs, and puts the IT admin back in charge. PolicyPak has hundreds of customers, over a million deployed seats, is an Inc. 5000 recognized company, and a G2 Crowd High Performer. For more information, visit www.PolicyPak.com or follow us on Twitter @policypak. ## Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak) Reviews ### 1. Simplified Privilege Management with Robust Controls **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** David K. | IT Manager, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 29, 2026 **What do you like best about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** I really like how simple Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager is. It does one thing very well without needing complex configurations. I appreciate the fine-grain controls that let us choose what users can escalate. The logging function is another feature I value because it allows us to verify user actions. Overall, the ease of setting it up was appreciated. **What do you dislike about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** Its integrations with Microsoft Entra to allow for automation of removing and entering users into the policy pack escalation group. **What problems is Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak) solving and how is that benefiting you?** Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager allows end users to escalate privileges without IT support, essential for users who are offline or working after hours. This enables them to run elevated commands and install software to better service our clients. ### 2. PolicyPak is the way to enable full management of endpoints that are Azure AD joined. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Daniel V. | Lead End User Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 12, 2022 **What do you like best about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** It allows you have all GPO settings, ADMX etc applied to windows endpoints that are Azure AD joined. This helps eliminate the need to use Hybrid Azure AD. Without this our endpoints would not pass our security standards. **What do you dislike about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** Nothing to dislike. I have not run into a problem with PolicPak. There helpdesk is always available to help you solve any problem you may encounter. PolicyPak cloud I would like to see it meet stricker security standards. **Recommendations to others considering Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak):** PolicyPak allows you to convert GPO settings that can be exported and depolyed via MSI installers to your endpoints that are Azure AD joined only. This helps fill in the missing gaps currenlty with Microsoft Endpoint Manager. **What problems is Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak) solving and how is that benefiting you?** Applications that are created to run under a users context, we use least priliveaged manager to block these types of applications. We can easliy run powershell scirpts, ADMX templates with ease. ### 3. It's like having an extra team member working 24/7 **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Nick H. | S, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 09, 2021 **What do you like best about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** I don't know how it works, but it works! one of the most straightforward tools to set up and deploy and it starts working instantly! You do not need to be a Group Policy expert to get up and running with deploying policies, so it's also easier to bring in other IT professionals to share the management load without digging through the jungle that is Group Policy settings. The Least Privilege manager Pak is a security professional's dream come true, being able to lock down administrative rights but still allow the user to install and run already safe and proven applications. The Browser Router Pak is a devilishly easy way to avoid end-user frustration and reduce phone calls to support just to tell them "use a different browser." I could go on and on, but the Paks sell themselves with their name and what they do, they allow a full product free 30 day trial, so there is no reason to give them a try. **What do you dislike about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** The cost can start to climb if you have a lot of VDI pools you want to manage as you have to license every computer in your selected OUs. I think they could accomplish the same thing with a block or tiered pricing as the hard part to sell to the budget committee is the "per end device" pricing can feel like it has no upper limit on how much it can cost. **What problems is Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak) solving and how is that benefiting you?** Compliance confidence is much higher, as is our workstation security, instantly locking down potential threat vectors before they happen and controlling privilege creep is huge. ### 4. Excellent product for managing office and remote computers. Documentation, support are great too! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Aleksandr C. | IS Director, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 02, 2021 **What do you like best about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** We are using PolicyPak Cloud to manage both office and remote workstations. My favorite features are "Least Priviledge Manager" that allowed us to completely eliminate users' admin rights at workstations, and "Remote Work Delivery Manager" for distributing files to remote workers. We're also using "Administrative Templates Manager" and "Preferences" to push necessary settings to remote workstations. Documentation is very well written and very detailed, including a lot of videos. Support often responds within minutes after I post a question! **What do you dislike about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** Sometimes it is still necessary to create a GPO and then import it into PolicPak Cloud, but most of the configuration can now be done right in the cloud. **What problems is Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak) solving and how is that benefiting you?** With PolicyPak Cloud we were able to quickly deploy more than 50 mobile devices to remote workers and support them with very limited staff. It also allowed us to eliminate users' admin rights at workstations. ### 5. Great for Configuring and Controlling your Windows Environment! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Jeremy S. | Network Administrator, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 16, 2019 **What do you like best about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** The ability to easily push users to use certain browsers with certain web sites with Browser Router. That is the best thing but this has so much to offer it is hard to list everything I like. The other nice thing is it ties so nicely in with your Active Directory Group Policy environment that you don't even need a server to deploy it. Also the upgrades after testing are so simple that you put the new setup file in a folder on the network and the Client Side Extension takes care of updating itself. **What do you dislike about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** Not having more time to spend on the product to get it's full potential. PolicyPak can do so much that they have to have a boot camp in order to teach it all! There was one issue we had with Firefox, ForcePoint and PolicyPak the issue resolved itself so not sure what to say about that. **Recommendations to others considering Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak):** if you have it, spend the time and go to the bootcamp and take all the training from PolicyPak it is worth the time and most of the training is free! It is better to work as a team to get this implimented. **What problems is Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak) solving and how is that benefiting you?** Being able to push a user to use a certain browser with certain websites. I can control software a lot easier then the default Microsoft Group Policy and you can control a LOT more software and even create your own software control Group Policy Object. ### 6. PolicyPak is group policy on steroids **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Construction | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 23, 2021 **What do you like best about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** We use PolicyPak cloud which allows the ability to add, update or modify group policy whether computers are on domain are off roaming the internet. **What do you dislike about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** Group policy is complicated so while the tool enhances the delivery of group policy it still requires testing and sometimes testing some very technical configurations. **What problems is Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak) solving and how is that benefiting you?** Pre covid we had 20% of our computers roaming, off-domain, with no way to add, change or modify group policy, post covid that increased to 30% to 40% of our PC's we know can manage all group policies regardless of the PC's location. ### 7. Best Group Policy and Windows management software available **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Wholesale | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 21, 2021 **What do you like best about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** PolicyPak allows us to keep a uniform look across our windows 10 devices and a consistent policy for almost every application we use. Going a step further, we can now set windows apps that are allowed or disallowed to ensure that no users are installing apps that our department does not approve. Least Privilege Manager has been a cornerstone in our security policies. We have removed all local admin permissions and still allow programs to run that require elevation. In a smaller shop, Policy Pak has saved us countless hours in setup and management with how easy the policies are to create and maintain. This is a must for anyone looking to tighten security and enhance uniformity across your network. **What do you dislike about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** License renewals can be cumbersome at times. However, they have been working to improve this lately with a new universal format. **What problems is Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak) solving and how is that benefiting you?** It allows us to keep a uniform set of policies across our enterprise and secure desktops and browsers effortlessly and quickly. ### 8. Great endpoint management software that will help you be more efficient! **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 28, 2022 **What do you like best about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** This is a great software that is not talked about enough. It will help you manage your endpoint in a much more efficient and compliant way. Highly recommended. **What do you dislike about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** Have not found any problem so far after using it for more than 1 year **Recommendations to others considering Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak):** You should do a demo for sure. **What problems is Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak) solving and how is that benefiting you?** elevating users to install certain software without requiring manual help. ### 9. Recommend **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 30, 2021 **What do you like best about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** Least Privilige, Software Whitelisting, USB whitelisting **What do you dislike about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** USB Whitelisting needs some work to make it a little easier to use **Recommendations to others considering Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak):** Just try it **What problems is Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak) solving and how is that benefiting you?** Administrator rights ### 10. PolicyPak is the way to enable full management of endpoint in Azure AD. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Daniel V. | Manager of End User Systems, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 30, 2021 **What do you like best about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** PolicyPak allowed our orignation to go Azure Ad joined and not have to use Hybrid AD joined. We used PolicyPak to convert any GPO's that were not in Microsoft Endpoint Manager. **What do you dislike about Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak)?** Nothing to dislike it has worked well for us. **What problems is Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak) solving and how is that benefiting you?** We have been able to convert almost any GPO setting. We have leveraged least priliveged manager which has futher helped lock down our endpoints. ## Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak) Discussions - [What is PolicyPak used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-policypak-used-for) - [What does PolicyPak do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-policypak-do) - [What is PolicyPak browser router?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-policypak-browser-router) - [What is PolicyPak client side extension?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-policypak-client-side-extension) - [What is PolicyPak?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-policypak) - [View Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak) pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/netwrix-endpoint-policy-manager-formerly-policypak/reviews/netwrix-endpoint-policy-manager-formerly-policypak-review-3529642?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-05-23+22%3A50%3A02+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=fd42816e-474a-4a72-8654-ad61e08755c2&secure%5Btoken%5D=da19a1ee7ed3d99acd6274ab65260e04ad94479639699a84810ab5c39ef8f995&format=llm_user) ## Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak) Features **Generative AI** - AI Text Summarization **Agentic AI - Mobile Application Management** - Autonomous Task Execution - Multi-step Planning - Cross-system Integration - Adaptive Learning - Natural Language Interaction - Proactive Assistance - Decision Making **System Control** - Device Control - Web Control - Application Control - Asset Management - System Isolation **Platform - Mobile Device Management (MDM)** - Regulation Compliant **Vulnerability Prevention** - Endpoint Intelligence - Firewall - Malware Detection **Operating System** - Multi-Systems Support - Apple Support - Android Support **Security Management** - Incident Reports - Security Validation - Compliance **Management** - Applicatons Management - Applications Consolidation - Whitelist - Blacklist - Usage Information **Security** - Remote Wipe - Security **Agentic AI - Mobile Device Management (MDM)** - Autonomous Task Execution - Multi-step Planning - Cross-system Integration - Adaptive Learning - Natural Language Interaction - Proactive Assistance - Decision Making ## Top Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (formerly PolicyPak) Alternatives - [Jamf](https://www.g2.com/products/jamf/reviews) - 4.7/5.0 (2,053 reviews) - [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) - 4.7/5.0 (4,263 reviews) - [AirDroid Business](https://www.g2.com/products/airdroid-business/reviews) - 4.9/5.0 (403 reviews)