Head-to-head · Self-Service Password Reset Software
ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus vs One Identity Password Manager
ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus leads on 1 check, One Identity Password Manager on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks 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
- Most featuresOne Identity Password Manager · 1 of 2
ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus scores higher on our rubric for self-service password reset software: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus offers free plan; One Identity Password Manager doesn't.
ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus is the better fit for organizations needing mature, feature-rich AD SSPR. One Identity Password Manager is the better fit for mid-size and enterprise AD teams needing offline recovery.
- ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus fits best
Organizations needing mature, feature-rich AD SSPR
- One Identity Password Manager fits best
Mid-size and enterprise AD teams needing offline recovery
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Side by side
| Feature | ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | One Identity Password Manager 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in Self-Service Password Reset Software | #4 in Self-Service Password Reset Software |
| Best for | Organizations needing mature, feature-rich AD SSPR | Mid-size and enterprise AD teams needing offline recovery |
| 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 | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, Linux |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs | Docs, Community |
| Integrations | 15 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus 0/2 · One Identity Password Manager 1/2 | ||
| Directory writeback | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| MFA reset support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Verification methods | Not checked yet | Security questions (Q&A profile); corporate authentication; phone authentication; email or SMS passcodes; RADIUS MFA; external MFA providers including Azure MFA, OneLogin, and Okta |
| Directory support | Not checked yet | Microsoft Active Directory; AD LDS; non-Microsoft systems including UNIX and Linux via integration |
| Reset channels | Not checked yet | Web self-service site; Windows logon Secure Password Extension; Offline Password Reset component |
| User platforms | Not checked yet | Web browser; Windows; Linux (directory-managed password access) |
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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 → |
One Identity Password Manager lets employees reset forgotten passwords and unlock accounts without help desk intervention. It is aimed at mid-size and enterprise teams managing Microsoft Active Directory, including organizations with… 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.
One Identity Password Manager — where it wins
- Supports resets and account unlocks across multiple domains.
- Offers web, Windows logon, and offline reset paths.
- Supports external MFA options including Azure MFA, RADIUS, OneLogin, and Okta.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through the vendor's sales process.
- Requires self-hosted deployment and Windows Server installation.
- Support channels listed are documentation and community.
- 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 → - One Identity Password Manager8.6/10 · Pricing on request
A self-hosted password reset tool for AD teams that need multiple verification and offline options.
Visit One IdentityFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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