ManageEngine ADManager Plus Access Certification
ManageEngine ADManager Plus Access Certification: A governance add-on for recertifying Microsoft access, not a Workspace-focused tool. Ranked #18 of 24 in Google Workspace Administration Software by our editors (5.8/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for enterprises certifying Microsoft and directory access.
At a glance
- Editor score5.8 / 10
- Pricing30-day trial
- Best forEnterprises certifying Microsoft and directory access
- Free planNo
- Founded1996
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Schedules certification and recertification campaigns for access rights
- Supports approval, modification and revocation with dynamic certifier rules
- Keeps campaign histories and audit-ready records
Where it doesn't
- Covers Active Directory and Microsoft 365, not Google Workspace
- Access Certification is sold only in the Governance, Risk and Compliance add-on
- Self-hosted deployment requires an on-premises environment
Our verdict on ManageEngine ADManager Plus Access Certification
ManageEngine ADManager Plus Access Certification helps organizations review, approve, recertify and revoke access rights across Active Directory and Microsoft 365. Its audience is mid-market and enterprise teams managing Windows Active Directory environments that need recurring access reviews and audit records. It is not a Google Workspace-focused choice: the listed integrations are Active Directory and Microsoft 365, so organizations centered on Google Workspace should look for a tool built around that ecosystem.
The central workflow is scheduled certification campaigns, with dynamic rules for assigning certifiers and bulk validation for NTFS permissions and Microsoft 365 roles and applications. Reviewers can approve, modify or revoke rights, while smart recommendations use peer comparison and behavioral baselines to flag access for review. Least-privilege, segregation-of-duties and role-based controls support governance needs; campaign histories preserve records for audit purposes. These capabilities make the product a better fit for structured Microsoft access reviews than for general-purpose identity administration.
Access Certification is available through ADManager Plus's Governance, Risk and Compliance add-on, listed at $495 USD per year, with a 30-day free trial. The add-on also includes identity risk assessment, risk exposure management and a centralized entitlements overview. Deployment is self-hosted and on-premises, so it suits organizations prepared to operate that environment rather than those seeking a cloud-only service. Phone, chat, community and documentation support are listed, and the product lists GDPR, HIPAA and PCI DSS compliance. Choose it for recurring access certification in Active Directory and Microsoft 365; choose another option if Google Workspace coverage is essential or you do not want self-hosted deployment.
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ManageEngine ADManager Plus Access Certification fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Automated provisioning | Not verified |
| Security policy controls | Not verified |
| Backup and restore | Not verified |
| Multi-domain support | Not verified |
| Audit logs and reports | Not verified |
| Device management | Not verified |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows |
| Compliance & security | GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS |
| Support | Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Active Directory, Microsoft 365 |
| Pricing | 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | manageengine.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
ManageEngine ADManager Plus Access Certification integrations
ManageEngine ADManager Plus Access Certification lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Active Directory
- Microsoft 365
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