ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus

ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus is an on-premises product for password self-service and Active Directory administration. Its listed functions include delegated administration, AD auditing, and reporting alongside password self-service. It supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. The Free Edition costs nothing, has no expiration, and covers 50 users, unlimited domains, and 10 Endpoint MFA users. Standard Edition is $595 a year for an annual subscription covering 500 users, while Professional Edition is $1,195 a year for an annual subscription covering 500 users. A 30-day trial is also listed. ManageEngine was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California, USA. The free edition has a defined user allowance, while each paid edition specifies coverage for 500 users; organizations can weigh those terms alongside the listed administration, auditing, and reporting functions when considering the product.

ADSelfService Plus brings password self-service, delegated administration, auditing, and reporting into an on-premises product. Compare the free allowance and paid editions' 500-user terms with your requirements.

This product suits organizations looking for on-premises password self-service and Active Directory administration. Its listed user allowances may help teams compare the free edition with the 500-user paid editions.

ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus is an on-premises product for password self-service and Active Directory administration. It is best suited to organizations that want delegated administration, auditing, and reporting alongside user password workflows. Its free edition can serve up to 50 users, while paid plans are priced for 500-user deployments.

Overview

The product brings several directory-management needs together: users can handle password tasks themselves, while administrators get delegated administration, AD auditing, and reporting. That breadth makes it a more compelling fit for organizations seeking a combined tool than for teams looking only for a narrow password-reset workflow.

On-premises deployment suits organizations that want to run the product in that environment. The platform range includes Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows, giving users and administrators multiple ways to access it.

Key features

• Password self-service: Users can take care of password tasks without sending every request to an administrator. This can reduce routine support work, though the product's broader capabilities may be unnecessary if password support is the only requirement.
• Delegated administration: Directory responsibilities can be shared rather than kept exclusively with a central administrator, a useful distinction for teams distributing administrative work.
• AD auditing and reporting: These functions add oversight and reporting to the password workflow, making the product relevant to organizations that want those capabilities in the same on-premises tool.

Pricing

The freemium structure offers a lasting free tier, but its 50-user ceiling makes it a fit for small deployments rather than a growing or larger user base. Unlimited domains is a generous allowance within that cap; Endpoint MFA is limited to 10 users, so it does not cover everyone in a 50-user deployment.

• Free Edition: free, billed with no expiration. Includes 50 users, unlimited domains, and Endpoint MFA for 10 users. Choose it if those limits cover the intended deployment.
• Standard Edition: $595 a year, billed as an annual subscription fee for 500 users. It is the lower-cost paid option for organizations whose needs fit that 500-user term.
• Professional Edition: $1,195 a year, billed as an annual subscription fee for 500 users. It costs more than Standard, but the edition-level feature differences are not described, so buyers should confirm which capabilities justify the higher price before choosing it.

A 30-day trial provides a time-limited way to evaluate the product. Both paid editions are framed around 500 users, which may be an awkward fit for organizations that need a paid deployment well below that size.

Platforms

ADSelfService Plus supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Its deployment model is on-premises, so its broad platform support does not change the fact that it is designed to be deployed in that environment.

Who it's for

Choose ADSelfService Plus if your organization wants password self-service together with delegated Active Directory administration, auditing, and reporting, and can work with an on-premises deployment. The free edition is most suitable for small groups within its 50-user cap. Organizations needing a paid edition should be prepared for plans priced around 500 users; teams seeking only a focused password workflow or a smaller paid tier may prefer to look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Password self-service, delegated administration, AD auditing, and reporting are combined, which suits organizations that want these functions together.
• Pro: The free edition has no expiration, supports unlimited domains, and covers up to 50 users, providing a lasting option for small deployments.
• Con: Endpoint MFA in the free edition covers only 10 users, leaving a gap in a deployment that uses the full 50-user allowance.
• Con: Paid editions are priced for 500 users, which can be a poor fit for smaller organizations that outgrow the free cap but do not need that many seats.
• Con: The editions' feature differences are not clear, making it difficult to judge the added value of Professional against its higher price.

Alternatives

For a wider comparison, see Active Directory Management Software.

• Specops uReset may suit buyers who want a paid alternative with a free trial and volume-based annual subscriptions priced according to users in scope.
• Cayosoft Administrator is another option with a free trial and quote-based subscriptions offered for 12, 36, or 72 months.
• Netwrix Password Secure may be worth considering if self-service pricing from $60 a year per enabled account and a one-year minimum commitment better match your needs.
• One Identity Active Roles is an alternative with a license fee based on the number of managed users and a free trial.
• Softerra Adaxes offers a 30-day full-functionality evaluation with technical support, making it an option for buyers seeking a time-limited evaluation.
• Blazam is a free and open-source alternative under the MIT license for personal and commercial use.
• ManageEngine ADAudit Plus may fit buyers focused on auditing who want a free edition capped at 25 workstations or a trial covering specified server counts.
• INGOS Active Directory Manager is another option, with pricing available by request.

Verdict

ADSelfService Plus is a strong choice for organizations that want password self-service and broader Active Directory administration and oversight in an on-premises product. Its permanent free tier is useful for deployments of up to 50 users, but the 10-user Endpoint MFA allowance and 500-user paid-plan terms are important constraints. Look elsewhere if you need a smaller paid tier, a password-only tool, or clearer edition-by-edition feature distinctions before committing.