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Head-to-head · Self-Service Password Reset Software

ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus vs One Identity Password Manager

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus #1 in Self-Service Password Reset Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit ManageEngine

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 ↗
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)
Our review
Pros
  • 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.
  • 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.
Cons
  • 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.
  • Pricing is handled through the vendor's sales process.
  • Requires self-hosted deployment and Windows Server installation.
  • Support channels listed are documentation and community.
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…

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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…

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  1. ManageEngine ADSelfService PlusSelf-Service Password Reset Software 9.2Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. One Identity Password ManagerSelf-Service Password Reset Software 8.6Pricing on request

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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