Blazam vs SolarWinds Access Rights Manager
Blazam
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| Figure | Blazam | SolarWinds Access Rights Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Active Directory Management Software | 8.1 (#4) | 7.0 (#19) |
| Integrations | The site lists a REST API and webhook notification subscriptions; it also describes MFA through Cisco DUO or Google Authenticator-compatible TOTP. | The product page lists Active Directory, file servers, SharePoint, Exchange and OneDrive integrations. |
| Purpose | Blazam is a free, open-source web interface for delegating Active Directory management to non-IT staff. | Access Rights Manager manages and audits access rights across IT infrastructure. |
| Security | The documentation says passwords are encrypted at rest and in transit, connections support TLS/SSL, and the app is designed to run under an unprivileged account. | SolarWinds describes Secure by Design as its guiding principle for security and cyber resiliency, including transparency and an assume-breach mindset. |
| Support | The maker lists [email protected] as its contact address. | SolarWinds lists technical support, product documentation, training and the THWACK user community among its support resources. |
Plans
SolarWinds Access Rights Manager
- ARM Audit EditionPriced on request
- ARM Full VersionPriced on request
In their own words
Blazam
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.
SolarWinds Access Rights Manager
SolarWinds Access Rights Manager has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.