ManageEngine AD360 vs Ithicos Directory Manager

ManageEngine AD3609.1Visit Ithicos Directory Manager7.8Visit

Higher score ManageEngine AD360 #2 in Active Directory Management Software 9.1/10 60-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ManageEngine

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Ithicos Directory Manager #8 in Active Directory Management Software 7.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Ithicos

• ManageEngine AD360 fits best

  Large hybrid identity management programs

• Ithicos Directory Manager fits best

  Delegated user and group administration

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Side by side

Feature	ManageEngine AD360 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Ithicos Directory Manager 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	7.8
Ranking	#2 in Active Directory Management Software	#8 in Active Directory Management Software
Best for	Large hybrid identity management programs	Delegated user and group administration
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	60 days	30 days
Free trial length	60 days	30 days
Deployment	Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows	Web, Windows
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	100+ integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine AD360 5/5 · Ithicos Directory Manager 3/5
Delegated administration	✓	✓
AD auditing	✓	✓
Lifecycle automation	✓	✓
Reporting	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Password self-service	✓ (best)	—
Specs
Deployment	Hybrid	On_premises
Our review
Pros	Covers AD administration, lifecycle automation, auditing, and reporting Adds password self-service, MFA, SSO, workflows, and backup Integrates with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, HR, ITSM, and SIEM tools	Delegates user, password, account, group, and computer administration Adds validation, templates, soft deletion, exports, and audit logging Connects Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and IIS
Cons	Each listed component is priced at $595 per license The modular structure can become costly across multiple components Its broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller AD teams	No free plan is available Current purchase page does not show numeric prices Listed capabilities emphasize administration and auditing over reporting
Our verdict	ManageEngine AD360 is a modular identity and access management suite for organizations managing Windows Active Directory, Exchange Server, and Microsoft 365. It is designed for large hybrid identity programs that need administration,… Read the review →	Ithicos Directory Manager is an on-premises, web-based Active Directory administration tool for HR staff, department leads, help-desk personnel, and other authorized delegates. It supports controlled updates to user properties, password… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ManageEngine AD360 — where it wins

  • Covers AD administration, lifecycle automation, auditing, and reporting
  • Adds password self-service, MFA, SSO, workflows, and backup
  • Integrates with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, HR, ITSM, and SIEM tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Each listed component is priced at $595 per license
  • The modular structure can become costly across multiple components
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller AD teams

• Ithicos Directory Manager — where it wins

  • Delegates user, password, account, group, and computer administration
  • Adds validation, templates, soft deletion, exports, and audit logging
  • Connects Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and IIS

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Current purchase page does not show numeric prices
  • Listed capabilities emphasize administration and auditing over reporting

• ManageEngine AD3609.1/10 · 60-day trial

  A broad hybrid identity suite for organizations that need modular AD management and governance.

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• Ithicos Directory Manager7.8/10 · 30-day trial

  A focused on-premises tool for delegating Active Directory administration with audit controls.

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