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Head-to-head · Active Directory Management Software

ManageEngine AD360 vs ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score ManageEngine AD360 #2 in Active Directory Management Software 9.0/10 From $595 · 60-day trial ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ManageEngine
ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus #7 in Active Directory Management Software 7.1/10 Free plan · paid from $595/user/yr · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit ManageEngine

ManageEngine AD360 leads on 1 check, ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus on 1, and 4 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 scoreManageEngine AD360 · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus
  • Most featuresManageEngine AD360 · 5 of 5

ManageEngine AD360 scores higher on our rubric for active directory management software: 9.0 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus offers free plan; ManageEngine AD360 doesn't. On deployment, ManageEngine AD360 gives you Hybrid where ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus offers On_premises. ManageEngine AD360 offers lifecycle automation; ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus doesn't publish it.

ManageEngine AD360 is the better fit for large hybrid identity management programs. ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus is the better fit for password self-service across many platforms.

  • ManageEngine AD360 fits best

    Large hybrid identity management programs

  • ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus fits best

    Password self-service across many platforms

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Side by side

Feature ManageEngine AD360 9.0/10 Visit ↗ ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.1
Ranking #2 in Active Directory Management Software #7 in Active Directory Management Software
Best for Large hybrid identity management programs Password self-service across many platforms
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Free trial length 60 days 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Self-hosted Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance SSO/SAML, 2FA HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 100+ integrations 15 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine AD360 5/5 · ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus 4/5
Delegated administration ✓ ✓
AD auditing ✓ ✓
Lifecycle automation ✓ (best) Not published
Reporting ✓ ✓
Password self-service ✓ ✓
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
  • Free Edition includes most Standard Edition features
  • Supports password reset, unlocks, synchronization, MFA, and SSO
  • Integrates with directories, ITSM, SIEM, IAM, and business applications
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
  • Paid editions start at USD 595 per 500 users annually
  • Free Edition limits Standard Endpoint MFA to 10 users
  • Narrower than a full Active Directory management platform
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,…

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ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus is an Active Directory and Microsoft Entra identity security product for organizations that want password self-service without limiting workflows to a single directory. It covers password resets, account…

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  1. ManageEngine AD360Active Directory Management Software 9.0From $595 · 60-day trial
  2. ManageEngine ADSelfService PlusActive Directory Management Software 7.1Free plan · paid from $595/user/yr · 30-day trial

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 ADSelfService Plus — where it wins

    • Free Edition includes most Standard Edition features
    • Supports password reset, unlocks, synchronization, MFA, and SSO
    • Integrates with directories, ITSM, SIEM, IAM, and business applications

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid editions start at USD 595 per 500 users annually
    • Free Edition limits Standard Endpoint MFA to 10 users
    • Narrower than a full Active Directory management platform
  • ManageEngine AD3609.0/10 · From $595 · 60-day trial

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

    Visit ManageEngineFull verdict →
  • ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $595/user/yr · 30-day trial

    A focused choice for password self-service, MFA, SSO, and synchronization across enterprise platforms.

    Visit ManageEngineFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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