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Head-to-head · Active Directory Management Software

Blazam vs ManageEngine ADAudit Plus

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
6 checks side by side

Higher score Blazam #6 in Active Directory Management Software 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Blazam

ManageEngine ADAudit Plus #7 in Active Directory Management Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit ManageEngine

Blazam leads on 0 checks, ManageEngine ADAudit Plus on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreBlazam · 8.1/10
Free planboth
Free trialonly ManageEngine ADAudit Plus
Most featuresBlazam · 5 of 5

Blazam scores higher on our rubric for active directory management software: 8.1 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Blazam is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing broad AD control. ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is the better fit for AD auditing and compliance monitoring.

Blazam fits best
Budget-conscious teams needing broad AD control
ManageEngine ADAudit Plus fits best
AD auditing and compliance monitoring

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Feature	Blazam 8.1/10 Visit ↗	ManageEngine ADAudit Plus 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.1	7.9
Ranking	#6 in Active Directory Management Software	#7 in Active Directory Management Software
Best for	Budget-conscious teams needing broad AD control	AD auditing and compliance monitoring
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$595/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, Linux	Web, Windows
Support	Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance	2FA	ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations	2 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Blazam 5/5 · ManageEngine ADAudit Plus 0/5
Delegated administration	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
AD auditing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Lifecycle automation	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Reporting	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Password self-service	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	On_premises	On_premises
Our review
Pros	Covers users, groups, computers, printers, OUs, and recycle-bin access Combines delegated permissions, automation, auditing, and reporting Provides REST API, webhooks, and browser notifications	200+ preconfigured reports cover AD, files, and compliance needs. Real-time alerts track critical Active Directory and file changes. SIEM and ITSM integrations support established operational workflows.
Cons	On-premises deployment requires a Windows or Linux host Linux support is identified as beta Integration options center on REST API and webhooks	It is primarily an auditing product, not a full administration suite. File integrity monitoring is an add-on for Windows servers and workstations. Some real-time file-server collection requires a client-side agent.
Our verdict	Blazam is a free, open-source web application for managing legacy Microsoft Active Directory. It is aimed at administrators and delegated staff who need browser-based control over users, groups, organizational units, computers, and… Read the review →	ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is an on-premises auditing and monitoring platform for organizations managing Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Windows servers, workstations, file servers, and supported NAS devices. It tracks directory,… Read the review →

BlazamActive Directory Management Software 8.1Free plan
ManageEngine ADAudit PlusActive Directory Management Software 7.9Free plan · 30-day trial

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Strengths and trade-offs

Blazam — where it wins
- Covers users, groups, computers, printers, OUs, and recycle-bin access
- Combines delegated permissions, automation, auditing, and reporting
- Provides REST API, webhooks, and browser notifications
Where it doesn't
- On-premises deployment requires a Windows or Linux host
- Linux support is identified as beta
- Integration options center on REST API and webhooks
ManageEngine ADAudit Plus — where it wins
- 200+ preconfigured reports cover AD, files, and compliance needs.
- Real-time alerts track critical Active Directory and file changes.
- SIEM and ITSM integrations support established operational workflows.
Where it doesn't
- It is primarily an auditing product, not a full administration suite.
- File integrity monitoring is an add-on for Windows servers and workstations.
- Some real-time file-server collection requires a client-side agent.

Blazam8.1/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source option for broad Active Directory administration on Windows or Linux.
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ManageEngine ADAudit Plus7.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A broad AD auditing platform with strong compliance coverage and a free plan.
Visit ManageEngine Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update