ManageEngine AD360 vs SolarWinds Access Rights Manager

ManageEngine AD3609.1Visit SASolarWinds Access Rights Manager7.7Visit

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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SA SolarWinds Access Rights Manager #9 in Active Directory Management Software 7.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit SolarWinds

• ManageEngine AD360 fits best

  Large hybrid identity management programs

• SolarWinds Access Rights Manager fits best

  Access rights and permission governance

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Side by side

Feature	ManageEngine AD360 9.1/10 Visit ↗	SASolarWinds Access Rights Manager 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	7.7
Ranking	#2 in Active Directory Management Software	#9 in Active Directory Management Software
Best for	Large hybrid identity management programs	Access rights and permission governance
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	Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance	SSO/SAML, 2FA	GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations	100+ integrations	12 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine AD360 5/5 · SolarWinds Access Rights Manager 5/5
Delegated administration	✓	✓
AD auditing	✓	✓
Lifecycle automation	✓	✓
Reporting	✓	✓
Password self-service	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment	Hybrid	Hybrid
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	Combines permission analysis, auditing, risk alerts, and compliance reporting Full Version adds AD and Azure AD provisioning and delegated access Connects with Microsoft, file-server, SAP/R3, and storage platforms
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	Starting price is $1,200 with no free plan The broader feature set may exceed smaller teams’ requirements Windows-based installation requirements may limit deployment flexibility
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 →	SolarWinds Access Rights Manager is designed for IT and security teams governing Active Directory, Azure AD, file servers, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and related permissions. Its scope covers user provisioning and… 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

• SolarWinds Access Rights Manager — where it wins

  • Combines permission analysis, auditing, risk alerts, and compliance reporting
  • Full Version adds AD and Azure AD provisioning and delegated access
  • Connects with Microsoft, file-server, SAP/R3, and storage platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Starting price is $1,200 with no free plan
  • The broader feature set may exceed smaller teams’ requirements
  • Windows-based installation requirements may limit deployment flexibility

• 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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• SASolarWinds Access Rights Manager7.7/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad AD governance suite for teams that need permission control, auditing, and provisioning.

  Visit SolarWindsFull verdict →