Head-to-head · Self-Service Password Reset Software
ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus vs FastPass SSPR
ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus leads on 1 check, FastPass SSPR on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreManageEngine ADSelfService Plus · 9.2/10
- Free planonly ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus
- Free trialonly ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus
ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus scores higher on our rubric for self-service password reset software: 9.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus offers free plan; FastPass SSPR doesn't.
ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus is the better fit for organizations needing mature, feature-rich AD SSPR. FastPass SSPR is the better fit for hybrid directory teams with connected-system reset needs.
- ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus fits best
Organizations needing mature, feature-rich AD SSPR
- FastPass SSPR fits best
Hybrid directory teams with connected-system reset needs
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Side by side
| Feature | ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | FastPass SSPR 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Self-Service Password Reset Software | #7 in Self-Service Password Reset Software |
| Best for | Organizations needing mature, feature-rich AD SSPR | Hybrid directory teams with connected-system reset needs |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $595/user/yr | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs | |
| Integrations | 15 integrations | 12 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus 0/2 · FastPass SSPR 0/2 | ||
| Directory writeback | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| MFA reset support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Verification methods | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Directory support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Reset channels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| User platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus is an Active Directory and Microsoft Entra identity security product for organizations that want employees to handle password resets and account unlocks themselves. Its scope also includes password… Read the review → |
FastPass SSPR gives employees a self-service route for password resets and account unlocks instead of routing every request to the IT help desk. It is designed for mid-market and enterprise organizations running on-premises, cloud, or… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus — where it wins
- Combines password resets, account unlocks, and password synchronization.
- Adds MFA, enterprise SSO, directory self-service, and conditional access.
- Free Edition includes most Standard features and endpoint MFA for up to 10 users.
Where it doesn't
- Paid pricing starts at $595 per 500 users per year, billed annually.
- Professional Edition is $1,195 per 500 users per year.
- The product is installed on Windows Server, requiring a server deployment.
FastPass SSPR — where it wins
- Resets span Active Directory, Entra ID, and connected enterprise systems.
- Configurable verification includes TOTP, SMS, email, Duo, RSA, and smart cards.
- Pre-Windows access, cache reset, enrollment, and MFA reset deepen coverage.
Where it doesn't
- Quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation.
- Support is listed through email only.
- There is no ongoing free plan or open-source edition.
- ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A broad AD self-service suite, with a free edition and paid plans priced by user slab.
Visit ManageEngineFull verdict → - FastPass SSPR7.9/10 · Pricing on request
Deep hybrid-directory coverage for teams that need resets across connected systems.
Visit FastPass SSPRFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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