ManageEngine AD360 vs Softerra Adaxes

ManageEngine AD3609.1Visit Softerra Adaxes8.7Visit

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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Softerra Adaxes #4 in Active Directory Management Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Adaxes

• ManageEngine AD360 fits best

  Large hybrid identity management programs

• Softerra Adaxes fits best

  Policy-driven AD and Entra automation

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Side by side

Feature	ManageEngine AD360 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Softerra Adaxes 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Active Directory Management Software	#4 in Active Directory Management Software
Best for	Large hybrid identity management programs	Policy-driven AD and Entra automation
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, macOS
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations	100+ integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine AD360 5/5 · Softerra Adaxes 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 identity lifecycles, approvals, scheduled tasks, and directory rules Unifies Active Directory, Entra ID, Exchange, and Microsoft 365 management Includes delegated administration, reporting, 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	No free plan is available Uses package-based account tiers rather than per-user monthly billing Deployment is on premises, which may not suit cloud-only teams
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 →	Softerra Adaxes is an Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID management platform for organizations managing on-premises, hybrid, or cloud directory configurations. It is aimed at teams that need role-based delegated administration,… 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

• Softerra Adaxes — where it wins

  • Automates identity lifecycles, approvals, scheduled tasks, and directory rules
  • Unifies Active Directory, Entra ID, Exchange, and Microsoft 365 management
  • Includes delegated administration, reporting, and password self-service

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Uses package-based account tiers rather than per-user monthly billing
  • Deployment is on premises, which may not suit cloud-only teams

• 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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• Softerra Adaxes8.7/10 · 30-day trial

  Policy-driven automation for delegated administration across AD, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365.

  Visit AdaxesFull verdict →