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Head-to-head · Active Directory Management Software

ManageEngine AD360 vs Netwrix Directory Manager

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score ManageEngine AD360 #2 in Active Directory Management Software 9.1/10 60-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ManageEngine
Netwrix Directory Manager #3 in Active Directory Management Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Netwrix

ManageEngine AD360 leads on 0 checks, Netwrix Directory Manager 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 scoreManageEngine AD360 · 9.1/10
  • Free trialboth

ManageEngine AD360 scores higher on our rubric for active directory management software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

On deployment, ManageEngine AD360 gives you Hybrid where Netwrix Directory Manager offers On_premises.

ManageEngine AD360 is the better fit for large hybrid identity management programs. Netwrix Directory Manager is the better fit for automated multi-directory administration.

  • ManageEngine AD360 fits best

    Large hybrid identity management programs

  • Netwrix Directory Manager fits best

    Automated multi-directory administration

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Side by side

Feature ManageEngine AD360 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Netwrix Directory Manager 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #2 in Active Directory Management Software #3 in Active Directory Management Software
Best for Large hybrid identity management programs Automated multi-directory administration
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request · 30-day trial
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 Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 100+ integrations 11 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine AD360 5/5 · Netwrix Directory Manager 5/5
Delegated administration ✓ ✓
AD auditing ✓ ✓
Lifecycle automation ✓ ✓
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
  • Automates provisioning, deprovisioning and group lifecycle tasks
  • Connects AD, Entra ID, Google Workspace, LDAP and SCIM
  • Combines delegated workflows, auditing and password self-service
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
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by plan
  • Deployment is on-premises
  • There is no free product plan
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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Netwrix Directory Manager manages users, groups, entitlements and passwords across Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID and other connected directories. It is designed for IT and identity teams that need to automate routine administration…

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  1. ManageEngine AD360Active Directory Management Software 9.160-day trial
  2. Netwrix Directory ManagerActive Directory Management Software 8.9Pricing on request · 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

  • Netwrix Directory Manager — where it wins

    • Automates provisioning, deprovisioning and group lifecycle tasks
    • Connects AD, Entra ID, Google Workspace, LDAP and SCIM
    • Combines delegated workflows, auditing and password self-service

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by plan
    • Deployment is on-premises
    • There is no free product plan
  • 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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  • Netwrix Directory Manager8.9/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A broad directory administration suite for teams managing identities across connected systems.

    Visit NetwrixFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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