ManageEngine AD360 vs ManageEngine ADAudit Plus

ManageEngine AD3609.1Visit ManageEngine ADAudit Plus7.9Visit

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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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

• ManageEngine AD360 fits best

  Large hybrid identity management programs

• ManageEngine ADAudit Plus fits best

  AD auditing and compliance monitoring

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Side by side

Feature	ManageEngine AD360 9.1/10 Visit ↗	ManageEngine ADAudit Plus 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	7.9
Ranking	#2 in Active Directory Management Software	#7 in Active Directory Management Software
Best for	Large hybrid identity management programs	AD auditing and compliance monitoring
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$595/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
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, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance	SSO/SAML, 2FA	ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations	100+ integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine AD360 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	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	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	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	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	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 →	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 →

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

• 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.

• 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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• ManageEngine ADAudit Plus7.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad AD auditing platform with strong compliance coverage and a free plan.

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