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ARKSSPR

Paid#12 of 25 in Self-Service Password Reset Software

ARKSSPR: ARKSSPR gives Active Directory users web and Windows logon-screen password recovery. Ranked #12 of 25 in Self-Service Password Reset Software by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Pricing on request · 30-day trial; best for windows AD teams wanting a branded logon-screen reset.

7.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.9 / 10
Pricing
Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Best for
Windows AD teams wanting a branded logon-screen reset
Free plan
No
Directory writeback
Yes
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports password reset, change, and account unlock through web and Windows channels
- Offers SMS, secondary email, and authenticator-app identity verification
- Includes multi-domain support and customizable portal and logon-screen branding
Where it doesn't
- Requires self-hosted deployment
- Pricing is available by contacting sales, not as a published plan
- Support is offered by email

Our verdict on ARKSSPR

ARKSSPR helps employees reset forgotten Active Directory passwords, change credentials, and unlock accounts through a web portal or Windows 10 and 11 logon screen. It is aimed at organizations that want users to handle common account recovery without helpdesk intervention, especially Windows AD teams that want a branded recovery option at sign-in. A lightweight agent enables the logon-screen channel, while SMS OTP, secondary email, and authenticator-app codes provide identity verification options.

Its strongest fit is an organization centered on Microsoft Active Directory rather than a team seeking a broad identity platform. The product supports multiple domains, Active Directory password policies, delegated reset rights, and administrator account controls. Administrators can customize the portal and logon-screen branding, and password-expiration reminders appear through a tray icon. Multi-server architecture with load balancing is also included. The documented channels and administration features give AD teams options for both user recovery and delegated account management.

ARKSSPR is self-hosted, so it suits organizations prepared to operate a locally deployed product; it is not positioned here as a cloud-hosted service. Arksoft offers a 30-day free trial and directs prospective customers to request a demo. Pricing is contact-sales rather than a published plan, and support is provided by email. Teams looking specifically for AD password reset, unlock, and change with Windows sign-in access may find its focus useful. Organizations that need a free plan, public plan pricing, or other support channels should compare alternatives.

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ARKSSPR pricing

Plans Pricing on request · 30-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 24 Sep 2026.

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ARKSSPR fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Verification methods	SMS OTP; secondary email OTP; authenticator app codes
Directory support	Microsoft Active Directory; multiple domains
Reset channels	Web portal; Windows 10/11 logon screen
Directory writeback	Yes
MFA reset support	Not verified
User platforms	Web; Windows 10/11
Free trial	30 days
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows
Support	Email
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: Microsoft Active Directory
Pricing	Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Website	arksspr.com
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

ARKSSPR integrations

ARKSSPR lists 1 integrations on its own site.

Microsoft Active Directory

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