ManageEngine AD360 vs One Identity Active Roles

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.

One Identity Active Roles is a paid administration and governance product for Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365. A unified console brings those environments into one interface, while workflow automation helps implement and enforce consistent policies. Lifecycle management uses automation and scripting to support least-privilege accounts. Role-based access control enables fine-grained delegation across Active Directory domains and Entra ID and Microsoft 365 tenants. Change history and activity tracking support audits and remediation. Listed integrations include One Identity Manager, Safeguard Authentication Services, Defender, Change Auditor, GPO Admin, Password Manager, and Starling Connect. Supported platforms are web, iOS, Android, and self-hosted virtual or physical appliances; the installation guide describes on-premises requirements. A license must be purchased for legal use, and the fee depends on the number of managed users. Pricing is on request. There is no free plan, but the product page offers a free trial and a virtual trial. Listed capabilities include delegated administration, AD auditing, lifecycle automation, and reporting; password self-service is not included.