AD Reports review
A Windows-based reporting suite for teams that need broad AD visibility and scheduled audits.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
AD Reports is a Windows desktop application for IT administrators, security teams, compliance officers, and managed service providers that need detailed visibility into Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID. Its reporting scope covers users, groups, computers, organizational units, Group Policy Objects, permissions, and password status. The product is designed around analysis and evidence gathering rather than directory lifecycle management, making it a fit for organizations centered on reporting, audits, and hybrid identity review.
Its strongest differentiator is breadth within reporting. More than 300 predefined Active Directory reports are supported by a customizable report wizard and LDAP query builder, while Entra ID reporting uses the Microsoft Graph API and OData filters. Scheduled generation and email delivery run through a Windows service, and exports are available in PDF, CSV, TXT, XLS, RTF, and HTML. Audit profiles support parallel batch execution and scheduled delivery, while dashboards provide real-time directory health and security metrics. Report history, snapshots, and change comparison add useful continuity for recurring reviews, and hybrid identity gap analysis connects on-premises AD with Entra ID.
Pricing is annual and per administrator: the First Year plan is $299 per administrator per year, and Annual Renewal is $249 per administrator per year. Both plans include product updates during the subscription period, priority support, and bug fixes; a 14-day free trial is also available. The Windows-only, on-premises model suits teams that want a desktop application without a cloud dependency while still accessing Entra ID through Microsoft Graph API. Choose AD Reports for established reporting and audit needs. Organizations seeking lifecycle automation or delegated administration should choose a product built around those controls instead.
AD Reports pros and cons
- Where it wins
- 300-plus predefined reports cover core AD objects and security details
- Scheduled reports, audit profiles, dashboards, and history support recurring oversight
- Microsoft Entra ID reporting includes Graph API and OData filter support
- Where it doesn't
- No lifecycle automation for provisioning or deprovisioning workflows
- No delegated administration for distributing management responsibilities
- Windows-only, on-premises deployment may limit platform flexibility
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