Blazam vs ManageEngine AD360

Blazam is a free, open-source web interface for delegating Active Directory administration to non-IT staff. It manages users, groups, organizational units, computers, and printers, including account unlocks, password resets, group assignments, and attribute changes. Administrators can create reusable access levels for groups or individuals, with controls for individual attributes and actions. Rules can trigger Active Directory actions in response to events or on schedules, using filters, ordered processing, conditional stops, and expiration settings. Blazam also lists a REST API and webhook notifications, and offers MFA through Cisco DUO or Google Authenticator-compatible TOTP. Its documentation says passwords are encrypted at rest and in transit, connections support TLS/SSL, and the app is designed to run as an unprivileged account. Windows installation can use IIS or a standalone service; Linux installation supports Apache, nginx, or a standalone service. Blazam requires Active Directory and a domain-joined Windows host. A well-defined OU structure is needed for granular delegation, and the documentation advises against installing it on a Domain Controller. The free plan is free and is MIT licensed for personal and commercial use.

ManageEngine AD360 is an identity and access management suite for administering Windows Active Directory, Exchange Server and Microsoft 365 through a single web-based console. Its components cover identity lifecycle tasks, password self-service, authentication, auditing, Microsoft 365 management and backup. ADManager Plus automates user lifecycle workflows and reporting; ADSelfService Plus provides password tools, single sign-on, multifactor authentication and adaptive, risk-based conditional access. ADAudit Plus tracks policy changes, logins, lockouts and potential insider threats. M365 Manager Plus reports on and monitors Microsoft 365 services, while Recovery Manager Plus backs up and restores Active Directory, Azure AD, Office 365 and Exchange environments. AD360 includes audit reports mapped to SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, FISMA and GLBA requirements. The suite supports hybrid deployment and delegated administration, and is listed for web and Windows. Its download is a fully functional 64-bit Windows executable with technical support during a 60-day trial. There is no free plan. Listed component plans are priced on request, with coverage depending on the component.