Head-to-head · Active Directory Management Software
One Identity Active Roles vs ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus
One Identity Active Roles leads on 1 check, ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus on 2, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Free planonly ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus
One Identity Active Roles and ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus score identically on our rubric (7.1 out of 10) for active directory management software; One Identity Active Roles sits at #6 and ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus offers free plan; One Identity Active Roles doesn't. On deployment, One Identity Active Roles gives you Hybrid where ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus offers On_premises. One Identity Active Roles offers lifecycle automation; ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus doesn't publish it. ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus offers password self-service; One Identity Active Roles doesn't.
One Identity Active Roles is the better fit for enterprise delegated AD administration. ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus is the better fit for password self-service across many platforms.
- One Identity Active Roles fits best
Enterprise delegated AD administration
- ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus fits best
Password self-service across many platforms
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Side by side
| Feature | One Identity Active Roles 7.1/10 Visit ↗ | ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #6 in Active Directory Management Software | #7 in Active Directory Management Software |
| Best for | Enterprise delegated AD administration | Password self-service across many platforms |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 11 integrations | 15 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features One Identity Active Roles 4/5 · ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus 4/5 | ||
| Delegated administration | ✓ | ✓ |
| AD auditing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lifecycle automation | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Password self-service | — | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Hybrid | On_premises |
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| Our verdict | One Identity Active Roles is an administration and governance product for organizations managing hybrid Microsoft identity environments. It brings on-premises Active Directory, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 administration into a single… Read the review → |
ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus is an Active Directory and Microsoft Entra identity security product for organizations that want password self-service without limiting workflows to a single directory. It covers password resets, account… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
One Identity Active Roles — where it wins
- Granular role-based delegation across AD, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365
- Lifecycle workflows support provisioning, deprovisioning, and policy automation
- Auditing, reporting, and change history support administrative oversight
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- No free plan is available
- Password self-service is handled by a separate Password Manager product
ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus — where it wins
- Free Edition includes most Standard Edition features
- Supports password reset, unlocks, synchronization, MFA, and SSO
- Integrates with directories, ITSM, SIEM, IAM, and business applications
Where it doesn't
- Paid editions start at USD 595 per 500 users annually
- Free Edition limits Standard Endpoint MFA to 10 users
- Narrower than a full Active Directory management platform
- One Identity Active Roles7.1/10 · Pricing on request
A broad enterprise platform for delegated administration, lifecycle control, and auditing.
Visit One IdentityFull verdict → - ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $595/user/yr · 30-day trial
A focused choice for password self-service, MFA, SSO, and synchronization across enterprise platforms.
Visit ManageEngineFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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